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Haki Africa CEO (right front row) flanked by family members and Haki Africa staff during a presser on Sunday. Photo by Author By Mwarandu Randu Haki Africa, a civil rights crusader in Mombasa County has argued on the the validity of the trans-border pact signed by President Uhuru Kenyatta and his Tanzanian counterpart John Pombe Magufuli. This comes after a case of disappearance by a Kenyan youth, Hamisi Zuma who hails from Kinango in Kwale County was reported at the organisation. According to the family, the victim is alleged to have disappeared under unclear circumstances after crossing the Kenya-Tanzania border on Monday last week. Addressing the media in Mombasa on Sunday, Haki Africa Executive Director Hussein Khalid urged the two governments to address the issue with a lot of concern. “We are alarmed as human rights defenders. This is a very serious case and the two governments should come out clear. We are again worried about the trans border pact.” Kha...

Na Mwarandu Randu Naibu mwenyekiti wa taasisi ya uhasibu nchini ICPAK Denish Osodo Taasisi ya uhasibu nchini   (ICPAK) imezitaka serikali za kaunti kote nchini kuajiri wahasibu waliobobea katika taaluma hiyo ili kuzuia kufujwa kwa fedha za mlipa ushuru. Akizungumza katika kaunti ya Mombasa naibu mwenyekiti wa taasisi hiyo Denish Osodo amesema ni sharti magavana nchini waangazie suala hilo ili wanachi wapate huduma bora. Aidha Osodo amesistiza kuwa kuna haja ya serikali za kaunti kutafuta njia mbadala za kuongeza viwango vya mapato yao. Hata hivyo ameongeza kuwa kulingana na katiba serikali za kaunti zina majukumu ya kutekeleza ili kutoa huduma bora kwa wananchi.

Na Mwarandu Randu Jamii ya watu wanaoishi na ulemavu kaunti ya Mombasa wanaitaka serikali ya kaunti ya kufuata mpangilio maalum wa ukarabati wa barabara na maeneo ya umma   sawia na kujenga vivukio maalum kwa walemavu. Walemavu hao wanadai kuwa ukarabati unaotekelezwa katika maeneo mengi ya mji hauzingatii   matakwa ya walemavu hao. Mkalla Shanga mmoja wa walemavu hao amesema walemavu wanalipa ushuru kama wakenya wengine hivyo wana haki ya kupata huduma bora katika maeneo ya umma. Amesistiza kuwa ni jukumu la serikali ya kaunti kujenga maeneo maalum kwa walemavu ili kurahisishha matembezi yao jijini. Wakati uo huo, Charity Chahasi mmoja wa walemavu hao amesema kulingana na katiba ya mwaka 2010 sehemu zote za umma zinastahili kuangazia masuala ya walemavu. Amesema walemavu wana haki ya kupata huduma bora   katika maeneo ya umma. Anadai kuwa ukarabati wa mji unaoendelea katika kaunti ya Mombasa haujatilia maani jamii ya walemavu. Hata h...

Na Mwarandu Randu Mhudumu wa afya mashinani akitoa huduma kwa wanajamii FILE PHOTO Wahudumu wa afya wa kujitolea kutoka nyanjani wameitaka serikali ya kaunti ya Mombasa kuweka mikakati thabiti ili waweze kupata mishahara ya kudumu. Akizungumza na wanahabari kaunti ya Mombasa Jennifer Muthoni mmoja wa wahudumu hao kutoka Mikindani amesema wanapitia changamoto si haba wakati wanapowahudumia wanajamii. Amesisitiza kuwa malipo hayo yataweza kukidhi baadhi ya mahitaji ya jamii zao huku akisema kuwa wana kazi ya ziada mashinani. Vile vile, ameongeza kuwa wahudumu hao ni kiungo muhimu kwa jamii hasa ikizingatiwa kuwa huwasaidia maafisa wa afya mashinani. Wakati uo huo, Charity Baya kutoka eneo bunge la Jomvu amesema serikali ya kaunti ina jukumu la kuwalipa wahudumu hao kufuatia kazi wanayoitekeleza mashinani. Ameongeza kuwa wengi wao wamekosa ajira hivyo hutegemea sana huduma hiyo. Charity aidha ameitaka serikali ya kaunti kuangazia kwa makini suala hilo il...

Na Mwarandu Randu Kushoto, mkurugenzi mkuu wa Tunaweza Women with Disability  Charity Chahasi na Lucy Chesi (picha) na Mwarandu Randu Jamii ya watu wanaoishi na ulemavu kaunti ya Mombasa wamepinga hatua ya kuwatathmini inayotekelezwa kila baada ya miaka mitano na baraza la kitaifa la walemavu, National Council for People Living with Disability (NCPWD). Akiongea na wanahabari Lucy Chesi kutoka bunge la walemavu kaunti ya Mombasa ametaja hatua hiyo kama dhulma dhidi ya walemavu. Amesistiza kuwa ni sharti baraza hilo liwatathmini walemavu kote nchini mara moja tu na wala sio kila baada ya miaka mitano. Chesi aidha amesistiza kuwa wameanzisha miradi ya kuwawezesha walemavu ili wapate kujinufaisha kiuchumi. Wakati huo huo, Charity Chahasi  mkurugenzi wa shirika la kijamii la Tunaweza Women with Disabilty lililoko Ziwa la Ng'ombe amelitaka baraza la walemavu nchini kuheshimu   haki za walemavu kwa kuzingatia mfumo wa sheria nchini. Amelishtumu vikali...

