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By Shaban Omar Farmers in Kwale County have been urged to embrace certified seeds to increase agricultural productivity and improve their livelihoods. Speaking during a promotional campaign targeting maize farmers in Ukunda, Bayer East Africa officer David Muchiru said the use of certified seeds guarantees higher yields, resilience against pests, and better earnings for both smallholder and commercial farmers. He noted that many farmers across the coastal region still rely on recycled or uncertified seeds, leading to poor harvests and persistent food insecurity. Muchiru said certified seeds undergo strict quality checks and are bred to withstand harsh climatic conditions such…

By Alloys Musyoka East Africa countries have been urged to forge a coordinated regional approach to close regulatory loopholes, strengthen border controls, harmonize laws, and enhance intelligence-sharing mechanisms in making the region safe from improvised explosive devices threats. During a global counter terrorism center capacity building of experts on strengthening community resilience against improvised devices through preventive, coordinated and whole of society approaches in east African in Kwale call was made for unity. Kenya national director general counter-terrorism center Kibien Kigen said that there is a critical need for countries to work together in combating terrorisms. He said that no…

By Shaban Omar A section of Human rights defenders in Kwale County are calling for swift government action and stronger legal reforms to end statelessness in Kenya, saying thousands of long-marginalized people remain locked out of basic services despite living in the country for generations. The activists warn that communities still face discrimination, slow vetting processes, and bureaucratic obstacles that prevent them from obtaining legal identity, barriers that continue to deny them access to healthcare, mobile registration, financial services, land ownership, higher education, and formal employment. Led by rights advocate Ali Mwayanga, the group said the national government must ensure…

By Shaban Omar A section of civil society organizations in Kwale County is demanding transparency and clearer communication from the county government over the implementation of the Financing Locally Led Climate Action (FLLoCA) programme, citing confusion, inadequate public engagement, and limited community involvement. Kwale, a county long affected by erratic rainfall patterns, declining agricultural yields and recurring droughts, has struggled to contain worsening food insecurity, especially in Kinango and Lunga-Lunga sub-counties. In recent years, both the national and county governments have introduced various interventions to cushion communities against climate shocks. Among them is the World Bank-funded FLLoCA programme, implemented in…

Kwale County Governor Fatuma Achani has led the distribution of 4 tons of rice seeds to 400 farmers in Ramisi, Pongwe Kikoneni and Vanga ward. The distribution is part of ongoing efforts to boost agricultural productivity in the county. Speaking during the exercise, Governor Achani emphasized the critical role of agriculture in improving the county’s economy, urging farmers to make full use of the seeds provided. “For Kwale’s economy to grow, we must prioritise the agricultural sector and ensure farmers actively utilise these seeds,” Governor Achani said. She added that each farmer will receive 10 kilograms of seeds and encouraged…

By Amina Chombo President William Ruto has said that creation of the Broadbased Government by his administration enabling some of the most consequential legislation in Kenya’s development history. Ruto said the establishment of the National Infrastructure Fund and the passage of the enabling law in Parliament would not have been possible without cooperation between the ruling Kenya Kwanza coalition and the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM). The alliance he said that it has made it possible for the country to undertake projects that had long been planned but stalled due to lack of political goodwill and decisive leadership. “For those of…

By Jemimah Gambo For decades, parental involvement in Kenyan education has been largely synonymous with mothers. Schools traditionally reached out to mothers first, reinforcing the perception that academic responsibility belonged to women, while fathers remained distant providers of school fees. Today, a quiet revolution is underway. A growing movement of fathers dubbed Fathers for Light is redefining parental engagement, proving that when men step into the classroom, children’s academic and emotional potential expands dramatically. William Jeffa, father of three daughters, embodies this transformation. “I realized that just paying fees wasn’t enough,” he says. Jeffa began sitting with his daughters during…

The inspector of national police service Douglas Kanja has warned that the police will not tolerate paid goons and criminal gangs across the country ahead of the 2027 general election. Kanja said that the police service is working out to ensure criminal gangs are dealt with decisively as Kenyans raise concerns over the increase of paid goons used to settle scores. Speaking at the Matuga School of Government where he met senior criminal investigations officials, Kanja said that they are not going to ensure that criminal gangs and goods are done away with. He assured Kenyans that the Kenya police…

By Alloys Musyoka Governor Fatuma Achani said that the project was completed after a partnership between the Kwale County Government and the National Government as part of broader efforts to upgrade market infrastructure and boost small-scale businesses in the area. Speaking after the contractor handed over the market to the county government Achani said that the market is expected to accommodate more than 1,000 traders in a clean, secure, and well-organized setting. The newly constructed Diani Modern Market features a range of facilities designed to support different business activities. These include 216 smart stalls for retail trade such as groceries…

By The Port of Lamu has recorded a significant milestone after receiving its first Roll-On-Roll-Off (RoRo) car carrier vessel, further cementing the facility’s growing stature as a regional maritime hub. The MV Grande Auckland, a Pure Car Carrier (PCC) vessel with a 900-unit capacity and of European origin, made its maiden call at the Lamu Port facility in Kililana, Lamu West on today, offloading 469 vehicles out of 1,200 units on board. The vehicles, manufactured in Europe over the past two years, were originally destined for Middle East countries and were scheduled for discharge at the Port of Jebel Ali…