Author: Coast Times Digital

BY SHABAN OMAR  Kwale residents, along with local activists, have joined forces with their Kilifi counterparts to oppose the proposed nuclear power plant project in the coastal region. Grassroots Voices Program Manager, Fakii Omar, revealed that Kwale is one of the counties earmarked for the controversial project. According to Omar, the Nuclear Power and Energy Agency (NuPEA) identified both Kilifi and Kwale in its Strategic Environmental and Social Assessment Report (SESA) as potential sites for the plant. Omar expressed concerns that with Kilifi residents having strongly rejected the project, the government might now shift its focus to Kwale instead. He…

BY SHABAN OMAR A section of historical land injustice victims in Diani, Kwale County, is urging President William Ruto to prioritize addressing the long-standing issue of land grabbing in the coastal region. The residents said that Ruto’s top priority during the upcoming Mashujaa Day celebrations, set to be held in the area, should focus on resolving land injustices that have plagued the region for years. Led by Nasir Hassan Podo, the locals said that since the 1980s, indigenous communities have faced massive injustices as their ancestral lands have been grabbed by private developers and corrupt government officials. Podo said that…

BY SHABAN OMAR Parents of children with cerebral palsy and other disabilities in Lunga, Kwale County, can finally breathe a sigh of relief as a transformative educational program initiated by a non-governmental organization continues to change lives. The initiative, which includes the construction of six special unit schools, is providing a much-needed second chance for children with cerebral palsy in the area. Currently, approximately 180 children are benefiting from the project, receiving both education and therapy services tailored to their unique needs. The schools were launched by Kidscare Kenya in partnership with the Ministry of Education, the County government and…

By Agnetta Okwemba and Alloys Musyoka As the world celebrated international cerebral palsy day for Sofia Bashir, a caregiver in Diani recounts how the journey to take care of children with cerebral palsy was not a walk in the park. With lack of facilities, lack of money to buy required medicines and food, she says cerebral palsy cases need special attention that the government should focus on. Previously there has been a call for the government to fully support Cerebral palsy units by ensuring all required equipment and medicines for children are free provided. https://coasttimesdigital.com/relief-for-kwale-parents-as-ngos-education-program-transforms-lives-of-children-with-special-abilities/ In what started four years…

By Agnetta Okwemba Mashujaa day is an annual celebration to honor the country’s heroes on 20th of October but for Kwale county which will be hosting this year’s Mashujaa, the event is more than just a celebration.  The day is set to benefit the county with several infrastructural developments taking shape and the opening of some of them on that day by president William Ruto. Addressing the media in her office Kwale Governor Fatuma Achani noted that Mashujaa day has hastened the construction of Kwale Stadium that was being built by the county government in phases. The national government through…

By Agnetta Okwemba The construction of Kwale Stadium and a state Lodge as well as tarmacking of various roads within Kwale town has brought a lot of goodies to Kwale residents and its environment with food sellers and fast food operators reaping big. Others benefiting from the ongoing projects include hardware owners, shops, bars, saloons as well as recreational facilities in the area. Immaculate Mwanzia a food vendor at the Stadium construction site is delighted to be part of this phase as she says that it has changed her life for the better. Starting as a groceries’ seller, Immaculate Mwanzia…

BY REPORTER At least 250 teachers across Kenya have been trained in a groundbreaking initiative aimed at integrating Artificial Intelligence (AI) into classrooms, in a bid to revolutionize the education sector leveraging on technology. The free training, provided through a partnership between Tech Kids Africa, Google Deep Mind, and the Raspberry Pi Foundation, seeks to equip educators with AI skills that will enhance their teaching methods and influence students’ career paths. The program Experience AI which has been launched, is set to benefit over 20,000 students in both private and public schools across the country. Teachers from counties such as…

BY SHABAN OMAR  Youth in Mombasa and Kwale counties have turned to football as a tool to promote tolerance, peace, and combat drug abuse, amid rising drug use and criminal activity in the regions. Through the peace initiative Kujenga Amani, funded by the European Union, the youth have taken up the mantle of peace ambassadors, fostering peaceful coexistence by engaging in soccer. Mohammed Mwachausa, CEO of Samba Sports Youth Agenda, said that the project involves 3,000 young people both male and female from areas such as Maskani, which are often identified as hotspots for insecurity. He said the project aims…

By Agnetta Okwemba A sharp division has emerged among Kwale residents following the arrest of 26 juvenile gangs in Diani who are believed to be part of a criminal group that continues to terrorize locals. A sting crackdown by police in Diani-Kwale county have managed to net 26 juvenile gang suspects between the age of 14-21 who have been terrorizing locals and traders in the area. The man hunts for the “panga boys” who were posing insecurity threats in Diani kicked off on Tuesday night in the areas of Corner Musa, Ibiza, Kibundani, Bongwe, Millennium, Kiwanja ya Jogoo, Darad, Blue…

BY SHABAN OMAR  Kwale County is set to partner with the Kenya Export Promotion and Branding Agency (KEPROBA) and the Kenya Investment Authority (KenInvest) to position the region as a leading hub for tourism and investment. The initiative is part of the county’s efforts to enhance its appeal and attract investors, fostering economic development and creating job opportunities for the local population. Governor Fatuma Achani affirmed her administration’s dedication to working with key stakeholders to raise Kwale’s profile as a premier destination for tourism and investment, ultimately improving the quality of life for residents. “The county government is fully committed…