By Mwarandu Randu Ezekiel Oimba winner of the sport- pesa midweek jack pot  receiving a cheque ksh  worth  22 244,187 from Louis Kalinga at City Mall Nyali Photo by Mwarandu Randu A Kenya Ferry Services employee is the winner of the Kshs 22 million Sport-Pesa mid-week jack pot. Speaking to the media in Mombasa on Monday Ezekiel Oimba, a 39 years old and a father of four said he has been betting over the last three years. “I have been involving myself in the betting for about three years now. I began betting with sportpesa since 2016” he noted Answering the question on whether he would quit his current job, Oimba firmly said'' No. Being on leave, i will take my family to the destination they prefer for their holiday. I cannot quit my job. I'm still in Mombasa and will stay here" He says he received the news of his win on Saturday evening. The soft spoken Sport-Pesa winner pointed out that he made betting a hobby after winning some tries. ...

By Mwarandu Randu Nutritionist during an awareness campaign in Mombasa county Photo FILE The department of public health in Mombasa County has called on a joint approach by the locals towards nutrition as a key component in public health sector management. The department says health issue is a concern for every county resident and therefore the need to embrace it. “Nutrition requires a concerted effort by various stakeholders; parents have their role, so do health officers and the other stakeholders. If we all come together we shall be able deal with nutrition deficiencies in this county” she pointed out Speaking to journalists in Mombasa during a nutrition awareness campaign forum organized by DSW Mombasa county public chief officer Aisha Abubakar said the department of public health is currently conducting a nutrition awareness campaign in order to sensitize the public on the importance in society. She appealed to Mombasa county leaders to work togethe...

John Paul second right flanked by Julius Wanyama and other Cso members during the launch at a Mombasa Hotel on Friday   By Mwarandu Randu Haki Yetu Organization in partnership with other civil society organisations in Mombasa County has launched a series of campaigns to educate the public on the accessing public information on the management of Constituency Development Fund (CDF). The campaign dubbed “ Mulika NG-CDF -Free SMS -*483*6#” allows citizens to understand the total amount of money allocated and disbursed to every sub county within Mombasa county. “This campaign will help all Kenyans understand their constitutional right. We have to ensure that public money is accounted for. You just have to follow a few steps and you are done” Paul noted According to John Paul, the initiative will enable Kenyans keep a track record of their elected leaders as far as the management and accountability of the CDF kitty is concerned. Speaking to the press in Mombas...

By M warandu Randu Human rights crusaders championing for youth rights have called on the Mombasa county government to pump in more funds in the health kitty in order to boost reproductive health amongst the youth. Addressing journalists in Mombasa on Wednesday during an engagement forum organized by Dream Achievers Youth Organization, DAYO, Sheenan Mbau, an activist from the Centre for the Study of Adolescence, CSA said accessing information regarding reproductive health among the youth is still a challenge. “I’m urging the county government of Mombasa to invest more in the health budget.  We know that the county has done so well but some more funds are needed to boost the reproductive health kitty for the youths” Ms Mbau explained She however lauded the strides made by the county government in the development and implementation of the youth strategy launched recently by the county. The activist noted that there is a need for the county government to cons...

By Mwarandu Randu  Kilifi County Governor Amason Kingi Kilifi County Governor Amason Kingi has called on for an immediate investigation into the shooting of former Kilifi county governor Kennedy Kamto early Wednesday. He says such cases have become rampant in various places within Mombasa County. “We are saddened by the killing of our former DG Kamto. These cases have become rampant especially in Nyali Sub County, he said Addressing journalist in Mombasa at the Coast  Province General Hospital on Wednesday the Kilifi county boss said there is a need for the security apparatus to find a lasting solution into the issue. He accused the police on claims of laxity in conducting investigations into such incidences. “We have to get a lasting solution into these cases. It has become a trend, once someone is attacked the police normally say they are doing investigations, but it takes too long” he noted The governor directed that all the flags within ...

By Mwarandu Randu Dream Acheivers Youth Organisation CEO Seif Jira conducting an awareness campaign Some of the civil society organizations in Mombasa County are calling on county governments to work closely with civil society organizations in order to solve some of the critical challenges facing the youth. Speaking to the press in Mombasa on Saturday Dream Achievers Youth Organizations Chief Executive Officer Seif Jira said there is a need for counties to engage the youth in development issues in a bid to uplift their standard of living. He said youth undergo critical challenges that require the intervention of the current leadership. “Youth pass through challenges that need the intervention of both the county governments and the national government. Counties should work together with the civil society to realize this” Seif noted The director said most of the work involving the youth has been left to civil society organizations adding that it is high time c...