The interreligious leaders have called for dialogue to address the countrywide anti-Finance Bill protests.

On Saturday, the National Land Commission (NLC) undertook a fact-finding mission with stakeholders from both counties, revisiting colonial administrative boundaries that will help determine the case. 

Kwale was among the counties that led in teenage pregnancy after Kilifi but due to advocacy, the narrative is changing.

The women from different sub-counties said the programme has seen them learn their rights, invest in small businesses, and overcome mental health issues that come with death.

During a stakeholders' meeting at the Kenya School of Government in Mombasa County on Friday, the leaders said that they were finally ready to meet the president. 

Ngati warned that taxpayers were tired of being overburdened with taxes and would no longer tolerate leaders who do not represent them.

Msambweni Referral Hospital is the largest hospital in Kwale County, receiving patients from other facilities in the region.

Land grabbers also allegedly intimidate locals into giving in to their demands. 

Saving groups or chamas have been a lifeline for many women in Kwale County, allowing them to educate their children, purchase property, and even start businesses.

Some of the patients people opt for traditional methods to cure the condition believing it is a curse or witchcraft.

Justice Addraya Dena, stationed at the Kwale Law Courts, said that some cases are closed after two or five years when the complainant fails to appear.

At an event marking the International Day of the African Child, officials reported that out of the 17,000 children said to have been out of school in 2020, only 8,000 had been tracked.

Ng'etich advised the public and road users to be vigilant and report reckless drivers to help curb road accidents

A spot check through the market by The Eastleigh Voice reporter saw most stalls deserted, with only a few people walking through.

The cost for the mandatory maritime course has been reduced to Sh15,000 from the previous Sh35,000.

Anna Mwanzia, a muguka trader, said the outrageous taxes had forced most of them to close shops and venture into other businesses. 

This is the first time Kwale County will host a national public holiday and the second time a coastal county will host a national event.

Mghendi is a founder of the Madvocate initiative where he helps recovery drug addicts, reformed criminals and teen moms with psychosocial support.

The county noted that the programme was motivated by the fact that children spend a significant portion of their day in school, where WASH services impact their learning.

Lunga-Lunga Children's Officer Elizabeth Kariuki described child neglect as a new cancer in the area, noting that it is critical to prioritise mental health in childhood and adolescence.

The project involves the construction of a Sh1.4 billion landing site from Lamu to Vanga in Kwale County. 

Nicky Gitonga, the communication director in the Office of the Governor, said the drivers of the vehicles were taken to the Kinango Police Station and would be arraigned on Monday.

CS Mvurya said the move is impractical and should not be encouraged because it denies other counties an equal opportunity to develop.

The workshop is estimated to accommodate more than 200 traders who have been conducting their businesses under the scorching sun or leaking makeshift kiosks.

Despite the dangers associated with their work, the women have not stopped their mission.

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The governor stated in Mombasa County Executive Order Number 2 of 2024 that the changes aim to revitalize the county government's operations and enhance efficiency.

These beaches had been deserted due to insecurity and lack of proper access roads, leading to the collapse of businesses along the shores.

PWDs, especially women and girls, are still exploited despite the sensitisation programmes by the government and non-governmental organisations. 

They say Governor Fatuma Achani's sharp increase of charges to Sh300,000 per lorry is not enough to curb addiction to the stimulant.

On February 12, the Environment and Land Court in Mombasa issued a conservatory order allowing Taita Taveta County to collect taxes and issue permits pending the June 26 ruling.

Last year the elders locked horns with some investors who wanted to clear the forest for development purposes.

This move is part of a broader effort to tackle the issue of drug abuse in Kwale County and ensure the youth can thrive in a drug-free environment.

According to his family, Katembe was attacked and killed by a group of unknown assailants while taking a bath behind his house in Mahuruni village.

Locals also urged the county government to improve quality of education and agriculture. Despite having fertile farms, locals say the government has not provided enough support to farmers.

Coast Regional Commissioner Rhoda Onyancha said the dam is only 10 per cent complete and is scheduled to be completed by 2027.

The two pride themselves on successfully training more than 50 teen moms to earn a living through art, tailoring and beauty.

The order prohibits the entry, transportation, distribution, sale, and use of muguka.

This decision came just a day after Mombasa Governor Abdulswamad Sharrif Nassir issued a similar ban, citing the adverse effects of the stimulant on the youth.

A section of Kwale residents have called on their governor, Fatuma Acahani, to ban the sale and consumption of muguka in the county. 

A similar pattern was traced to their lovers, who bragged about committing the acts to prevent them from finding love again.

Asked why they selected cashew nuts and not any other trees, they noted they are resistant to climate change, and that their demand is high both locally and internationally.

Fraser Institute's global annual survey of mining companies for 2023 also placed Kenya at position 46 on the global stage.

Kisanduku has offered a lifeline for many women living in the rural parts of Kwale County.

According to Juma, brokers buy coconuts from farmers at Sh10 and sell them for Sh30-70, depending on the size. 

A Bill by Nominated Senator Miraj Abdillahi seeks to compel national and county governments to protect teen parents

Their operations will remain closed until all legal requirements are fulfilled and royalties owed to the government are duly paid.

His work has a positive impact on the environment as the bottles he recycles have been a nuisance in the region.

Governor Fatuma Achani stated that the processing plant, whose construction started in 2019, is expected to be completed towards the end of this year.