Author: Coast Times Digital

BY SHABAN OMAR Women in Lunga-Lunga Sub-County, Kwale County, have been urged to obtain legal marriage certificates and relevant documentation to safeguard their land and inheritance rights, and to protect themselves against gender-based violence (GBV). This call was made during a sensitization forum organized by Nahugombe, a local rights organization, under the Kujenga Amani program. The initiative aims to empower over 100 women with knowledge of their legal rights and equip them to seek justice when faced with violations, particularly around land ownership and inheritance. According to Nahugombe Founder and Executive Director Nora Chao, many women suffer systemic discrimination, especially…

BY SHABAN OMAR  Kenya Kwanza leaders have issued a stern warning to the youth and the general public against being manipulated to engage in violence through demonstrations that lack merit. Led by National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula, the leaders cautioned the youth against taking part in the planned Saba Saba demonstrations scheduled for tomorrow. Speaking during a fundraising event for women and small-scale traders in Msambweni, Kwale County, Wetang’ula urged Kenyans to remain united and avoid divisive politics based on ethnicity and hatred. He said that while the Constitution provides for the right to protest, such rights should not be…

By reporter Lamu County has launched its first ever Intensive Care Unit (ICU) facility at the King Fahd hospital, a move that is expected to reduce numerous referrals to other facilities, especially the already congested Makadara Coast General Hospital in Mombasa. The Intensive Care Unit (ICU) features three adult and two pediatric beds that are expected to ensure patients no longer need to be referred to Mombasa or Kilifi for life-saving interventions. Additionally, the hospital has also installed a modern 128-slice CT scanner, replacing the older 64-slice version. The new equipment has been Acquired under the National Equipment Support Program,…

By reporter Kwale County Government has officially launched the Kwale Electronic Development Application Permit System (KEDAPS), a groundbreaking digital platform aimed at improving the process of development permit applications. The new system through the Department of Environment, Natural Resources and Urban Planning in conjunction with the Finance and ICT Department replaces the outdated manual process, offering a faster, more efficient, and transparent way for residents and investors to submit and track development proposals. Governor Achani has been in the forefront in ensuring digitisation of services to improve its systems and be in line with the tech world and notes that…

By Carol Samini Katana (Kenya) On the sunlit shores of Diani Beach in Kenya, Francis and Joyce, a newlywed couple from Uganda, stroll barefoot across the warm sands, laughter rising above the soft murmur of waves. For them, this goes beyond a honeymoon. It’s a celebration of culture and the ease of moving freely within East Africa. Their romantic getaway was made possible by relaxed border restrictions, regional cooperation, and a shared vision of turning Africa’s cultural and natural diversity into a hub for intra-continental honeymoon tourism. Meanwhile, for another couple, Abdirasul Mohammed and Nusyibah Juma, love found its rhythm…

By Reporter The Kudzecha Women Limited Company in Lungalunga Sub County has secured a six-month tender worth Ksh 1.9 million from the Kwale County Government to clean and maintain the Lungalunga Town. The local enterprise has been entrusted with the responsibility of cleaning key public areas like the market area, maintaining the town’s drainage system, planting trees among others. Kwale County Governor Fatuma Achani has praised the efforts of the Women and youth enterprises across the County, highlighting the importance of involving local businesses in county development initiatives. “This project aligns with our long-term goals of fostering inclusive economic growth…

By Reporter Kilifi County residents received over KSh 60 million in compensation for losses linked to human–wildlife conflict, marking a significant step in restoring trust and dignity among the affected families. ‎This was payment from 2014 to October 2020, clearing part payments for human deaths. In the meantime, the government is committed to clearing all pending compensation claims. ‎Cabinet Secretary for Tourism and Wildlife Hon. Rebecca Miano, accompanied by KWS Board of Trustees Chairman Lt. Gen. (Rtd) Walter Raria Koipaton and KWS Director General Prof. Erustus Kanga, led the cheque issuance ceremony in Marafa. Also present were Kilifi Deputy Governor…

By NURU SALIM Kwale Governor Fatuma Achani has sounded the alarm on the rising tide of drug and substance abuse in the county, warning that prevention is the most effective way than cure. Speaking during the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking that was held at Kombani Grounds, Achani emphasized the need to tackle root causes and break the cycle of dependency that continues to claim young lives across the county. “We have over 700 drug users seeking daily medication in our rehab centers. Some relapse the same day they receive treatment. That cycle must end,” she declared. “If you haven’t started using drugs, don’t…

By Reporter The Lamu County Government has initiated the establishment of disaster management clubs in schools to enhance preparedness and response to emergencies. The initiative which has so far roped in 19 schools from the Hindi Ward region, seeks to establish a culture of quick responses and early interventions to disasters within schools in the event of calamities such flash floods, fires and disaster risk reduction. Speaking during the Trainers of Trainers workshop held in Hindi, Ms. Khadija Fumo Chief Officer of Public Service Management, emphasized the need for early interventions in school settings through the students especially in schools…

By NURU SALIM A mass registration exercise in Dzombo Ward, Lunga-Lunga Sub-county, has brought to light a concerning spike in cerebral palsy cases among children and critical shortages in disability care services underscoring the need for targeted government intervention. The mass registration exercise conducted by Muslim Women Advancement of Rights and Protection (MWARP) in collaboration with the Kwale County Disability Council and the County Department of Health has registered more than 300 persons living with Disabilities (PWDs) as part of a wider campaign to bring essential services closer to remote communities. According to Sanga Kabuka, a disability specialist and lead doctor in the exercise, 52 children were assessed, with 20 cases of children confirmed to…