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Director of Public health Mombasa County Dr Shem Patta photo Peter Kombe   By Peter Kombe Dream Achievers Youth Organization (DAYO) a youth led organization in Mombasa County on has officially launched a sexuality reproductive health and rights program at Bliss Hotel Nyali Sub County. The program dubbed Sexual Reproductive Health Youth Advocacy in Mombasa (SYAM) will be implemented at Ziwa la Ngombe in Nyali Sub County Mombasa County. DAYO officials and Dr Shem Patta 9seated in blue shirt) and county education and health officials during the launch at Bliss Hotel on Friday Speaking to the Pwani Media Network in Mombasa on Friday during the official launch of the SYAM program, Mombasa County Director of Public Health Dr. Shem Patta said there is a need for various stakeholders to join hands in addressing teenage pregnancy in the entire county. Dr. Patta at the same time lauded efforts by some schools in Mombasa County that have inculcated adolescents and yout

Doris Wako flanked by colleague in her mission Photo (Courtesy)  By Peter Kombe Doris Wako, a mother of five became passionate about street children after she found that that the kids lacked parental love. She says she could instead provide the motherly love that these kids missed. Speaking to the Pwani Media Network through an online conversation the 36 years old mum urged donors to come on board and assist the needy children. Doris says the children require resources such as infrastructure and a permanent home and a learning institution. “I call up on donors to come on board. My dream is to build a home for these kids, only that am undergoing through financial constraints” she said According to her the institution will ensure that they have an access to formal education like any other children. Mrs Wako says she likes spending most of her time with the kids and sharing what she has including a big chunk of her salary. “Building a home for thes

By Peter Kombe Mombasa county department of health in partnership with the directorate of Public Health Mombasa County has officially launched a lactating facility at Huduma Centre Mombasa County. Speaking to the Media in Mombasa on Tuesday Mombasa county executive in charge of health Hazel Khoitaba said the facility will enable lactating mothers breastfeed their babies as recommended by health experts. She says the opening of the facility is a major milestone as it is the first lactating facility in the entire republic. “This is the first one in this republic. Mombasa County has taken the lead” she noted The health CeC reiterated the county’s commitments in ensuring that locals access better health care. Ms Hazel further indicated that the facility will ensure that lactating mothers and Huduma staff are able to breast feed their babies up to the recommended period. “The county government is committed to ensure that there better healthcare. It will ens

Mombasa County Children Director Phillip Nzenge photo by Peter Kombe By Peter Kombe Inua jamii cash transfer stakeholders in Mombasa County are calling on all beneficiaries to open accounts in order to receive their six months arrears. Speaking to Pwani Media Network in Mombasa County director of Children Phillip Nzenge said the money will be wired directly into the accounts of the beneficiaries. He says the total amount which has accumulated to over 166 million for the past six months targets 13,840 beneficiaries in Mombasa County. “The amount accumulates to 166 million in Mombasa County. I want to assure everyone that no one will be left out in this process” Nzenge noted Nzenge says that the program has a total of 846 people living with disabilities 6,046 orphans and the vulnerable and 6,948 elderly adding that every beneficiary will receive ksh 12,000. “We have a total of 13640 beneficiaries in Mombasa County” he noted The director says the accounts

(Centre) Seif Jira DAYO Chief Executive Officer  flanked by Enos and Muganda from the same organisation    By Peter Kombe Activists in Mombasa County have decried lack of information dissemination in the implementation of the National School Health Policy. According to the human rights crusaders dozens of parents are unaware of their responsibilities in the implementation of the health policy. Speaking to Pwani Media Network on Friday Gaitano Muganda Ndalo , a Dream Achievers Youth Organization sexual reproductive health officer said as per the review of the national school health policy indicates that 33 per cent of the schools in Kenya had an access to the copies of the 2009 health policy. He says the review shows that 22 percent of all the schools had had an access to the policy guidelines. “Dissemination of information is a big challenge. Most parents are not aware of their responsibilities in the implementation of the policy” Muganda insisted The DAYO

Lucas Fondo LENGGO Executve Director Photo (file) By Our Reporter Civil society groups in Mombasa county are calling on investigative bodies to dig into developments projects purported to be implemented by Mombasa county government. According to the lobby groups a recent report by the auditor general shows that the county has misappropriated public funds in the transport department. Speaking to the media in Mombasa on Thursday Local Empowerment For Good Governance Executive Director Lucas Fondo said the current tug of war between the senior officials and the members of county assembly is unconstitutional. He said urged ward representatives to move on with the spirit of oversight saying they are mandated by the constitution. "MCAs should go on with their mandate of oversight as stipulated in the constitution. The threats from the county executive is geared towards intimidating them" he insisted The human rights crusader termed the ongoing push and pull between

KECOSCE Executive Director Phylis Muema and Tana River Governor Dhadho Godhana during the launch of the CVE By Peter Kombe Kenya Community Support Centre, (KECOSCE) a Mombasa based civil society organization is calling on Tana River Governor Major Rtd Dhadho Godhana to fully implement the recently launched CVE action strategy plan in a bid to address teething challenges within the county. KECOSCE argues that the county should prioritize in developing the infrastructural network if the current challenges are to be addressed to the later. Speaking to the press in Mombasa early this week, Kenya Community Support Centre Executive Director Phylis Muema says there is need to address some of the challenges including the health sector.   ‘I urge Tana River governor to implement the CVE action plan this will assist in addressing some the challenges facing. Health is still a concern in Tana River County and this should be addressed” she noted The ED further noted that t

By Peter Kombe Islam faithfuls have called on Islamic followers to ignore not teachings on the dead disclosing that doing such might lead to eternal wrath. Addressing the media in Mombasa on Saturday, Lubna Nassir founder of the mama beauty foundation said washing dressing and of the dead is anchored on basic Islamic teachings and principles. She disclosed that the teachings are equally significant to every firm believer of the Islamic faith. “Religion demands that we bury the dead with total respect. Our Prophet Muhammad directs us to do so” Mama Beauty said Mama Lubna urged Islamic faithfuls to refrain from doing evil and turn to good deeds. She says every living being will at one time give and account of all the deeds whether bad or good. “We shall all give account of all our deeds whether bad or evil. I urge my fellow faithfuls to stick to what is right” she said Respect for the dead She further added that the living must accord the dead their