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By Alloys Musyoka Police in  Lunga Lunga have arrested suspected members of a notorious criminal gang in Kwale. The arrest took place following a credible tip-off regarding the presence of a notorious criminal gang in the Ngeneni area, within Lunga Lunga Township. Police says that one of the individuals, believed to be a key gang member,is wanted on an active arrest warrant for murder and had reportedly been spotted in the company of his accomplices in the area. The officers swiftly moved to the location and raided a single-room house, where the suspects were found armed with machetes. During the…

BY SHABAN OMAR  After years of living in darkness, hope has finally dawned on Mkokoni residents in Kwale County following the launch of a rural electrification project under the Last Mile Connectivity initiative. The project was commissioned on Friday by Energy Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi and Kwale Governor Fatuma Achani. The project is being implemented by Kenya Power in partnership with the Rural Electrification and Renewable Energy Corporation REREC. Speaking during the launch Wandayi said the project is part of the government’s commitment to transform lives, spur economic growth, and improve access to essential services. “The President has made deliberate…

BY NURU SALIM An hospitality industry leader and gender rights advocate has called on female Members of the National Assembly to take a firm stand against sexism, harassment, and objectification in public and parliamentary spaces, warning that silence or tolerance of such behavior undermines the fight against Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (SGBV) in the country. In an open letter addressed to all female legislators, Pauline Nduva, a corporate executive in the hospitality sector and long-time advocate against SGBV in the workplace, expressed “deep disappointment” over what she described as an alarming trend of objectification directed at female MPs during public…

BY SHABAN OMAR  Project Management Committees (PMCs) from grassroots areas in Kwale County have received special training on how to assess the quality of development project implementation within their communities. The training was organized with the aim of empowering committee members to monitor, evaluate, and ensure that projects implemented by the government or development partners adhere to quality standards, provide value for money, and meet the real needs of citizens. The training was funded and coordinated by the non-governmental organization Muslim Women Advancement of Rights and Protection (MWARP), which emphasized that community participation in project oversight is a key pillar…

By Reporter The Cabinet Secretary for Mining, Blue Economy, and Maritime Affairs, Ali Hassan Joho, officially commissioned the first Marine Hatchery, Kibuyuni Seaweed Processing Centre and the Gasi landing site in Kwale County, marking a significant milestone in Kenya’s blue economy agenda. He was accompanied by Kwale Governor Fatuma Achani,Principal Secretaries from the State Departments for Mining Harry Kimutai and Blue Economy Betsy Njagi, Kwale Woman Representative Fatuma Masito ,Government Spokesperson Mwanaisha Chidzuga, Msambweni MP Feisal Bader and MCAs from Pongwe and Ramisi. CS Joho hailed the projects as key drivers of sustainable livelihoods for coastal communities. “These investments represent…

By NURU SALIM A 22-year-old student from Mbuguni village in Mteza, Kwale County is appealing for financial assistance to raise Sh258, 550 in tuition fees to enable her return to school after deferring her studies at Pwani University. Amina Dzame Chimera , a first-year Bachelor of Science in Nursing and Public Health student, has been out of school for the last four months after failing to raise the required amount to sit her end-of-semester exams. Speaking to Coast Times Digital, Chimera’s father, Chimera Nzige who is 70-year-old and his wife  Nigasare Mwakuwewa said that they have no reliable source of income and…

BY SHABAN OMAR A section of Kwale residents has called on elected leaders to fulfil the development promises made during the last election campaigns. The residents said several years into the leaders’ terms, little progress has been made, with most pledges either stalled or completely forgotten. According to the residents, tangible development remains minimal, and many of the projects that were launched have since stalled while new initiatives remain rare. Led by Mwalinyenzi Hamis, a village elder from Masindeni in Kinondo ward, voiced concern over the deteriorating state of essential public services such as healthcare, road infrastructure, and access to…

By Primerose Omoto The Coast of Kenya is emerging as a creative powerhouse for film festivals, transforming local talent into globally conscious storytellers. As the 2025 Euro Film Festival continues to sweep across the country in addition to the debut of The Diani International Film Festival, it’s clear that these cultural platforms are reshaping the narrative and the industry. International film festivals are doing more than showcasing cinematic brilliance. They act as catalysts for nurturing creative spaces where young filmmakers, students and creative practitioners can flourish. In Mombasa, the Kenya Coast National Polytechnic hosted the Euro Film Festival -…

By Lamu reporter Lamu County’s Department of Public Service Management has earned international acclaim after being shortlisted as one of the world’s leading scientific and social impact innovators at the upcoming Falling Walls Science Summit 2025, scheduled for November in Berlin, Germany. At the heart of this recognition is Shee Kupi, a senior official in the department, who has been praised for his leadership in developing innovative peacebuilding and disaster management frameworks tailored for vulnerable, conflict-affected communities in Kenya’s northern coast. Lamu County stands out as the only devolved government entity among a list of 30 globally shortlisted institutions, which…

By NURU SALIM A Mombasa court is set to rule on whether two brothers born out of wedlock are entitled to a share of their late father’s multi-million-shilling properties. The two, Vincent Otieno and Felix Odhiambo, have accused their stepmother, Everlyn Nyaboke, of disowning and locking them out from inheriting their late fathers’ multi-million Properties located in Mombasa and Kisumu. The succession case involving the estate of the late businessman Benard Aguko emerged immediately after his burial when the two men claimed to be his biological sons filed a petition at the Mombasa High Court seeking nullification of the grant…