Author: Coast Times Digital

BY SHABAN OMAR In Kwale County, where tradition and societal expectations often shape the roles of women, a group of girls and young women defy the odds to chase their passion for football. Amid a backdrop of conservative norms that view the sport as a male domain, they stand tall, determined to break barriers and redefine what women can achieve. Their journey is not just a personal triumph, but a bold statement to the community, that talent, drive, and ambition know no gender. Against the resistance of social norms and cultural expectations, the young women fight for their place on…

By Alloys Musyoka The Car & General Trading Limited has introduced Piaggio electric three-wheelers at the Kenyan Coastal tourist destination of Diani in Kwale. The vehicles come with low maintenance costs, one-year warranty, advanced technology and a long range at 120 kilometers on a full charge. The electric three wheelers will maximize the earnings of owners ensuring optimum value for customers through better range, grade ability and load-carrying capacity, as well as providing a competitive total cost of ownership. Operating the Piaggio electric three wheeler will save up to KSh 26,000 per month on fuel and service. Tourism stakeholders have…

By Agnetta Okwemba Mombasa County hosted an Entrepreneurship Conference that is focused on helping students turn their innovative ideas into viable business ventures. The ABE Global club is an initiative by an educational organization based in the UK, Association of Business Executives that aims to develop skills in areas of entrepreneurship, innovation and business management. During their pilot programme in Mombasa county, they were able to reach 3 schools. Among the schools is Sheikh Khalifa whose initiative on turning waste into wealth won a voucher and a trophy. Ashak Momhammed, a form three student at Sheikh Khalifah had a project…

By Anthony Mwachiro School principals have been urged to scale up their communication channels in school to curb cases of strikes among students resulting in burning of school properties. According to Kilifi County deputy county commissioner in charge of Rabai sub county, Joseph Lengario, despite challenges that might emerge in schools, how they are addressed will determine the reaction of learners. Speaking to Principals and BoM representatives of Rabai Secondary Schools, Lengario urged school managers to involve all stakeholders in addressing challenges for smooth learning programs in schools. “Leadership is something that we are learning everyday hence there is a…

BY SHABAN OMAR  The International Justice Mission has called for a stronger collaboration between journalists and police officers to better protect the rights of women and children. IJM officer Naomi Maina expressed concern over the numerous gender-based violence (GBV) cases that fail to progress due to a lack of substantial evidence. She emphasized the critical role that both the media and law enforcement can play in ensuring justice is served to victims of such heinous crimes. Maina pointed out that many GBV cases are either dismissed or fail to reach the courts because the evidence collected is often insufficient. The…

By Alloys Musyoka Deputy Government Spokesperson Mwanaisha Chidzuga has urged women to take advantage of the Social Health Authority to benefit from free government services in hospitals. Chidzuga said that the president William Ruto administration is committed to support women across the country on matters around health. “Government has plans to ensure women get free services in public and private hospitals but women must register first so that by October 1 2024 when the government starts the program of free medical services we can also benefit,” she said. Speaking at Mazunguni village in Kikoneni-LungaLunga during her village to village meet…

By Reporter One of the marauding lions that has been terrorising Busho residents was trapped to death. According to police the incident occurred on Tuesday night where irate residents set up a local made trap aimed at ending the prolonged problem. “Following the reported cases of marauding lions in Busho and their invasion at Mr.Lung’anzi Chai homestead , The family set up a local made trap yesterday night and it trapped a male lion killing it on the spot,” police report indicated. It is alleged that failure by the Kenya WildLife services official in Kwale to respond swiftly to human-wildlife-animals conflict…

By Anthony Mwachiro. Lack of water has been cited as among the challenges that hinder learner’s good performance in schools within Rabai Kilifi County. Rabai member of parliament, Antony Kenga, said that his leadership is determined to address challenges facing the education sector including ensuring schools have adequate water supply. Speaking at Jimba Comprehensive school, Kenga, assured Rabai residents of his support in bringing solutions to water problems in the area. “We understand water is a devolved function but I believe that for us to bring relief to our community the two arms of government need to play their part…

By Alloys Musyoka Three form three students from Likoni are among six people who died on Sunday Morning in a road accident at Denyenye area in Kwale county. The six are said to have been involved in a lorry and motorcycle accident during a 1:00 am accident along the busy Likoni-LungaLunga road. Police reports indicate that five died on the spot. The sixth person died while getting medical attention at Diani Beach Hospital. Eye witnesses said that the rider of the motorcycle was carrying six passengers instead of one according to traffic rules. According to the police the lorry had…

By Agnetta Okwemba Maungu residents in Taita Taveta county are set to benefit from the national government Economic Stimulus Programme (ESP) of modern market construction. The market whose construction commenced in March this year will benefit about 200 traders. Sitting approximately on 1 acre of land, the modern market is located a few meters away from the Mombasa Road making it accessible for traders and suppliers. The president William Rutos administration during its campaigns pledged to support traders to develop the country’s economy with delivery of markets across the country being seen as a fulfillment of the promises made. Maungu…