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Kilifi County governor Gideon Mung’aro has launched  a modern fire station at Sh. 125 million in a partnership programme with the World Bank. The station will help combat inferno incidents  by helping in firefighting services in the area.  The project that sits on a one-acre piece of land in Kilifi town, with the World Bank investing a grant of Sh. 96 million. Kilifi county government pumped Sh. 29 million into the project as well as procuring four fire engines that will be distributed to Watamu and Mtwapa municipalities. Kilifi Governor Gideon Mung’aro assured residents that he will strive to ensure…

Kwale Governor Fatuma Achani has assured the youth of continued support in sports programs to help them expose and hone their skills. Achani said her administration recognizes the different roles that sports play in cultivating discipline, perseverance and teamwork among the youth. The governor said sports are key in promoting peace and unity and fighting drugs and insecurity. “My administration will continue to provide the necessary support for sports activities and help youth realize their dreams and save them from the menace of drugs and substance abuse,” she said. Achani said Kwale government will empower youth in various sports fields…

Concerns have been raised over the high number of KCPE students failing to attend classes in the Msambweni constituency in Kwale. Kinondo senior area chief Ali Riga said that the candidates desert schools immediately after registering for the national examinations. “A huge number of standard seven and form four students discontinue learning after being enlisted as candidates,” he said. The most affected schools are Muhaka, Kinondo and Madago among others. The efforts to bring the children back to school he said have proved to be futile. The chief said he has tried to hold several talks with the students and their…

By Johnson Chengo Kilifi County low-income earners residents have a reason to smile after the County government launched a special Sacco that will provide financial support and house construction loans to the locals. Speaking during the launch of the Funguo Yetu Sacco in Majengo- Kanamai, Kilifi Deputy Governor Flora Chibule said the initiative of the Sacco is aiming at combating poverty, adding that many people have already emphasised their potential as a tool for sustainable poverty alleviation. She said empowering the poor on how to utilize resources wisely and developing a saving culture is very vital and is the only…

Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has told the opposition leader Raila Odinga that the government won’t be intimidated into submission. He said the Kenya Kwanza regime will stay strong and deal firmly with the people who will break the law. The Prime Cabinet Secretary said the Azimio La Umoja frequently led protests are not about reducing the cost of living but violence and bloodshed. “What kind of protests are these where goons destroy and steal people’s property,” he said. He said peaceful demonstrations are not done by throwing stones, looting property and attacking passersby. Mudavadi strongly condemned the protests and…

B loopy Johnson Chengo A section of Kilifi County-based environmental activists now wants President William Ruto to shade more light on which trees and regions was the ban on logging lifted. Speaking in Kidundu village after planting more than 10,000 mangrove seedlings, Gro With Us Africa managing director Kelly Banda, one of the environmentalists, said the move if not well elaborated would accelerate deforestation and that the effort put in place to conserve the environment will go to waste. He said a big percentage of state forest cover along the coastline comprises indigenous mangrove trees which are hardwood, adding that…

The battle lines have been drawn for the race to occupy the hot Kwale county clerk seat that has for the longest time been left to deputy clerk Fatuma Mwalupa in an acting capacity. Nine candidates have shown interest in the job and are set to be interviewed by the Kwale County assembly board on Friday 14 July 2023 at the assembly complex building. Among those who have been shortlisted are Denis Musyoka Mutui, Fatuma Mwalupa, Mwamleu Nyanje, Suleiman Lugogo, Ganzala Chiponda, Joseph Chaka John, Ummulkulthum Musa Yeya, Aruko Harrydone, Harrison Munga Chirongo and Mkare Jefwa. It is not clear…

By Alloys Musyoka Kwale health department gets lion’s share of Sh10.9 billion budget estimate 2023-2024 Kwale county government has allocated Sh2.9 billion lion share for the Department of Health in its 2023-2024 budget estimates of Sh10.9 billion. The budget that was approved by the county assembly of Kwale last month has seen the county education fund kitty increase from Sh400 to Sh500 million. Governor Fatuma Achani while reading the budget to the public said that her administration is focused on ensuring that Kwale residents get services. She said that matters of health have been given priority to ensure that locals…

By Flora Awinja Kwale County is set to hold the biggest beach rugby tournament in Diani this weekend. A total of 28 teams will be participating in the tournament dubbed South Coast Fives Beach Touch Rugby. The participating teams are drawn from the Coast region, Nairobi, and the neighbouring countries. According to the organizers, the tournament is geared towards boosting sports tourism on the sandy beaches of Diani. They say the event will give an amazing experience to the visiting teams and guests as they explore what Diani has to offer. The tournament will kick off on 14th July and…

By William Abala A group of women can be seen cultivating the ground as the sun rises over the Mporoko swamp. They labor for long hours to support their families and are the backbone of this community. Many of these women have inadvertently contributed to the destruction of the wetlands because they are unaware of the advantages associated with safeguarding them. Cross-sectional view of Mporoko swamp/credit:William Abala Kinyaa in Kenya would agree. She relies on farming wetland areas like the Mporoko swamp for her livelihood. The use of rivers as a main source of water has reduced due to the…