Villagers lynch man over attempting to kill his father
Kwale, KENYA: Police in Kwale county is investigating an incident where a man was lynched by an angry mob at Mbegani-Burani village in Matuga sub-county. The 27-year-old identified as Kimani Mwendo is said to have attempted to kill his father Francis Kimani Mwendo after they disagreed over the sale of a goat. Confirming the incident, […]
Mvurya re-endorses Achani for 2022 months after backtracking
Kwale, KENYA: Kwale Governor Salim Mvurya has re-endorsed his deputy Fatma Achani as his preferred successor come 2022 months after endorsing her and later backtracking on the endorsement. Mvurya endorsed her candidature mid last year but soon backed from the endorsement after Kwale senator Issa boy and Kinango MP Benjamin Tayari expressed their intentions in succeeding him. […]
Kwale Woman Rep Zuleikha Juma rebukes Mps bashing pres. Kenyatta
Kwale,KENYA: Kwale county women representative Zuleikha Juma has lashed out at a section of leaders accusing President Uhuru Kenyatta of neglecting central region in development projects. Zuleikha who was speaking on Tuesday dismissed the claims saying they are politically instigated with no basis and truth. According to Zulekha, central region has benefited immensely in terms […]
More cracks emerge as Kalembe Ndile calls for dissolution of Jubilee
Kwale, KENYA: Former Amani Tip Tip party chair Kalembe Ndile is now calling for the dissolution of Jubilee party saying the merging of affiliate parties has brought no good but misery to the party. Speaking on Monday in Kwale county, Kalembe insisted that the alliance should be discontinued since some individuals have taken advantage to […]
Kwale ODM allied movement pushes for expulsion of Jumwa and Dori
Kwale, KENYA: An ODM movement from Msambweni constituency in Kwale county dubbed Ngumu tupu handshake is pushing for the expulsion of Msambweni Mp Suleiman Dori and his Malindi counterpart Aisha Jumwa. Led by their chairman Chitembe Hassan, the movement accused the legislators of allegedly being disrespectful to the party leader Raila Odinga and his deputy […]
Sh. 10 million disbursed to special groups in Kwale
Kwale, KENYA: About 76 women, youths and people with disabilities have received a total of sh 10,441,500 in form of grants to help them to do table banking and initiate development projects. The funds were disbursed from the national government affirmative action fund (NGAAF). Kwale county NGAAF coordinator Victor Nyanje said that groups which benefit from […]
Kwale women, youth urged to apply for government funds
Kwale, KENYA: Kwale women representative Zuleikha Juma has urged more women, youth and people living with disabilities to apply for national government affirmative action fund (NGAAF) grants. Speaking in Kinango sub-county where she disbursed the NGAAF grants to groups, Zuleikha said the funds were meant to improve the livelihoods of the marginalized groups within their […]
Body of a man found in Kwale on Christmas day
Kwale, KENYA: Police in Kwale county are investigating an incident where the body of a man was found next to a Mosque in Diani, Msambweni sub-county. The body of the deceased aged between 30-40 years was discovered by locals at around 2pm afternoon on Christmas day. Confirming the incident, Diani OCPD Joseph Chebusit said the […]
Tourists flock Diani Beach to celebrate Christmas in style
Kwale, KENYA: Tourists flocked Diani Beach on the eve of Christmas to ensure their holiday kicked off in style. With many running from the winter abroad, most international tourists chose Diani as their destination for Christmas and they were not disappointed. As the adults were enjoying the Serene environment, children had a treat from Santa. […]
Police arrest two suspects that have been terrorizing Kwale residents
Kwale, KENYA: Two suspects believed to be terrorizing residents of Diani and Ukunda in Msambweni sub-county were on Saturday arrested by police in Kwale county. According to Kwale county commissioner Karuku Ngumo, the suspects have been stealing from residents and visitors who reside within the area. Upon further investigations, Ngumo said that several weapons including […]