On Tuesday 18 June 2013, a young boy of about 28 years old who claim to be  a promotion agent of an unknown company stole a gas bottle filled with gas in a store at the Commercial Avenue adjacent to Bo com Station. This boy got to this store to pretentiously make  his  promotion to the shop keeper and realizing the later was not there, he stole  a gas bottle claiming he bought it, as he was leaving, he was caught  by another shop keeper who knew his neighbor was not around,

This Shop keeper   asked where he was going to with that gas bottle, when the boy knew he was already caught he drop the bottle and wanted to run away but unfortunately he was caught by other shop keepers who seriously beat him and was rescued by the police. He was carried to the Police station for further investigation. It is difficult to give a concrete reason for this terrible action.

by Ndikum Relindis

Some of the sixteen youths from the Kumba 1 municipality sponsored by the Kumba 1 Council have come to the end of their study at the Kumba  Women Empowerment and the Family Center.During the one year training at the center,the youths were trained on dress making,secretariat duties,hotel catering and management among other trades.Some of them who had a one year programme will be graduating among other students from the women’s cemter on Thursday June 13th 2013 after which they will receive their diplomas from the Ministry of Women’s Empowerment and the Family.

The Director of Women Empowerment and the Family Center,Mrs. Dorothy Eta in her office

Dress making department headed by Mrs Delphine

the Students get the fabrics ready for dying

The students show case the fabric they have produced after dying

Some of the Kumba 1 Council sponsored youths at the place of internship while they did their studies on secretariat duties

Mrs.Eta Dorothy supervised the students while on internship out of the women's center

the students took a family photograph with the staff of the computer center were they did their internship

While some will be graduating after their one year study at the women’s empowerment center and others will be coming back for next academic year,the director of women’s empowerment center and the students could not help but say thank you to the Kumba 1 Council especially to the Lord Mayor Prince Ekale Mukete for he support given them at all times.

By Keyna Metuge

The lord Mayor of Kumba I Council and the partners of TECH SHARE visited an old saw mill at Fiango which actually in inauguration by another company from Switzerland. kumba day and night observed that this saw mill has not been used for a very long time now because all the machines there were very old and can’t be used, so while taking some pictures the machines were in actual renovation. So the saw Mill will start functioning soonest.

kumba Day and night

Street lights are now available  in the town of Kumba, particularly at  some of the major entrances  leading to the main quarters in Kumba that were formally very dark and frightening for people to use them.This of cause usually was a good area for armed robbers and rapists who normally attacked people particularly girls and women and collected stuffs like phones and money  from them.Even many young men(bike riders) have lost their bikes to these unscrupulous human beings in the night at these places that used be so dark at night.With the coming of these streets lights,the story has changed as it has reduced the high rate of  crimes around those areas which formerly were hide outs for these men of the under world.These lights it should be noted have been put along all the major streets of Kumba.

Kumba indeed, has become a place to be by night or by day because of the availability of these street lights, which have also  improved on not only the beauty of the town but the security as well.

By Keyna Metuge and Regina

On Tuesday 4^th June 2013 the Lord Mayor of the Kumba I Council Prince Ekalle Mukete together with Mr. Urich Ramseier and his wife from Switzerland(TECH SHARE)  visited the Principal of Government Technical High School (SOFATI), Mr. Stephen Egendia Mbu. There were being accompanied by Mr. Eben Thomas in the social Action Unit from Kumba I council and Mrs. Kome Griselda Wonje from Documentation unit.

at the principal's office

The purpose of the visit was to have the authorization to install machines imported from Switzerland that will be used to train students for the vocational training program in the school and also to train teachers. After the meeting it was realized that the principal of the school was very happy with this information because his own students lack machines for the training and all what was needed was to officially visit the Minister of technical education for a proper permission.

The principal Mr. Stephen Agendia Mbu

By Ndikum Relindis

The chocolate company called CHOCOCAM was main sponsor of the 2012/2013 academic year in G.B.H.S  Kumba under the watchful eyes of Mr.Nganda Rudolf ,the principal of the school.Mr. Nganda did not only thank CHOCOCAM for the gesture but also asked not to hesitate to do more to help the students in their academic pursuit.The occasion that took place on Friday May 21 2013 was also marked by the end of year with the distribution of report leaflets,academic prizes among others to meritorious students.While those who did not make it were advised by the principal of the college to leave no stone unturned in order to come back next year more prepared to make it.

