Government to classify hotels nationwide to boost tourism sector
  • Author: Mishi Gongo
  • Date: 2024-06-29 19:44:20

Government to classify hotels nationwide to boost tourism sector

Ololtuaa stated that the program to classify all hotels will be conducted in the financial year 2024/2025.

Kwale initiates Sh20 million project for tourism infrastructure upgrade
  • Author: Erick Kariuki
  • Date: 2024-06-26 18:40:43

Kwale initiates Sh20 million project for tourism infrastructure upgrade

The initiative includes upgrading transportation networks and developing new tourist attractions, aligning with the county's broader vision to enhance its road infrastructure.

Chief Justice Koome bans use of makeshifts structures as courtrooms
  • Author: Maureen Kinyanjui
  • Date: 2024-06-17 14:48:45

Chief Justice Koome bans use of makeshifts structures as courtrooms

In her statement, the CJ emphasised that the Judiciary continues to mourn the loss of Kivuti.

World Ocean Day: Youth lead Diani beach cleanup in fight against plastic pollution
  • Author: Mishi Gongo
  • Date: 2024-06-08 15:20:36

World Ocean Day: Youth lead Diani beach cleanup in fight against plastic pollution

The Samba Sports Youth Agenda, whose members include fishermen, decried a dwindling income as the plastics interfere with fish breeding grounds, making them migrate in search of cleaner and safer locations

Kwale tourism sector gets boost following upgrading of road leading to abandoned beaches
  • Author: Mishi Gongo
  • Date: 2024-06-04 23:46:53

Kwale tourism sector gets boost following upgrading of road leading to abandoned beaches

These beaches had been deserted due to insecurity and lack of proper access roads, leading to the collapse of businesses along the shores.

Detectives raise alarm over boda boda theft syndicate in Mombasa
  • Author: Farhiya Hussein
  • Date: 2024-05-20 13:16:06

Detectives raise alarm over boda boda theft syndicate in Mombasa

According to police, the stolen motorcycles are disassembled and their engines sold to boat operators.

Diani conversationists plan festival to protect endangered sea turtles
  • Author: Mishi Gongo
  • Date: 2024-05-04 09:17:14

Diani conversationists plan festival to protect endangered sea turtles

This comes days after the Diani Turtle Watch, a conservation group in the area, raised concerns over the continued killing of sea turtles.

Conservationists ask KWS for strict rules to protect turtles in Diani
  • Author: Mishi Gongo
  • Date: 2024-04-28 18:22:22

Conservationists ask KWS for strict rules to protect turtles in Diani

Water sports and hunting for meat are major causes of the decline in the number of turtles in Diani, a group says.

Diani Beach traders struggle as rain dampens business
  • Author: Mishi Gongo
  • Date: 2024-04-26 19:53:50

Diani Beach traders struggle as rain dampens business

As the April holiday season comes to an end, beach traders in Diani remain hopeful that the upcoming August holidays will bring better weather conditions and a revival of business opportunities.

Diani police launch crackdown on shops selling stolen goods
  • Author: Mishi Gongo
  • Date: 2024-04-22 19:51:28

Diani police launch crackdown on shops selling stolen goods

OCPD Francis Gachoki says more than 50 suspects have been arrested and stolen items worth over Sh1 million recovered.

Why Beach traders are opposing the establishment of Diani Chale Marine Reserve
  • Author: Mishi Gongo
  • Date: 2024-04-04 15:30:06

Why Beach traders are opposing the establishment of Diani Chale Marine Reserve

Kaya elders in Kwale also fear losing their right to perform traditional rituals and practices.

Police in Kwale County recover stolen goods worth over Sh1 million
  • Author: Mishi Gongo
  • Date: 2024-04-04 13:52:43

Police in Kwale County recover stolen goods worth over Sh1 million

The crackdown was a result of an upsurge in criminal activities by the juvenile gang in the tourist town.

Diani Beach traders act to stop sexual exploitation of women
  • Author: Mishi Gongo
  • Date: 2024-04-03 14:30:53

Diani Beach traders act to stop sexual exploitation of women

They have formed a team to protect women from sexual exploitation by people pretending to be swimming instructors.

Diani residents want streetlights installed on feeder roads to curb rising insecurity
  • Author: Mishi Gongo
  • Date: 2024-03-25 11:51:37

Diani residents want streetlights installed on feeder roads to curb rising insecurity

This comes after the security officials arrested 26 panga-wielding gang members who are believed to be involved in last week's attack in Diani.

World Wildlife Day: State launches action plan to save sable antelope
  • Author: Farhiya Hussein
  • Date: 2024-03-04 23:06:01

World Wildlife Day: State launches action plan to save sable antelope

The sable antelope has been facing the multiple threats of poaching, snaring, inbreeding and predation, says Tourism and Wildlife Cabinet Secretary Alfred Mutua.

Diani's Kongo River estuary: A hidden gem on Kenyan coast
  • Author: Farhiya Hussein
  • Date: 2024-02-04 16:38:25

Diani's Kongo River estuary: A hidden gem on Kenyan coast

The river, originating from the Shimba Hills, gracefully meets the Indian Ocean in Diani. It is popular with local and international tourists but to fully enjoy it, one must be willing to explore.

Tourism stakeholders urge State to fast-track completion of Dongo Kundu project
  • Author: Farhiya Hussein
  • Date: 2024-01-23 09:36:09

Tourism stakeholders urge State to fast-track completion of Dongo Kundu project

They said the completion of the road would increase the number of tourists visiting the South Coast, thus boosting revenue flow.

Five lives lost in Londiani matatu-truck collision
  • Author: Amina Wako
  • Date: 2023-12-02 11:28:16

Five lives lost in Londiani matatu-truck collision

A tragic road accident in Londiani along the Kericho Highway claimed the lives of five people in the early hours of Saturday morning. The incident involved a collision between a 14-seater matatu and a truck.

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