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By Reporter Campaigns to educate residents on assisting snake bite victims get better treatment to prevent deaths in Kilifi County has kicked off. Kilifi hospital’s medical superintendent Dr. Matano Kibwana advised residents to always rush victims to the nearest medical facilities before the snake venom gets severe. The calls come days after a 14 year old boy from Palakumi village in Ganze Sub County was bitten by a snake but those around him delayed to rush him to hospital hence occasioning a swollen leg. Harrison Kahindi was herding her family cattle together with his elder brother when he felt some…

By reporter Kwale County Governor Fatuma Achani has strongly  criticized the Controller of Budget Margaret Nyakang’o for denying Counties to issue  bursaries to needy students in the Country.  Achani’s sentiments comes at a time when the controller of budget issued a circular to stop counties to allocate funds for the secondary and university bursary programmes. Kwale County is among Counties affected by the decision of the Controller Of Budget to stop allocation of funds meant for bursaries. The Elimu ni Sasa program that started way back in 2013 has Sponsored over 8,842 secondary school students , 6,447 from university and…

BY SHABAN OMAR The Kwale County Government, in partnership with Youth for a Sustainable World (YSW) and other stakeholders, is developing Child Protection and Gender and Social Inclusion policies to enhance the protection of rights and promote equity. The policies aim to safeguard the welfare of children under 18 years while ensuring that women, youth, and persons with disabilities (PWDs) are empowered and provided with equal opportunities in socio-economic spaces. According to Chakaya Ronald, the Director of Monitoring and Evaluation for Kwale County, the proposed policies will focus on addressing issues such as gender-based violence, child abuse, and discrimination against…

BY SHABAN OMAR Melyne Achieng’ might not be the best student in the region but her tremendous performance in the 2024 KCSE examination is worth to be celebrated. The 19-year-old defied odds to score an impressive A- (76 points) at Matuga Girls National School in Kwale County. Acheng’s educational journey was far from smooth, marred by persistent financial struggles that often left her sent home due to unpaid school fees, disrupting her academic progress. She spent more time at home than in school due to her financial struggles. Yet, despite the overwhelming challenges, Achieng’, displayed remarkable resilience and determination, achieving…

BY NURU SALIM The escalating insecurity caused by juvenile gangs in Ukunda, Kwale County, is wreaking havoc on the local economy, particularly within the hospitality and brewery industries. Richard Onsongo, Chair of the Kwale Bar Owners Association, has raised the alarm over the mounting threats posed by the notorious “Panga Boys” gang. Speaking to Coast Times at a local pub in Ukunda, Onsongo detailed the devastating impact these gangs have had on businesses and the community. “At least one person is attacked every day, especially while heading home from work,” Onsongo stated solidly. “Our customers are now afraid to spend…

BY SHABAN OMAR Matuga Girls National School in Kwale County has reclaimed its former glory by achieving exceptional results in the just-released 2024 KCSE examinations. The school produced a single A plain, saving the county from shame, and outperformed Kwale High School, another national school within the county. Matuga Girls posted remarkable results, including 6 A-, 25 B+, 45 B, 85 B-, 68 C+, 51 C, 33 C-, 11 D+, and 2 Ds, culminating in a mean score of 7.37. The top grade was posted by Ndanu Hellen, an 18-year-old student from Mombasa County, who earned the school’s only A…

By CTD reporter Police officers in Kilifi have apprehended a driver working with the local county government’s health department and recovered stolen medical supplies valued at Sh100,000. The arrest followed reports from members of the public about the illegal sale of public health facility drugs at a private pharmacy. County Executive Committee Member for Health, Peter Mwarogo, confirmed that the medical supplies were intended for the Bamba Health Centre in Ganze constituency but were diverted to the private pharmacy. Speaking to journalists at the Kilifi North Sub County Police Headquarters, Mr. Mwarogo emphasized the gravity of the situation, highlighting the…

By Reporter Families of three people who died in a light aircraft accident at Kwa Chocha area near Malindi International airport in Kilifi County want to be compensated. Three people including two motorcycle riders and a pillion passenger from Ganda ward were on their way to Malindi town when the ill-fated Cessna 174 plane crushed on them. Three occupants of the plane survived with minor injuries. There was a sombre mood at the home of 36 year old Felix Khamisi who was one of the victims of the accident and who has left behind a 26 year old widow with…

By Reporter A local civil society group, Save Lamu, has announced plans to file a class action lawsuit against the LAPSSET Corridor Development Authority (LCDA) for failing to compensate hundreds of landowners impacted by the construction of the 570-kilometer Lamu-Ijara-Garissa road. Mohamed Athman, the Secretary General of Save Lamu, addressed the media today, highlighting the government’s inaction despite numerous appeals from indigenous communities, local leaders, and civil society groups. “The national government, despite several meetings and assurances, has continued building the Lamu-Ijara-Garissa road without offering a single coin to the affected landowners since the project commenced in mid-2021,” Athman declared.…

BY SHABAN OMAR Deputy Government Spokesperson Mwanaisha Chidzuga has urged women engaged in small-scale businesses to formalize their operations by forming companies to take advantage of various government projects in Kwale County. Chidzuga said that working under formal entities would enable women and other local entrepreneurs to participate in lucrative tenders and opportunities presented by ongoing and upcoming development initiatives such as Dongo Kundu Special Economic Zone and the Shimoni Fishing Port. She said with the launch of the Fish Port in the next two months would open doors to numerous business opportunities thus women should be ready. The Shimoni…