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Elected leaders in Kwale have put aside their political affiliations for the sake of unity and prosperity. The leaders have resolved to work as a team despite being elected from different political parties. Kwale Senator Issa Boi said that they have resolved to put their political affiliations aside for the sake of prosperity and unity. About 48 county assembly speakers among other dignitaries attended the colorful event that was meant to welcome speaker Seth Kamanza home after being elected speaker recently. He insisted they have resolved to do so for the sake of the electorate and delivery of service to…

By Michael Oduor At least 18,000 acres of land in Mboghoni Ward, Taveta Sub-county in Taita Taveta County are set to be opened up for both large and medium scale farming to increase food basket towards promotion of nutrition and food security in the region. Speaking while on an assessment tour in the area, Taita Taveta Governor Andrew Mwadime pledged to increase food basket towards promotion of nutrition and food security in the area. Despite the drought experienced in most parts of the county, the land in Mboghoni area has excess water which hinders farmers from exploring the agriculture production…

The first historical Community Development Agreement Committee life came to its dead end on 28 February 2023 after a period of three years. Base Titanium mining company has been submitting millions to the community committee in Msambweni,Likoni and LungaLunga for development projects that are community centered. The committee membership was Gazetted in February 28 2020 and has so far implemented various development projects including, water, roads, schools, and health and education programs in the three constituencies. In early 2021, Base Titanium operationalized the CDACs by inducting members and facilitating a negotiation process that culminated in the drafting and generation of…

Ore Extraction of minerals at the new Base Titanium site has kicked off in areas of Mwaloya, Barcelona and Mafisini in Kwale County. Hundreds of people were compensated and relocated in 2022 in Bumamani and Mafisini in 2021. This is after the company completed mining in Nguluku and Maumba where its operations started back in 2013. Mining life of the company that has been exporting minerals from Kwale County, the largest export in the country, is expected to be extended to the end of 2024. Coast Times has learnt that Base Resources which is its Australian-based parent firm said in…

By Antony Zoka Fortune Ladies FC are now targeting to remain in the Kenya Women Division one league after a series of poor performances. According to the head coach, Samuel Sanya, they have embarked on restructuring the team, a move that he said has shown some positive results. Speaking to the Coast Times sports desk after securing 4 points away in Kilifi, Sanya revealed that there was much to be rectified if they were to remain in the league. “We had a double header this weekend playing against Coast Starlets at their back yard where we secured maximum points with a sole goal courtesy of…

Coast regional directorate of children services coordinator asked the register of society to investigate a controversial pastor in Kilifi. Coast regional directorate of children services coordinator  George Migosi  has called on the register of society to immediately investigate  the controversial Kilifi based televangelist church and its teaching, accusing it of manipulating followers through skewed extreme religious teaching. Migosi is also accusing Pastor Paul Makenzi of the Good news international church for brainwashing his followers and preaching dangerous doctrine that encourages them to fast for 40 days in order to see the coming back of Jesus. Addressing journalists in Shakahola, Magarini Constituency after rescuing…

By FLORA AWINJA Elected leaders in Kwale county are now embracing fitness through a newly formed walking for fitness society in Diani dubbed Diani Walkers. The group, which has brought together hundreds of residents in the area, has been attracting leaders who have become participants of the weekly long-distance walks. Every Saturday, Diani Walkers organizes morning walks where members cover at least a 10km stretch, as a form of physical and mental exercise, as well as creating a platform for networking among the residents from all walks of life. During the 5th edition of the walk, Kwale county Deputy Governor Chirema Kombo made a surprise participation. Kombo who finished the whole targeted distance also…

BY FLORA AWINJA Mchekwisha Mangale, 42, holds the hands of her two young daughters as they head to a stone mine on a sunny morning in Shikamana village, in Diani, Kwale County. The mother of 10 will spend the whole day extracting ballast from the mine with the help of her children. With a chisel and a hummer the minors sit on the ground under scorching sun hitting pieces of boulders and crashing them into ballast. The struggle is in a bid to make ends meet for the large family. As the sole breadwinner, Mangale, who lives in a grass…

BY FLORA AWINJA. Following the countrywide demonstrations called by Azimio leader Raila Odinga that were held on Monday 20th March 2023, the coastal region was still at peace with residents going about their daily activities. Contrary to the expectations of many that the coastal region would be on the frontline to participate in the mass action since it was considered one of Raila Odinga’s strongholds, there were no demonstrations reported in the six counties. Residents who we spoke to said that they did not get involved in the demonstrations because they wanted peace, adding that the protests would not help…

Johnson Chengo Kilifi Governor Gideon Mung’aro has ordered all County Executive Committee Members and their chief officers to leave their offices and work in the field as a way of ensuring service delivery to the people is achieved. Mr. Mung’aro made the announcement, dubbed “County Mashinani at the county headquarters during the unveiling of new appointees to his government. The program, he said, seeks to improve service delivery and will see the CECMs and Chief Officers move across the county to access ongoing projects, launch new projects, and conduct public participation so as to ensure the needs of the people…