Author: Coast Times Digital

By Alloys Musyoka The battle for the Kwale gubernatorial seat has taken a dramatic turn following an ultimatum issued by Coast political veteran and Mijikenda spokesperson, Chirau Ali Mwakwere. The Two-Week Ultimatum Mwakwere has directed former Agriculture Principal Secretary Prof. Hamadi Boga to officially name his 2027 running mate within the next two weeks. Failure to do so, Mwakwere warned, will force him to step in and make the declaration himself on behalf of the region’s leadership. According to Mwakwere, several high-profile names are already on the table to fill the position if Engineer Lung’anzi Chai Mangale fails to commit…

By Reporter Cabinet Secretary for Sports, HE Salim Mvurya, has assured citizens that the National Government is  committed to formally recognize and streamline the role of religious leaders, particularly sheikhs and imams, across the country. Speaking when he graced a fundraising event attended by sheikhs and imams, Mvurya said the Kenya Kwanza Government recognizes the immense contribution of religious leaders in promoting peace, unity and moral values. He noted that the government is developing a policy framework to ensure their recognition nationwide. Governor Fatuma Achani said religious education forms the foundation of a responsible and progressive society, reaffirming the County…

 A SECTION OF YOUTH IN KWALE COUNTY HAVE EMBRACED INNOVATIVE METHODS TO SENSITIZING THE COMMUNITY AND PROMOTE ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION. THEY USE DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY AND CREATIVE COMMUNICATION TOOLS TO EDUCATE CITIZENS ON THE CAUSES AND IMPACTS CLIMATE CHANGE WHILE EDUCATING THE MASSES ON COLLABORATIVE WAYS TO PROTECTING THE ENVIRONMENT.BY USING A SPECIAL ACTION TOOLS TO DEAL WITH CLIMATE CHANGE , THE YOUTH ARE PRODUCING AND DISSEMINATING MESSAGES ABOUT CLIMATE CHANGE USING VIDEOS, AUDIO RECORDINGS, POSTER, INFOGRAPHICS AND SOCIAL MEDIA CONTENT.

By Reporter Kwale County Governor Fatuma Achani and her Deputy Chirema Kombo, has officially launched the Tuungane Tiwi Community-Based Organisation (CBO) in Tiwi Ward, Matuga Sub-County. The CBO brings together more than 65 groups with over 3,000 members. It aims to promote community development by empowering residents, supporting vulnerable groups, creating economic opportunities, and mobilising members to participate in development initiatives. Speaking during the official launch of the CBO and the opening of its office in Tiwi,Governor Achani congratulated the women’s groups for coming together and urged them to transform the organisation into a Limited company to enable them to…

By Reporter Kwale County Governor Fatuma Achani has directed that the 1,300 acres within the Kichaka Mkwaju Gunyu 5041 and Nikaphu 5056 settlement schemes be subdivided and that residents be surveyed and allocated parcels based on where they currently occupy the land. Governor Achani further directed teams from both the National and County Governments to involve local residents throughout the subdivision and surveying process to ensure transparency and fairness. The Kwale County Government has also successfully repossessed 31 acres of land on Chale Island in Msambweni Sub-County, land on Kisite Mpunguti Island in Lunga Lunga Sub-County, and a 13-acre parcel…

By Shaban Omar Relief is fast approaching for thousands of residents in Kenya’s coastal region who have endured chronic water shortages for decades, following significant progress on the construction of the multi-purpose Mwache Dam in Kwale County. The national government has allocated an additional Sh13.6 billion to fast-track the completion of the multi-purpose Mwache Dam project at Fulugani, in Kinango Sub-County. The project’s main dam wall, a Roller Compacted Concrete (RCC) mega-structure, rises 84 metres from the ground to an elevation of 94.5 metres above sea level and is designed to impound up to 136 billion litres of water. Once…

By Alloys Musyoka Kwale County Governor Fatuma Achani has urged residents to actively participate in the county’s development planning process, saying meaningful public participation is essential for achieving sustainable and inclusive development. Speaking during the County Annual Development Plan public participation forums held at Samburu and Taru Social Halls in Kinango Sub-County, Governor Achani said residents must be involved in identifying and prioritising projects that address their most pressing needs. “Public participation is very important because it gives our people an opportunity to tell us what they need and what should be prioritised in their communities,” Governor Achani said. She…

By Shaban Omar With political temperatures rising and fears of youth recruitment into electoral violence growing, stakeholders in Kwale have stepped up peace campaigns aimed at preventing young people from being used to cause chaos during the 2027 General Election. The stakeholders have urged the youth to reject political violence, remain peaceful and avoid being manipulated by politicians seeking to advance their interests through chaos. Speaking during International Youth Day celebrations in Ng’ombeni, Matuga, Social Services County Executive Fransisca Kilonzo urged youth to remain tolerant and peaceful during the electoral period. Kilonzo warned against politicians who may exploit the vulnerability…

By Reporter National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula has said communities living in mineral-rich areas must benefit directly from the extraction of natural resources. He said the government will not allow investors to exploit Kenya’s mineral wealth without ensuring that local communities, landowners and county governments receive a fair share of the benefits to improve livelihoods and support their local development. Speaking during a fundraiser at Moyeni Girls Senior School in Kinango Constituency, Kwale County, on Friday, Wetang’ula said President William Ruto had tasked Mining Cabinet Secretary Hassan Ali Joho with ensuring fairness and equity in the mining sector. The event…

By Alloys Musyoka A consignment of 43 tons of seaweed from the Kibuyuni seaweed farmers’ cooperative society in, LungaLlunga sub-county destined for export to Chile today flagged off Kwale deputy governor Chirema Kombo. Speaking during the flag-off ceremony at Kibuyuni, deputy governor Kombo said that the consignment marks a major milestone for seaweed farming in Kwale county. “The government under the leadership of Governor Fatuma Achani will continue working closely with seaweed farmers and strengthening their capacity to ensure the sector creates more employment opportunities for our people,” said Deputy Governor Kombo. County Executive Committee Member for Agriculture, Livestock and…