Boni Forest Stories

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.

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.

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...

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.

Peace crusader bringing harmony to communities across Kenya-Somalia border
Farhiya Hussein  |  Sep 24, 2024

Shee has devoted his life to fostering unity, particularly in the volatile Boni Forest region, where marginalised communities often feel neglected.

Schools in Boni Forest yet to reopen two weeks later
Farhiya Hussein  |  Sep 09, 2024

Only the Kiangwe Primary School, also in Boni Forest, is in operation, as teachers were able to access the village through water transport.

Teachers in terror-Prone Boni Forest struggle to implement CBC system
Farhiya Hussein  |  Jul 28, 2024

Teachers cited poor coordination by the Ministry of Education in disseminating learning materials to the area as a key hindrance to the effective impl...