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By Primrose Omoto In a move that introduces a new era for Kenya’s energy sector, Kenya Power has introduced two groundbreaking tariffs aimed at revolutionizing how Kenyans consume electricity. The Time of Use (ToU) tariff and the e-mobility tariff are set to pave the way for a more sustainable and energy efficient future. The ToU tariff offers a 50% discount for electricity used during off-peak hours between 10 pm and 6 am on weekdays. Coast Regional Manager Eng. Phineas Marete explained, “The tariff is designed to encourage industries and commercial power users to shift their high-energy consumption to hours when…

By Mwanaharusi Rashid. The government is actively addressing the surge in juvenile gang activities in Kwale County, according to Deputy Government Spokesperson Mwanaisha Chidzuga. Chidzuga, following a security meeting held at Kwale Cultural Center with county security officials and area chiefs, emphasized the importance of collaboration among law enforcement agencies, community leaders, and local authorities in combating the rising menace. The meeting was prompted by increasing incidents of violence perpetrated by juvenile gangs, causing concerns over the safety and security of residents. Chidzuga stressed the need for a coordinated approach to tackle the root causes of insecurity, calling on area…

By Mwanaharusi Rashid. In an effort to address the pressing issue of climate change, Kenya Power Company is encouraging Kenyans to embrace electric-cooking as a sustainable alternative to traditional cooking methods. With growing concerns about the environmental impact of biomass fuels like firewood and charcoal, the National electric utility company is promoting the widespread use of electric cooking technologies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and mitigate the negative effects of deforestation and indoor air pollution. Speaking during a media engagement forum in Kwale Coast regional manager Eng. Phineas Marete expressed his desire to raise awareness about the environmental benefits of…

By ALLOYS MUSYOKA As the clock ticks towards mining closure by Base Titanium mining company in December 2024 at its Kwale mineral sand project mass exit of staff began in earnest. The company management says its staff are getting green pasture elsewhere in preparation of closing the project. The latest staff to exit was Media Liaison Coordinator Stanley Mwahanga who has served the company for more than five and half years resigned recently according to Ali Masemo the company’s government relation superintendent. His position was taken by Abdulkarim Kuchengwa who was serving as a social worker at Base Titanium. “You…

By Alloys Musyoka The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC, through its Lower Coast Regional office in Mombasa, has arrested a Kenya Power senior officer in Diani- Kwale County for demanding bribes. Evans Otieno Ochieng was arrested on alleged extortion charges according to EACC spokesperson Eric Ngumbi while confirming the incident. It is alleged that the Kenya Power Kwale debt controller based in Ukunda office demanded a bribe of Kes. 100,000 and received an advance payment of Kes. 70,000 from the complainant in order to reconnect a disconnected power meter. Ngumbi said that the suspect was apprehended after the Commission received…

By Reporter The vulnerable Muslim community in Kwale County has reason to smile after the government donated food to help poor families during Ramadan. The foodstuff was donated to Mwakwenyeni residents in the Lunga-Lunga sub-county by the Mining CS Salim Mvurya accompanied by Governor Fatuma Achani. The food included beans, rice, cooking oil, salt, maize, and wheat flour, among other items. Mvurya assured that the government cares about the welfare of everyone and that more food will be distributed in various areas to help those fasting break their fast with ease. “President William Ruto has assigned me to deliver this…

By Reporter In a bid to curb the increased rate of drugs and substances in Taita Taveta county several bars, chemists, agro -vet outlets and non-compliant businesses have been closed down following a crackdown by security agencies. Multi-agency operation kicked off where several liquor outlets in the county were shut following a directive issued by Interior Cabinet Secretary (CS) Prof. Kithure Kindiki on the sale of alcoholic drinks. According to Taita Taveta County Commissioner Josephine Onunga who led the operation, the exercise targets bars, businesses, chemists, and agro-vets operating without licenses. Also those that will be found running beyond the…

By Reporter The Kenya Union of Special Needs Education Teachers have called on the national government to increase salaries for its members and improve their working conditions. Secretary General of KUSNET James Torome said that the special needs teachers are in need of Sh. 5 billion to achieve the education goals of special needs learners in the country. Speaking in Kilifi town when meeting union members from the region Torome said that the department is currently understaffed. He said that  is need to employ an extra 5,000 teachers on top of the current 7,600 to handle special need learners across…

By Reporter At least five Kwale youth and women-led NGOs have received funding to advocate for the rights of women and girls, peace, and security in the region. The funds are given under the second phase of the Participatory Grants Making program (PGM). The grants are expected to capacity building the local NGOs to enhance peace initiatives and interreligious dialogues with youth and local communities to curb the vices and improve the lives of the targeted group and that of the surrounding society. The program is under the Joint Initiative for Strategic Religious Action (JISRA) which is implemented by the…

By Correspondent There was drama at Tarasaa area in Tana Delta Sub County, Tana River County when a drunkard man tried to disrupt the groundbreaking for the construction of a police station in the area. County Commissioner David Koskei accompanied by the County Police Commander Ali Ndiema and Garsen MP Ali Wario had just laid the foundation stone at 10: 00 am on Friday morning when Mr Gideon Koroso started shouting from the nearby thicket disowning the police proposed Tarasaa police station. The team later proceeded to Oda area which is six kilometers away for the ground breaking of…