Author: Coast Times Digital

By Alloys Musyoka Kenya ports authority will continue supporting the community in the coastal region in the effort to restore and conserve mangrove in its “Mangrove Restoration for Ocean Protection and increased forest cover project. Kenya ports authority acting manager corporate communication Jones Buchere said that the environmental initiative is in collaboration with Kenya forest services and community forest associations along the coastal region. He said that they are doing it in alignment with Green Port policy and president William Rutos’ directive of planting 15 billion trees. Buchere made the remarks during Mazingira day at Majoreni mangrove restoration site in…

Immediate former Member of Parliament for Magarini, Harrison Garama Kombe’s candidature for the constituency’s by-election received a major boost the broad-based government vowed to vigorously campaign for his re-election. National Assembly Deputy Majority Leader Owen Yaa Baya declared Kombe as the candidate for the broad-based government that brings together Kenya Kwanza and the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) for the November 27, 2025 by-election. Speaking after Kombe was issued with a certificate by the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC), Mr. Kombe said all parties affiliated to Kenya Kwanza, including the Pamoja African Alliance (PAA), would rally behind Kombe to ensure…

By Reporter A cohort of 50 certified mediators is set to begin resolving long-standing community conflicts in Lamu, following a comprehensive five-day training program aimed at enhancing access to justice in the remote and marginalized areas within the coastal county. The training, conducted by the Mediation Training Institute of East Africa , in collaboration with the Muslim Women Advancement of Rights and Protection (MWARP) organization, equipped members of the Court Users Committee (CUC) and local Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) with professional mediation skills. According to members of the Lamu Court Users Association, the initiative serves as a direct response to…

By Lamu Reporter Atleast 7000 Lamu youths will benefit from the National Youth Opportunities Towards Advancement (NYOTA) Project, a transformative initiative that seeks to address youth unemployment and promotes entrepreneurship. Speaking during the launch of the programme Trade and Investment PS Abubakar Hassan Abubakar in Mokowe, led a section of elected Lamu leaders in calling on youth to apply for the NYOTA Project will provide 70 young entrepreneurs from each of Lamu County’s 10 wards with a starting capital of KSHS 50,000 each to start or expand their businesses initiative. He emphasized that the project extends beyond a simple cash…

By CTD Reporter Kenya’s coastal tourism industry is poised for a major uplift as Essence of Africa brings over 500 tour operators and agents from 39 countries in the world in Malindi Kilifi county from today October 7 to October 9 for a conference which will boost the sector. Essence of Africa is a private sector led initiative that is designed to connect international buyers with African tourism suppliers. The event which is set to attract over 500 people features pre-scheduled meetings, networking events, educational seminars, and familiarization trips, providing a comprehensive platform for business development and collaboration. The Immersive…

By Coast Times Digital reporter Tourism players in Kenya and the African continent at large have been asked to embrace new tourism trends so as to attract global modern-day travelers. They were told to package different tourism products according to the demands of different age groups and locations where the travelers come from. For example, Gen Z have been described as requiring a unique package of tourism as research has shown they tend to travel for much longer periods and they work virtually as opposed to traditional office jobs. This emerged during the beginning of the Essence of Africa 2025…

By Lamu reporter  The Water Resources Authority (WRA) has issued a directive to individuals illegally occupying and subdividing gazetted wetlands and sand dunes in Lamu County, ordering cease such activities or facee prosecution. The directive comes in the wake of Water Resource Authority Board members doing a tour visit of the gazzetted Lamu sand dunes along the Lamu coastline, which are legally protected as water catchment areas. Speaking to the media today, WRA Chairman Donald Murgor stated that the WRA is aware of the surge in illegal encroachments, including the erection of semi-permanent structures, fencing, and land clearing, and is…

By Shaban Omar Sports and Youth Affairs Cabinet Secretary Salim Mvurya and Kwale Governor Fatuma Achani have strongly criticized youth officers in the county for incompetence, laxity, and lack of visibility in their duties. The two leaders expressed disappointment during the launch of the Nyota Project Grassroots Leaders Sensitization Forum held on Monday, October 6, 2025, at the Kwale Cultural Centre in Matuga. Governor Achani said the officers appeared clueless about the Nyota project, despite it being introduced a year ago. “These officers look like they’re learning about the project for the first time. They can’t explain basic details without…

By Shaban Omar The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has called on county governments to strengthen their mechanisms against graft in order to safeguard public funds. EACC Deputy deputy chair Dr. Monica Muiru, said counties should put in place corruption prevention committees to detect risks, monitor sensitive areas, and close gaps that allow unethical practices to thrive. “I urge all counties, particularly top leadership organs, to establish corruption prevention committees so that we can effectively seal the loopholes that fuel corruption and misconduct,” she said. Dr. Muiru made the remarks on Thursday at Kwale County Headquarters in Matuga after a…

By Shaban Omar The mountains of uncollected garbage that have long scarred the beauty of Kwale County’s towns might soon be a thing of the past. This follows the launch of two brand-new garbage collection trucks by the Kwale government. For years, piles of waste have dotted streets in Diani, Kwale town, Lungalunga and Kinango, a sight that not only embarrassed residents but also threatened the county’s image as a top tourism destination. The county has repeatedly come under criticism for poor waste management despite being the face of Kenya’s tourism economy. In some instances, the stench from overflowing dumpsites…