Author: Coast Times Digital

BY SHABAN OMAR More than 200 women’s groups in Kwale County have been registered as companies, with over 20 successfully securing tenders from both government and NGOs. The new development comes as part of the county government’s efforts to empower women. For years, women in Kwale have faced societal challenges due to entrenched social norms and outdated traditions. The women were often marginalized and viewed as inferior, with their roles confined to domestic responsibilities. However, under Governor Fatuma Achani’s leadership, there has been a significant shift. Her administration has launched numerous projects aimed at empowering women socio-economically. Many women in…

By Agnetta Okwemba Mombasa county governor, Abdulswamad Shariff Nassir has pledged to support the tea sector. The county’s strategic position in the coastline plays a pivotal role in the handling of tea that has its warehouses located in Mombasa where storage and tea mixing is done before transportation. During the conclusion of the induction workshop of the newly elected directors in Mombasa, Abdulswamad called for the investment in technology like the drones that will help ensure fertilizers are fully optimized when used in the farms. “Climate technology can be of aid to the production of good quality tea,” said Abdulswamad…

By Primerose Omoto The African Continental Free Trade Area (ACFTA) has put in place initiatives to create a more integrated Pan African market. A single market will allow for easier movement of goods, services, and professionals: essential components for successful cross-border trade. As Sundeep Raichura, Chief Executive Officer at Zamara Group put it, “Africa is a continent which has some of the biggest natural resources across the world. 60% of the world’s workforce and 20% of the world’s mineral resources. Almost 60% of the world’s uncultivated, arable land is in Africa. Why is Africa not a powerhouse in the world?”…

By Agnetta Okwemba Organizations have been urged not to look at AI as a competitor but as an important organization’s tool moving forward. When AI made its debut into the workspace, it brought along the fear about the place of laborers. Many questioned the need for employment amidst the AI generation. However, during the Zamara Group 2nd Annual Regional Human Resource Summit in Diani, Raymond Muthama, the Chief People and Cultures Officer at Zamara group is looking at the glass half full for organizations when AI is incorporated. He argues that the future of work lies partly with automation having…

By Mwanaharusi Rashid. Organizations have been urged to adopt strategic talent management practices to protect their best employees from being poached by competitors. The Chief Executive Officer of the Zamara Group Sundeep Raichura, said that the success of any organization is closely tied to its workforce. The need for organizations to create enabling work environments was a key point in his speech, one that he believes is essential for driving performance, motivation, innovation, and overall sustainability. Raichura noted that organizations often lose talent when they fail to provide the necessary conditions for their workforce to thrive. “To prevent talent poaching,…

By Agnetta Okwemba The giant telecommunication company Safaricom has embarked on a series of seminars dubbed “Grow with Safaricom Business” to empower the small scale businesses in their operation. According to the Kenya Institute of Public Policy, Research and Analysis, there are over 7.4 million MSMEs, employing approximately 14.9 million Kenyans in various sectors of the economy, generating 30% of the GDP. Cynthia Kropac Chief Enterprise Business Officer Safaricom PLC said that most businesses lack the necessary information to upgrade. Cynthia Kropac, Chief Enterprise Business Officer Safaricom PLC Having their fourth seminar and the first one in Mombasa county, Safaricom…

By Mwanaharusi Rashid. At the recent Regional HR Summit, Sundeep Raichura, the Chief Executive Officer of Zamara Group a leading financial services company, highlighted the urgent need to actualize the formation of an African common market. While the concept has been a longstanding aspiration for many African leaders, its full implementation remains a challenge, largely due to persistent barriers in several countries. Raichura emphasized the transformative potential of an integrated African economy, noting that the continent’s gross domestic product (GDP) stands at $1.3 trillion. However, he argued, the creation of a common market could amplify this figure, resulting in significant…

By Reporter Over 600 residents of Amu Island in Lamu County received free medical care during a two-day medical camp organized by Tundani Medical Centre, in collaboration with an international non-governmental organization. The event, that was held in Amu Island, attracted a diverse range of participants, including community leaders,the elderly, children, youth, and women. The camp offered screenings and treatment for various health conditions, including diabetes, cancer, HIV/AIDS, malaria, hypertension, eye problems, ulcers, and dental issues. Maternal and child health services were also a primary focus, providing essential care to expectant mothers and children. Ummi Shahasi, a mother of three,…

By Agnetta Okwemba The Giant telecommunication company Safaricom has declared that it is not intimidated by the recent market entry of Starlink, vowing to continue delivering top-notch services to customers. Starlink, owned by Elon Musk, set foot into the Kenyan market in July 2023 with a cost-cutting strategy. Its router-free nature enables a direct connectivity of mobile phones to satellites regardless of having an expensive hardware. This however seemed like a threat to Safaricom company that have been dominantly serving in the Kenyan telecommunication sector for over 20 years. In the online debates, users have claimed that Safaricom is cancelling…

By Agnetta Okwemba Coastal religious leaders have embarked on a society empowerment plan saying that they will not accept to be led politically any more. The Muslim and Christians leaders made it clear that they will not “sleep” like before and that politicians should come in to support and not to direct. Religious leaders across the 6 coastal counties met in Mombasa to discuss their potential and contribution in community development. “It has taken us years to show up in the development of the coastal region,” said Said Mabrouk. They said that the region is rich in many resources that…