Kwale County Stories

Kwale gears up for International Cycling Event, eyes tourism boost
Farhiya Hussein  |  Oct 30, 2025

The meeting focused on logistics, partnerships, and ways to ensure residents benefit directly from the competition.

Dutch national accused of drug trafficking, assault remanded for 14 days in Diani
Farhiya Hussein  |  Oct 29, 2025

Horst is being investigated for four offences: trafficking in narcotic drugs, malicious damage to property, assault causing actual bodily harm, and cr...

11 dead as plane crashes shortly after takeoff in Diani, Kwale
Eastleigh Voice Team  |  Oct 28, 2025

Government agencies have already been deployed to the site to investigate the cause of the crash and assess its consequences.

Shimoni port welcomes first cruise ship, boosting Kwale County’s tourism revival
Farhiya Hussein  |  Oct 27, 2025

After Kwale, the cruise ship will proceed to Mombasa and Lamu ports, continuing its showcase of Kenya’s coastal charm to international travellers.

Kwale’s marginalised communities seek recognition, fair treatment
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 24, 2025

The Makonde, originally from Mozambique, settled in Kenya during colonial times as labourers and descendants of exiled freedom fighters.

Governor Achani orders crackdown on vandals sabotaging Kwale’s water infrastructure
Farhiya Hussein  |  Oct 21, 2025

She urged the police to intensify surveillance and arrest those involved in damaging public assets, emphasising that such acts not only waste public r...

Kwale unveils Sh30 million TVET fund to empower youth, curb crime
Farhiya Hussein  |  Oct 14, 2025

The Governor spoke after meeting a group of reformed youths in Diani who had renounced crime to pursue peaceful and productive ventures. The region ha...

Kwale County reclaims Msambweni Hospital land as court revokes private titles
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 09, 2025

Justice Dena noted that the county government successfully demonstrated that the land was lawfully set aside for the construction and development of M...

Evictions in Taveta spark outrage as county demands immediate halt
Farhiya Hussein  |  Oct 07, 2025

The county government noted that the operations disregarded a High Court order issued on June 25, 2025, which barred any form of eviction or interfere...

From curse to cure: How Kwale communities are beating elephantiasis stigma
Farhiya Hussein  |  Oct 02, 2025

Today, Mwanasha is among more than 500 people screened in Kwale this year—part of a quiet revolution changing how the region views and treats lymphati...

Shimba Hills gets 10-year conservation blueprint to safeguard ecosystem
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Sep 12, 2025

The plan introduces zoning measures to protect fragile areas, addresses threats such as illegal logging, forest fires, and human-wildlife conflict, an...

Kwale County brings clean water to villages with solar-powered desalination plants
Farhiya Hussein  |  Aug 27, 2025

Governor Fatuma Achani, who recently commissioned a new desalination project in Kilibasi village, Kinango sub-county, said the initiative represents m...

Grassroots football in Kwale helps girls tackle teenage pregnancies and child marriages
Farhiya Hussein  |  Aug 20, 2025

Football is becoming a tool of empowerment, giving girls in Kwale County not only the chance to play but also to lead, learn and dream beyond societal...

Kwale moves to operationalise GBV Act with new policy framework
Farhiya Hussein  |  Aug 19, 2025

Consultations with stakeholders on the policy framework have already been concluded. The draft policy is expected to be forwarded to the County Attorn...

Solar-powered drip irrigation transforms farming in Kwale, ending food shortages
Farhiya Hussein  |  Aug 13, 2025

The new irrigation systems source water from boreholes, underground springs, dams, and water pans—bringing much-needed relief to communities where gro...

Over 70 trained in aquaculture to boost fish farming profits in Taita Taveta
Farhiya Hussein  |  Aug 10, 2025

Each is now expected to train at least 50 farmers in their area, enabling them to adopt better aquaculture practices and earn more from the trade.

Kwale Governor Fatuma Achani vows legal action against land grabbers
Farhiya Hussein  |  Aug 07, 2025

Tensions have escalated in areas such as Waa/Ng’ombeni, where residents allege that private developers and politically connected individuals have take...

Tensions flare as Kwale leaders demand removal of KWS from Diani-Chale Marine Reserve management
Farhiya Hussein  |  Aug 07, 2025

Tensions flared in Ukunda after a public forum organised by KWS to discuss proposed changes to park entry fees was abruptly cut short following strong...

70-year-old man convicted of stealing widow’s Sh752,000 pension
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Aug 05, 2025

Milimani Senior Principal Magistrate Benmark Ekhubi directed the convict to be returned to court on August 11, 2025, for sentence.

Italian national, accomplice arrested after police uncover cannabis farm, lab in Kwale County
Farhiya Hussein  |  Aug 04, 2025

Inside the compound, investigators discovered an assortment of laboratory equipment and various chemicals believed to be used in the processing and ma...

Kwale: Several suspected gang members arrested in major crackdown
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Aug 02, 2025

The suspects were apprehended on Friday, August 1 after officers acted on a public tip-off that led them to a hideout in the Ngeneni area, where weapo...

Boost for communities as Kwale unveils marine hatchery, seaweed centre
Farhiya Hussein  |  Jul 24, 2025

The marine hatchery is expected to boost aquaculture by supplying fingerlings and other aquatic species, while the Kibuyuni facility will enable local...

Two Kwale County officials summoned for disobeying court order on affordable housing projects
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Jul 16, 2025

The judge warned that should they fail to comply with the summons, an arrest warrant would be issued against them.

Relief for patients as Kwale doctors return to work after striking deal with county government
Farhiya Hussein  |  Jul 09, 2025

The industrial action, which began on June 29, had crippled key health services across public facilities, leaving patients stranded and prompting wide...

Women's group secures Sh1.9 million deal to clean, green Kwale County’s Lungalunga border town
Farhiya Hussein  |  Jul 06, 2025

For a period of six months, Kudzecha Women Limited Company will handle key public hygiene duties in the border town, including cleaning market areas,...

Taita Taveta GBV survivors speak out as county grapples with alarming rise in cases
Farhiya Hussein  |  Jul 02, 2025

Statistics from the Taita Taveta County Government show that in 2024 alone, 640 GBV cases were reported, an overwhelming jump from only 13 cases recor...

Maternal deaths in Kwale County surge past WHO threshold, prompting urgent calls for action
Farhiya Hussein  |  Jun 22, 2025

Recent county statistics show Kwale now records 110 maternal deaths per 100,000 live births, surpassing the WHO’s alert level of 100 and rising from 9...

High Court declares Succession Law section discriminating against widowers unconstitutional
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Jun 20, 2025

The judge ruled that the provision, which requires a husband to prove he was dependent on his deceased wife in order to qualify as a beneficiary of he...

Abandoned dreams: Kwale’s Kichukwa locals demand justice over Sh38 million ghost stadium
Farhiya Hussein  |  Jun 17, 2025

The community is now calling on the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) to investigate the use of Sh38 million allocated to the project in 20...

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