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By Parliament reporter Nominated Senator Raphael Chimera has petitioned the Senate Standing Committee on Land, Environment, and Natural Resources to launch an immediate investigation into severe land disenfranchisement, environmental degradation, and multi-million shilling compensation fraud spanning Kwale County at Mbuguni Settlement Scheme Maladministration. Addressing the floor of the Senate, the vocal senetor Chimera highlighted persistent administrative failures plaguing the Mbuguni Settlement Scheme in Mteza Village, Matuga Sub-county. The Issue: Legitimate property owners are facing displacement due to rampant double allocations and inconsistent allotment letters issued by land officials. The Demand: The lawmaker directed the Senate Committee to audit the scheme’s…

By Alloys Musyoka In a major boost to maternal and neonatal healthcare, the Kwale County Government has officially received a consignment of medical equipment worth Sh25 million. The donation, partnered by LVCT Health under the USAID Stawisha Pwani initiative, aims to eliminate preventable maternal and infant deaths across the region. The equipment was officially handed over to Kwale Governor Fatuma Achani at the county headquarters. She was accompanied by Christine Mvurya, the founder and director of the Fanikisha Foundation. What the Donation Includes The multi-million-shilling consignment targets critical gaps in rural healthcare delivery and includes: Ultrasound machines to enhance prenatal…

Kwale County Governor Fatuma Achani has led a series of empowerment programs targeting the Thabiti Women Group, Marigiza Village Savings and Loan Association (VSLA), and the Shirazi Network in a continuous bid to economically uplift rural communities across Kwale. Under the Achani administration, the Kwale County Government has supported and boosted more than 6,000 VSLAs across the county. This extensive support network has given thousands of women independent control over financial resources and a stronger voice in both household and community decision-making. Shifting from Table Banking to Corporate Tenders Governor Achani has introduced a major economic empowerment initiative aimed at…

By Alloys Musyoka Kwale County Governor Fatuma Achani recently presided over empowerment programs for the Magomani Women Group in Bomani, Msambweni, and the Lebanon Football Club at Mabatani Village, Ramisi Ward, within Msambweni Constituency. The Kwale County Government continues to empower local football clubs and youth through sports infrastructure development, gear distribution, and deliberate economic integration initiatives. Transitioning Sports into Business Addressing football enthusiasts at Mabatani Village, Governor Achani urged sports clubs across the county to transition from informal groups into registered limited companies. This formalization, she noted, is key to unlocking commercial procurement opportunities from both the National and…

By Alloys Musyoka Religious leaders and human rights advocates have warned political leaders against dividing citizens along religious and ethnic lines as Kenya prepares for the 2027 general election. The call for national unity was made by stakeholders from the Freedom of Religion or Belief (FoRB) Project during a regional sensitization meeting. The project, implemented by the Free Pentecostal Fellowship in Kenya (FPFK) church across East Africa, aims to safeguard human rights in accordance with the constitutions of Kenya and Tanzania. Politicians urged to guard their language Speaking during the forum, FoRB Project Program Officer Joshua Kelele emphasized that politicians…

By Lamu Reporter  Lamu East MP Captain Ruweida Obo Mohammed has called on politicians to abandon political violence and the use of goons during campaigns, urging them instead to focus on the issues and deliverables they intend to offer the electorate. Speaking in Lamu today after the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) grassroots nominations held in Lamu East constituency, the outspoken legislator took aim at her political opponent, former Lamu East MP Abdul Sharif Athman, accusing him of sponsoring goons to disrupt the UDA nominations in the constituency in a bid to assert his political supremacy. Obo said politicians should instead…

By Lamu Reporter Lamu leaders have come out strongly against the abduction of a prominent Witu-based businessman, Mohammed Muse Mire, who was reportedly picked up by suspected officers of the Special Operations Group (SOG) over alleged links to the proscribed Al-Shabaab terrorist group. Speaking in Mokowe today, Lamu Governor Issa Timamy termed the abduction a setback to the gains the country has made in curbing unlawful detentions, and called for Mire’s immediate release. The Governor revealed that he had been in communication with Mire shortly before his detention. Mire also serves as the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) party’s pointman for…

By  Lamu Reporter The United Democratic Alliance (UDA) has successfully conducted a repeat round of its grassroots nominations in Lamu County, recording a turnout of approximately 15,000 party members, a dramatic rise from the roughly 2,000 who took part in the first round held in July, whose outcome was disputed and later annulled. The July exercise had been marred by complaints from aspirants and party members across both Lamu East and Lamu West constituencies, prompting Lamu Governor Issa Timamy, who doubles as UDA’s Deputy Party Leader, to call for a fresh nomination exercise in the two constituencies. Speaking to the…

By Shaban Omar Stakeholders in Kwale County have turned to creative art and film as a new strategy to address rising cases of teenage pregnancies and forced child marriages in parts of Lunga-Lunga Sub-County. The approach is intended to complement existing awareness programmes by using storytelling and creative expression to expose the different forms of abuse affecting children and encourage communities to discuss possible solutions. Speaking during the launch of the Amka Nawi film at Kibaoni in Lunga-Lunga, Dada Mkubwa programmes coordinator Abigael Ndizi said the production seeks to highlight the daily challenges faced by both girls and boys. Ndizi…

By Lamu Reporter Scrap Metal Council Chairman Francis Mugo has faulted Lamu Senator Joseph Githuku Kamau over what he termed as failure to effectively oversight Governor Issa Timamy’s administration on matters of transparency and accountability in the running of Lamu County Government affairs. Speaking in Lamu today ahead of the UDA Party’s grassroots elections scheduled across the county, Mugo, who has declared his intention to vie for the Lamu Senate seat in 2027, said the incumbent senator has failed to hold the county government to account in the management of key sectors, among them healthcare, student bursaries and scholarships, and…