Diani Beach Zero Plastic Festival Stories

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...

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.

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.

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...

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.

Diani Beach traders struggle as rain dampens business
Mishi Gongo  |  Apr 26, 2024

As the April holiday season comes to an end, beach traders in Diani remain hopeful that the upcoming August holidays will bring better weather conditi...

Diani Beach traders act to stop sexual exploitation of women
Mishi Gongo  |  Apr 03, 2024

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

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