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By Johnson Chengo It is a sigh of relief to over 1,800 residents of Takaungu village in Mnarani Ward, Kilifi County who will now have an improved and fresh water access in their homes. This follows the rehabilitation of old pipes and water tanks at a cost of Sh13.5 million. Speaking to the media, Member of County Assembly Juma Chengo said the initiative will unlock the challenges experienced by many residents especially during the drought seasons by alleviating water shortage in the area. He said many families used to trek long distances in search of the precious commodity. “The population…

By Alloys Musyoka The Australian Base Titanium Mining company that is operating in Kwale has confirmed the presence of heavy minerals with a peak of drill hole grade 6.3 per cent heavy mineral at the Kwale East exploration. Its Australian-based parent firm – Base Resources- said in a trading update that there was also discovery of high value minerals assemblage with three areas being identified for further targeted exploration exercise as part of a second phase air core drilling program. In the report the company reported steady price for ilmenite and slightly lower for rutile, while zircon prices moderately increased.…

Jubilee deputy secretary general Pauline Njoroge and two other people are yet to be produced in court in Malindi more than 24 hours after their arrest. Police in Watamu, Kilifi County are still holding Pauline and their colleagues. Coast Times Digital has spoken to Njoroge lawyers who have tried their best to have her produced in court in vain. The lawyers include Ndegwa Njiru, Suleiman Lempaa and Sophia Rajab who according to them no indication that the three will be produced in court as expected due to lack of registration records at Malindi law court. “There are no registration records…

As leaders allied to the opposition in other parts of the country continue to marshal Kenyans into demonstrations in Kilifi the picture is different since most of the vocal leaders led by Senator Stewart Madzayo and Malindi MP Amina Munyazi have gone not hideouts after their colleagues were arrested on Wednesday. Kilifi South Member of Parliament Ken Chonga and County Assembly Speaker Teddy Mwambire among others were arrested on Wednesday at Mtwapa as they led demonstrators. Coast Times Digital can authoritatively report that the vocal Kilifi ODM leaders have resorted to switching off their phones to avoid being tracked, this…

Kilifi County Chief Officer Fisheries and Blue Economy, Rahab Karisa stabbed to death at her home. Sources told Coast Times Digital that the officer was killed after an argument with her housemaid over payment issues at her home. Reports indicate she was allegedly stabbed to death by her house help in Mnarani, Kilifi County on Thursday morning. This was after returning to the country on Wednesday from a trip to Italy. Sources also told Coast Times Digital the house help escaped before officers from a private firm arrived for their morning duties. Investigation into the incident is going on according…

Samburu County Bar owners have raised concerns over an increase in annual liquor license fees. They want Governor Jonathan Lelelit’s administration to reduce the annual liquor license fees saying that their businesses are yet to recover from covid19 pandemic impact. Most bars according to them had closed down in the past two years due to harsh economic times brought by the Covid-19 pandemic effects and high license fees. Bars Hotels Liquor Traders Association of Kenya (BAHLITA ) Secretary General Boniface Gachoka said that license fees imposed in Samburu County are much higher compared to other counties. Bar owners they said…

A high-level Kenya mining week forum in Nairobi ended prematurely following the nationwide opposition demonstrations that have left tens of people dead with hundreds of others injured after a confrontation with police. “The Association for Women in Energy and Extractives in Kenya and the Kenya Chamber of Mines wish to announce the postponement of the Kenya Mining Week 9Gemstone Summit) that was scheduled for the 19 July 2023 at Radisson Blue Hotel Upper Hill due to the planned anti-government protest,” read the announcement seen by Coast Times Digital, They added that This is not a cancellation but a postponement of…

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…