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Manyatta Youth Entertainment Executive Director Nicholas Songora addressing youth leaders at ANIKA CENTRE on Wednesday Photo courtesy BY PETER KOMBE Activists in Likoni sub county, Mombasa County are urging the youth to focus on creating a positive image in the community in order avoid getting into violent extremism. According to the human rights defenders challenges facing the youth can only be solved by youth themselves adding that they (youth) are the game changers. Speaking to the media in Mombasa on Wednesday during a youth leader’s forum, Manyatta Youth Entertainment Director Nicholas Songora said youth are their own shapers of their destiny and should therefore have positive attitude towards life. “We are our own solution. Imagine how many role models do we have in Likoni Sub County who have made it in life,” the executive said. The executive says youth should be ambassadors of change and more so peace builders focusing on spreading the message of peac...

KEBS marketing surveillance Director Caroline Outa in Mombasa on Tuesday BY PETER KOMBE Kenya Bureau of Standards KEBS wants business organizations to embrace quality in producing goods and services to enhance economic growth. In a speech read on his behalf by KEBS market surveillance Director Caroline Outa in a Mombasa hotel on Tuesday, KEBS Managing Director Benard Nguyo, said adhering to standards is a key strategy in enhancing quality production of goods and services. I’m aware that this conference is attended by customers of both our certification body and the national quality institute and the people who are passionate about quality and want to advance their knowledge in quality and make a positive contribution tin their areas of influence,” he said He lauded both public and private organizations for embracing quality as a catalyst for business growth. The MD says organizations joining the National Quality Institute stay involved and learn about the late...

Eric Wainaina delivering a keynote address at Aga Khan Academy Mombasa on Saturday during the academy's 13th graduation ceremony   BY PETER KOMBE Eric Wainaina famed for his “Nchi ya Kitu Kidogo” song has told upcoming artistes to learn musical instruments besides writing their own songs. According to him this is the only way to stay relevant in the industry which he terms as being competitive. He says his new album ‘Dreams in Stereo’ is currently available in all digital platforms including mdundo.com, skiza and amazon tunes. The famed artiste says “the new album is one of my fine works.” The artist however denied claims that he was working behind the curtain rather he says he had earlier on produced two albums which according to him did not get good airplay. “The music industry like any other industry has both ups and downs,” he said. The new album “ Dreams in Stereo” is a vivid description of my life, love, passion and betrayal.” Asked wh...

Right  DAYO Director Seif Jira flanked by Mombasa Youth Advisory council President Juliet Akumu Photo By Peter Kombe BY PETER KOMBE Human rights crusaders working around the 2018 School Health Policy (SHP) are accusing the government on claims of delaying its launch. The 2018 SHP according to the activists is ready for a mega launch after thorough review by both state and non-state actors. Speaking to the media at Mid View Hotel Nyali on Friday, Benson Chakaya a Right Here Right Now national coordinator  says civil society organisations have been spending sleepless nights, jointly with government in order to realize the fruits of the SHP. “The government should launch this policy we have been working up and down to ensure that this policy sees the light of day,” he said. According to him Nairobi, Mombasa and Kisumu counties lead other counties in teenage pregnancy. The activists says the 2009 school health policy was in comprehensive enough to addre...

Kenya Community support centre Joseph Syanda Right flanked by programs officers Kibwana Hassan BY PETER KOMBE A section of activists in Mombasa County are calling on Coast counties to develop mechanisms on how to empower reformed drug addicts to avoid them getting back to drug abuse. According to the activists giving the recovering addicts capital will ensure that they start small scale businesses that will sustain their lives. Speaking to the Coast newspaper on Tuesday Kenya Community Support Centre programs officer Kibwana Suleiman urged top Coast counties health officials to track drug reformists as they reclaim to becoming useful members of society. “Coast counties should come out with an alternative way of engaging drug recovery addicts. Yes some of the have reformed and are reforming but is there a better way of empowering these reformers,” Kibwana said He commended efforts by Coast Counties to build rehabilitation centres to cater for the needs of dru...

Nairobi Senator Johnson Sakaja flanked by other KYPA members at Sarova whitesands on Friday BY PETER KOMBE Senate speaker Kenneth Lusaka has challenged Kenya Association of Young Parliamentarians urging the members to pass bills that benefit all Kenyans especially young people. According to him the bills will serve as footprints of the lawmakers involved thus leaving a lasting legacy. Addressing young parliamentarians at Sarova white sands hotel in Mombasa on Friday Lusaka said young leaders play a crucial role as far as the future of the country is concerned. “I want you to concentrate in good leadership. It is your responsibility to ensure that you conduct yourself in integrity,” speaker Lusaka said Lusaka argues that the future of this country solely depends on focused and sober minded young leaders. The senate speaker insisted “patriotism is very vital as young leaders. I have risen from a very low position to what iam today” He urged the parliamenta...

County AYSR coordinator Baraka Imani facilitating the session at Pride Inn Mombasa on Tuesday Photo by Peter Kombe   BY PETER KOMBE The county government of Mombasa has committed a financial kitty of ksh 3.5 million to boost family planning in the 2018 2019 financial year. The funds according to the county adolescent coordinator Baraka Imani will addressing some of the challenges that Mombasa locals face on issues of family planning. “The county government has committed a total of 3.5 million to boost FP uptake in Mombasa county” Baraka Imani county adolescent coordinator said Out of the 3.5 million the county has committed, a total of ksh 500,000 targets Adolescents’ Young and Sexual Reproductive Health (AYSRH) Speaking to the media in Mombasa on Tuesday Mombasa County adolescent and youth sexual reproductive officer Baraka Imani said the county is currently implementing two programs including family planning and AYSRH. “A total of ksh 500,000 has tar...

Madrassa and Mosque teachers and Imams pose for a group photo with WAMY National Director Irshad Ibrahim photo by Botan Mohammed BY PETER KOMBE Islamic leaders including politicians are calling on Kenyans, especially the Muslim community throughout the country to maintain peace a few days before the holy month of Ramadhan starts. Speaking to the media in Mombasa during a distribution exercise of Islamic religious books in Mosques and Madrassas in Mombasa County, Lamu East Member of Parliament Ali Sharrif said there is a need for the government to beef up security in all places of worship including mosques and public places. Lamu East MP Sharrif Ali at Madrassa Al-Munawwara Al -Islamiya in Mombasa  He says Ramadhan is the only month in the Islamic calendar where Muslim faithfuls get Gods favor urging them to stick to the Islamic teachings and principles during the entire fasting season. “I call on the government to ensure that Muslims mark the holy month pe...