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kwale county projects Stories

How table banking is transforming women's lives in Kwale County
Mishi Gongo  |  May 19, 2024

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

Discrimination and stigma pushing pregnant teenage girls to suicide
Mishi Gongo  |  May 17, 2024

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

Kwale schools impacted by floods to utilise social halls for reopening next week
Mishi Gongo  |  May 10, 2024

On Friday Kwale County Governor Fatuma Achani said the county is moving fast to repair the 20 schools affected by the rains to allow students to resum...

Kwale youth transforming lives through education network
Mishi Gongo  |  May 08, 2024

They have been organising career talks, bringing in professionals from various fields to offer career guidance to students.

Kwale residents warned against misusing treated mosquito nets
Mishi Gongo  |  May 03, 2024

According to the deputy governor, the purpose of the mosquito nets is to shield locals from mosquito bites, which are the vector that spreads malaria.

Relief as Kwale County builds first ever mother-baby unit at Sh36.2m
Mishi Gongo  |  Apr 27, 2024

The facility is the first of its kind in Kwale and is expected to serve residents across the county starting in July, taking just three months to comp...

Kwale County launches initiative to save coconut trees from extinction
Mishi Gongo  |  Apr 25, 2024

The seedlings were distributed in the 20 wards in the county. The first beneficiaries were residents of Tsimba Golini ward with each farmer receiving...

Kwale youth urged to turn Maskanis into business ventures
Mishi Gongo  |  Apr 18, 2024

According to the lobby groups, there are lots of youth empowerment initiatives and chances offered by the government that, when taken advantage of, ca...

Police in Kwale County recover stolen goods worth over Sh1 million
Mishi Gongo  |  Apr 04, 2024

The crackdown was a result of an upsurge in criminal activities by the juvenile gang in the tourist town.

Kwale community health promoters get bicycles for easier movement
Mishi Gongo  |  Apr 02, 2024

The CHPs advocate for underserved individuals or communities to receive services and resources to address health needs.

Kwale widows appeal for special kitty for their upkeep
Mishi Gongo  |  Mar 31, 2024

The widows decry exploitation saying they are deprived of inheritance once their husbands die.

Reject out-of-court settlement of child abuse cases, Kwale police tell parents
Mishi Gongo  |  Mar 30, 2024

Most parents opt for out-of-court settlements due to social stigma, County Commissioner Stephen Orinde says.

Kwale County calls for swift action on major infrastructure projects
Lucy Mumbi  |  Mar 29, 2024

The slow progress has also been attributed partly to delays in payments to contractors, as reported by project implementation agencies.

How 19-year-old man turned rabbit rearing into profitable venture in Kwale
Mishi Gongo  |  Mar 26, 2024

Swaleh sells a mature rabbit for Sh10,000 and a litre of urine for Sh500, making about Sh50,000 a month.

Kwale Governor calls for parental support in teaching Islamic Education to curb social vices
Lucy Mumbi  |  Mar 17, 2024

Residents were also urged to use the ongoing Muslim fasting month of Ramadan to embrace the virtues of love, peace, and unity.

Kwale women urged to embrace agribusiness for financial independence
Mishi Gongo  |  Mar 16, 2024

Ms Gaserego believes when women are financially empowered then they will be able to get away from various forms of abuse and shun barbaric cultures th...

Kwale TVET students benefit from Sh10m grant
Mishi Gongo  |  Mar 14, 2024

The governor on Wednesday launched a TVET centre at Kingwede Ramisi Ward in Msambweni sub-county.

Kwale youths, NGOs kick off campaign against insecurity, SGBV after cases rise
Mishi Gongo  |  Mar 13, 2024

The campaign was prompted by rising cases of insecurity and sexual and gender-based violence in the Coast region, and the need to keep the youth out o...

Kwale youth urged to shun drugs, embrace talent
Mishi Gongo  |  Mar 10, 2024

According to the police chief, petty theft is common among drug users who need quick cash to feed their addictions.

Kwale in fresh push to decentralise healthcare services to reduce maternal mortality
Mishi Gongo  |  Mar 09, 2024

The governor said the county has established 155 dispensaries, which are equipped with medicine and have qualified medical personnel across the county...