The staff waiting to give out the report cards to the students

Mr Nganda Rudolf addressing the out going government of the school

The out gone government greeting the administration of the school

the out going prefect handed over his prefectorial badges to the in coming

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some prizes were awarded to some of the best students by the chococam company which included things like exercise books and candies .

This year’s prize award and cultural jamboree in the Cameroon College of Arts and Science Kumba took place under the watchful eyes of the Second Assistant S.D.O for Meme,Mr.Yongkuma Nelson Gamsi who adviced the pupils to be diligent in all they do not only at home but especially in school if they want to succeed in life for education is the key to success.Also present was Mr,Paul Batuo,the Senior State Counsel for Meme who was the guest of honour.He gave an academic discourse on what impact juvenile delinquency especially drug abuse and alcohol have on the students’ academic performance.The children,he advised not to get themselves involved in any act that can lead them to trouble an probably in prison.The Principal,Mr.Mwelle Kunz Mbai on his part gave a background of the performance of the students and also encouraged those who did not make it not to lose hope but to work harder next year ,while he wished good luck to those in the examination classes taking the 2013 G.C.E examinations.

Arrival of the divisional delegate and Honorable Sona Elonge led by the Principal of CCAS Kumba

The Principal leads the Second Asst. SDO and his entourage to the ceremonial ground

L-R:Mr.Mwelle Kunz Mbai,Principal of CCAS Kumba,Mr.Epie Ekale,Divisional Delgate for secondary Education and the Second Assistant S.D.O for Meme,Mr. Yongkuma Nelson

Honourable Sona Elonge,the pioneer Principal of CCAS Kumba in 1973 standing with the Senior State Counsel Mr. Paul Batuo sitting by his left

Mr.Kunz Mbai making a speech

Mr Yongkuma Nelson addressing the population

The Senior State Counsel gave the academic discourse

CCAS prefects

Mrs Tazi Bertha coordinated the prize award

The prizes awarded to the meritorious students

The best students who took home a complete desktop set each back home as prizes

The 5th of June 2013 in Kumba was a special day for the pupils of C.N.P.S  as it was the graduation  ceremony of the nursery two pupils who   massively turned out in their numbers to say” Adieu” to C.N.P.S  on their campus. A  welcoming speech was made by the all round best pupil, Charlotte Ndumbe Ndolo  who welcomed everybody present particularly the parents,  director of C.N.P.S Kumba and the representative of the Inspector of Basic Education Kumba l, as she pleaded with them to be patient and enjoy their little performance they had for them. The graduating batch presented songs, poems,short sketches among others  to their guests. A speech was also made by the director of C.N.P.S who thanked the parents and teachers for taking care of the children throughout the 2012- 2013 academic year. Prizes were handed to some pupils who performed excellently than others in the examinations. The occasion ended with a closing remark made by the headmistress of the school Madam Ibrahim Ekiti who expressed her satisfaction to her teachers and parents of the pupils.

The Head Mistress of C.N.P.S Mrs Ibrahim Ekiti welcoming the population

Charlotte Ndumbe Ndolo,the best all round pupil makes an address

The graduands made their pledge

The prizes that the pupils received

Mr John Kome among other parents were there to support their kids on their graduation day

The parents were also advised not to allow the children to play too much during the holidays but to help them so that when they return when schools resume,their minds will be so fresh to absorb. The occasion ended in so much fanfare and merry making  as the staff and pupils who are to come back next academic year will only meet in September 2013 for the beginning of  another school year.

By Keyna Metuge

The Mayor of Kumba I Council, Prince Ekale Mukete makes a speech

Dr. Eddie Francis Eddie Ngolle from the Kumba I Urban Health Center makes a speech

refreshment

KUMBA DAY AND NIGHT

The brief animation by the Dinwangi Cultural group welcomes the Mayor and the entourage together with the chief Dr. chief Ndome Samuel Mukwele

The Quarter Heads of Kake ll Bokoko

While the heavy refreshment was going on the male dance group animated the chief's place with a traditional dance juju..

Chief Dr. Ndome Samuel Mukwele presented a word of thanks to all the personalities present particularly to the Lord Mayor of kumba 1

The ceremony ended well as the Mayor and his entourage continued with their movement to the next school which was G. S.S  kake l but unfortunately the pupils where all gone, but their Headmaster and Head teacher happens to be there. Here, it was realized that the project of the classrooms and toilets were still under construction but the constructor gave his word to the Lord Mayor that he was going to complete the work in three months time if the  resources are available. so immediately the entourage headed to  Nkangmudikum Group ll

The Lord Mayor Prince Ekale Mukete’s arrival at the health center.

