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Caroline Katana  Marine cage farming has not been adopted well along the Kenyan coast in the last decade. Experimental cage culture has been done by Kenya Marine Fisheries and Research Institute (KMFRI) using wooden square and rectangular cages. Following the wave strength wooden cages are less durable lasting for one and a half to two years. However, the challenge has drawn the attention of the Japanese government through JICA to partner with KMFRI through the Department for Blue Economy and Fisheries to develop new technology of introducing high-density plastic cages that are circular and of commercial size of 10 meters…

By reporter Communication CS Eliud Owalo has urged the Public relations practitioners to embrace technology to promote professionalism and improve the sector. Owalo said technology will enable PR professionals to precisely target specific audiences based on demographics, interest and behavior. He said personalized communication strategies are more effective in engaging and resonating with diverse audiences. “We are living in a world of new emerging technologies, Artificial Intelligence tools analyze vast amounts of data quickly providing insights into audience behavior, preference and trends,” he said. The CS spoke during the opening of the 2023 Public Relations Society of Kenya Annual Summit…

By Primrose Omoto About twenty thousand locals are expected to be connected to water services in Kwale by the end of 2023 compared to nine thousand people before devolution after launching three major water projects. The projects launched by Governor Fatuma and deputy Chirema Kombo include a water quality laboratory, public ablution block and new offices are among World Bank Projects in the area worth Sh2.5 billion set to benefit locals. The new facilities are part of the Kwale County Integrated Water Supply and Sanitation Project, which aims to improve access to safe and reliable water and sanitation services for…

By Alloys Musyoka Kwale farmers have every reason to smile after establishment of a one stop shop at the Kenya Agricultural and Livestock Organization center. As the region experiences El-nino rains, the center will provide farmers with best satified seeds, pesticides and fertilizer. The Mkulima shop at Matuga Kalro center will ensure farmers in the area have farm inputs in a bid to practice sustainable farming and get enough harvest. Deputy Director General Crops Kenya Agricultural and Livestock Research Organization Felister Makini said that farmers in the area have been buying seeds that fail to germinate or even give poor…

By ALLOYS MUSYOKA In a bid to enhance transparency, accountability and citizen participation which are essential elements of good governance in many countries InformAction Kenya organization has launched a project dubbed shifting the power to people in Kwale. Access to information is a fundamental right that empowers citizens to hold public officials accountable and actively participate in democratic processes. The three years project funded by Bread for the Word (BFTW) a German church-based organization and InformAction Kenya is aimed at promoting access to information for better accountability and governance in Kenya. Locals will be enabled to actively engage in governance, demand accountability…

BY REPORTER Kwale County Commissioner Michael Mwangi Meru has cautioned residents to be extra careful as heavy rains continue to pound in most parts of the country. On Thursday floods had affected most areas in Kwale as several rivers burst their banks. Some of the flooded rivers include Perani, Ramisi, Umba, Mkurumudzi, Mwena and Mbadi among others. Some areas in Ukunda were also affected by the clogged water that flooded villages and roads. Mwangi said transport activities were hampered for several hours in various areas as overflowing water rivers swallowed bridges. The most affected areas were Kinango and Lunga-Lunga sub-counties.…

BY REPORTER The Principal Secretary for Tourism John Ololtua has said the government is committed to strengthening partnerships and close relationships with Uganda to promote tourism. Ololtua said the government is working to streamline border restrictions to facilitate the smooth movement of tourists between the two countries. He said the Kenya government has embarked on opening transport infrastructure, upgrading airports and entering into bilateral talks with Uganda geared towards improving trade and tourism activities across their borders. “We are determined to address the shortcomings arising from our borders as far as security is concerned and travel permits so that our…

By Reporter Green-Tech manufacturing company, Agilitee, has rolled out its electric scooters Loadex in four provinces out of the 9 provinces of the country in South Africa. The continent’s EV leader is expanding to the fifth province this week and intends to have its vehicles on the road in all provinces of South Africa by the end of December. African tech giant who has been supported much in its own country is seeing a big shift as it’s vehicles demand has skyrocketed in the third quarter of 2023. These demands are driven by consumers especially in Southern and Eastern Africa…

The Australian mining firm Base Titanium has emphasized that the company is closing for lack of mineral resources and not because a section of the community opposed the exploration exercise. The company’s External Affairs General Manager Simon Wall said the exploration work was done successfully in the hope of expanding mining life. He, however, said intensive study was conducted, but the minerals found proved not to be economically viable. He said both the grade and volume were low and hence could not sustain mining operations. “Let it be clear, the decision of closing is clearly technical and is not an…

By Mwanaharusi Rashid The Association of Insurance Brokers of Kenya (AIBK) has called for the establishment of special courts to resolve insurance cases. AIBK CEO Eliud Adiedo said the current system is choking the sector due to a backlog of numerous cases in courts which leads to prolonged legal battles. Adiedo said the judiciary should give insurance cases a priority and come up with special courts to expedite the settlement of disputes and the processing of claims.  “The government should create insurance courts just like they did to land, labour and others,” he said.Adiedo made the remarks during the marking…