Diani Stories

Kenya joins list of Africa’s best travel destinations for 2025
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jan 02, 2025

Kenya, a country where nature thrives, continues to captivate visitors with its diverse offerings.

Divisions on curbing plastic waste persist as UN treaty talks begin
Reuters  |  Nov 26, 2024

At COP29, Kenya, France and Barbados floated setting up a series of global levies on certain sectors that could help ramp up the amount of money that...

Lamu County residents harness wildlife, beaches to boost tourism
Farhiya Hussein  |  Oct 09, 2024

With its pristine environment and deep Swahili heritage, Lamu has long been a favoured destination, but locals are now seeking new ways to promote eco...

Stakeholders seek to end sexual violence against women, children in Coast
Farhiya Hussein  |  Sep 20, 2024

The ODPP's Regional Coordinator Peter Kiprop said Kwale County has seen a particularly high number of defilement cases.

School watchman killed in early morning Garissa attack
Issa Hussein  |  Sep 05, 2024

Roble Hassan, 54, and his relative Mahat Abdi, 35, were at the Iftin school compound when the thugs armed with crude weapons numbering 10 raided the s...

Man charged with illegal trade of endangered Green Sea Turtle in Malindi
Farhiya Hussein  |  Sep 04, 2024

The case is set for mention on September 12, 2024. He was granted bail of Sh100,000 or a bond of Sh200,000.

Abused and overworked: The harsh realities facing most domestic workers
Mishi Gongo  |  Sep 01, 2024

Many domestic workers find themselves working for more than eight hours a day without proper compensation

Kilifi children unite in fight against plastic pollution through art
Farhiya Hussein  |  Aug 20, 2024

The children have been conducting beach clean-ups to collect microplastics, particularly focusing on the Sabaki areas where they have observed the ext...

Saving Diani's marine life: Local youth rally for action against plastic pollution
Mishi Gongo  |  Aug 11, 2024

Together, they scoured the stretch from Southern Palm Hotel to Bahari Dhow, collecting 68.7 kilogrammes of plastic and glass bottles.

Tourists start to arrive in Diani, signaling recovery for local businesses
Mishi Gongo  |  Aug 10, 2024

After enduring a prolonged low season, the arrival of international visitors has rekindled hope for a substantial economic boost as the peak period of...

Blame game as Diani residents unite with businesses to combat rising crime
Mishi Gongo  |  Aug 03, 2024

Residents lynched at least four suspected criminals in recent weeks, with the most recent incident witnessed at Mvindeni in Msambweni sub-county on Tu...

Community outreach programme aims to preserve Diani Beach's marine biodiversity
Mishi Gongo  |  Jul 22, 2024

Kenya's coastline supports around 450 turtles across various species including green turtles, hawksbill turtles, loggerheads, Olive Ridley sea turtles...

Diani’s iconic 14th-century mosque takes beachgoers back to historical past
Mishi Gongo  |  Jul 10, 2024

Its whitewashed walls blend with the surroundings while the wooden doors with Arabic calligraphy evoke a sense of its historical past.

Security officials in Diani out to curb reemerging criminal gangs
Mishi Gongo  |  Jul 07, 2024

Recent incidents have left a trail of victims nursing serious injuries at Msambweni Referral Hospital, where they recounted harrowing experiences with...

Government to classify hotels nationwide to boost tourism sector
Mishi Gongo  |  Jun 29, 2024

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
Erick Kariuki  |  Jun 26, 2024

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

Chief Justice Koome bans use of makeshifts structures as courtrooms
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jun 17, 2024

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
Mishi Gongo  |  Jun 08, 2024

The Samba Sports Youth Agenda, whose members include fishermen, decried a dwindling income as the plastics interfere with fish breeding grounds, makin...

Kwale tourism sector gets boost following upgrading of road leading to abandoned beaches
Mishi Gongo  |  Jun 04, 2024

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
Farhiya Hussein  |  May 20, 2024

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