The D.O Kumba 1 Mr. Duala Charles and Chief of kake ll Dr. Ndome Samuel Mukewele arrives the Intergrated Health Center.

T he Lord Mayor Prince Ekale Mukete  of  kumba 1 greets the D.M.O Mr. Mbamulu Nkemontoh Arhu Philip and Chief of center.

The D.O Kumba 1 greets the D.M.O Dr. Mbamulu Nkemontoh Arhu Philip and the Chief of Center .

The Chief of Center presenting a speech.

The D.M.O Mr. Mbamulu Nkemontoh Arhu Philip addresses the population.

The Chief of Kake ll Chief Dr. Ndome Samuel Mukwele.

The D.O Kumba 1 Mr. Duala Charles

The 8KVA Generator

Prince Ekale Mukete officially hand over the generator.

The Iron Door which is the door to the pharmacy of the health center .

The Lord  Mayor officially laid the foundation stone of the six compartment toilets block.

The road to kake ll Bokoko

The Mayor having a family photograph with the staffs of the health center

The  ceremony ended with alot of appreciation from the staffs to the Mayor for keeping his promises to them and they wished the best in his forth coming elections and their full support to him.

The Presbyterian High School Kumba,PHS received for the 6th time the Moni Charlotte award for music students on Saturday May 18th 2013 at the school hall.The awards donated by Nfon V.E Mukete who was represented by Prince Ekale Mukete,the Mayor of Kumba 1 council were as usual to promote the love of music in young  people and also to help bring out their talents in music.The ceremony which was actually twin was also joined with award of  prizes to deserving students for moral and academic excellence.

At the Lord Mayor’s arrival he was received by the Principal of PHS,Mr. Nana Evaristus

The principal of P.H.S Mr.Nana Evaristus making a speech.

Bembi Solange one of the laureates gave a song in solo with the aid of the main pianist

Prince Ekale Mukete and others handed certificates and prizes to the best music students in every class

Mr Paul Epie,chief of cabinet Kumba city council also handed prizes

Mrs Rose Masama handing a prize to a student

The music award laureates

Dr.Akeng Nkeng George of solidarity health association in Douala who came with his team to donate academic prizes to some students

Mr.Nzogge Tete,the Vice Principal of PHS calling out the names of students who received academic prizes

Mr Ayamelong Gabriel,YCPDM Section President Meme 1 B handing a prize to one of the students

Mr.John Kome also handed some prizes

Mr.Paul Epie of the City Council also handed some

P.H.S Prncipal,Mr Evaristus Nana handing prizes too

Mayor Ekale took some photographs with the students and staff of P.H.S Kumba at the end of the twin ceremony

The twin ceremony ended in merry making and fanfare as the students did not go home with just academic prizes but also those who were best in music took home forty and sixty  thousand francs for first and second prizes respectively in all the classes.

By Keyna Metuge and Regina

Friday 31^st may 2013, the Lord Mayor Prince Ekale Mukete with other important personalities like D.O  of   kumba 1 Mr. Douala Charles, the District Medical Officer for Meme, the Inspector of Basic Education kumba 1 Chief Oro Oro Peter, Security men and  staffs from the Kumba I council carried out an internal program concerning the handing over of projects realized in Kake II Bokoko, Nkangmundikum and kumba sud-divisional Health centers.

The D.O Mr. Duala Charles arrives Diffa and greets the inspector of Basic Education Kumba 1 Chief Oro Oro Peter.

The D.O Mr. Duala Charles greets the Quarter  Heads headed by the Chief of Kake ll Chief  Dr. Ndome  Samuel Mukwele

Chief Oro Oro Peter Inspector of Basic Education kumba 1, the D.O Kumba 1 Mr. Duala Charles  Sub -division, the lord Mayor Kumba 1 Prince Ekale Mukete , and the Chief of Kake ll Chief Dr. Ndome Samuel Mukwele.

The Quarters Heads  and Diffa Quarters council Members

Some of these internal projects included the official handing of classrooms, toilettes, 8KVA generators and the laying of the foundation stones for the construction of a six compartment toilet blog.The inhabitants expressed their gratitude to the lord mayor for his concern to promote the wellbeing of others. The names of the schools and the health centers along with pictures will be seen below.

By kumba Day and Night

On Saturday 1st June 2013, three couples got married at the Kumba Council Hall under the Patronage of the Lord Mayor Prince Ekalle Mukete. their names and picture are seen below.

