Author: Coast Times Digital

By Reporter As pressure mounts on the coastal counties to ban the use of Muguka, Kwale County Governor Fatuma Achani has taken different measures to regulate its consumption. Her decision comes after Mombasa and Kilifi counties banned the Muguka due to health risks among its users, who are mostly young people. Achani said her administration won’t ban the moguka but highly condemns its use. The governor said she is betting on the county finance bill 2024/2025 to firmly regulate the consumption of Mugoka. “As county government we are not encouraging nor condoning the use of Muguka because of known health…

Kwale county government will not ban Muguka and Miraa business like other counties of Mombasa ,Taita Taveta and Kilifi. Governor Fatuma Achani said that there is no law currently nationally that prohibits selling and consumption of the products. She said the county instead is putting in place mechanism through finance act 2024-2025 that is meant to regulate the business. There has been calls from different quotas to have the business banned in Kwale like other counties. Already implementing of the ban in other counties is taking place with Kwale remaining the entry of Miraa and Muguka to Mombasa and Kilifi.…

By Caroline Katana Paralegals play a critical role in providing legal support and ensuring access to justice for the community due to the challenges in accessing justice across the communities. Paralegals can be a powerful tool of justice, helping to resolve disputes and empower individual clients and whole communities, living and working in the communities they serve. The greatest misconception concerning access to justice is the perception that every problem requires a lawyer to solve it. Some factors that inhibit access to justice include poverty, illiteracy, the bureaucratic nature of legal systems, and delays in the administration of justice. A…

By Reporter Local football club managers in Kwale County have urged the county and national governments to invest in football infrastructure and facilities to boost grassroots and national sports growth. The coaches decried that a lot of young talented people go to waste for lacking proper structure and facilities to nurture and exploit their talents. Raswa Abdallah, coach of the Atletico Soccer Academy-Ukunda, said that the government must establish structured development pathways to maximize the potential of talented individuals. “Talent exists in Kenya, but we need to put in place the appropriate structures and facilities to develop these talents,” he…

By Caroline Katana Soccer or football as it is known in many parts of the world reigns supreme in Africa, its widespread popularity across the continent isn’t just a coincidence. It results from a unique blend of accessibility, fandom, and betting expansion. The beauty of soccer lies in its simplicity and accessibility, it’s a sport that requires minimal equipment – a ball and something to mark the goalposts, even just a couple of rocks. This ease of setup means that soccer can be played anywhere, from the coast streets to the parks of Kenya. This accessibility has played a pivotal…

Kwale County Governor Fatuma Achani and her Deputy Chirema Kombo with Cabinet Members travelled by Bus to Kitungure Village at Maji Moto hot water Springs in Dzombo Ward , LungaLunga Subcounty for a full cabinet Meeting. This is seen as part of her administration efforts to cut down government excesses and redirect funds to development. Achani also inspected the ongoing Maji Moto Eco-Resort project at Kitungure village. The project entails a restaurant, walk ways along the hot water springs, VIP modern toilets, and underground water tanks. Maji Moto springs for years have played a significant role in the Mijikenda Culture.…

By reporter A non-governmental organization WeWorld has intensified efforts to promote peace and national cohesion along the coastal strip of Kenya. Through its Kujenga Amani program the NGO is using cultural diversity to foster unity and anhance development among the coastal communities. The Kujenga Amani project coordinator Livingstone Nyando said that culture continues to play an important role in strengthening peace. He said that they advocate for the adoption of positive cultural values and practices to raise an upright society. “Because of the essence of culture, people used to resolve disputes peacefully and live happy lives in the past,” he…

Sombre mood has engulfed Kaloleni sub county in Kilifi after a Early Childhood Development Education minor died after he was hit by a flying iron sheet caused by a strong wind witnessed at the Coast. Kilifi Governor Gideon Maitha Mung’aro while addressing a Kaunti Mashinani rally at Chumani in Matsangoni ward said the unfortunate incident lead to loss of life asking residents to be careful. Mung’aro ordered for temporary closure of all ECDE centres for one week in the area to monitor the heavy wind situation. The Governor said that the strong wind witnessed on Tuesday caused several damages with…

Over 500 Students and former students from rift valley institute of science and technology have applauded the government for introducing the JITUME program in TVET institutions which has improved their livelihood through the income they make after working online. The JITUME program is a youth empowerment initiative that was introduced by the national government in over 120 TVETS  across the country. The program entails getting skills on different online jobs for two months and later on being employed and earning an income on a weekly basis. Jane Kuria one of the students in the JITUME program narrated that she joined…

By Reporter  Blogger Donald Mwendwa Nzau popurlary known as “Password” was today arraigned before a Lamu Law court on charges of publishing false information through Whatsapp group. The blogger had presented himself before the Lamu Court following his detainment over remarks he made in a popular whatsapp group known as Lamu Yetu Sote through which he was accused of publishing false information contrary to section 23 of the Computer Misuse and Cybercrimes Act 2018. His charge sheet read: “On 20th day of July 2023at around 1244hrs at an unknown place within the republic of Kenya, through a safaricom mobile number registered…