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BY SHABAN OMAR  More than 30 youth in Lunga-Lunga, Kwale County, have undergone financial and business management training aimed at empowering them with entrepreneurial skills and economic opportunities. The initiative, spearheaded by the Lunga-Lunga Youth Community-Based Organization (CBO), seeks to equip jobless youth with the necessary skills to start and manage businesses while creating linkages to financial support.  The program aims to curb unemployment and address various social vices associated with economic hardship. Lunga-Lunga Youth CBO Director Ibrahim Shaban said the training covers key aspects of entrepreneurship, including business planning, financial literacy, and loan accessibility. He said that lack of…

By Anthony Zoka A sign of relief to Isaack Nyondo Primary school in Rabai Kilifi County, as Simba Cement Company commenced drilling of a bore hole to address water shortage among learners and community around. Speaking during the official commissioning of the drilling process, the school principal, Josephine Njagi, admitted going through challenges among them lack of adequate water in the institution. “Our school population currently stands at 1143 pupils among them 44 in the special units, and I believe with this project it will be a relief to us. We believe once this project is completed, we will not…

BY SHABAN OMAR Kwale County youth activists have raised concerns over the increasing number of schoolgirls dropping out of school due to pregnancy, blaming parents for failing to support their daughters’ education. Amina Mwabanda, an officer from the Children Empowerment and Development Community-Based Organization (CBO), said many parents treat their pregnant daughters as a disgrace, often disowning them and denying them the right to education. “Instead of supporting the girls, parents force them into teen marriages or keep them at home to help fend for their families,” she said. The young activist said the vice robs the girls of their…

By Beja Chris A devastating house fire in the Tukutane area of Kwale County has left a mother and her child in critical condition. The incident has shaken the local community with residents rallying to assist emergency responders. Reports indicate that the fire originated from a charcoal stove within the family’s residence although police are yet to complete their investigation. The rapid spread of the flames quickly engulfed the structure, trapping the woman and her child inside. “It was a scene of chaos. The smoke was thick, and people were screaming. We did everything we could to help,” recounted Omari…

By Reporter A pregnant woman died with her two unborn babies after giving birth to a third child at Kikoneni Health Center on Wednesday morning. Coast Times Digital has learnt that the deceased who has been attending the clinic at the facility was not aware that she had triplets. Upon arrival, the woman was assisted to give birth but later died as the only ambulance serving LungaLunga Subcounty had rushed a patient to Msambweni Referral Hospital. It is not clear why the Kikoneni hospital in charge of the pregnant women section did not advise the deceased to do scanning to…

By Nuru Salim. The call for a unified set of product standards across Africa took center stage as the Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS) hosted the 4th Annual Regional Quality Conference in Kwale, bringing together business leaders, policymakers, and industry experts from across the continent. With Africa’s trade potential expanding under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), standard harmonization is emerging as a key priority to unlock cross-border commerce, cut production costs, and eliminate regulatory barriers. Currently, Africa trades more with Europe (66.9%), Asia (63.8%), America (44.4%), with intra-African trade standing at just 16%, according to the African Export-Import Bank…

BY SHABAN OMAR Youth from various maskanis in Lunga-Lunga, Kwale County, are calling for greater recognition and inclusion in employment and empowerment programs. Frustrated by years of neglect, the youth argue that their exclusion has led to a rise in social unrest and economic struggles. Led by Hamisi Njama, the youth decried the stereotype that paints them as idle or lost. Njama said that many maskani members possess valuable skills in areas such as carpentry, mechanics, music, and entrepreneurship, yet they remain overlooked in government and community-led initiatives. “We have talents, we have skills, but people see us as a…

By Anthony Zoka Kaloleni law maker, Paul Katana has sounded a warning to a section of officials working in the registrar of persons for abuse of office. Addressing leaders and residents at Kizurini, Katana threatened to take action if the said officials will continue subjecting residents seeking birth certificates to unnecessary expenditures from the regular fees required. “ My plea to our deputy county commissioner, please talk to these people in the registrar of persons, they are public officers and should serve my people in accordance with the law.” Adviced Katana. He maintained the need to have officials respect their…

By Alloys Musyoka One of the murder suspects in the killing of British businessman Campbell Scott is dead. Samuel Musembi Kamitu is said to have committed suicide after stabbing himself and ingested poison. However sources have questioned the incident saying it looks more of a cover up for the suspects that police are tracing. “How is it possible to stab yourself and then take poison? That must be a cover up,”said a source. Musembi was being pursued by detectives for his involvement in transporting Scott’s body after the businessman was murdered and his body dumped in a forest. Two other…

By Alloys Musyoka The high court has upheld Meru governor Kawira Mwangaza impeachment by the senate. Justice Bahati Mwamuye upheld the Senate decision to kick her out office on Friday. He ruled that the petition did not meet the threshold required to quash the impeachment and consequently validated a gazette notice communicating her ouster from office. Meru deputy governor Isaac Mutuma will be sworn in to take over if the Mwangaza fails to secures an order staying the High Court decision at the court of Appeal. The governor was impeached after  26 senators, on August 21, 2024, voted to uphold…