Author: Coast Times Digital

By Reporter The county-level competitions for the annual Kwale Cultural Festivals have kicked off with citizens being urged to embrace culture  for economic empowerment. The county festivals were held at the Kwale cultural Centre in Matuga sub-county after the completion of the ward-level competitions. Kwale county is preparing the best groups to compete in the 95th edition of the National Annual competition scheduled on 1st December in Kitui. The event has made a comeback after a two-year hiatus owing to Covid-19. The county-level competitions were officially inaugurated by the Social Services and Talent Management chief officer Francisca Kilonzo. In Kwale,…

Kaya Elders in the Coastal region have called out the Judiciary to address historical land injustices being the reason many of them are being killed. The Malindi District Cultural Association (MADCA) elders pointed their gun at the Environment and Lands Court to speed up the Cases of land in the region. They claim such cases are major contributing factor to the massive elderly killings on false allegations of being witches. Elders said it was sad state of affairs in the Coastal region that innocent elders were murdered by youths as a result of land. They made the remarks outside Pwani…

The Kenya Certificate for Primary Education and Kenya primary school assessment education exams has kicked off well in Kwale County. Exams distribution exercise to various primary schools started on Monday morning from 6: am during the official opening. In Msambweni education director Abraham Nyamawi and deputy county commissioner Lotiatia Kipkoech supervised the exercise. However unlike previous exams this year primary school teachers were forced to carry more than they are used to because of the KPSEA exams for grade six pupils. “This year’s exams are unique, we are going to school with a lot of luggage of exams not for…

Tana River county is ready to Showcase its potential great investment on agribusiness and blue economy during the upcoming Jumuiya Agribusiness and blue economy conference. The annual conference JABEIC is hosted by Coast Economic Block, Jumuiya za Pwani (JKP) secretariat in collaboration with the six coast counties. Speaking in Malindi Godhana said that Tana River county is se to unlock its huge potential once investors from within and out of the country set to attend develop interest to do investment in the area. Among those expected to attend are President William Ruto who will give keynote address during the opening…

The petition challenging election of governor Fatuma Achani has yet again suffered a blow after witnesses failed to identify county workers they claimed to have participated in election malpractice. Speaking before Judge Francis Gikonyo, a blogger Bujra Mohamed said in a video evidence that he was not able to name the person captured sensitizing women a few days to election but insisted she was one of county workers. ‘I don’t know the name of the person speaking in the video. I don’t know many of the county workers,” he told the court. Bujra however insisted he was before the court…

HRH Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden and HRH Crown Prince Haakon of Norway will visit Kenya 21 – 24 November on a joint royal visit, hosted by the United Nations Development Programme, the Government of Sweden and the Government of Norway. The Crown Prince has served as a UNDP Goodwill Ambassador since 2003 and the Crown Princess is an Advocate Emerita for the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). During the visit, the Crown Prince and the Crown Princess will conduct a range of field visits and engage with young entrepreneurs, women’s groups, researchers, conservationists, Government representatives and the broader UN family…

By Reporter County government of Kwale is set to rehabilitate and construct new fish landing sites to effectively tap into the blue economy in the region. The new development comes at the backdrop of complaints lodged by local fishermen that lack and poor fish landing sites have stagnant the growth of the fishing sector in Kwale. Governor Fatuma Achani said her administration is working closely with the national government to have the fish landing sites improved. On Friday Mining, Blue economy and Maritime Affairs Cabinet Secretary Salim Mvurya said plans are underway to develop modern fish landing sites along the…

It has emerged that Monica Achieng, the 13 years old class six in Mwandeo Primary did not fall while playing as indicated by the school management during their first admission. The deceased father Benson Anam wondered what was happening with the body of his daughter on 3 November after her death since she was taken to Msambweni hospital mortuary on 4 November. Monica succumbed to internal injuries that doctors describe as central cyanosis associated with arterial desaturation that involves the skin, mucous membranes, lips, tongues and nail bed and also peripheral cyanosis which occurs when there is increased oxygen uptake…

Storm is brewing at the Kwale county assembly after division emerged among members following disagreement on who should be appointed to the county assembly board. The situation has left speaker Seth Kamanza at a cross road on which way to follow as claims that a section of MCAs threatened to impeach him if he fails to do their wish. Sources who spoke to Coast Times Digital on conditions of anonymity said that there are no plans to impeach the speaker but admitted that there are issues being forced onto the assembly by the speaker. “We feel that ODM is forcing…

Denmark FC from Maganyakulo has qualified for the 1 million Rashid Abdallah super cup tournament final after beating Raising Stars from Waa 6-5 penalty goals. During their 90 minutes match no team kissed each other goal forcing them to go for penalties. Denmark FC will face it off with  Sunday match winner between Lazium FC and Buster FC in a game that will be played at Waa primary school. The  tournament sponsored by Mozak betika involved 16 teams from Matuga constituency. Denmark fc captain Hassan Chicho said that the game was of the tough they have encountered their opponents adding…