The Coast Times Digital

    Subscribe to Updates

    Get the latest creative news from FooBar about art, design and business.

    What's Hot

    CS Owalo urges PR practitioners to embrace technology for growth

    November 28, 2023

    Kwale residents to benefit from Sh2.5 billion water projects as Governor launch three major projects

    November 23, 2023

    Kwale farmers get one stop Mkulima shop

    November 23, 2023
    Facebook Twitter Instagram
    Trending
    • CS Owalo urges PR practitioners to embrace technology for growth
    • Kwale residents to benefit from Sh2.5 billion water projects as Governor launch three major projects
    • Kwale farmers get one stop Mkulima shop
    • Three years shift the power to people project launched in Kwale
    • Kwale residents urged to be vigilant as heavy rains continue 
    • Kenya-Uganda to strengthen partnership to promote tourism
    • Agilitee expands production of electric scooter to four provinces in South Africa
    • Base is closing for lack of minerals, not community resistance, says Australian firm
    Facebook Twitter Instagram
    The Coast Times DigitalThe Coast Times Digital
    advertise here
    • Home
    • Features
    • Politics

      CS Owalo urges PR practitioners to embrace technology for growth

      November 28, 2023

      Kwale residents to benefit from Sh2.5 billion water projects as Governor launch three major projects

      November 23, 2023

      Kwale farmers get one stop Mkulima shop

      November 23, 2023

      Three years shift the power to people project launched in Kwale

      November 22, 2023

      Kwale residents urged to be vigilant as heavy rains continue 

      November 17, 2023
    • Typography
    • Science

      Agilitee expands production of electric scooter to four provinces in South Africa

      November 14, 2023

      Kwale residents urged to have regular eye checkups

      October 18, 2023

      E-waste generation affects human health and the environment globally

      October 12, 2023

      Changing Nutritional Deficiency Narrative in Kilifi County

      October 6, 2023

      Diani Walkers donate over 70 blood units in Kwale’s largest community led blood drive

      October 5, 2023
    • Contact Us
    The Coast Times Digital
    Home»Politics»Kwale»Newly-elected Kwale Governor Fatuma Achani of many firsts
    Kwale

    Newly-elected Kwale Governor Fatuma Achani of many firsts

    Coast Times DigitalBy Coast Times DigitalSeptember 9, 2022Updated:October 27, 20221 Comment50 Views
    Facebook Twitter Pinterest LinkedIn WhatsApp Reddit Tumblr Email
    Share
    Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Email

    For many years, women from the Muslim Community have been marginalized and seen as people who cannot lead. In most communities, a woman would only be required to get married and have children as the husband provides.

    However, on August 11, 2022 history was made in the Coast region when Fatuma Achani was declared the winner of the gubernatorial seat in Kwale County.

    She defeated five other male contestants with 59574 votes including Prof Hamadi  Boga, Lung’anzi Chai (PAA), Chirau Ali Mwakwere(Wiper), Gereza Dena (Kanu) and Sammy Ruwa (Independent).

    She becomes the first woman in Coast province to become governor, going against all odds of religion and tradition to be a model among the Coastal people who are deeply rooted in their culture.

    Born to devoted Muslim parents in Kingwede Village in Msambweni Sub-County, Ms Achani has weathered many challenges that have seen her prove herself as a leader as well as make a name for herself by joining politics.

    The outspoken deputy governor holds a law degree from Moi University and a diploma from the Kenya School of Law.

    Before joining politics in 2013, she worked as an associate advocate Maina Njenga & Company Advocates in Mombasa and also served as a legal counsel and programme officer for the Federation of Women Lawyers (Fida-Kenya).

    She says her political life was also shaped by the challenges she has watched women, especially in rural Kwale, face. And it is this challenge that Ms Achani is out to address.

    Ms Achani has been the deputy governor for Kwale county for ten years since outgoing governor Salim Mvurya selected her as a running mate in 2013 when he first won the elective seat.

    Ms Achani has supported the governor all the way and even as most county bosses fell out with their deputies in Kwale County it has been the opposite.

    The two leaders have closely worked together in a county that has won accolades for its development projects- including matters in education and health, changing the face of Kwale County from a marginalized county to one which produces top students in the Coast region.

    Ms Achani is a model for women leadership. Those who have worked with her describe her as courageous, outspoken and assertive. This has made her not easily manipulated, setting the bar high for women’s leadership since the time she joined politics.

    When she was announced the winner of the gubernatorial race, she credited her success to Governor Salim Mvurya who mentored her, as well as grooving her as a suitable successor since 2017.

    This was evident as Mr Mvurya could be seen accompanying her in every village in Kwale asking residents to vote for her. She also acknowledged her success with the support of her husband, Ali Kanga, who is a lecturer at Pwani University in Kilifi.

    Kwale has never had a female MP, let alone a female governor. But her campaigns were not as easy as they may sound. Although she may have had the support from her boss, Ms Achani still ensured harassment both online and offline, regularly raising concern about the propaganda spread by her opponents to discredit her among voters.

    For instance, she said that a number of her opponents would quote Quran verses, to create an impression that a woman cannot lead.

    Even though her victory is still being contested by three of those she defeated, Ms Achani is still confident that she will defeat them in court and steer the county ahead with her leadership.

    Share. Facebook Twitter Pinterest LinkedIn Tumblr Telegram Email
    Coast Times Digital
    • Website
    • Facebook

    Related Posts

    CS Owalo urges PR practitioners to embrace technology for growth

    November 28, 2023

    Kwale residents to benefit from Sh2.5 billion water projects as Governor launch three major projects

    November 23, 2023

    Kwale farmers get one stop Mkulima shop

    November 23, 2023

    1 Comment

    1. Said M Mwabeha on October 28, 2022 9:04 am

      I have great confidence in our newly elected governor honourable madam Achani and am very sure if she will follow the footsteps of her predecessor, Kwale County will realize great developments. I pray for her and our County that Allah to lead her and our County rightly and successfully.

      Reply

    Leave A Reply Cancel Reply

    Demo
    Top Posts

    BREAKING NEWS! Kilifi Blue economy chief officer allegedly stabbed to death by house maid

    July 20, 2023539

    Is Kwale County Assembly speaker Seth Kamanza a man under siege?

    November 24, 2022500

    Why two Kwale county executive members nomination was rejected!

    December 15, 2022381

    Ali Mondo set to be the Kwale Tourism CECM as he lay innovative plans before county assembly vetting committee

    November 15, 2022299
    Don't Miss
    Kwale

    CS Owalo urges PR practitioners to embrace technology for growth

    By Coast Times DigitalNovember 28, 202320

    By reporter Communication CS Eliud Owalo has urged the Public relations practitioners to embrace technology…

    Kwale residents to benefit from Sh2.5 billion water projects as Governor launch three major projects

    November 23, 2023

    Kwale farmers get one stop Mkulima shop

    November 23, 2023

    Three years shift the power to people project launched in Kwale

    November 22, 2023
    Stay In Touch
    • Facebook
    • Twitter
    • Pinterest
    • Instagram
    • YouTube
    • Vimeo

    Subscribe to Updates

    Get the latest creative news from SmartMag about art & design.

    Demo
    About

    SHIMBA HILLS MEDIA NETWORK
    P.o Box 351,80403, Kwale Tel: 0710335833
    Email: info@coasttimesdigital.com

    © {2022} Coast Times Digital.

    Type above and press Enter to search. Press Esc to cancel.