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By Mwanaharusi Rashid. Kwale County Government has announced the suspension of the construction of new health centers to channel resources towards improving the existing ones. Governor Fatuma Achani, who made the announcement, said the move is aimed at elevating the standards of healthcare services across the county, ensuring that all residents have access to quality medical care. The decision marks a turning point in the county’s approach to healthcare infrastructure. Since the establishment of devolved governments in Kenya, Kwale County has made notable strides in expanding its healthcare network. The number of health centers in the county has grown from…

By Alloys Musyoka The Government of Kenya is strengthening its partnership with Japan through the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) to establish an enabling environment for businesses and investments at the Dongo Kundu Special Economic Zone (SEZ). Cabinet Secretary for Investments, Trade, and Industry, Salim Mvurya, announced that the Japanese Government is committed to increasing investments in the internal infrastructure, specifically water and road networks, around the SEZ. “The compensation element had stalled the implementation of several components at the SEZ, but we have resolved that,” said CS Mvurya. He said that two Japanese investors in the automobile sector and…

By Agnetta Okwemba The government will spend Sh495 million for construction of the Kabati (Mitubili-Gatanga) Export Processing Zone in Murang’a county. Cabinet Secretary for Investments, Trade and Industry Salim Mvurya said that the 500 acres’ piece of land will generate investment opportunities across various sectors including agro-processing and pharmaceuticals. “The first phase of construction is projected to be completed by November this year,” he said while laying the foundation of the project. He first phase of the project Mvurya said is projected to be complete by November 2024. Through backward linkage, Mvurya noted that local farmers producing Macadamia, Avocado amongst…

By Primerose Omoto Kenya hosted the Eastern and Southern Africa Anti-Money Laundering Group (ESAAM) plenary marking 25 years of dedication in regional and global efforts to combating financial crimes and enhance security The group has been actively working with the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) to address strategic deficiencies to counter money laundering, terrorist financing and proliferation financing. The Principal Secretary of the National Treasury & Economic Planning, Dr. Chris Kiptoo emphasized the importance of the task force’s work and the progress it has made over the years. “From small beginnings, the number of experts and the secretariat has quadrupled…

By Agnetta Okwemba A local’s residents led non-governmental organization staff Sports for All in Kwale has accused the Australian Base Titanium mining company for terminating their contract verbally and refusing to pay their dues. Since 2013 the organization has been working with Base Titanium by engaging locals within mining affected areas to educate school going children on issues of menstrual health hygiene, gender equality, drug abuse, early marriage, gender based violence, anti-bullying, anti-tribalism through games and sports. Speaking to the media after demonstrating in Kinondo-Msambweni they said that the organization has been receiving Sh22 million annually to run its activities…

BY SHABAN OMAR Kwale branch Kuppet Secretary Edward Oronje has decried a shortage of JSS teachers. He reported that 40 percent of JSS schools in Kwale are managed by just one teacher, which significantly strains the learning process. Oronje said the situation forces the sole teacher to cover all subjects, thereby increasing their workload and impacting the quality of education. “We have more than 40 percent of schools in Kwale that are faced with a severe shortage of teachers,” he said. Oronje stated that the current situation is undermining the quality of education, as teachers are forced to cover subjects…

By Alloys Musyoka Four fishermen escaped death by a whisker when a boat they were using capsized at Mwaepe beach in Diani-Kwale One body was retrieved with whereabout of the sixth person remaining unknown as divers continue searching for him along the beach dead or alive. The five were using a long line fishing boat from Mombasa when the incident occurred on Tuesday early morning according to reports from beach management units in Kwale. Kwale county Beach Management Unit network member Saidi Mwaito confirmed the incident saying efforts are being made to search for the sixth fisherman. “They do fishing…

By Mwanaharusi Rashid. Kwale County Governor Fatuma Achani has intensified her demand for the national government to release Kshs. 1.2 billion in royalties accrued from the mining activities of Base Titanium over the past decade. The royalties, she emphasized, are long overdue and vital for the development and well-being of the Kwale community. Speaking during the opening ceremony of Miguneni Nursery School in Kasemeni Ward, Kinango, Governor Achani expressed her frustration with the national government’s delay in disbursing these funds, which are intended to benefit the residents of Kwale County. The governor’s remarks reflect the growing discontent among local leaders…

By Mwanaharusi Rashid. Stakeholders of the Kenya Union of Post Primary Education Teachers (KUPPET) in Kwale County have joined secondary school teachers in nationwide protests, expressing their growing frustration with the government and the Teachers Service Commission (TSC). The teachers, led by the KUPPET Kwale branch, have been demanding that their fundamental grievances be addressed, accusing the TSC of oppressing them with unfulfilled promises that have severely impacted their professional duties and well-being. The teachers in Kwale County yesterday united in peaceful demonstrations, echoing the sentiments of their colleagues across the country. These protests are part of an ongoing strike…

By Mwanaharusi Rashid. Kwale County Governor Fatuma Achani called on the national government and other key stakeholders involved in the construction of the Mwache Dam, to implement the project fairly under the original proposals. She made the remarks during the opening ceremony of Miguneni ECDE center in Kasemeni Ward, Kinango, where she expressed concern over what she perceives as discrepancies in the execution of the project, which is set to play a crucial role in addressing water shortages in the county. Governor Achani voiced her concerns that certain aspects of the Mwache Dam project, as initially proposed by residents, are…