Author: Coast Times Digital

By Reporter A local civil society group, Save Lamu, has announced plans to file a class action lawsuit against the LAPSSET Corridor Development Authority (LCDA) for failing to compensate hundreds of landowners impacted by the construction of the 570-kilometer Lamu-Ijara-Garissa road. Mohamed Athman, the Secretary General of Save Lamu, addressed the media today, highlighting the government’s inaction despite numerous appeals from indigenous communities, local leaders, and civil society groups. “The national government, despite several meetings and assurances, has continued building the Lamu-Ijara-Garissa road without offering a single coin to the affected landowners since the project commenced in mid-2021,” Athman declared.…

BY SHABAN OMAR Deputy Government Spokesperson Mwanaisha Chidzuga has urged women engaged in small-scale businesses to formalize their operations by forming companies to take advantage of various government projects in Kwale County. Chidzuga said that working under formal entities would enable women and other local entrepreneurs to participate in lucrative tenders and opportunities presented by ongoing and upcoming development initiatives such as Dongo Kundu Special Economic Zone and the Shimoni Fishing Port. She said with the launch of the Fish Port in the next two months would open doors to numerous business opportunities thus women should be ready. The Shimoni…

BY SHABAN OMAR Nearly 40 per cent of coral reefs along Kenya’s coastline suffered bleaching last year due to escalating climate change, according to Adan Kala, Senior Assistant Director of the Coast Conservation Area at the Kenya Wildlife Service. Kala attributed the alarming coral bleaching to the intensifying impacts of regional and global warming, challenges that transcend local intervention. He said the environmental crisis has had a profound ripple effect on marine ecosystems, including a massive decline in fish population, threatening livelihoods and biodiversity. “Early last year, nearly 40 per cent of coral reefs were bleached due to the increasing…

BY NURU SALIM Kibuyuni B, formerly known as Custom, has become a living nightmare for its residents due to an expanding open dumpsite that emits a foul smell, making life unbearable for the surrounding community. Once a thriving residential area hosting government staff quarters, the land was cleared to pave the way for a government affordable housing project. However, what was supposed to be a symbol of progress has now turned into a site of despair. Residents are now calling on the relevant authorities to intervene and clear the dumpsite which has grown significantly over the past eight months. According…

BY NURU SALIM A suspected armed robber was fatally shot on Tuesday morning in Masjid Ghazal Village, Likoni Sub-County, Mombasa County, during a botched robbery attempt that escalated into violence. According to a police report, the deceased, identified as Hamisi, also known as “Shungi,” was part of a gang of four armed with machetes (pangas) and accused of terrorizing residents in the area. The incident unfolded after officers from Inuka Police Station, led by Corporal Mungala Mazeras, responded to a distress call from a concerned resident. Upon arriving at the scene, police found the gang robbing and threatening members of…

By Alloys Musyoka A Canadian national in Kisauni, Mombasa County has been reported dead after watching pornographic videos. According to Kisauni police, the victim, 66 years was watching pornographic videos on his laptop while masturbating in his room to his last breath. Her wife, 33 years reported to police about the incident and rushed to the scene to find his lifeless body. “Gregory J.K, Canadian m/a aged 66 years old, was watching Pornographic videos on his laptop and eventually masturbated to his last breath while in his room,” said the police report. The report further indicates that the deceased was…

Amid growing concerns over the rise of juvenile gangs in various parts of Kwale County, including Denyenye, Ng’ombeni, Waa, Maganya, Kombani, Tiwi, Ukunda, and parts of Kinondo, the Kwale County Government has vigorously responded to ensure the safety of its residents and provide opportunities for its youth. Juvenile groups, consisting of young individuals aged between 10 and 17 years, have been reported to engage in criminal activities, raising alarm about the security situation in the County. However, the County Government of Kwale has dismissed claims that lack of job opportunities for these young people is the root cause of the…

BY NURU SALIM An angry mob lynched a suspected armed man to death at Vyemani Grounds in Shikaadabu, Mombasa County after he fired several shots in the air with an AK-47. According to the police report, officers from Inuka Police Station received a distress call of gunshots in the Vyemani area and responded swiftly. “Officers on patrol along the Likoni-Ugunda Road checkpoint immediately rushed to the scene where they found the lifeless body of the suspect lying on the ground and recovered an AK-47 rifle placed beside him,” reads the report. The police also recovered 12 rounds of ammunition which…

BY SHABAN OMAR The Kwale County government is taking affirmative steps to enhance healthcare services by introducing private wings in all public hospitals. Governor Fatuma Achani said the initiative aims to elevate the quality of care and provide patients with access to services comparable to those offered by private healthcare facilities. Achani announced that private wings would be established in all sub-county hospitals, with work already underway at Kwale Hospital. “Our goal is to ensure that all our health facilities offer top-tier services, matching the standards of private hospitals,” she said. Achani said that residents will receive quality healthcare services…

By Nuru Salim Kwale County Governor Fatuma Achani has issued a stern warning to juvenile gangs wreaking havoc in the region, warning of a no-nonsense crackdown on criminals disrupting peace in areas especially in Ukunda, Diani and Kombani. Speaking at Mvindeni during the issuance of scholarships under the Elimu Ni Sasa initiative, the governor vowed to restore security and discipline in the county, asserting that lawbreakers will face the full force of justice. “We will not allow a handful of unruly youth to hold this county hostage,” the governor declared. “Kwale is a place of peace, progress and great potential.…