Author: Coast Times Digital

By Anthony Zoka A sign of relief to Dzanikeni residents of Rabai Kilifi County as area member of Parliament, Anthony Kenga, hands over a plot for upgrading of Dzanikeni nursery to primary school 19 years down the line after initiation of the ECDE school. Residents admit children have been forced to walk long distances to access primary school education as land problems in the area had become a stumbling block for the development of Dzanikeni ECDE. According to Irene Mbosha, the new development in the area will open new ways for other development projects in the area. “Our children are…

By Nuru Salim As rapid technological changes continue to reshape industries and redefine the future of IT jobs, government and industry leaders are calling for urgent investment in workforce reskilling to protect millions of jobs at risk of disruptive innovations. Speaking during the ISACA Kenya Chapter 2025 Annual Conference in Mombasa, Special Envoy on Technology in the Office of the President, Ambassador Philip Thigo, emphasized the urgent need for Kenya to align its workforce development strategies with the fast-paced evolution of technology, particularly artificial intelligence (AI), automation, and data science. “We are living in a time where technology is moving…

By Nuru Salim and Alloys Musyoka The National Government has reaffirmed its commitment to embracing emerging technologies to enhance public service delivery, boost economic growth, and protect the country from rising cybersecurity threats. Speaking during the official opening of the ISACA Kenya Chapter 2025 Annual Conference in Mombasa, Head of Public Service and Chief of Staff at State House, Felix Koskei, said that President William Ruto’s administration has placed technology at the core of its development agenda. He noted that digital transformation is being leveraged to modernize key sectors such as agriculture, healthcare, education, and housing. “The government is committed…

By Nuru Salim Security agencies in Likoni Sub-County have intensified a crackdown targeting criminal gangs, leading to the arrest of over 100 suspects and the recovery of a large cache of weapons, drugs, and stolen property. The operation, which has been ongoing since December, has seen the arrest of 105 youths suspected to be linked to gang-related crimes and other forms of insecurity within the area. The suspects are currently being profiled, with several already arraigned in court while others are awaiting formal charges. Among the items recovered during the raids were 22 knives, five pangas, three crowbars, two slashers,…

By Nuru Salim. Over 500 youths from across Kwale County gathered in Lunga Lunga to mark the official launch of Youth for Sustainable World (YSW), a newly rebranded and fully localized youth-led organization. This transition from the international Deutsche Stiftung Weltbevölkerung (DSW), which has operated for 25 years, signaled a major shift as now YSW aims to empower young people through a localized model focusing on sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR), socio-economic inclusion, advocacy, and fighting for their rights. The rebranding event, held in partnership with the County Government of Kwale and key youth organizations, signaled a strategic…

By Anthony Zoka Rabai member of parliament Anthony Kenga, has cautioned school going children against involving in boda-boda business during the holiday season as they risk their lives. Kenga advised parents to be vigilant as he calls on youth in the transport sector to observe traffic rules. Speaking after issuing interim driving licenses to over 350 youth from Rabai, the MP called on patience as plans are on to equip the youth with relevant skills for self-reliance. “As my office reaches out to different stakeholders to have our youth empowered with skills and armed with relevant documents, we cannot wait…

By Nuru Salim Police in Kwale County have arrested nine more suspected members of the Panga Boys gang in a sweeping crackdown that has turned the heat on criminal networks terrorizing residents in Diani. The arrested suspects added the total number of arrests to 145 since the start of a crackdown operation ordered by the regional commander Ali Nuno. They are Ali Bakari Mwakuzimu, Hassan Ayub Cheti, Mohammed Salim Said, Mwalimu Rashid Mwakuzimu, Omar Abdurahman Mohammed, Shukran Seif Bengiji,Ibrahim William Okoyo,Matano Rashid Mwahambwe and Rashid Mwalimu Raso. The police recovered four knives, 11 pangas, one toy gun, 5 mobile phones,1 motorcycle,…

By Court Reporter The Australian Base Titanium mining company has suffered a major blow in the Kwale land and environmental court after their application to strike out Nguluku-Maumba farmers case before the court was dismissed. The ELCLC/E0632024-Gideon Masyuki versus Base Titanium Kenya Limited case involves thousands of farmers who were displaced between 2006-2007 to pave way for major mining activities in Nguluku and Maumba villages. Through Omurwa advocates law firm the farmers claimed that Base Titanium without compensating them evicted and took possession of the suit property. In their application, the farmers say that they have been denied access to…

By Court Reporter    Kwale magistrate has ordered Diani OCS to investigate DCI bribery claims levelled against them by one of the arrested “panga boys” suspected criminals.   The principal magistrate Lilian Lewa made the orders after 13 suspected juvenile criminals who have been terrorizing Diani and Ukunda residents were taken to court on Tuesday.   There was drama mixed with tension as one of the suspects narrated how his parents paid Sh4500 for his release with colleagues from Diani police station on Monday 1:00 PM before he was later rearrested.   To make the claims concrete, the said mother…

BY SHABAN OMAR  Coastal leaders have strongly criticized former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua for attacking the very government he once praised. The leaders have accused Gachagua of hypocrisy, branding him a “truthful liar” for discrediting government projects designed to benefit Kenyans. Speaking at a religious fundraising event for imams in Msambweni Constituency, Kwale County, Sports Cabinet Secretary Salim Mvurya urged the coastal community to rally behind the Kenya Kwanza administration. Mvurya assured coastal residents that President William Ruto’s administration has lined up a series of transformative development projects aimed at spurring socio-economic growth, including the Social Health Authority. The CS…