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By Rarieya Asin Shela residents in Lamu County have protested against the alleged land grabbing of at least 300 acres of water catchment land that serves as the main source of fresh water for more than 50,000 Amu and Manda Island residents. The protest was led by youths drawn from Shella Villages, with residents expressing concern over the illegal fencing and proposed development on the Shella water catchment and dune system. The Shela sand dunes system is a critical freshwater catchment area for Lamu Island that has over the years faced extensive land grabbing and encroachment by well connected land…

BY SHABAN OMAR For years, Mwafitina Bakari and Fatuma Mwadosho could only dream of flicking a switch and seeing light fill their homes. Nights in Mkokoni village, Matuga sub-county, were long and dark, with families relying on kerosene lamps and firewood. Today, their dream has finally come true. The two are among 202 residents who have recently been connected to electricity under the government’s Last Mile Connectivity Initiative. The project, which was commissioned earlier this month by Energy Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi alongside Kwale Governor Fatuma Achani, has brought a new dawn to this once-forgotten fishing and farming community. The…

The Cabinet Secretary for Public Service, Human Capital Development, and Special Programs, Geoffrey Ruku, has urged all government ministries, departments, and agencies to decentralize their operations by availing more services through Huduma Centres across the country. Speaking during a government relief outreach in Lamu East, Lamu County, CS Ruku stressed that no Kenyan should be forced to travel long distances to access government services that should be easily available at nearby Huduma Centres. “I am urging all ministries and government agencies to urgently make all possible services available in Huduma Centres. Kenyans deserve easy, convenient, and efficient access to public…

By Reporter Lamu Women Alliance Executive Director Raya Famau has urged Lamu residents to only vote in local based leaders in the upcoming 2027 election. The human rights activist who was speaking in a public forum held in Amu Island stated that Lamu has over the past elections been voting in leaders who mostly live and have their home base in Mombasa, Nairobi and Kilifi and may not be familiar with the problems affecting Lamu residents. “The biggest leadership challenge in Lamu, stems from Lamu residents always voting in candidates from other counties who are not be familiar with the…

By Reporter Kiunga Health Centre  has received face lift and is set to be fully equipped in bid to improve medical service delivery at the Lamu-Ras Kamboni border point The Lamu County Government has refurbished the Kiunga Health Centre in a bid to improve health service delivery at the country’s border point area. The initiative is expected to improve access to healthcare for residents and individuals crossing the border area and will address potential health risks associated with cross-border movement and ensuring timely access to medical services. In a move signaling significant advancements in healthcare for the local community, Speaking…

BY SHABAN OMAR Boda boda riders in Kwale County have demanded the immediate arrest and interdiction of police officers accused of brutally assaulting one of their colleagues on Tuesday morning at Mwagwesheni in Shimba Hills Sub-county. The incident, which has since sparked outrage, was captured on video showing three police officers wrestling 25-year-old rider Alfred Ndeto. According to witnesses, the confrontation arose after Ndeto allegedly refused to give the officers a Sh50 bribe at a roadblock. Ndeto sustained severe injuries to his chest, legs, and other parts of his body, and is still in pain as he recovers. His colleagues…

Mombasa press club in collaboration with Paradigm initiative in a two days training on digital rights and safety . Kwale press club and Kilifi are among participants. The training aimed at equipping journalists with knowledge as they go about their day to day work

BY SHABAN OMAR Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has expressed optimism that Kenya is experiencing a remarkable rise in sports and talent development. Kindiki cited the hosting of the 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN) as one of the country’s greatest milestones in recent years, noting that it marks a new chapter for Kenya’s sports industry after decades without major international tournaments. “The last time we hosted an international event was in 1987, when the All Africa Games were played in Nairobi. Now, we are bringing CHAN to our soil, and this is just the beginning of many more prestigious events to…

By Nuru Salim A Kenya-Germany resident has accused his former partner of fraudulently removing his name from a jointly owned title deed, effectively locking him out of a Sh14 million property located in Ukunda, Kwale County. Through his lawyer, Sibabu Ali Mwamjibu told the court that on August 14, 2023, Valerine Achieng Opondo allegedly went to the Kwale County Land Registry and forged his signature on transfer and consent application forms to have his name deleted from the title. He claimed that he never signed the documents and that the signatures presented were forgeries. The disputed parcel, which houses property,…

By Zulfa Shauri Kwale Governor H.E Fatuma Achani joined members of the Federation of Women Lawyers (FIDA-Kenya) in commemorating 40 years of legal advocacy for women’s rights during the annual members retreat 2025 held at Diamond Leisure Hotel in Kwale. The event brought together distinguished legal minds and gender rights advocates to reflect on the progress made and the road ahead in advancing justice for women in Kenya. The celebration, sponsored by FIDA-Kenya, highlighted the organization’s unwavering commitment to promoting women’s rights through legal aid, policy advocacy, and community empowerment initiatives across the country. Among the dignitaries present were Principal…