Aquila Imoh Obie and Motombale Owenjiake Catherine

Betchem Daniel Bakia and Ebai Emilia Banyi

Eric Ewane Ekane and Ekane Sume Caroline

kumbadayand night wishes u a happy marriage life.

Mr. Guibai Gilbert Baldena  was commissioned into his functions as D.O for Kumba three on Thursday May 23rd 2013 at the Kumba three grand stand by the S.D.O for Meme,Mr. Koulbout Aman David.The occasion also saw the Mayor of Kumba three,Dr. Ndeme Takem give the new D.O an idea of the kind of terrain he has come to work in also,he adviced him just like the S.D.O to be very prudent and wise in solving problems like land matters and other scuffles between  the people in the subdivision.The new D.O for Kumba three was born on October 13 1967 in Mokolo in the Northern regions of Cameroon and before coming to Kumba,he was D.O for Njombe-Penja in the Littoral Region of Cameroon.

Arrival of Mr. Guibai Baldena at the ceremonial ground

Mrs.Koulbout Lydie arrives the installation ground

Mr. Guibai Gilbert Baldena awaiting his installation

The S.D.O Mr. Koulbout Aman David's arrival with his entourage and Mayor Ndeme Takem by his right

All rose for the national anthem

After reviewing the troops,the S.D.O was introduced to the constituted corps

L-R:The second Assistant S.D.O,Yongkuma Nelson Gamsi,The S.D.O for Meme,Mr.Koulbout Aman D and The D.O for Kumba 3,Mr.Guibai Gilbert Baldena

The S.D.O and the new Kumba 3 D.O

Mr.Sezode Pierre;D.O Kumba 2 and the government delegate Kumba City Council;Mr.Ngoh Nkelle

Mayor Ndeme Takem addressing the population

Workers of the S.D.O's office

Mr.John Makia and Chief Dr. Ebanja behind him

The S.D.O addressed the population and also gave words of advice to the new D.O

Mr.Mwelle Kunz;Principal of CCAS Kumba among others who witnessed the occasion

R-L:The senior state counsel for Meme;Mr.Batuo Paul,Mrs.Mengale and the President of the Kumba high court

The New D.O Takes command after the S.D.O commissioned him into office

Mr.Guibai reviewed the troops and then he was introduced to the constituted corps

Mr.Guibai Gilbert Baldena is a graduate from the school of magistracy in Yaounde ;ENAM,has served the nation in many capacities,married and a father of four children. By Keyna Metuge and Regina  kor0

Wednesday 29th  May  2013,  the Section President of  CPDM Meme I A ,prince Ekalla Mukete had  a  meeting with Quarter heads of that municipality  at the Kumba I conference hall.The meeting was all about to discuss on the issue  of the resumption of  the biometric registration exercise in the kumba I municipality. He pleaded on the quarter heads to seriously take this opportunity to do their jobs adequately especially  for those who did not have the opportunity to register during the last one. And if every body from 20 years and above  get to register or being on the electoral roll will have so many advantages on the council( strengthen public Investment Budget, developmental Partners etc) and the individual(prove you are resident in Kumba).

quarter heads seated

by Relindis Ndikum

After the 20 May March pass, receptions were helds by each groups and parties. The president of CPDM  section A I Prince Ekalle Mukete held his  at the party hall  by inviting all  CPDM militants of that municipality and another reception was again held  in  the evening that same day at about 8 PM  by  the SDO Koulbout Aman David and and his wife Koulbout Lydie at the Banquet Hall inviting all the high personalities in town.

Koulbout Aman David and his wife at the occasion

at the CPDM hall

kumba day and night.

The day was marked by a mass or collective marriage that took place in the Kumba City Council under the government delegate,Mr.Victor Ngoh Nkelle.It was also witnessed by the S.D.O for Meme,Mr. Koulbout Aman David and wife Mrs.Koulbout Lydie.On that faithful May 15th 2013,forty one(41) couples said “yes i do” in the marriage that was solemnized by the government delegate.

The S.D.O for Meme,Mr.Koulbout Aman David,Mr. Ngoh Nkelle and Mrs.Irene Lobe Bake;delegate of Women Empowerment and the Family for Meme

Mrs.Eta Dorothy;Director of the Kumba Women Empowerment Center,Mrs.Koulbout Lydie and Mr.Koulbout David;the S.D.O for Meme

Mrs Irene Lobe Bake giving an address

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