Elias Yaa

Kilifi

Correspondent at The Star (Kenya)

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Articles

Centre equips students with skills for science, tech, math

Jul 26, 2024 | the-star.co.ke | Elias Yaa

An education centre has rolled out a programme to boost Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) subjects in Kenya. The Centre for Mathematics, Science, and Technology Education in Africa (Cemastea) is focusing on hands-on learning experiences. It hopes this will cultivate a generation of innovative learners poised to lead technological advancements in the country.
Aisha Jumwa is my sister, I'll walk with her - Ruto

Jul 25, 2024 | shorturl.at | Elias Yaa

President William Ruto has assured Former Gender CS Aisha Jumwa that he will sort her out after she was left out of the new list of Cabinet Nominees. Jumwa, who is one of the ardent supporters of President Ruto in the Coast region, did not make a comeback to the Cabinet as she was among 10 former CSs who were replaced. But speaking in Kilifi county on Friday, President William Ruto assured the former Malindi MP that she will not leave her in the cold.
Aisha Jumwa is my sister, I'll walk with her - Ruto

Jul 25, 2024 | the-star.co.ke | Elias Yaa

President William Ruto has asssured Former Gender CS Aisha Jumwa that he will sort her ough after she was left out of the new list of Cabinet Nominees. Jumwa, who was one of the ardent supporter of President Ruto in the Coast region, did not make a comeback as she was among 10 former CSs who were replaced. But speaking in a tower of Kilifi county on Friday, President William Ruto assured the former Malindi MP that she will not leave her in the cold.
Ruto to visit Kilifi to initiate market, power projects

Jul 25, 2024 | the-star.co.ke | Elias Yaa

President William Ruto is set to visit Kilifi county on Friday to oversee several development projects. This visit marks his first trip to the Coast region since the nationwide anti-government protests started on June 18. Ruto will begin his tour by laying a foundation stone for the Watamu modern market, a much-anticipated project expected to boost local commerce and provide a modern trading space for residents.
Magarini residents protest shooting of two people in Gongoni

Jul 24, 2024 | the-star.co.ke | Elias Yaa

Residents of Gongoni, in Magarini constituency in Kilifi, have protested the deteriorating security in the area following a shooting incident on Monday night where two people were shot and injured by unknown assailants. The two victims are an M-Pesa shop owner and a motorcycle operator carrying him. They survived the attack but sustained serious injuries. James Kitsao, the M-Pesa shop operator, had closed his shop and headed home onboard a boda boda.
One killed as marauding jumbos destroy crops worth Sh6m in Ganze

Jul 17, 2024 | the-star.co.ke | Elias Yaa

Farmers in Ganze are staring at a bleak future due to constant invasion by marauding elephants. The residents are now appealing to the government to fence off the Tsavo East National park to end loss to lives and property. The elephants have left one person dead and more than Sh6 million worth of crops destroyed since March. Three weeks ago, a herder went missing only to be found dead three days later. Residents said he had been trampled on by an elephant.
Mung'aro opposes setting up of nuclear power plant in Kilifi

Jul 14, 2024 | the-star.co.ke | Elias Yaa

Kilifi Governor Gideon Mung'aro has opposed the establishment of a nuclear power plant in Uyombo village. He is the third political leader from the county to object to the project, after Kilifi North MP Owen Baya and Kilifi Woman Representative Gertrude Mbeyu. Mung’aro said the Nuclear Power and Energy Agency (NuPEA) failed to carry out public participation and convince the community of the importance of the project.
Kilifi HIV prevalence drops to 2.5%, report shows

Jul 4, 2024 | the-star.co.ke | Elias Yaa

Kilifi county has recorded a significant reduction in HIV prevalence in the last three years. According to a report released by the county's department of health services, the HIV prevalence has dropped from four per cent three years ago to 2.5 per cent this year. The Kilifi county HIV Programme progress report covered data from July 2023 to March 2024.
Police offer security as Kilifi youths protest against Finance Bill

Jun 20, 2024 | the-star.co.ke | Elias Yaa

Youthful protesters take to the streets of Kilifi town to protest against the Finance Bill 2024 on June 18, 2024 Hundreds of protesters mostly the youth on Thursday took to the streets of Kilifi town to protest the finance bill 2024. The youths called for a total rejection of the bill in parliament. The protesters converged at the Pwani University main gate and marched to the Kilifi CBD through Naivas Supermarket. The youths demonstrated peacefully while the police kept watch.
MP Baya launches 10-day activism against muguka

Jun 12, 2024 | the-star.co.ke | Elias Yaa

A 10-day activism has been launched to fight against the sale and chewing of muguka in Kilifi county. Kilifi North MP Owen Baya said he will not be intimidated by those who threaten to remove him from the Deputy Majority leader position in the National Assembly. He spoke during the launch of National 10 Days of Activism Against Muguka at Kibaoni social hall. The launch marks the beginning of several activities and advocacy against the chewing of the stimulant in the county.