Author: Coast Times Digital

By Alloys Musyoka Kilifi county government has devised ways of paying its staff through bank loans due to persistent national government delays to disburse funds to counties. The move according to governor Gideon Mung’aro has helped in service delivery to citizens by county staff who are critical in dispensing devolution. “We had to think outside the box to address the issue of staff salaries by engaging banks to offer loans that are paid once the national government disburses funds,” he said. Mung’aro called on the national government to ensure county funds are available timely for effective service delivery to citizens.…

By Agnetta Okwemba When the word tourism is mentioned, the first thing that comes to mind is the sandy beaches of the Coast and the big 5 animals at Maasai Mara Game Park. The Pwani Heritage CBO is challenging this notion through the Kwale Heritage annual event that speaks highly about the Coastal culture and the gems found within it. As the county is set to host the third Kwale heritage event at Ukunda Show ground and Leopard Beach Resort respectively the organizers are optimistic on having heritage Tourism embraced. Pwani Heritage coordinator Ali Maingu said that the event will…

By Alloys Musyoka Preparations for the upcoming Mashujaa day celebrations in Kwale County is on the schedule as plans are being put in place to perfection. This is according to Interior Principal Secretary Dr Raymond Omollo who inspected the construction of Kwale Stadium in Kwale County. The Stadium whose construction is at 70 per cent is scheduled to host this year’s Mashujaa Day celebrations. It is the first national event since independence to be held in Kwale. Business in the area is already experiencing changes with more youths being recruited to work at the various construction sites. Apart from the…

By Agnetta Okwemba Taita TavetaCounty residents are set to benefit from Sh1B expected to be injected into the local economy through employment and sourcing of supplies for the Affordable Housing project. The project which is at site mobilization stage, situated in Mwakingali area Voi is set to have 458 units put up. About 446 units will be for housing while 8 others are set to be commercial shops. Kenya Kwanza’s agenda on the housing project is to address various income levels while contributing to the overall goal of reducing the housing shortage in the region. During a site visit in…

By Agnetta Okwemba The construction of Mwatunge modern market through the Economic Stimulus Programme (ESP) is set to be an economic game changer to locals in the area. Taita Taveta County Commissioner Josephine Onunge, termed the project as an economic game changer in Mwatate sub-county and the whole county at large. Speaking during a site visit accompanying Coast and North Eastern regional affordable housing director she said that the project has helped in securing the public land which was being taken away by grabbers. The Kenya Kwanza’s agenda is not only to provide affordable housing but also construct modern markets…

By Primrose Omoto Eden House, a rehabilitation center with branches in Diani and Likoni, is grappling with a severe funding crisis that threatens the future of its programs and the well-being of its drug addicts. The center has been instrumental in rehabilitating hard drug users but is now facing an uncertain future following the closure of the offices of the First and Second Lady. The program, initiated on December 7, 2023, by the office of the Second Lady, Dorcas Gachagua, wife of Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, aimed at rehabilitating drug users of hard drugs such as heroin. Prior to the…

By Agnetta Okwemba The Jua Kali sector in Kwale is set to benefit from 72 items in the Affordable Housing Programme. The units has been set aside for Jua Kali artisans in Kwale County. During an engagement forum organized by the Housing Department of Kwale, they aimed at sensitizing Jua Kali artisans about the ongoing projects, what is needed and its specifications. The affordable House program  is part of Kenya Kwanza’s agenda to provide affordable housing for citizens in every county. In the process, this intends to create jobs especially with the small entrepreneurs such as the Jua Kali artisans.…

By Alloys Musyoka Farmers who have already formed Saccos in their wards have benefited from desktops computers in a bid to enhance Agricultural production and promote a saving culture. Kwale Governor Fatuma Achani who launched distribution at the county headquarters urged farmers to embrace the saving culture as a pathway to improved agricultural productivity and financial stability. She said that the computers, procured by the county government under the National Agriculture Value Chain Development Project (NAVCDP), are part of ongoing efforts to support farmers’ Saccos across the county. The governor emphasized on the importance of maintaining the devices, urging farmers…

By Reporter Agriculture is the backbone of food security in Kwale County and the County Government is committed to improve the sector. Kwale County Deputy Governor Chirema Kombo led the distribution of Mango seedlings at Kalalani in Mwavumbo Ward Kinango Sub-County where a total of 12500 mango seedlings were issued to 2500 farmers across the Ward. Chirema said that already the county government has made a big step forward by initiating the construction of a Fruit Processing plant at Mwananyamala in Shimba Hills that will provide a readily available market for the fruits that will be produced in Kwale. “We have…

BY SHABAN OMAR Tandaza’s Model Education Centre is set to become a beacon of excellence in the community, attracting students from a myriad of backgrounds in Kwale County. The state-of-the-art facility whose first phase construction was inaugurated on Sunday by Governor Fatuma Achani alongside area MP Kasim Tandaza at Tsimba Golini in Matuga sub-county aims to enhance both academic and extracurricular development, ensuring students receive comprehensive training that aligns with current educational standards. The educational facility will include advanced classrooms equipped with the latest technology and a range of extracurricular facilities, such as a performing arts auditorium, a sports complex,…