Author: Coast Times Digital

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…

By Primerose Omoto Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) leader Raila Odinga urged Coast region residents to register as members to his party. Mr. Odinga urged the residents Coast region residents to join ODM and support his presidential bid under the Azimio la Umoja One Kenya coalition. Speaking in a Diani hotel during a delegate meeting, he said he was the best candidate to defeat President William Ruto in the 2027 general elections and bring about positive change in the country. The opposition leader also promised to address the historical injustices and marginalization facing Coast people, such as land issues, unemployment, poverty,…

By Primrose Omoto   Youths have been urged to take advantage of the increase in opportunities in various industries abroad such as medicine, hospitality, manufacturing, Information technology and agriculture due to the high demand for both skilled and unskilled labor.   Labour and Social Protection CS Florence Bore said labour migration has a huge economic potential for both the government and the workers, if it is done properly.   “We want to streamline labour migration. We have set up a labour desk at the JKIA to ensure that those who are going to work outside the country are well-secured and…

By Alloys Musyoka A long-time serving Media-Max limited reporter Munira Shaban Mandano has called it a day in the newsroom after landing a plum position in President William Ruto’s government. The journalist left the media in early January 2024 to work in the office of deputy government spokesperson Mwanaisha Chidzuga in the capacity of personal assistant. In a message sent to her colleagues as she bid goodbye, Munira said “Hi ladies and gentlemen, hoping you are all well Alhamdhullilah continuing to settle down in my new office with my new team. I hope you are all well. I wish to…

By Caroline Katana At least five community-based organizations in Matuga constituency Kwale County are set to benefit from Euro 20,000 through participatory grant-making (PGM) implemented by the JISRA program under Kenya Community Support Center (KECOSCE). JISRA has committed to using participatory grant-making within each JISRA country, specifically to work with women and youth-led groups and individuals. The PGM will help the JISRA consortium address several challenges it has identified and achieve the intended outcomes. Speaking to journalists after a sensitization meeting with 9 groups that participated in the grant competition at Kombani Social Hall, KECOSCE Strategic Delivery Manager Maxwell Lumbasi said…