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   African Gender and Media Initiative Trust programs manager Gladys Kiio addressing health stakeholders at Reef Hotel on  Reinforce implementation of school health policy in schools –lobbyists tell government  Friday Photo by Enos Opiyo BY PETER KOMBE    Lobbyists working around sexual reproductive health are calling on the government to strengthen the implementation of the national school health policy in schools. The National School Health Policy was officially launched in Kilifi County in June this year. Speaking at the sidelines of an official launch of the Mombasa County Technical Working Group TWG in a Mombasa Hotel on Friday African Gender and Media Initiative Trust programs manager Gladys Kiio said once implemented the policy will address some of the biting challenges facing learners across the country. She noted mental health, sanitation, HIV, teenage pregnancy and non-communicable diseases as some of the teething challenges facing learners. “As activ

standing from right Environment and Forestry Ministry PS Betty Maina. UNDP resident representative Walid Badawi, Mombasa county CEC in-charge of Environment and Waste Management Godfrey Nato flanked by another official. Photo by Peter Kombe BY PETER KOMBE The Ministry of Environment and Forestry wants local communities to play a leading role in the managing and conserving indigenous forests. The ministry expressed concern on the impact of deforestation adding that it has tremendously contributed to the impacts of global warming. Speaking to journalists in Mombasa on Monday during the launch of the REDD+ academy, Ministry of Environment and Forestry Permanent secretary Betty Maina insisted that it is the responsibility of every Kenyan to conserve traditional forests. “When someone cuts a tree it is not the responsibility of the government but of the individual. Environmental conservation requires a joint approach,” the PS noted.   Some of the natural indigenous forests

BY OUR REPORTER Kenya has repatriated to the United Kingdom four vehicles alleged to have gone missing     and shipped into the country in April. The high end vehicles include a black Range Rover Sport Vogue Autobiography, a black range rover sport, a white Mercedes Benz GLE and a Black Range Rover Sports Autobiography.   A security multi agency team drawn from the Director of Criminal Investigation Kenya Revenue Authority, the Interpol Kenya, National Crime Agency and the National Vehicle Crime Intelligence Service NaVCIS based in the United Kingdom and local UK police from Sea Ports around London led the crackdown leading to the seizure. They were seized during the visit of the previous visit of the British High Commissioner to the Mombasa port on April 24 th 2019. The stolen vehicles have been reported by their owners in the UK with each car retailing at over ksh 10 million. The vehicles had been destined for various countries in East Africa many of them through th

Coast Civil Society Organisations coordinator Nicholas Songora addressing Journalists at Anika Centre offices on Saturday  By Our Reporter  A section of activists in Mombasa County wants the government to conduct a national dialogue on the ongoing weekly demonstrations against SGR in the county. The activists argue that SGR debate is a matter of public interest and should not be taken for granted. Coast Civil Society Organizations Coordinator Nicholas Songora voicing his concern said bringing all stakeholders on board is the only remedy to the frequent demos. Hali ya uchumi imekuwa ngumu. Kuna haja ya serikali kuwaelimisha wananchi kabla ya kutekeleza miradi yoyote ya maendeleo. The standard of living has shot up. There is a need to sensitize Kenyans before implementing any development project. The coordinator further pointed out that the protests are a result of the high standard of living amongst low income earners. On the question of activism in the Coa

BY PETER KOMBE A proposal by the county government to engage Dream Achiever Youth Organization in designing a health video documentary will expose us to potential development partners,  Seif Jira, Dream Achievers Youth Organization executive director has said. The director further says the documentary will sensitize the public on the youth friendly facilities developed by the county that the public has little or no information about. “The county has sought our partnership so that we, DAYO can design a video documentary that will highlight the achievements in the health sector since 2013 to date,” said Seif. The documentary will pinpoint among other issues the satellite Coast General facilities erected by the county government over the past six years. These facilities according to him are: Vikwatani, Mwakirunge, Mikindani and Likoni health centres. The director was speaking to the media at DAYO offices on Wednesday. He embraced the pro

Botax Kenya secretary general Cynthia Wanyonyi PHOTO (FILE)  BY PETER KOMBE Kenya Boda Boda, Tuktuk and Taxi Workers Union top brass has asked Women In Transport to seek relevant information regarding the sector from duly registered union officials. BOTAX Kenya secretary general Cynthia Wanyonyi says information is key in ensuring that they progress in the sector. According to her, most women in the industry undergo a myriad of challenges thus making them dormant in the sector. “Some of the women in this industry go through several challenges this include among others lack of legal documents such as DL security threat from organized groups in main stages,” she noted. She says some women venturing into the sector due to security threats that surround them. Wanyonyi cites lack of driving licenses, security threats and lack of identification documents. “There is a gap in the policies. Something should be done. We are engaging the government to ensure

