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By Shaban Omar A section of Human rights defenders in Kwale County are calling for swift government action and stronger legal reforms to end statelessness in Kenya, saying thousands of long-marginalized people remain locked out of basic services despite living in the country for generations. The activists warn that communities still face discrimination, slow vetting processes, and bureaucratic obstacles that prevent them from obtaining legal identity, barriers that continue to deny them access to healthcare, mobile registration, financial services, land ownership, higher education, and formal employment. Led by rights advocate Ali Mwayanga, the group said the national government must ensure…

By Shaban Omar A section of civil society organizations in Kwale County is demanding transparency and clearer communication from the county government over the implementation of the Financing Locally Led Climate Action (FLLoCA) programme, citing confusion, inadequate public engagement, and limited community involvement. Kwale, a county long affected by erratic rainfall patterns, declining agricultural yields and recurring droughts, has struggled to contain worsening food insecurity, especially in Kinango and Lunga-Lunga sub-counties. In recent years, both the national and county governments have introduced various interventions to cushion communities against climate shocks. Among them is the World Bank-funded FLLoCA programme, implemented in…

Kwale County Governor Fatuma Achani has urged the Kwale International Sugar Company Ltd (KISCOL) to allow farmers from Ramisi to utilize its idle land for farming. Her appeal follows the company’s decision to halt sugar milling operations in the area, a move that has left vast tracts of government -owned land lying idle for a long period. Speaking during the launch of 4 tons of rice seeds in Bodo, Msambweni Sub-County, Governor Achani called on the company to grant local farmers access to the  land so that they can continue cultivating rice and sustain their livelihoods. “We are asking KISCOL…

Kwale County Governor Fatuma Achani has led the distribution of 4 tons of rice seeds to 400 farmers in Ramisi, Pongwe Kikoneni and Vanga ward. The distribution is part of ongoing efforts to boost agricultural productivity in the county. Speaking during the exercise, Governor Achani emphasized the critical role of agriculture in improving the county’s economy, urging farmers to make full use of the seeds provided. “For Kwale’s economy to grow, we must prioritise the agricultural sector and ensure farmers actively utilise these seeds,” Governor Achani said. She added that each farmer will receive 10 kilograms of seeds and encouraged…

By Amina Chombo President William Ruto has said that creation of the Broadbased Government by his administration enabling some of the most consequential legislation in Kenya’s development history. Ruto said the establishment of the National Infrastructure Fund and the passage of the enabling law in Parliament would not have been possible without cooperation between the ruling Kenya Kwanza coalition and the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM). The alliance he said that it has made it possible for the country to undertake projects that had long been planned but stalled due to lack of political goodwill and decisive leadership. “For those of…

By Jemimah Gambo For decades, parental involvement in Kenyan education has been largely synonymous with mothers. Schools traditionally reached out to mothers first, reinforcing the perception that academic responsibility belonged to women, while fathers remained distant providers of school fees. Today, a quiet revolution is underway. A growing movement of fathers dubbed Fathers for Light is redefining parental engagement, proving that when men step into the classroom, children’s academic and emotional potential expands dramatically. William Jeffa, father of three daughters, embodies this transformation. “I realized that just paying fees wasn’t enough,” he says. Jeffa began sitting with his daughters during…

The inspector of national police service Douglas Kanja has warned that the police will not tolerate paid goons and criminal gangs across the country ahead of the 2027 general election. Kanja said that the police service is working out to ensure criminal gangs are dealt with decisively as Kenyans raise concerns over the increase of paid goons used to settle scores. Speaking at the Matuga School of Government where he met senior criminal investigations officials, Kanja said that they are not going to ensure that criminal gangs and goods are done away with. He assured Kenyans that the Kenya police…

By Alloys Musyoka Governor Fatuma Achani said that the project was completed after a partnership between the Kwale County Government and the National Government as part of broader efforts to upgrade market infrastructure and boost small-scale businesses in the area. Speaking after the contractor handed over the market to the county government Achani said that the market is expected to accommodate more than 1,000 traders in a clean, secure, and well-organized setting. The newly constructed Diani Modern Market features a range of facilities designed to support different business activities. These include 216 smart stalls for retail trade such as groceries…

By The Port of Lamu has recorded a significant milestone after receiving its first Roll-On-Roll-Off (RoRo) car carrier vessel, further cementing the facility’s growing stature as a regional maritime hub. The MV Grande Auckland, a Pure Car Carrier (PCC) vessel with a 900-unit capacity and of European origin, made its maiden call at the Lamu Port facility in Kililana, Lamu West on today, offloading 469 vehicles out of 1,200 units on board. The vehicles, manufactured in Europe over the past two years, were originally destined for Middle East countries and were scheduled for discharge at the Port of Jebel Ali…

By Shaban Omar The National Treasury in partnership with the Kenya National Chambers of Commerce and Industry in partnership has initiated a two day training for business owners on Electronic Government Procurement in Kwale County. The training is part of the government’s wider strategy to streamline public procurement and boost accountability in the use of public funds. Procurement specialist in the National Treasury’s EGP unit, Doris Ng’ang’a, said the exercise aims to equip business suppliers and investors with the skills needed to navigate the digital procurement system. Ng’ang’a said participants were taken through EGP profile registration, how to access and…