Watamu Stories

Kilifi ramps up beach safety efforts after surge in drowning cases
Farhiya Hussein  |  Aug 12, 2025

The exercise, organised in partnership with the Kenya Red Cross and other stakeholders, targets families and visitors expected to flock to the beaches...

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...

Kilifi set to phase out KWS' control of Malindi and Watamu marine parks - Governor Mung’aro
Farhiya Hussein  |  Aug 06, 2025

Governor Gideon Mung’aro said plans are underway to phase out KWS’ control of the two marine parks and transition operations to county management.

Search continues for missing Watamu brothers lost at sea amid calls for rescue boats
Farhiya Hussein  |  Jul 29, 2025

Relatives of the missing fishermen are also calling on the government to step up efforts in the search and to address long-standing safety concerns fa...

Free spine care camp transforms lives in Watamu as over 4,000 treated in one week
Farhiya Hussein  |  Jul 23, 2025

Chiropractic therapy is a drug-free treatment for musculoskeletal disorders, especially those affecting the spine, using manual adjustments to relieve...

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.

Lamu conservationists embrace ecotourism to fight environmental degradation, climate change
Farhiya Hussein  |  Sep 04, 2024

Ecotourism is sustainable tourism that seeks to promote the conservation and protection of the environment while providing opportunities for tourists...

Commercial poaching declines by over 90pc in coastal Kenya
Farhiya Hussein  |  Aug 01, 2024

Despite the success in curbing trophy poaching, Kala noted the continuing battle against human-wildlife conflict and the illegal transit of wildlife p...

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...

Kilifi residents rally against proposed Sh500 billion nuclear plant
Farhiya Hussein  |  Jul 15, 2024

The Sh500 billion project aims to produce 1,000 megawatts of power by 2034 to address Kenya's growing energy requirements and boost industrialisation.

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