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By Reporter At least 4,000 fishermen have so far received a compensation payout from the national government through the Kenya Ports Authority over their displacement from the Kililana fishing grounds following the construction of the Lamu Port. In May 2018, a Malindi High Court awarded 4,734 fishermen Sh1.76 billion as compensation for the destruction. The payout translated into the fishermen each receiving a Kshs 240,000 payout from the 65 per cent of the total compensation amount allocated for cash. The remaining 35 percent share was reserved for training and improvement of blue economy facilities and sustainable development of fishing as…

By Reporter Lamu East Member of Parliament Ruweida Obo has called on Kenyans to engage in dialogue with its leadership and refrain from participating in further protests in a bid to prevent the country descending into chaos. Speaking in Lamu today, the legislator stated that despite the Anti-Finance Bill protests had proven an eye opener for the country’s leadership adding that the President’s restraint in signing the Bill was a sign that the country’s leadership is not tone deaf to the plight of the regular mwananchi. She acknowledged to voting yes for the Finance Bill 2024 , adding that her…

By Mwanaharusi Rashid. In an unprecedented move, President William Ruto has dismissed all Cabinet Secretaries and the Attorney General, retaining only the Prime Cabinet Secretary. This sweeping overhaul comes in the wake of widespread protests led by Kenya’s Gen Z, reflecting deep discontent with the government’s handling of various socio-economic isissues. He has promised to form a new government that will be lean and efficient following weeks of deadly protests over high taxes and poor governance. Ruto had cancelled the proposed tax increases, but demonstrations have continued, calling for him to resign. The protests, which have gained momentum over…

By Mwanaharusi Rashid. The Principal Secretary of the State Department for Tourism, John Ololtuaa, yesterday launched the Coastal Beach Management Unit (BMU) Programme at Kongo Beach in Kwale County as part of significant strides towards enhancing the sustainability and conservation of Kenya’s coastal regions. The event held against the backdrop of the serene and picturesque Kongo Beach, attracted a diverse gathering of local stakeholders, environmental activists, government officials, and members of the community. The programme aims to fortify the stewardship of coastal and marine resources, ensuring that the economic, social, and environmental benefits are optimized for the local communities and the…

By Governors Press Service Kenya Kwanza Leaders in Kwale County led by Governor Fatuma Achani alleged that recent protests in Diani and some parts of Kwale were sponsored by the 2022 General election political losers and Civil societies with godfathers who have political interest from the neighbouring County of Mombasa. The leaders condemned protests in Diani, following the passage of the finance bill by Members of the national Assembly that led to massive destruction of properties,loss of lives and closure of bussinesses in Diani. Addressing over 1500 parents receiving bursary cheques by Msambweni NG-CDF at Ukunda Showground , Achani…

Credit: Byta FM A PASTOR of the Zion Church in Choma district has died, leaving behind about 520 children from 32 wives, a close relative has told Byta FM exclusively. Kebby Mutetete disclosed that his brother-in-law only identified as Bishop Simutwe, aged 68 also boasts of more than 1, 300 grandchildren to his name. Mutetete says the late Zion pastor (in picture) had a total of 47 wives, but the number had dwindled down to 32 at the time of his death. While some known energetic man struggle to satisfy his wife and side chic, it is believed Simutwe would…

By reporter Environment and Climate Change Principal Secretary Festus Ng’eno has called on the Judiciary to put emphasis on the enforcement of environmental law. This is to effectively combat climate change to improve lives of the communities who are affected by climate threats and disasters across the country. Ng’eno said that the judiciary plays an important role in the development, implementation, and enforcement of environmental laws. “Members of the judiciary, as well as those who contribute to the judicial process at the national, regional, and global levels, are critical partners in promoting compliance with, and the implementation and enforcement of…

By Caroline Katana Diarrhea is a leading killer of children, accounting for approximately 9 percent of all deaths among children under age 5 worldwide since 2021. This translates to over 1,200 young children dying each day or about 444,000 children a year despite the availability of a simple treatment solution. Every day 2,000 African children die from diarrhea, entirely preventable deaths. Nine out of ten cases of diarrhea can be prevented by safe water and sanitation-proven cost-effective interventions. Unfortunately, the burden of diarrhea remains high and inadequately characterized owing to the complex interplay that the environment, food, water, and sanitation…

By Reporter Hundreds of youths gathered today on Lamu Island to protest the collective decision of their local MPs to support the disputed Finance Bill 2024. The demonstration was spearheaded by the coordinator of Muslims for Human Rights, Mohammed Skanda, who criticized the MPs for being out of touch with the realities faced by Lamu residents. “The decision by the Lamu legislators to vote ‘Yes’ for the Finance Bill 2024 shows a clear disconnect from the plight of our people,” Skanda declared during the rally. He emphasized that the bill, expected to pass in Parliament this week, would significantly raise…

By Reporter Kwale rights organizations under Kwale Mining Alliance and a section of mining-affected communities have cried foul over the newly launched post-mining land use committee. The PMLU committee was unveiled in early May by the Mining CS Salim Mvurya to oversee the implementation of the mined land as the Australian Mining Company Base Titanium prepares to shut down operations. The committee comprises 19 members headed by the Mining PS. However, the group has declared the committee null and void, decrying that the national government failed to include a representative of the affected communities and civil society organizations in the…