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WE ARE DEMONSTRATING IN SOLIDARITY WITH THE SUFFERING COMMON MWANANCHI

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.  In response to the statement issued by the Mombasa Cement  CEO on the upcoming peaceful demonstrations in Mombasa, leaders of the voice of Mombasa have issued their press statement today. A picture of Voice of Mombasa spokesperson, Michael Nato and the Chairman, John Walele. According to their spokesperson Michael Nato and their chairman ,John Walele,  they are not going to hold the demonstrations to defend the Mombasa cement reputation. They have taken sides with the citizens as their plight is  what made them call for the peaceful demonstrations. It is a few weeks since the Mombasa County government issued a notice to the Mombasa Cement to stop paying for people's hospital and mortuary expenses at the Coast general Referral Hospital. Their main agenda is to protest in representation of the Mombasa residents ,who were beneficiaries of the Mombasa Cement funding programme. In addition, the vocal Mombasa activists have acquired, with proof, all the legal documents ...

Artistic Insomnia PART I

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Once again I can't put my head to rest on the pillow. This voice keeps on pushing me to write  I don't know its color and name nor do I know its nature, If I don't write now I will forget the whole concept. The temperature is so high but the fan is working overtime to cool my body. Amidst all this heat and cold, my cup of coffee must have something. It is weird how I try hard to imagine that I need to rest but still, I keep pushing on and on and on. The last 5 pages of this script do not make sense at all. I am veering off the course of my topic. Gosh, I need to focus. Focus Qwach. I reread the whole script over again. Wow, how did I miss this part? I think a little comedy will spice up the scene. Once again I add a full page of ideas. The initial goal was to reduce unnecessary information and here I am, gladly adding a whole scene in the middle of my script. Finally, I come to terms with the idea that if I don't rest then tomorrow... Or today morning, I won't be pr...

Chagwamwe public participation on climate change

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The residents of  Changamwe  in conjunction with the Mombasa county department of Water, Natural Resources, and Climate Resilience, had one on one interaction on climate change. This meeting which was held at the Changamwe social hall was attended to by representatives from all the five wards in the Changamwe sub-county.                                                                            A photo of Changamwe constituncy members in focus group activity                                                              Photo:Joseph Okwach The main agenda that were discussed at this meeting was the identification of the current effects of c...

Lift the ban or we demonstrate!

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   '' We give the Mombasa county governor a one-week ultimatum to withdraw the ban or else we demonstrate….'' In one accord, The Voice of Mombasa activists held a press conference on 19 th May 2023 in protest of the Mombasa government's actions. This Happens exactly nine Days after, Mr. Patel received an official letter dully signed by Health Executive Swabah Ahmed that stated that no donation or financial support should either be sought or allowed to be given to any health facility in the county. Charles Owino, a resident of Nyali constituency recently lost his parent in the Coast general hospital. He was shocked that he had to carry the bill load by himself since the financial help was cut off. This forced him to source for other means to pay for the expenses which strained him financially. He calls upon Sharrif Nassir to cool down and listen to the cries of the people who elected him According to Michael Nato and other sources, the businessman pays up to ...

Pre-International women's day Changamwe

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Story: Joseph Okwach Women of Changamwe and Jomvu constituencies on  6th march 2023, celebrated the pre international women’s day in Bomu stadium . This event was meant to appreciate the efforts and the need to improve the lives of women in the said constituencies. The theme of this event was digital innovation and technology for gender equality.  This event involved a walk from Bomu hospital through Magongo Mwisho and Muranga area in Changamwe constituency. The walk was flagged off by the Port-Reiz ward MCA, the office of Bomu hospital and Issa Omar. The main arena was the Bomu stadium where the event was marked with games, modeling runway, dancing competition and speeches from distinguished guests that are concerned with the welfare of women. Amongst the partners of this event were the stretchers organization, the NG-CDF Changamwe, Beyond zero, Red cross, Mombasa Young Mothers,  SEYA, The Amplifiers CBO, FURSA CBO, BF Suma and WRAP and many others. ...