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By Nuru Salim. Worshippers at Masjid Mina in Likoni were left stranded on wednesday morning after unidentified goons broke into the mosque and stole gate valves connected to the pipes supplying water from the tank. The theft, which occurred at around 4 A.M., was discovered by the mosque’s caretaker, Ayyub Mwazinga, who was in the middle of his prayers when he heard a strange cracking sound coming from the direction of the mosque’s water tank. Upon completing his prayers, Ayyub stepped outside only to find water gushing uncontrollably, the newly installed gate valves missing. “The moment I heard the cracking…

BY SHABAN OMAR  Cabinet Secretary for Mining, Maritime Affairs, and Blue Economy Hassan Joho has officially launched the construction of a modern fish landing site at Mwaepe in Kinondo Ward, Msambweni Sub-county. The Ksh 256 million project, funded by the World Bank and implemented by the Kenya Marine Fisheries and Socio-Economic Development (KEMFSED) program through the Kwale County Government, aims to enhance artisanal fisheries along Kenya’s southern coast. Once completed, the facility will include a modern fish banda with an ice plant, a gear-mending shed, a state-of-the-art boatyard, and a multifunctional building housing Beach Management Unit (BMU) offices, a conference…

By Reporter Inmates at the Malindi Women’s Prison were treated to complimentary beautification services on Thursday, in a heartwarming initiative designed to boost their self-esteem ahead of this year’s International Women’s Day. The services—which included hairdressing, facials, manicures, pedicures, skincare, and nail polishing—were provided by Joe Hairworks, a renowned beauty establishment in Malindi town. “This effort is aimed at uplifting the inmates’ self-esteem and making them feel included during the International Women’s Day,” said Mr. Joe Njeru, Chief Executive Officer of Joe Hairworks, who led a team of experts to deliver the services. Despite being confined for various offenses, the…

By Reporter The Kilifi county Government through the Department of Health and Sanitation Services has launched a fully equipped modern Radiology Unit. The new Radiology Unit aims to provide a wide range of radiology services and reduce cost and travel time for the patients significantly increasing access to specialized diagnostic services for the residents of Kilifi County. This development is expected to enhance the quality of healthcare services by offering much-needed diagnostic capabilities and cheaper services. The new unit is the 64-slice Computed Tomography (CT scanner), which produces real-time graphic diagnosis images. Compared to the 16-slice CT scanners available in…

By Nuru Salim. Samburu Subcounty Hospital in Kwale County has recorded another major medical milestone after successfully conducting its first-ever open prostatectomy and cystolithotomy surgery. The groundbreaking procedure, which was carried out on a 71-year-old patient involves the removal of an enlarged prostate and bladder stones to treat a condition that can cause severe urinary problems. In this surgery, doctors remove the enlarged part of the prostate blocking urine flow and extract hard mineral deposits (stones) from the bladder. It helps restore normal urination, relieve pain, and prevent serious complications like infections or kidney damage, significantly improving the patient’s quality…

BY SHABAN OMAR  Kwale County could face a prolonged dry season in the coming months, with meteorologists and National Drought Management Authority warning of reduced rainfall between June and August. According to regional NDMA coordinator John Kariuki, reports indicate that in the next three months Kwale will receive below normal rainfall, insinuating a heavy dry season.  “An assessment on short rains was c9nducted and data shows that Kwale is already stressed and falls under the second principal component (PC2),” he said. Kariuki noted that Kwale, in general, is in an alert state, while some interior parts of its sub-counties of…

By Reporter Kilifi county security team has arrested a couple and rescued thirsty children from an alleged illegal rescue center in Baguo Village, Kakuyuni Ward Kilifi county. The police arrested the couple after raiding the alleged illegal and unregistered children rescue centre. The sting operation was led by Malindi Assistant County Commissioner Irene Munyoki and Malindi Sub-County Children’s Officer Sebastian Muteti. Police says that the multi-agency team stormed the unregistered Ultimate Security Centre and shut it down before escorting the proprietors of the alleged fake rescue centre to the Malindi Police Station. They took 18 boys and 12 girls to…

BY SHABAN OMAR Kwale Peace Committee, in collaboration with the Children Empowerment and Development (CHED) Community-Based Organisation, has rolled out a four-month talent development initiative dubbed the Broad-Based Talent Initiative (BBTI) in effort to curb rising youth crime and insecurity in the region. The program, which aims to nurture skills and provide meaningful engagement, specifically targets youth aged 13 to 24 years and young mothers within maskanis (informal street gathering spots), where crime and drug-related activities have been rampant. The initiative is supported by We-World and co-funded by the European Union under the Kujenga Amani Project, which seeks to promote…

By Anthony Zoka Rabai residents are a disappointed lot after efforts to engage local leaders in county government Kilifi to chat way forward on matters development, partially failing with only 3 leaders turning for dialogue with the community. According to the chairperson of a community-based organization, Rabai Progressive association, George Dzoro, failure by section of county leaders from Rabai sub county was a sign of disrespect to residents. “We called on this meeting today to dialogue with leaders and professionals from county government, but to our disappointment only 3 leaders from Rabai, among them area Member of national assembly, Anthony…

BY SHABAN OMAR Three clans in Gora village, Samburu sub-county, Kwale County, have threatened to use voodoo if they are not compensated for 200 acres of ancestral land allegedly taken by a public entity for development. The disputed land is part of the South Samburu Group Ranch, which has long been owned by the Mwayawa, Mlaire, and Mwachanda clans. Family members claim the public entity is attempting to seize the land by falsely asserting that it was donated to them. The clan members insist that no such agreement was made and demand rightful compensation before any development takes place. Led…