Every year the world celebrates World Wetlands Day on February 2nd to ensure the conservation and protection of Wetlands. In this feature i highlight the importance of wetlands to the world and their need to be conserved.

Makala Ya Ardhi Lowevu.MP3

Mombasa and the Coast region as a whole in Kenya has for a long time  been affected by drug abuse. The fight against the vice has been challenged by the stigma associated with drug addicts. This feature seeks to inform on the importance of treating addicts with compassion in the fight against drug abuse and highlights two case scenarios of reformed drug addicts who are now businessmen.

Makala Ya Waraibu Wa Mihadarati Waliojirudi

The Ministry of Health estimates that one million Kenyans suffer from kidney related diseases a figure that is consistent with global kidney disease prevalence which lies between 8-16%.
World Health Organization estimates that one in every five men and one in every four women in Kenya aged between 65 and 74 have chronic kidney disease.
Despite all these facts presented, treating Kidney diseases at the Coast region is still a challenge as most of the residents associate the disease with witch craft, this is according to the Kidney doctors in the region.
This feature informs the audience on the facts of the disease, prevention, treatment and also a case study of Bates Islam ; a Malindi resident, who suffered from Kidney complication diseases .
Also, her daughter Madiha Islam comes in the feature to bring out the side of families that are affected by Kidney diseases and their struggles.


MAGONJWA YA FIGO SI UCHAWI

The Ministry of Health estimates that one million Kenyans suffer from kidney related diseases a figure that is consistent with global kidney disease prevalence which lies between 8-16%.
World Health Organization estimates that one in every five men and one in every four women in Kenya aged between 65 and 74 have chronic kidney disease.
Despite all these facts presented, treating Kidney diseases at the Coast region is still a challenge as most of the residents associate the disease with witch craft, this is according to the Kidney doctors in the region.
This feature is the translated version of the swahili story and it informs the audience on the facts of the disease, prevention, treatment and also a case study of Bates Islam ; a Malindi resident, who suffered from Kidney complication diseases .
Also, her daughter Madiha Islam comes in the feature to bring out the side of families that are affected by Kidney diseases and their struggles.

Kidney Diseases Are Not Witchcraft.MP3

The feature story is about the supernatural  actvities that take place at the Coast of Kenya that are mainly attributed to black magic. The feature tries to find out the existence of these supernatural beings and also the link between Islam and witchcraft; is it a cultural activity and what does the religion have to say about it.

Makala Ya Mazingaombwe Ya Pwani.MP3

For a long time the Coast Region in Kenya has be known to uphold it's traditions especially the Islam religion in the area. With the emergence of new fashion trends; some of the Muslim attire such as bui bui's have also undergone new fashion trends. In this feature i focus on this dress, it's origins and whether the new fashion trends on these dresses are acceptable in the Islam religion; Is fashion interfering with the traditions at  the coast? Or is it just change that must be embraced?

Tamaduni Na Mtindo Mombasa.MP3

This is a compilation of some of the events that made the entertainment industry in Mombasa in 2016. Also, an interview with one of the promising new talent the Wasojali band who have been a force to reckon with in County 001! Enjoy

BURUDANI MOMBASA 2016

According to WHO, an estimated 17.7 million people died from Cardio Vascular Diseases in 2015, representing 31% of all global deaths.  out of the 17 million premature deaths (under the age of 70) are due to noncommunicable diseases in 2015, 82% are in low- and middle-income countries, and 37% are caused by CVDs. In Mombasa, doctors say the diseases are affecting young people aged 25 years,which has not been the usual case. This feature highlights some of the hear diseases affecting residents and possible reasons behind it.

Makala Ya Kiungo Kilicho Hatarini (the endangered organ)

The feature is about how new digital media has brought a lot of opportunities for young people. The story features Farhanna Obersen who is a Youtuber who is promoting tourism through Youtube and other social media platforms  and earning from it as well.

Makala Ya Ajira,utalii Kupitia Utandawazi

The feature is about how some ladies in Mombasa are advocating for the use of menstrual cups instead of pads. Also, a doctors perspective on the Menstrual cups.

MAKALA YA KIKOMBE CHA HEDHI.MP3

This is a track giving information why and when the statue was put up.

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