Everything about Koidu totally explained
Koidu Town, also known as
Sefadu is the capital and largest city of
Kono District in the
Eastern Province of
Sierra Leone. It is the 4th largest city in Sierra Leone and the second largest city in the Eastern Province, after
Kenema. The city has a population of 111,800. Koidu Town lies about 30 miles to Kenema and about 200 miles east of
Freetown. Like in virtualy all parts of Sierra Leone, the
Krio language is widely spoken in the city of Koidu Town.
Koidu Town was previously the third most populous city in Sierra Leone, after Freetown and Bo; however, it experienced devastation during the
Sierra Leone Civil War, which forced many of the residents out of the city. The town was heavily looted and constantly fought over due to the rich
diamond reserves in the area.
Government
Koidu Town is governed with a
city council form of government, which is headed by a
mayor, in whom
executive authority is vested. The mayor is responsible for the general management of the city and for seeing that all local and national laws are enforced. The mayor is elected directly by the residents of Koidu Town. The current mayor of Koidu Town is
Mary Musa and she's a member of the
Sierra Leone People's Party (SLPP). The city along with the entire Kono District has always been a stronghold of the Sierra Leone People's Party (SLPP).
Ethnicity
Koidu Town is one of the most ethnically diverse cities in Sierra Leone. The city is home to all of the country's ethnic groups and most of the foreign diamond workers in the Kono District reside in the city.
Sport
Sierra Leone National Premier League club, the
Diamond Stars is based in Koidu. The club represents the Kono District.
Notable secondary schools in Koidu Town
Media
The local radio station in Koidu Town are the Eastern Radio 101.9. the
Sierra Leone Broadcasting Services (SLBS) TV, and radio are on the air in the city. The
BBC world service,
CNN International, and several other international stations are also on the air in on satellite only.
Health
American aid workers helped rebuild the Koidu Government hospital, which has improved the previously alarming health situation in the town. Various other aid organizations, including the UN Refugee Agency,
UNHCR and its partners, have helped drill wells, re-build clinics and schools and regenerate livelihoods in the area, as part of a programme to support the reintegration of Sierra Leoneans who returned after living for several years as refugees in neighbouring countries.
2007 Koidu-Sefadu protest
The 2007 Koidu-Sefadu protest was an action by 400 protesters in Koidu-Sefadu which was aimed at the local diamond mine which the resident claimed had lowered local living conditions and environmental conditions in the area. The result of the protest was a clampdown by Sierra Leonean police and the death of 2 protesters.
Notable people from Koidu Town
- Samuel Sam-Sumana, current Vice President of Sierra Leone
- Karamoh Kabba, Sierra Leonean author, writter, novelist and journalist
- Sam Bockarie, former RUF leader
- Sidique Mansaray, football star
- Sahr Senesie, football star
- Patrick Bantamoi, football star
- Alimamy Jalloh, footballer
- Komba Yomba, football star
- Mary Musa, current mayor of Koidu Town
- Solomon Musa, former vice chaiman of the NPRC
- Komba Mondeh, a is a retired Lieutenant Colonel in the Sierra Leonean army; he served as the Chief of the Defence Staff of the NPRC from 1992-1996
- Francis Koroma, former Sierra Leonean international footballer
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