Author: Coast Times Digital

BY SHABAN OMAR A section of Kwale residents has called on elected leaders to fulfil the development promises made during the last election campaigns. The residents said several years into the leaders’ terms, little progress has been made, with most pledges either stalled or completely forgotten. According to the residents, tangible development remains minimal, and many of the projects that were launched have since stalled while new initiatives remain rare. Led by Mwalinyenzi Hamis, a village elder from Masindeni in Kinondo ward, voiced concern over the deteriorating state of essential public services such as healthcare, road infrastructure, and access to…

By Primerose Omoto The Coast of Kenya is emerging as a creative powerhouse for film festivals, transforming local talent into globally conscious storytellers. As the 2025 Euro Film Festival continues to sweep across the country in addition to the debut of The Diani International Film Festival, it’s clear that these cultural platforms are reshaping the narrative and the industry. International film festivals are doing more than showcasing cinematic brilliance. They act as catalysts for nurturing creative spaces where young filmmakers, students and creative practitioners can flourish. In Mombasa, the Kenya Coast National Polytechnic hosted the Euro Film Festival -…

By Lamu reporter Lamu County’s Department of Public Service Management has earned international acclaim after being shortlisted as one of the world’s leading scientific and social impact innovators at the upcoming Falling Walls Science Summit 2025, scheduled for November in Berlin, Germany. At the heart of this recognition is Shee Kupi, a senior official in the department, who has been praised for his leadership in developing innovative peacebuilding and disaster management frameworks tailored for vulnerable, conflict-affected communities in Kenya’s northern coast. Lamu County stands out as the only devolved government entity among a list of 30 globally shortlisted institutions, which…

By NURU SALIM A Mombasa court is set to rule on whether two brothers born out of wedlock are entitled to a share of their late father’s multi-million-shilling properties. The two, Vincent Otieno and Felix Odhiambo, have accused their stepmother, Everlyn Nyaboke, of disowning and locking them out from inheriting their late fathers’ multi-million Properties located in Mombasa and Kisumu. The succession case involving the estate of the late businessman Benard Aguko emerged immediately after his burial when the two men claimed to be his biological sons filed a petition at the Mombasa High Court seeking nullification of the grant…

By Reporter 6,000 Kwasasi farmers have called on the National Land Commission to intervene in resolving allegations that they may have lost at least 70,000 acres of their land to the LAPSSET project. According to Kwasasi Farmers Association member official Hussein Mirji, the farmers are worried that despite an agreement with the LAPSSET Corridor Development Authority that only 300 acres will be hived off for development, 70,000 acres was secretly hived off and titled to the LAPSSET project. He further noted that despite assurances that those who lost their land to the LAPSSET project for which the Chinese Communication Construction…

BY SHABAN OMAR As drug abuse and criminal activity continue to grip a growing number of teenagers along Kenya’s Coast, a new peacebuilding initiative is tapping into the power of drama and poetry to reach Generation Z learners in Mombasa and Kwale counties. The program, dubbed Kujenga Amani (Building Peace), is spearheaded by Muslims Women Advancement of Rights and Protection (MWARP), CEFA, the National Cohesion and Integration Commission (NCIC), and other partners. It uses spoken word, theatrical performances, and creative expression to promote peace, unity, and resilience among students. Currently running in 24 secondary schools across the two counties, the…

By NURU SALIM Over 140 families in Vitsangalaweni village, Mtongwe, Likoni Sub-county fear losing compensation due to a land dispute that threatens to derail the construction of the Sh 85 billion Gateway Bridge linking Mombasa Island to the mainland south. The families, who are among those earmarked for compensation under the project, occupy part of a contested parcel also home to over 1,000 other residents The community is now calling on the government to halt the project until the ownership of the disputed land is resolved, warning that failure to do so could result in them being forcibly evicted from…

By Reporter Medical services in Kwale County are set to resume fully after the Kenya Medical Practitioners, Pharmacists and Dentists Union (KMPDU) called off the doctors’ strike following the signing of a Return-to-Work Formula with the county government. The agreement, which was reached during a meeting held at the Governor’s boardroom, includes key commitments on promotions, opportunities for training, and improvements to general working conditions in health facilities across the county. The strike, which began on June 29, 2025, had seen doctors raise concerns over delayed promotions, lack of training opportunities, and poor working conditions, leading to a near-paralysis of…

BY SHABAN OMAR Women in Lunga-Lunga Sub-County, Kwale County, have been urged to obtain legal marriage certificates and relevant documentation to safeguard their land and inheritance rights, and to protect themselves against gender-based violence (GBV). This call was made during a sensitization forum organized by Nahugombe, a local rights organization, under the Kujenga Amani program. The initiative aims to empower over 100 women with knowledge of their legal rights and equip them to seek justice when faced with violations, particularly around land ownership and inheritance. According to Nahugombe Founder and Executive Director Nora Chao, many women suffer systemic discrimination, especially…

BY SHABAN OMAR  Kenya Kwanza leaders have issued a stern warning to the youth and the general public against being manipulated to engage in violence through demonstrations that lack merit. Led by National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula, the leaders cautioned the youth against taking part in the planned Saba Saba demonstrations scheduled for tomorrow. Speaking during a fundraising event for women and small-scale traders in Msambweni, Kwale County, Wetang’ula urged Kenyans to remain united and avoid divisive politics based on ethnicity and hatred. He said that while the Constitution provides for the right to protest, such rights should not be…