Women encouraged to take loans from the Women Enterprise Fund
Women in Kilifi County have been urged to apply for the Women Enterprise Fund (WEF) in a bid to uplift their standards of living. Raphael Ndambuki, a WEF official in charge of loans, said the fund is aimed at empowering women economically. He further noted that most women who have applied are beneficiaries of the […]
Leaders urged to support women-led groups
Rabai Deputy County Commissioner (DCC) Joseph Lenkarie has urged leaders in the area to support women-led groups, emphasizing that such initiatives play a crucial role in empowering women economically. “I encourage leaders to lead by example and support these groups. Through these initiatives, women are empowered,” he noted. Lenkarie further highlighted that some women’s groups […]
Kilifi Epilepsy activists urge gov’t to equip public hospitals with diagnostic machines
Epilepsy activists in Kilifi County are calling on the government to install epilepsy diagnostic machines in public hospitals across the country. The human rights defenders argue that both county and national hospitals lack adequate equipment to diagnose and treat epilepsy effectively. Fredrick Beuchi, an epilepsy advocate from Kilifi County, said the absence of these machines […]
Address unemployment in Kwale county – Gov’t told
A section of human rights defenders in Kwale County is calling on the government to address the rising unemployment crisis in the area. Lobbyists from Tulinde Future Yetu, a locally based organization, have linked the high unemployment rate to the increasing cases of insecurity in the region. Tulinde Future Yetu Executive Director, Salim Chidzuga, urged […]
Kwale elders urged to promote traditional climate change solutions
Wahapahapa Waste Management, an environmental lobby group in Kwale County, is calling on local elders to lead an awareness campaign on traditional methods of addressing climate change. The organization’s Executive Director, Nsema Hoka, stated that the initiative would help the community understand and revive indigenous techniques for combating environmental challenges. “Our elders should educate locals […]
Coast General clarifies allegations of death at hospital
The Coast General Teaching and Referral Hospital (CGTRH) has released a report concerning a patient who allegedly committed suicide at the hospital. CGTRH Executive Director Iqbal Khandwalla stated that the patient was a homeless individual admitted to the facility for the treatment of septic arthritis. He emphasized that the patient was progressing well under medical […]
Do not launch our projects, work on your own- Sarai tells Mombasa county officials
United Democratic Alliance (UDA) Secretary General Hassan Omar Sarai has criticized the Mombasa County Government, accusing it of failing to implement its development projects and instead taking credit for national government initiatives. Speaking during a public address, Sarai claimed that recent project launches, including a Technical Institute in Likoni, were national government undertakings rather than […]
Timamy confident of UDA victory in Magarini by-election
United Democratic Party (UDP) Deputy Party Leader and Lamu Governor Issa Timamy has assured Kenyans of a United Democratic Alliance (UDA) win in the upcoming Magarini by-election. Speaking in Mombasa on Sunday during an Iftar dinner organized by UDA Secretary-General Hassan Omar Sarai, Timamy emphasized that the party is gearing up for a competitive race […]
Release students’ certificates-Chidzuga tells School Heads
Deputy Government Spokesman Mwanaisha Chidzuga has urged school heads to comply with the government directive and immediately release all students’ certificates. Chidzuga emphasized that withholding these certificates prevents students from enrolling in colleges of their choice and seizing job opportunities, particularly in the Coast region. “I want all school principals to release the certificates. Let […]
UDA delegates in Kilifi urged to elect responsible leaders
United Democratic Alliance (UDA) delegates in Kilifi County have been urged to elect responsible leaders in the upcoming grassroots party elections. Kilifi County UDA chairman hopeful, Mohamed Kadar Ibrahim, emphasized that the elections, scheduled to take place at every polling station, will be conducted through a digital platform. “We are electing leaders from the polling […]