Author: Coast Times Digital

By Lamu Reporter Atleast 7000 Lamu youths will benefit from the National Youth Opportunities Towards Advancement (NYOTA) Project, a transformative initiative that seeks to address youth unemployment and promotes entrepreneurship. Speaking during the launch of the programme Trade and Investment PS Abubakar Hassan Abubakar in Mokowe, led a section of elected Lamu leaders in calling on youth to apply for the NYOTA Project will provide 70 young entrepreneurs from each of Lamu County’s 10 wards with a starting capital of KSHS 50,000 each to start or expand their businesses initiative. He emphasized that the project extends beyond a simple cash…

By CTD Reporter Kenya’s coastal tourism industry is poised for a major uplift as Essence of Africa brings over 500 tour operators and agents from 39 countries in the world in Malindi Kilifi county from today October 7 to October 9 for a conference which will boost the sector. Essence of Africa is a private sector led initiative that is designed to connect international buyers with African tourism suppliers. The event which is set to attract over 500 people features pre-scheduled meetings, networking events, educational seminars, and familiarization trips, providing a comprehensive platform for business development and collaboration. The Immersive…

By Coast Times Digital reporter Tourism players in Kenya and the African continent at large have been asked to embrace new tourism trends so as to attract global modern-day travelers. They were told to package different tourism products according to the demands of different age groups and locations where the travelers come from. For example, Gen Z have been described as requiring a unique package of tourism as research has shown they tend to travel for much longer periods and they work virtually as opposed to traditional office jobs. This emerged during the beginning of the Essence of Africa 2025…

By Lamu reporter  The Water Resources Authority (WRA) has issued a directive to individuals illegally occupying and subdividing gazetted wetlands and sand dunes in Lamu County, ordering cease such activities or facee prosecution. The directive comes in the wake of Water Resource Authority Board members doing a tour visit of the gazzetted Lamu sand dunes along the Lamu coastline, which are legally protected as water catchment areas. Speaking to the media today, WRA Chairman Donald Murgor stated that the WRA is aware of the surge in illegal encroachments, including the erection of semi-permanent structures, fencing, and land clearing, and is…

By Shaban Omar Sports and Youth Affairs Cabinet Secretary Salim Mvurya and Kwale Governor Fatuma Achani have strongly criticized youth officers in the county for incompetence, laxity, and lack of visibility in their duties. The two leaders expressed disappointment during the launch of the Nyota Project Grassroots Leaders Sensitization Forum held on Monday, October 6, 2025, at the Kwale Cultural Centre in Matuga. Governor Achani said the officers appeared clueless about the Nyota project, despite it being introduced a year ago. “These officers look like they’re learning about the project for the first time. They can’t explain basic details without…

By Shaban Omar The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has called on county governments to strengthen their mechanisms against graft in order to safeguard public funds. EACC Deputy deputy chair Dr. Monica Muiru, said counties should put in place corruption prevention committees to detect risks, monitor sensitive areas, and close gaps that allow unethical practices to thrive. “I urge all counties, particularly top leadership organs, to establish corruption prevention committees so that we can effectively seal the loopholes that fuel corruption and misconduct,” she said. Dr. Muiru made the remarks on Thursday at Kwale County Headquarters in Matuga after a…

By Shaban Omar The mountains of uncollected garbage that have long scarred the beauty of Kwale County’s towns might soon be a thing of the past. This follows the launch of two brand-new garbage collection trucks by the Kwale government. For years, piles of waste have dotted streets in Diani, Kwale town, Lungalunga and Kinango, a sight that not only embarrassed residents but also threatened the county’s image as a top tourism destination. The county has repeatedly come under criticism for poor waste management despite being the face of Kenya’s tourism economy. In some instances, the stench from overflowing dumpsites…

By Shaban Omar More than 100 business people operating at Chandarana along Diani Beach Road in Kwale County are seeking government intervention after receiving an eviction notice from a private developer. The traders say they are not opposed to vacating the land but are demanding an alternative place to operate, arguing that they have been running their businesses at the site for over 25 years. Led by Anna Agness, the group said the notice has given them little time to prepare and they now face the risk of losing their livelihoods. “We are not refusing to leave, but the government…

By Faith Muteti A leading mining company Base Titanium has been lauded for doing world standard rehabilitation practice at the area where mining took place before conclusion in 2014 in Kwale. Base Titanium has also been lauded for being environmental champions with people of all walks of life visiting its site to learn more about environment and rehabilitation. Community Empowerment on Environmental Change (CEEC), in partnership with Beacon Teachers Africa, visited the area to learn more about the company’s environmental rehabilitation practices after mining. Their visit aimed to expose participants to sustainable land restoration methods and promote environmental conservation through…

By Reporter A wave of fear and tension has gripped the border township of Kiunga in Lamu County, as community leaders and civil society groups raise the alarm over a surge in enforced disappearances and alleged atrocities committed by security forces. The growing crisis came to a head following demonstrations on Amu Island, spearheaded by human rights organizations Haki Afrika and Muslims for Human Rights (MUHURI). Residents are now issuing a fervent plea to the national government, demanding that security operations in the designated “Kiunga operation area” be conducted in strict adherence to the rule of law. Mathias Shipeta, Haki…