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By Paul Soita _*How and why Fatuma Achani Could Easily Secure a 2nd term… Part 2*_ As explained previously, the only weapon for Muungano against Tolwa is the vote margin, the vote margin has to be the highest possible; it’s the whole reason why there is Muungano in the first place. There would be no Muungano if each party thought and believed they could individually mobilize votes to win the election. The second item for consideration is; _*2. The Inevitable doom*_ There are only two slots available for Muungano; The position of Governor candidate and the position of Deputy Governor…

By Paul Soita The recent political events in Kwale County have been quite telling, one can either observe an almost dormant or inactive opposition (Muungano) or an actively engaged County government (Tolwa) struggling to try and secure a second term by all means. In this context, Fatuma Achani would be win not because she is strong candidate, but because the opposition has failed to plan accordingly… yes, when compared to the merging Muungano, Achani is way far behind in numbers, it is said that an organised minority will always defeat a disorganised majority. So, why is this so?…

Prof. Hamadi Iddi Boga P.O. Box 59 Ukunda 80400 hamadiboga@yahoo.com +254720483136 9th April 2026 HE Fatuma M. Achani The Governor Kwale County Government P.O. Box 4 Kwale Governor Achani, RE: Open Letter to H.E. Governor Fatuma Mohammed Achani on the Use of Base Titanium Limited (BTL) Mineral Royalties Kwale County has been blessed with natural resources that many regions can only dream of. The discovery and extraction of minerals—particularly titanium—has generated significant revenue for our county. In the current financial year alone, Kwale has received approximately KSh 1.16 billion as its share of mineral royalties. This is not ordinary money;…

By Alloys Musyoka Victims of neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) and health professionals in Kwale county have warned that donor funding withdrawal plans by AMREF in the area will badly affect thousands waiting to be treated. Key donors have announced plans to withdraw funding for healthcare programs targeting 21 neglected tropical disease affected counties in Kenya. The End Fund- Amref Health Africa is among donors that have been supporting elderly people suffering from hydroceles to get treated by footing their hospital bills after a wider campaign to communities. Kwale county is among regions that are highly endemic for Neglected Tropical Diseases…

By Prof. Hamadi Iddi Boga This memorandum is submitted to the Kwale County Budget and Economic Forum (CBEF) to provide policy recommendations on the optimal utilization of mineral royalties in order to enhance long-term economic transformation, fiscal sustainability, and inclusive development in the county. Kwale County has, in the Financial Year 2025/2026, received approximately KSh 1.16 billion as its 20 percent share of mineral royalties. These funds represent a significant fiscal opportunity. However, their current allocation, as reflected in the supplementary budget, is largely directed toward infrastructure projects such as roads, dams, health facilities, and the upgrading of vocational training…

By Reporter Kwale County Governor Fatuma Achani joined top UDA luminaries in the UDA sensitization meeting held at Ukunda Showground in Msambweni Constituency, Kwale County. The meeting is meant to popularize the governing party at the grassroots level as well as strengthen the party structures with major polls scheduled to take place in kwale on the month of April 23rd ,2026 Key activities include electing officials at polling centers and wards, with significant focus on regional clusters like the Coast, Lake Region, and Mt.kenya region. The high profile meeting was attended by top UDA leaders including Cabinet Secretary for Sports,Youth Affairs…

By Alloys Musyoka The National Drought Management Authority (NDMA) and County Government of Kwale have unveiled a KSh 24 million strategic water investment to strengthen drought resilience, enhance water security, and improve livelihoods in one of the county’s drought-prone areas. The 7.7 kilometers Taru-Roka-Egu-Kwa Kalinga Water Pipeline Extension Project, implemented by NDMA with funding from the European Union and in collaboration with the County Government of Kwale, will ensure reliable water services to over 3,300 people and 5,000 livestock across five villages in Taru location. Speaking during the commissioning ceremony, Kwale Governor Fatuma Achani described the project as a transformative…

Sprite in collaboration with Safaricom is set to host youth campaign at Pirates Beach on April 4th 2026. According to information sent to the media Sprite, the brand behind Kenya’s most talked about youth campaign of the summer, is bringing the Hook’d on Fresh activation to Pirates Beach on Friday the 4th of April. The event dubbed The Fresh Yard: a fully curated festival village embedded right inside the Easter beach party, running from noon until late in the evening. “The Coast has always had a creative identity that the rest of Kenya borrows from. Now it’s being built into…

By Shaban Omar Farmers in Kwale County have been urged to embrace certified seeds to increase agricultural productivity and improve their livelihoods. Speaking during a promotional campaign targeting maize farmers in Ukunda, Bayer East Africa officer David Muchiru said the use of certified seeds guarantees higher yields, resilience against pests, and better earnings for both smallholder and commercial farmers. He noted that many farmers across the coastal region still rely on recycled or uncertified seeds, leading to poor harvests and persistent food insecurity. Muchiru said certified seeds undergo strict quality checks and are bred to withstand harsh climatic conditions such…

By Alloys Musyoka East Africa countries have been urged to forge a coordinated regional approach to close regulatory loopholes, strengthen border controls, harmonize laws, and enhance intelligence-sharing mechanisms in making the region safe from improvised explosive devices threats. During a global counter terrorism center capacity building of experts on strengthening community resilience against improvised devices through preventive, coordinated and whole of society approaches in east African in Kwale call was made for unity. Kenya national director general counter-terrorism center Kibien Kigen said that there is a critical need for countries to work together in combating terrorisms. He said that no…