UDA leaders urged to unite as grassroots elections draws near
A section of United Democratic Alliance leaders in Mombasa county have called on party members to ensure peace prevails during the upcoming grassroots party polls. Mombasa county UDA Coordinator Samir Omar said the move will enhance unity amongst party members. “Mombasa county UDA leaders dance to different tunes. They are always in different directions,” he […]
Rabai residents urged to plant more trees for environmental conservation
Residents of Rabai in Kilifi County have been urged to plant more trees in an effort to conserve the environment. The appeal was made by Jimba Archdeacon Douglas Ojwang, who said the move aligns with the government’s initiative to plant 15 billion trees by 2032. “The government has been emphasizing the importance of planting more […]
Lamu farmers benefit from certified seeds from county gov’t
More than 35,000 farmers from the 10 wards in Lamu County have received free certified maize, cowpeas, and green gram seeds from the County Government of Lamu. The flag‑off ceremony was presided over by Lamu Governor Issa Timmamy at Mpeketoni Agricultural Training Centre. He noted that the seed distribution will be rolled across all the […]
Mombasa-based NGO calls on Multi-stakeholders’ approach to address Gender agenda
Dream Achievers’ Youth Organization DAYO, a non-governmental organization based in Mtopanga, Mombasa County, has called on gender stakeholders to work closely to address the gender agenda. Led by DAYO Executive Director Seif Jira, the lobbyists said there is a need for a multi-stakeholder approach if the gender issue is to be adequately addressed. “We can […]
Malindi sub-county hospital to upgrade to level five by December
The construction of the High Dependency Unit (HDU) at the Malindi sub-county hospital is 40 percent complete. This is according to the management of the Malindi Sub County Hospital in partnership with the Coast Development Authority (CDA). The progress was announced during a meeting with the management of the hospital and the Local Project Committee […]
Kilifi County seeks to secure sh390m funding from second Devolution Support Program
The Kilifi County Project Implementation Unit (CPIU) for the Second Kenya Devolution Support Program (KDSP II) is participating in an Implementation Workshop for the Annual Performance Assessment (APA). According to the CPIU, the workshop serves as a crucial platform for evaluating the progress and effectiveness of the unit in managing the program at the county […]
Governor Mwadime pledges full support for development partners
Taita Taveta Governor Andrew Mwadime has assured development partners of his full support in efforts to improve the standard of living for residents. “I want to emphasize that we will collaborate with various organizations, including our development partners,” he stated. Mwadime reaffirmed the county government’s commitment to implementing and completing all ongoing projects, particularly those […]
Fulfill your pledges to Kenyans, politicians told
A section of religious leaders in Mombasa County now wants the elected leaders to fulfill their pledges to Kenyans. Led by Pwani Patriotic Religious Leaders (PPRL) Sheikh Abu Qatada, the leaders said it is the role of all the elected leaders to act responsibly. “Our leaders should come out and implement all the pledges they […]
Human rights groups demand fresh National Youth Council elections
Human rights lobby groups under the Coast Civil Society Organization Network for Human Rights have given Youth Affairs and Sports Cabinet Secretary Salim Mvurya a 14-day ultimatum to announce a new election date for the National Youth Council (NYC). Led by Ajenda Kenya in partnership with Siasa Place, the activists accuse the current NYC leadership […]
Activists urge gov’t action against rising drug abuse in Coastal region
Drug abuse activists in the Coast region are urging the government to take immediate action to address the rising issue of drug abuse in the area. Activists argue that drug-related problems are particularly prevalent along the Mombasa-Malindi-Lamu road. Anti-drug activist Famau Mohamed Famau emphasized the need for decisive measures to combat drug trafficking in the […]