Boni,Boni Community,Boni Forest Stories

Caught between culture and conservation: Why Boni people are unhappy with KWS
Farhiya Hussein  |  Mar 03, 2025

Batika Delo of Milimani says banning the Bonis from hunting inside Boni Forest was the biggest injustice that the government has done.

The unsettling tradition of forced marriages, kidnapping brides in Kenya's Boni community
Farhiya Hussein  |  Feb 10, 2025

Many Boni girls were captured while fetching water in rivers, collecting firewood or working in the fields.

482 Somali refugees stranded in Kiunga as Lamu calls for urgent support
Farhiya Hussein  |  Feb 02, 2025

The unfolding humanitarian situation in Kiunga has put a strain on the host community, with Lamu County now seeking additional support from national a...

Meet Mohamed Nyatta, Boni community's first university graduate
Farhiya Hussein  |  Jan 31, 2025

Today, Nyatta is working as a police constable and is currently stationed at the Diani Police Station.

Ruweida Obbo: Lamu’s fearless legislator fighting for equality, end of drug abuse
Farhiya Hussein  |  Jan 26, 2025

Apart from defending girls, Ruweida has also been at the forefront of denouncing vices, especially drug abuse, in Lamu County.

Major boost in war against terror as government acquires state of the art drones from Turkey
Mary Wambui  |  Jan 01, 2025

It also comes in handy for use in areas like Boni forest where the dense forest cover limits the visibility of militia, who exploit that to sneak into...

Reopening of Mangai Dispensary in terror-prone Boni Forest helping to save lives
Farhiya Hussein  |  Dec 28, 2024

In 2014, Mangai was among the five dispensaries in Boni Forest that were shut down indefinitely due to recurrent attacks, raids and vandalism.

New Mogadishu Mayor plans to hold first civic elections next year
Hassan Mohamed  |  Dec 22, 2024

Successfully holding civic elections in Mogadishu would be a landmark achievement, especially given the city’s turbulent history.

Somali Federal Forces orders forces to withdraw from Lower Jubaland
Amina Wako  |  Dec 12, 2024

Federal forces stationed in Ras Kamboni reportedly used drones to attack Jubbaland troops, which reportedly sparked the violence.

Somali Government grounds domestic flights amid Raaskambooni tensions
Foreign Reporter  |  Dec 06, 2024

Airlines had refused to lease planes to the federal government for troop transport, citing security risks.

Lamu leaders decry insecurity around Boni Forest, propose deployment of local youth
Lucy Mumbi  |  Dec 06, 2024

They argued that the youth, being familiar with the area, would provide more effective security than the current Kenya Defense Forces personnel.

Hanifa Adan, Boniface Mwangi and Hussein Khalid clinch Human Rights Defender of the Year Award
Mary Wambui  |  Nov 29, 2024

Hanifa and Hussein dedicated their awards to all the 61 persons who lost their lives in the protests, vowing to continue with the push for better gove...

Fuel shortage woes: Plight of commuters on Lamu-Witu-Garsen road which has limited petrol stations
Farhiya Hussein  |  Nov 11, 2024

Commuters on this route have raised concerns, emphasising the need for additional petrol stations at strategic points along the route to prevent delay...

Boniface Mwangi released after night in custody with no charges filed
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 28, 2024

“I can confirm firmly that Boniface Mwangi has been freed with no charges. Wife, children, and friends were there during his release,” Hussein Khalid...

Boniface Mwangi abducted by unknown people
John Mbati  |  Oct 27, 2024

"Six uninformed people went to courage base and forcefully took my husband, Boniface Mwangi, from the house," the wife, Njeri Mwangi, stated.

Andiego and Mogunde reach Africa boxing finals, Ochieng and Okaka win bronze
Rama Mohammed  |  Oct 23, 2024

Kenya's Liz Andiego and Boniface Mogunde have advanced to the finals of the Africa Boxing Championships in Kinshasa, DR Congo, marking a strong showin...

Caught between terror and neglect: A tale of Lamu residents bearing the brunt of terrorism
Farhiya Hussein  |  Oct 21, 2024

Villages within Boni Forest, which were once prone to frequent terrorist attacks, include Pandanguo, Bodhai, Milimani, Basuba, Mangai, Mararani, and K...

Lack of junior schools in Lamu’s Boni Forest keeps Grade 7 learners at home
Farhiya Hussein  |  Oct 10, 2024

Most parents are unable to fund their children’s travel, either to Kiunga or the Mokowe Arid Zone schools, where JSS learning is available.

Drama as police attempt to arrest activists outside President Ruto’s office
Barack Oduor  |  Sep 24, 2024

The shocked families of the abducted victims who accompanied the activists wailed as the commotion ensued.

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