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By Shaban Omar For many persons living with disabilities in remote parts of Kwale County, accessing government services can be a major challenge. Long distances to registration centres, limited information and difficulties obtaining essential documents often leave vulnerable families unable to benefit from programmes designed to support them. It is against this backdrop that Girls 4 Girls (G4G), in partnership with the National Council for Persons with Disabilities (NCPWD), has launched a programme to identify and register children and parents living with disabilities across the county. The initiative seeks to bring essential services closer to vulnerable families by enrolling persons…

By Lamu Reporter Former Chief Justice David Maraga has criticised the national government’s handling of the ongoing standoff involving Burundian immigrant entrepreneurs, saying the matter was handled unprocedurally and outside the confines of the reciprocity and free-movement guarantees that bind East African Community (EAC) member states. Speaking on the matter in Shela village, Lamu county Maraga argued that the crackdown on foreign small-scale traders, which triggered anxiety among Burundian nationals and reports of harassment in parts of the country, did not follow the diplomatic and legal channels expected of a government operating within a regional bloc built on the free…

By Alloys Musyoka KWALE, KENYA — Kwale County Governor Fatuma Achani has convened a high-level strategic meeting with the County Disaster Management Committee to reinforce emergency preparedness ahead of the anticipated El Niño rains set to begin in October. The emergency meeting comes after the national government officially classified Kwale among 18 high-risk counties heavily vulnerable to the 2026 El Niño weather pattern. According to disaster response assessments, the areas projected to experience the most severe impact include: Lungalunga Sub-county: Kiwegu, Perani, Jasini, and Majoreni Msambweni Sub-county: Diani and Ukunda Matuga and Kinango Sub-counties: Select high-risk pockets. The Disaster Management…

Nigerian-British businessman and social media influencer, Igho “Tiny” Ubiribo, had undergone five penis enlargement procedures at a Bangkok clinic before his death, Thai health authorities have revealed. He also reportedly ignored doctor’s advice to split his final procedure into two sessions, the report claims. The Department of Health Service Support, under Thailand’s Ministry of Public Health, disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday, September 8, after inspecting the clinic where the 43-year-old received his final procedure. Ubiribo died in March after undergoing a penile filler procedure while on holiday in Thailand with his wife. The Thai authorities said on Tuesday…

By Alloys Musyoka The Kwale County Government has officially handed over 24 new motorbikes to Ward Administrators and Sub-County Enforcement Officers, a strategic move aimed at boosting grassroots service delivery and strengthening local security. The fleet—distributed to 20 Ward Administrators and four Sub-County Enforcement Officers—was handed over during an official ceremony at the County Headquarters. County Executive Committee Member (CECM) for Public Service and Administration, Karua Tsiwezi, presided over the event on behalf of Governor Fatuma Achani. Boosting Mobility and Governance Speaking at the launch, Tsiwezi emphasized that the vehicles are a direct investment in overcoming geographical barriers to governance.…

By Alloys Musyoka In a major push to boost local economies and self-reliance, Kwale County Governor Fatuma Achani has distributed a wide range of business tools, fishing gear, and sports equipment to youth, women, and community groups in Bongwe Gombato Ward, Msambweni Sub-County. The distribution drive, held at Mwamambi B, targeted several local organizations, including the Gombato Mwakongo Women’s Group, Darling Boda Boda Stage, Pamoja Youth Group, Wazee Mwachdafu, and N’ngori Dance, alongside regional Beach Management Units (BMUs). The diverse consignment of business tools features electric washing machines, professional washers with integrated dryers, car-washing machines, desktop computers paired with printers,…

🔥 KWALE 2027: WHAT HAS REALLY CHANGED SINCE 2022? Before we ask “Nani atashinda 2027?”, perhaps we should first ask: what has actually changed in Kwale since the last election? In 2022, Governor Fatuma Achani won with 59,674 votes, followed by Prof. Hamadi Boga with 53,972, while Lung’anzi got 47,301. The margin between Achani and Boga was only 5,702 votes. At the same time, Boga and Lung’anzi combined had over 101,000 votes. But hapa ndipo politics gets interesting. Those votes cannot simply be added together and declared a 2027 victory. Voters si calculator. Alliances, personalities, party structures, local issues and…

By Reporter Opposition leaders have accused the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) of operating without independence, alleging that the electoral body has been captured by the government and has excluded the opposition from consultations ahead of the next general election. The leaders said the 2027 election belongs to all Kenyans and not to select groups. They were speaking on Thursday during the burial of former High Court Judge Justice Joseph Mbalu Mutava at Kithasyu in Kibwezi East, Makueni County. Justice Mutava was the husband of Kibwezi East MP Jessica Mbalu. Led by Wiper Democratic Front Stephen Kalonzo Musyoka leaders…

Five people have been confirmed dead following a tragic road accident along the Nakuru–Eldoret Highway after a Nissan matatu hit a stationery trailer at the notorious twins bridge black spot. The accident occurred at around 4 Am with initial reports indicating that the Eldoret bound matatu belonging to Kapsowar Sacco was heading to Eldoret from Nairobi where occupants had attended the Administration Police Pass out parade. Area Base Commander Willy Lagat confirmed the incident saying investigations has been launched to establish the exact cause of the crash. Lagat urged motorists using the busy highway to observe lane discipline and exercise…

A sombre mood has engulfed Mabatini Village in Bulapesa Ward, Isiolo County, following the tragic death of two young children who were killed in a devastating fire that destroyed their home alongside several other houses on Friday afternoon. The children, aged four years and two-and-a-half years, are reported to have been inside the house when the fire broke out. Residents and local leaders said the inferno quickly spread across the compound, destroying twenty houses and leaving families counting heavy losses. According to residents, the two children’s mother  allegedly left them inside the house before going to work. The circumstances surrounding…