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By Alloys Musyoka Healthcare services in Kilifi County have received a major boost after the Coast Development Authority completed the construction of a new Ultramodern Intensive Care Unit (ICU), High Dependency Unit (HDU) and TheatreBlock at Malindi Referral Hospital. Constructiion works cost Sh 50 million but once equipped the total cost of the project would be Sh. 140 million including the additional Sh.90 million for equipping it with the facilities. The facility was jointly funded by the Government of Kenya and the Italian Government, which contributed significantly to its construction and shall now equip it with the facilities required so…

By Shaban Omar Immigration Principal Secretary Dr. Belio Kipsang has sent a message of condolence to the families of the 11 victims who perished in a tragic plane crash at Mwangoni village, Tsimba Golini in Kwale County. The ill-fated aircraft went down on Tuesday morning at around 8:00 a.m., leaving behind a scene of devastation and grief among residents. It was reportedly carrying tourists believed to be of foreign nationality before the tragedy struck. Speaking shortly after visiting the crash site, Dr. Kipsang said investigations into the cause of the accident were ongoing, adding that aviation and security experts were…

By Alloys Musyoka Several people are feared dead after aircraft ferrying people believed to be tourists crashed at Tsimba Golini area in Kwale on Tuesday morning. On board the aircraft were children and their parents who are said to have died after the huge inferno razed down  the plane after crashing. The aircraft had taken off from Diani heading to Kichwa-Tembo in Masai Mara. Residents watched from a distance in disbelief unfortunately helplessly.

By Reporter Kwale County Governor Fatuma Achani has officially commissioned the Naserian Water Pan and Micro-Irrigation Project in Naserian, Mwereni Ward, Lungalunga Sub-County. The project aimed at addressing water shortages and promote food security for the Naserian community. Implemented by the Kwale County Government in partnership with the Saidia Kwale Foundation, the initiative is expected to ease residents’ struggles in accessing water and promote irrigation farming to boost food production and achieve self-sufficiency for the local community. To date, the Kwale County Government has constructed over 60 dams, more than 100 boreholes, and expanded over 600 kilometers of water pipelines…

By Racheal Nzioki Deputy Government Spokesperson Mwanaisha Chidzuga has dismissed rumours questioning the legitimacy of the Nyota Program, assuring beneficiaries that the initiative is genuine and fully backed by the government. Speaking on Friday during the program’s verification exercise at the Kwale Cultural Centre in Matuga Sub-county, Chidzuga said all successful applicants will receive funding to boost or establish their businesses. “This project is not a scam as claimed by some people. Those who have successfully qualified will receive funds to set up their businesses,” she affirmed. Chidzuga reiterated the government’s commitment to empowering young people through various initiatives aimed…

By Alloys Musyoka Shimoni port has for the first time received a cruise ship after its commissioning this year, a major boost to the Tourism sector in the South Coast region.. The SH DIANA ship from Seychelles docked at Shimoni port aboard 120 passengers and 129 crew. The Head of Corporate Communications for the Kenya Ports Authority (KPA)Jones Buchere, said that the cruise ship was calling at the coast region for the third time. “She was here in 2023 and 2024. We have started to see the fruits of Shimoni port completion as the first ship docked here. We appreciate the collaboration…

By Shaban Omar Innovation Principal Secretary Prof. Abdulrazak Shaukat has called on Kenyan youth to rally behind President William Ruto’s administration and take full advantage of government empowerment initiatives aimed at improving their livelihoods. Speaking on Friday, October 24, 2025, during the Nyota Program verification exercise at the Kwale Cultural Centre in Matuga, Prof. Shaukat said the Kenya Kwanza government remains steadfast in creating opportunities for young people through innovation, training, and entrepreneurship programs. At least 9279 Kwale youth had applied for the Nyota Program. Shaukat noted that the current administration has prioritized youth empowerment as a key pillar for…

By Alloys Musyoka The Kenya Ports Authority Managing Director Capt. William K. Ruto, has eulogized the former Kenya ports authority managing director Francis Gichiri Ndua. Francis Gichiri Ndua was one of the country’s most distinguished maritime transport economists and a visionary leader who left an indelible mark on Kenya’s port development and maritime economics. “It is with deep sorrow that we have received sad news following the passing of a monumental figure in Kenya’s maritime sector. On behalf of the Board and the entire Kenya Ports Authority family, I extend my heartfelt condolences to his loved ones and to all…

By Shaban Omar More than 50 residents of Mlungunipa in Kwale County have undergone training on leadership and community development. The exercise, organized by the Muslims Women Advancement of Rights and Protection (MWARP), brought together grassroots leaders, youth, women, and residents to discuss various challenges affecting their area and explore possible solutions. MWARP County Coordinator Mwalimu Ali said the forum aimed at building the capacity of residents to hold leaders accountable and actively participate in driving the local development agenda. “The public participation and civic engagement forum is meant to empower communities to challenge their leaders on promises made and…

By Shaban Omar Kwale Governor Fatuma Achani has mourned the late former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, describing him as a true statesman, gallant defender of democracy, and fearless reformist whose selfless leadership transformed Kenya’s political landscape. Raila Odinga passed on, on Wednesday, October 15, 2025, in India, where he had been receiving medical treatment. In her condolence message, Achani hailed Raila as a towering figure whose decades of struggle and sacrifice helped lay the foundations of a more democratic and inclusive Kenya. She said his unwavering commitment to justice, equality, and unity inspired generations and changed the course of the…