Author: Coast Times Digital

In an exciting football match held at the Kwale Stadium, Bandari Youth FC emerged victorious after an intimidating win of 2-0 goals against Kwale United FC. The match was officiated by Kwale Governor Fatuma Achani, who was accompanied by her deputy governor, Josphat Chirema Kombo among other officials. The governor, known for her commitment to the development of sports in the county, has been at the forefront of ensuring that sports grow and thrive in Kwale. As part of this commitment, she has invested in the construction of the Kwale Stadium through the Department of Social Services and Talent management.…

By Reporter Tough political battle is expected as United Democratic Movement party appoints former Kwale sports Executive Ramadhan Masudi Bungale as the party national secretary general. The party said the move is to strengthen the party in Kwale and the entire coastal region and to gain popularity ahead of the 2027 general elections. According to Bungale, the appointment will set the pace for awareness and massive party recruitment for a major political battle. “The 2027 general elections will be a through pass because by then we would have recruited everyone into the party and secured all the political seats,” he…

By Morris Mwaringa In a recent gathering of youth leaders in Kilifi County, the air was charged with enthusiasm and determination as they convened to discuss pressing issues affecting their community. The meeting, hosted by the deputy county governor, her Excellence Florence Mbetsa Chibule in her office, delved into the pivotal role of youths in driving various aspects of societal progress, ranging from environmental conservation to fostering inter-religious dialogue and harnessing the potential of the blue economy. ”During our discussion we focused on creating collaborative partnerships to support youth involvement in environmental management and the blue economy sector,” the deputy…

By Alloys Musyoka Kwale Orange Democratic Movement party leaders have issued five demands that they want addressed immediately failure to which they will be taking unspecified actions. This they said is in line with their work of keeping the two levels of government in check for the benefit of citizens. The leaders said that they are committed to the ideals of democracy for which ODM remains strong, active, dedicated, focused, committed & ready to disburse its duties and hold the government of the day to account. Expired leased land auditLed by chair and former Matuga MP Hassan Mwanyoha the leaders…

By Anthony Mwachiro Environmentalists have raised an alarm over the increased home use of plastic a move that hurts not only the environment but human and marine life. According to Professor Okeyo Benards, an ecologist in the Department of Environmental Science at Pwani University, they have embarked on research to unearth the magnitude of plastic use within Kilifi and its neighboring counties. “We are initiating several studies with Mwakirunge in Mombasa, Kilifi dump site at Mtondia, Coast General Hospital, and all other hotspots with higher concentrations of plastics. Also, we will visit households to see in which way they interact…

By Morris Mwaringa, Kilifi county residents have been encouraged to take an early cancer screening to ascertain their cancer status before taking necessary precautions or treatment. Philip Mwasirya the director of Mephi hospital emphasized that cancer kills when not treated in its early stages. He made the remarks after a walk to mark world cancer day in Kilifi County. ‘’It is crucial to have this walk and engage the people on the importance of staying safe from cancer. Also if they come for the screening, we reduce the chances of acute cases which are difficult to treat,’’ he said. Fathia…

By Correspondent The Kenya Revenue Authority has increased its revenue collection in the Coastal region after it stepped up efforts to curb illegal trade in the region. Through a multi-agency surveillance approach supported by other state agencies both on land and at sea, the taxman’s move to seal porous borders has since increased its revenues, collecting twice as much as it collected in 2022. The revenues improved from Sh2 Million target to Sh 5 Million. Southern Regional Coordinator Lawrence Siele noted that there has been an increase in the number of goods passing through customs stations at border points following…

By Correspondent Deputy Government spokesperson Mwanaisha Chidzuga has urged the media to practice constructive criticism. Mwanaisha said when journalists enjoy the freedom of media, they should use it wisely in promoting peace and development. She said engaging in frequent confrontations with the government and criticizing crucial projects is injurious to development and national economic stability. “Journalists and media houses have a duty to criticize but don’t fight us throughout,” she said. Mwanaisha said journalists have a mandate to balance their stories and fairly report them to enhance professionalism. She said it is high time for media houses to re-strategize their…

By Simon Kyalo A Kwale court has freed two suspects found in possession of charcoal and 8 logs at Galana forest. The suspects Salim Athman and Fathma Salim according to police, were arrested on 24th January at around 9000 hours by Kwale forest rangers in collaboration with Kwale community scouts, The court heard that Kwale forest rangers and some community scouts during their normal patrol heard unnecessary movements in Galana forest. This prompted the scouts and the forest ragers to quickly surround the area and apprehended the two. The court was further told that Salim Athman and Fathma Salim were taken…

By Caroline katana      Bandari Queens Football Club has signed a one-year contract with the Diani Queens football team after recruiting three girls to join the club. Bandari Queens officials discovered the talent of the three girls during the Kwale women’s league finals supported by Tandaza Trust in December 2023. Head coach of Bandari Queens Janet Amunga said the club has amicable procedures for recruiting footballers from different places. “We have recruited two players from Diani Queens, Leila Bakari who plays the striker position, Mariam Abdallah, and Chikophe Kazungu. There have been complaints that we are poaching players without following…