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By Governors Press Service Kwale County Governor Fatuma Achani on Wednesday officially flagged off the distribution of 5000 coconut seedlings across the county in an effort to curb the dwindling number of coconut production within the county. Speaking during the flagging off ceremony held at the county headquarters,Kwale, Governor Achani decried the dwindling number of coconut trees leading to low production. This has majorly been caused by the felling of coconut trees for timber and disinterest from farmers to grow the plant. Aiming to counter this, the Governor said that the county government will distribute 5000 seedlings within the 20…

By Caroline Katana In early times, children born with disabilities were hidden and sometimes even killed, feelings of shame and guilt were often associated with giving birth to a child with a disability. Sometimes the disability was blamed on the sins of family members, and even as people with disabilities became more accepted, society viewed disability as a personal tragedy with which the individual and family must cope. Feelings of pity and actions of charity were typically evoked in others, even successful individuals such as Franklin D. Roosevelt tried to hide their disabilities. Organizations focused on the prevention and cure…

By Mwanaharusi Rashid In a bid to promote responsible journalism and foster peace-building efforts in Kwale County, journalists and content creators underwent comprehensive training on conflict-sensitive reporting. The initiative, spearheaded by WeWorld an international organization in collaboration with conflict resolution experts, aimed to equip journalists with the necessary skills to ethically and accurately cover sensitive issues while minimizing the risk of exacerbating conflicts. The 3-day training delved into various aspects of conflict-sensitive reporting, including understanding conflict dynamics, ethical considerations, responsible sourcing, and the role of the media in conflict resolution. The facilitator Mary Kiio emphasized the importance of balanced, fair,…

By Reporter The Lamu County Government has announced the waiver of cess collection on murram extracted by the Chinese Communication Construction Company within the county’s quarry sites. This decision comes after a period of contention sparked by increased levies imposed on the transportation of murram, hindering the project’s advancement. The Lamu-Garissa Road, stretching across 257 kilometers, is a vital component of the Lamu Port, South Sudan, Ethiopia Transport (LAPSSET) corridor project. The road, undertaken by the Chinese Communication Construction Company, holds strategic importance in connecting Kenya to Ethiopia, facilitating trade and logistics through the Northern Corridor to the Lamu Port.…

KDF chopper  carrying KDF boss Francis Ogola has reportedly crushed and caught fire at Sintar, Endo ward , Elgeiyo Marakwet after taking off from Cheptulel boys secondary school. President William Ruto has confirmed to the nation that Ogola is dead following the deadly Chopper crash. Kenya Navy Lieutenant General Charles Muriu Kahariri has been appointed as the new Commander,Defence Forces to succeed the Late General Francis Omondi Ogolla.

By Reporter Lamu East MP Captain Ruweida Obo has voiced her apprehensions regarding the recent Kenya Wildlife Service(KWS) cadet recruitment process, citing concerns over fairness and transparency. Speaking to the media today, the Lamu East legislator criticized the KWS for allegedly favoring recruits from Lamu West over Lamu East. The nationwide recruitment exercise, spanning five days from April 15 to April 19, aimed to enlist rangers and assistant wardens. Out of the total recruitment quota of 1,350 rangers and 150 cadets (assistant warden I), Lamu County was allocated 20 slots. Captain Ruweida Obo highlighted what she perceives as disparities in the allocation of slots between Lamu…

Over 500 local, regional and foreign tourists attended the first day of the four-day Uganda’s culinary and cultural festival at the Diani Reef Beach Resort in Kwale. Uganda is holding the festival across four counties along the Kenyan coast, aiming to attract both Kenyan and international visitors to their nation. The country has organized an array of cultural events at Diani Reef in Kwale, Ocean Beach in Malindi, Vipingo Ridge in Kilifi, and Fort Jesus in Mombasa. On Saturday, a golf tournament will also be held at Vipingo Ridge, Kilifi County, as part of the festival. The major aim of…

By Reporter The Bahari Wind Power Company project is set to use the Lamu Port to bring in 22 wind turbines which will produce 90 megawatt (MW) on a 3,206-acre land in Mpketoni’s Baharini Village. The company director Susan Nandwa expressed optimism over Kenya Ports Authority bringing in three new state of the art cranes that will aid in building port use services at the Lamu Port. “The three new STS cranes will reduce the logistical expense that the Bahari Wind Power Company had projected in importing 22 new turbines,”she stated. Speaking to the media she said that Bahari Wind Power…

By Mwanaharusi Rashid. In a concerted effort to curb the escalating activities of juvenile gangs, the police in Diani, Kwale County, undertook a rigorous crackdown, resulting in the recovery of stolen items worth approximately 1 million Kenyan shillings. While employing a multi-urgency approach, law enforcement officials targeted various hideouts, particularly in the Kibundani and Msikiti Nuru areas, uncovering a cache of the stolen goods. The crackdown, which comes amidst growing concerns over the rise in juvenile delinquency and gang-related activities in the areas of Diani Ukunda, saw officers meticulously combing through suspected locations known to be frequented by criminal gangs.…

A family in Malindi is appealing for help to burry their four family members who died in Shakahola forest after being followers of the former controversial ‘pastor’ Paul Mackenzie to fast to heaven in Kilifi county. The bodied of the four members were kept at Star hospital Mortuary ahead of Friday burial . The family were handed over four bodies on March 26 by the government after their DNA matched with family members. The four are members of a GSU officer who quit his job to join the cult together with his wife and children. In total the family lost…