Ganze ODM Chair urges Kilifi County to rethink youth empowerment strategy
Ganze Sub-county Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) Chairman George Fondo is now appealing to the Kilifi County Government to review its youth empowerment strategies. Fondo said the move is necessary to tackle the growing challenge of unemployment across the county. He emphasized that it is high time the county government prioritized creating business opportunities for young […]
Civil Society Groups call for inclusive national dialogue
Coast-based civil society groups are calling for a clear, open, and inclusive national dialogue to address the escalating social and political conflicts threatening national unity. The human rights defenders, led by Kenya Civil Society Centre Director General Suba Churchill, emphasized that such dialogue must go beyond mere formality and serve as a meaningful platform for […]
Pwani Youth Network urges coastal youth to seize gov’t opportunities
Pwani Youth Network (PYN), a Mombasa-based non-governmental organization, is calling on young people in the coastal region to take full advantage of government programs designed to empower them. Speaking to Baraka FM, PYN Chief Executive Officer Alfred Sigo emphasized that there are numerous opportunities available for youth through various government initiatives. “I urge young people […]
Coast religious leaders condemn violence in Gen Z protests
Pwani Patriotic Religious Leaders Chairman Sheikh Abu Qatada has condemned the recent Gen Z-led protests that turned violent, resulting in deaths, injuries, and the destruction of property. Speaking to the media in Mombasa on Friday, Sheikh Qatada decried the looting and arson that affected several shops, government offices, and even court premises. “While the youth […]
Over 200,000 mangrove trees planted through Absa-SARICODO partnership
A partnership between Absa Kenya Foundation and the Sabaki River Conservation and Development Organization (SARICODO) has led to the planting of over 200,000 mangrove trees in the Sabaki area of Magarini sub-county, Kilifi County. The initiative, aimed at environmental conservation and the restoration of mangrove forests, is part of a broader effort to combat climate […]
Invest more in the maritime sector- Gov’t told
The government has been urged to channel more resources into the blue economy sector to unlock its vast potential. Speaking during an interview, Blue Radio Executive Director Gilbert Were called for increased investment in maritime industries, describing the sector as significantly underexploited. “It is high time the government invests in the maritime sector. There is […]
Calls for lasting solution to elephant menace in Ganze, Kilifi County
Residents of Ganze sub-county in Kilifi have renewed calls for the government to find a lasting solution to the persistent elephant menace that has plagued the region. The appeal was led by George Fondo, the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) chairman in Ganze, who expressed frustration over what he described as inaction by relevant authorities. “It […]
273 dairy cows distributed to local farmers in Kilifi County to boost milk production
The Kilifi County Government, in partnership with the Kenya Marine Fisheries and Socio-Economic Development (KEMFSED) Project, has distributed a total of 273 dairy cows to local farmers across the county. Speaking during a handover event in Kisurutini, Rabai Sub-County, Deputy Governor Flora Chibule confirmed the milestone. “To date, a total of 273 dairy cows have […]
PS Mwadime urges youth to tap into Blue Economy opportunities
The Principal Secretary in the State Department for Labor and Skills Development, Shadrack Mwadime, has urged Kenyan youth to take full advantage of the opportunities available in the blue economy sector. Speaking at the Bandari Maritime Academy in Mombasa during the graduation ceremony of 24 Kerio Valley residents who completed the Standards of Training, Certification […]
ICPAK raises alarm over high cost of living
The Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK) has raised concerns over the rising cost of living, warning that the country is currently grappling with a significant economic shock. ICPAK CEO, CPA Dr. Grace Kamau, said the surging cost of living is taking a toll on households and the broader economy, with unemployment emerging […]