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By Shaban Omar  Youth Affairs and Sports Cabinet Secretary Salim Mvurya has issued a stern warning to individuals accused of grabbing public land belonging to learning institutions. Speaking during a prize-giving ceremony at Kinango Boys Senior School in Kwale County, Mvurya said reports indicate that several people have encroached on land reserved for school expansion and development. He noted that Kinango Boys Senior School and Mwavumbo Secondary School are among the institutions affected by the alleged land grabbing. The CS directed local leaders and administrators to take firm action against the perpetrators, insisting that all public learning institutions must be…

By Shaban Omar Kwale Governor Fatuma Achani has once again opened up about the intimidation and resistance she faced from state administrators during the 2022 election campaigns. Speaking on Friday, May 1, 2026 during a prize-giving ceremony at Kinango Boys Senior School in Kinango Sub-County, Achani said a section of local administrators openly worked against her gubernatorial bid. She was accompanied by Youth CS Salim Mvurya, the former Kwale Governor under whom Achani served as Deputy for 10 years. Achani told parents and teachers gathered at the event that some Deputy County Commissioners, commissioners, and chiefs were part of a…

By Alloys Musyoka Lungalunga Sub County Hospital is set to strengthen its lifesaving care services following the inspection of a new Medical Oxygen Plant by Mr. Linden Morrison, the Global Fund’s High-Impact Head for Africa. The inspection conducted under the Global Fund-supported initiative and implemented by Amref Health Africa, marks a major milestone in improving access to reliable oxygen supply for patients in the facility. The project will see the hospital benefit from a modern Pressure Swing Adsorption (PSA) Oxygen Generation Plant with a production capacity of 200 litres of oxygen per minute. The advanced plant will extract oxygen directly…

By Faith Muteti The government has intensified its push to strengthen digital trust, governance, and cybersecurity as it deepens its transition into a fully digitized economy marked by rapid expansion of online public services and rising cyber risks. Speaking during the ISACA Kenya chapter annual conference 2026 in Mombasa, the Cabinet Secretary for Information and the Digital Economy William Kabogo said the country’s digital transformation has moved beyond adoption and innovation into a new phase centered on accountability, system resilience, and trust. “The digital economy is no longer imagined. It is established. What is now at stake is not consensus…

By Shaban Omar Mining Principal Secretary Harry Kimtai has announced that the national government will open the tender for the multibillion-shilling rare earth minerals project in Kwale County next week. Kimtai said the government has invited both local and international investors to bid, noting that transparent competition will ensure effective mining operations and greater benefits for local communities. “On April 21, we will open the tender so that we can know how many investors have applied and proceed to vetting them,” he said. The PS added that the new move is expected to set clear frameworks on how winning companies…

Kwale County Governor Fatuma Achani has officially launched the solarization of 28 boreholes across the county at Jeza Village in Tsimba Golini Ward, Matuga Sub-county. The launch is part of ongoing efforts to enhance access to clean and safe water across the county. The project is being implemented through a partnership between the Kwale County Government and the Rural Electrification and Renewable Energy Corporation (REREC). Speaking during the launch, Governor Achani noted that her administration has so far drilled over 100 boreholes and constructed 70 water pans across the sub-counties of Matuga, Msambweni, Samburu, Kinango, and Lungalunga. She emphasized that…

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…