Author: Coast Times Digital

By Nuru Salim Security agencies in Likoni Sub-County have intensified a crackdown targeting criminal gangs, leading to the arrest of over 100 suspects and the recovery of a large cache of weapons, drugs, and stolen property. The operation, which has been ongoing since December, has seen the arrest of 105 youths suspected to be linked to gang-related crimes and other forms of insecurity within the area. The suspects are currently being profiled, with several already arraigned in court while others are awaiting formal charges. Among the items recovered during the raids were 22 knives, five pangas, three crowbars, two slashers,…

By Nuru Salim. Over 500 youths from across Kwale County gathered in Lunga Lunga to mark the official launch of Youth for Sustainable World (YSW), a newly rebranded and fully localized youth-led organization. This transition from the international Deutsche Stiftung Weltbevölkerung (DSW), which has operated for 25 years, signaled a major shift as now YSW aims to empower young people through a localized model focusing on sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR), socio-economic inclusion, advocacy, and fighting for their rights. The rebranding event, held in partnership with the County Government of Kwale and key youth organizations, signaled a strategic…

By Anthony Zoka Rabai member of parliament Anthony Kenga, has cautioned school going children against involving in boda-boda business during the holiday season as they risk their lives. Kenga advised parents to be vigilant as he calls on youth in the transport sector to observe traffic rules. Speaking after issuing interim driving licenses to over 350 youth from Rabai, the MP called on patience as plans are on to equip the youth with relevant skills for self-reliance. “As my office reaches out to different stakeholders to have our youth empowered with skills and armed with relevant documents, we cannot wait…

By Nuru Salim Police in Kwale County have arrested nine more suspected members of the Panga Boys gang in a sweeping crackdown that has turned the heat on criminal networks terrorizing residents in Diani. The arrested suspects added the total number of arrests to 145 since the start of a crackdown operation ordered by the regional commander Ali Nuno. They are Ali Bakari Mwakuzimu, Hassan Ayub Cheti, Mohammed Salim Said, Mwalimu Rashid Mwakuzimu, Omar Abdurahman Mohammed, Shukran Seif Bengiji,Ibrahim William Okoyo,Matano Rashid Mwahambwe and Rashid Mwalimu Raso. The police recovered four knives, 11 pangas, one toy gun, 5 mobile phones,1 motorcycle,…

By Court Reporter The Australian Base Titanium mining company has suffered a major blow in the Kwale land and environmental court after their application to strike out Nguluku-Maumba farmers case before the court was dismissed. The ELCLC/E0632024-Gideon Masyuki versus Base Titanium Kenya Limited case involves thousands of farmers who were displaced between 2006-2007 to pave way for major mining activities in Nguluku and Maumba villages. Through Omurwa advocates law firm the farmers claimed that Base Titanium without compensating them evicted and took possession of the suit property. In their application, the farmers say that they have been denied access to…

By Court Reporter    Kwale magistrate has ordered Diani OCS to investigate DCI bribery claims levelled against them by one of the arrested “panga boys” suspected criminals.   The principal magistrate Lilian Lewa made the orders after 13 suspected juvenile criminals who have been terrorizing Diani and Ukunda residents were taken to court on Tuesday.   There was drama mixed with tension as one of the suspects narrated how his parents paid Sh4500 for his release with colleagues from Diani police station on Monday 1:00 PM before he was later rearrested.   To make the claims concrete, the said mother…

BY SHABAN OMAR  Coastal leaders have strongly criticized former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua for attacking the very government he once praised. The leaders have accused Gachagua of hypocrisy, branding him a “truthful liar” for discrediting government projects designed to benefit Kenyans. Speaking at a religious fundraising event for imams in Msambweni Constituency, Kwale County, Sports Cabinet Secretary Salim Mvurya urged the coastal community to rally behind the Kenya Kwanza administration. Mvurya assured coastal residents that President William Ruto’s administration has lined up a series of transformative development projects aimed at spurring socio-economic growth, including the Social Health Authority. The CS…

By Reporter About 35 youth groups from Lamu County have been equipped with start-up kits to foster entrepreneurship, resilience, and peacebuilding initiatives.   This is as a result of a project by International Organization for Migration (IOM) through her implementing Partner HURIA, in partnership with the Government of Kenya and funded by the Government of Japan project.   Lamu County Chief Officer Public Service Management Khadija Fumo expressed profound gratitude to IOM and its partners for their unwavering commitment to youth empowerment and peacebuilding.     “This initiative is a testament to the power of collaboration in addressing the challenges…

By Alloys Musyoka Salim Mvurya the Sports cabinet secretary has donated food stuff to locals in Kwale ahead of Eid celebration while calling residents to maintain peace. Mvurya said that president William Ruto is committed to support Muslim faithful across the country during Ramadhan with food stuff for Iftaar and Eid celebration. He made the remarks at Kwale town when he flagged a consignment of food to Imams across the six sub-counties of Kwale county, who will ensure it reaches Muslim faithful ahead of the Eid celebrations. The food will be distributed to Muslim faithful in designated mosques across the…

By Alloys Musyoka Sports Cabinet secretary Salim Mvurya has lauded police efforts to bring sanity in the Diani tourists town after juvenile gangs for months reigned terror scaring investment. Mvurya said that the national government fully supports the crackdown exercise being done by the police in Diani as well as arresting of parents alongside their children found committing crime. He made the remarks at Kwale town when he flagged a consignment of food to Imams across the six sub-counties of Kwale county, ensuring it reaches Muslim faithful ahead of the Eid celebrations. “I support the security team when they do…