Alphonce Gari

Malindi

Correspondent, Coast Region at The Star (Kenya)

Journalist @ Radio Africa Group

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Articles

How gender-responsive conservation is empowering Kenyan women

4 days ago | tv47.digital | Alphonce Gari

For a long time, women along Kenya’s coast have played a vital but often overlooked role in marine conservation and the blue economy. Religious and cultural barriers coupled with male dominance and lack of financial support have historically limited their participation in ocean-based opportunities. Speaking during a five-day training workshop for 30 women groups organized by RESEA Organization, chairlady of the Malindi Ladies in Fisheries Group Manthura Yusuf said that the tides are changing.
4000 youths from coastal region benefit from Kazi Majuu program

1 week ago | tv47.digital | Alphonce Gari

The National Government has launched an ambitious program of recruiting over 4000 youth in the Coastal region to get different types of jobs in Dubai as part of opening up employment opportunities. Hundreds of youths, both ladies and gentlemen braved the rains to try their luck in Malindi town where the exercise kicked off on Monday and officially launched by Labour and Social protection Cabinet Secretary Alfred Mutua.
Aisha Jumwa praises Raila for agreeing to form broad-based Government with Ruto

1 week ago | tv47.digital | Alphonce Gari

Former Ministry of Gender Cabinet Secretary and Kenya Roads Board Chairperson Aisha Jumwa has hailed ODM party leader Raila Odinga for agreeing to form a broad-based government with president William Ruto. Jumwa has dismissed those criticising Raila’s move, saying the ODM leader chose peace and that’s why he agreed to work with the president to unite the country.
Aisha Jumwa joins leaders in rejecting plan to extend Garissa County border to River Tana

1 week ago | tv47.digital | Alphonce Gari

Kenya Roads Board chairperson Aisha Jumwa has joined Tana River County leaders in opposing the proposed plan to extend the boundary of Garissa County into the territory of Tana River County. Jumwa who was the guest of honour during a thanksgiving ceremony of former Tana River Woman Representative and Kengen Director Rehema Hassan at Mikinduni Village in Hola, said the Tana River residents and leaders must safeguard their boundary and not allow anyone to extend it.
Over 200,000 mangroves planted at Sabaki River estuary as part of restoration efforts

2 weeks ago | tv47.digital | Alphonce Gari

More than 200,000 extinct mangrove seedlings have been planted at the Sabaki River Estuary in Kilifi County, in an effort to restore the area’s mangrove ecosystem that was under threat due to massive destruction. The mangrove seedlings were donated to the Sabaki River Conservation and Development Organisation (SARICODO) by ABSA Bank Foundation in an effort to support conservation efforts in line with the Presidential Agenda to plant 10 billion trees by 2032.
Mida Creek mangrove restoration gets boost from agencies

2 weeks ago | tv47.digital | Alphonce Gari

The Mida Creek Conservation Community in Kilifi County received a major boost after KOICA Alumni Kenya Chapter (KAKC) together with partners organised a grand mangrove planting exercise to help in the restoration of a key marine ecosystem. KOICA Alumni Kenya Chapter consists of Civil servants who received scholarships to do masters and PhDs from the South Korean Government and normally give back to the communities they came from through such initiatives.
Aisha Jumwa demands apology from Muslim Cleric over evil spirits remarks

3 weeks ago | tv47.digital | Alphonce Gari

Former Gender Cabinet Secretary Aisha Jumwa has demanded an apology from a Muslim cleric in Takaungu, Kilifi County over remarks linking her and family to evil spirits (jinis). This is after the cleric, Mohamed Khamis Mwajamandah alias Mohamed, publicly stated during a public gathering in Takaungu during last week’s Friday prayers that Jumwa and her family were thriving due to evil spirits popularly known in Coast as Majini.
Jumwa demands apology over 'Evil Spirits' remark — Threatens legal action

4 weeks ago | tv47.digital | Alphonce Gari

Former Gender Cabinet Secretary Aisha Jumwa has issued a stern ultimatum to a Takaungu-based Muslim cleric, demanding a public apology over allegations that she and her family thrive through the use of evil spirits — locally referred to as majini. Through her lawyer Alfred Omwancha of A.M. Omwancha and Company Advocates, Jumwa has served Mohamed Khamis Mwajamandah, also known as Mohamed, with a formal demand letter, giving him seven days to retract the statements or face a defamation suit.
Pain of land owners as Malindi airport compensation delays

2 months ago | tv47.digital | Alphonce Gari

For decades plans to expand the Malindi International Airport have been delayed for what stakeholders now blame the slow process for dwindling tourism fortunes in Kilifi County. The Airport is strategically located and could be a major economic giant for the country if complete, as it gives the modern day traveller an opportunity to land and reach the destination in less than 10 minutes. However, delay in compensating squatters and land owners has slowed down the process of expansion.
Ksh 5 billion project to house diaspora returnees in Malindi

2 months ago | tv47.digital | Alphonce Gari

Malindi is poised for a major transformation with the development of the Royal Tulia Gardens, a Ksh 5 billion residential project targeting diaspora returnees. The ambitious initiative, spearheaded by Capital Compass Group Limited, is tapping into the growing interest from African Americans and other diaspora communities seeking to reconnect with their roots and invest in Kenya.