Mombasa County Governor, H.E Ali Hassan Joho, with, KCB Regional Business Manager- Coast region, Jane Isiaho and CEC- Youth Affairs, Mombasa  County, Hon. Munywoki Kyalo, as they interact with the KCB Foundation construction sector beneficiaries. BY PETER  KOMBE A total of sixty two artisan course trainees from the Coast region have benefitted from part of ksh 20 million tool kits procured by KCB Foundation in partnership with German International development agency GIZ. The beneficiaries received the kits at Kenya Coast National Polytechnic under 2jiajiri program. According to KCB Foundation the tool kits will enable them establish either individual or group based micro enterprises in building and construction sector. Speaking during the handing over ceremony at the KCNP Mombasa governor Ali Hassan Joho pledged to support the initiative. “I thank KCB Foundation for this important initiative as it is transformative and fits the current job demand and g

Robbert Aseda, Network for Adolescent and Youth of Africa (NAYA) Activist at Bliss hotel recently BY PETER KOMBE Youths in Mombasa County want the county government to invest in family planning commodities as a way of managing rampant teenage pregnancy. According to the youths the commodities are insufficient and cannot suffice the needs of young people. Network for Adolescent and Youth of Africa NAYA planning monitoring and evaluation manager Dennis Otundo says most of the commodities are supplied by Kenya Medical Supplies Agency KEMSA which he claims takes too long to be disbursed. “There is no enough commodities within the county. KEMSA distributes most of the commodities but unfortunately it takes quite a long time,” said Otundo. The activist further said the county government does little effort in supplying FP commodities as compared to development partners. Gaitano Muganda Dream Achievers Youth Organization sexual reproductive and health rights o

Youth Accountability and strategy team leader George Ndung'u facilitating a youth session at Pride Inn Hotel Haile Selassie Avenue PHOTO by Gaitano Ndalo  BY PETER KOMBE A section of activists in Mombasa County have asked the county government to prioritize on mental health as a way of managing stress among young people. The activists say mental health and stress is becoming rampant among the youthful age. According to the activists stress leads to frustrations in life, suicide and drug and substance abuse among other vices. Speaking to the media in Mombasa on Thursday Dream Achievers Youth Organization sexual health and reproductive rights Gaitano Ndalo said there is need for the county government to invest more in mental health experts adding that they are inadequate. The human rights activist called on a joint approach between state and non-state actors to ensure that there exists ample youth friendly facilities within the county. He said, “Ment

Bishop Morris Mutua of Endtime Gospel Evangelism Ministry in Migadini receiving a certificate of concecration from Bishop Japheth Munyao a Redeemed Gospel Church clergy from Makueni county. Looking on are other senior church officials. Image, Courtesy  By Our Reporter Political leaders in the country have been asked to refrain from early 2022 campaigns and preaching divisive politics. A Redeemed gospel church clergy from Makueni County wants the politicians to preach unity instead adding that authority comes from God. He says Kenyan is a peaceful country that should not be divided along tribal inclinations by politicians. Speaking at the sidelines of an ordination ceremony of Bishop Morris Mutua of Endtime Gospel Evangelism Ministry in Migadini on Saturday Bishop Japheth Munyao a Redeemed Gospel Church clergy from Makueni county further urged the ordained bishop to preach the gospel of unity amongst Kenyans. “Our politicians should be at the forefront in preaching unit

Changamwe legislator Omar Mwinyi addressing journalists at Mkomani showground on Tuesday photo by Peter Kombe BY PETER KOMBE Changamwe legislator Omar Mwinyi has called on county bosses to invest more in agriculture saying it is the only sure way to empower youths throughout the country. The legislator says agriculture being the backbone of the country, needs to be scaled up to benefit the population. “I’m here to meet the Mombasa chapter ASK organizing committee. Preparations are underway. We need to insist youth to attend this show,” he said. He was speaking to journalists at the Agricultural Society of Kenya ASK ground on Tuesday after meeting ASK officials. Mwinyi also wants the county department of agriculture to scale up innovation among the youths. “There is so much that we need to learn from this show. It is not wise for Mombasa County to depend so much from other counties. We also have the opportunity to produce agricultural goods,” said Mwinyi.