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1 month ago | 
peopledaily.digital | Shaban Omar
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Life in Diani, one of Kenya’s most beautiful tourist hubs, has turned into a nightmare for residents following a wave of violent attacks by a juvenile gang known as Panga Boys. Once a serene coastal paradise in Kwale County, the town is now gripped by fear as the gang continues to terrorise locals in broad daylight.
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1 month ago | 
peopledaily.digital | Shaban Omar
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Coast Region Police Commander Ali Nuno has issued a stern seven-day ultimatum to notorious juvenile gangs terrorizing Diani, Kwale County to surrender or face the full wrath of the law. Nuno warned that a special operations team was already on the ground, hunting down the criminals.
He added that the security team will not rest until every last one of the criminals is behind bars. He made the remarks on Monday during a security meeting at Jogoo Grounds in Ukunda, Kwale County.
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1 month ago | 
peopledaily.digital | Shaban Omar
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Kwale County could face a prolonged dry season in the coming months, with meteorologists and National Drought Management Authority (NDMA) warning of reduced rainfall between June and August. According to regional NDMA coordinator John Kariuki, reports indicate that in the next three months Kwale will receive below normal rainfall, insinuating a heavy dry season.
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1 month ago | 
peopledaily.digital | Shaban Omar
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Health services in public hospitals in the six coastal counties remain crippled as Universal Health Care (UHC) staff continue their strike into the fourth week. The striking workers insist they will not budge until the national and county governments address their grievances.
At the heart of their demands is the immediate conversion of their contracts to permanent and pensionable terms.
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2 months ago | 
peopledaily.digital | Shaban Omar
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Veteran Coast politician and former long-serving minister Chirau Ali Mwakwere has demanded respect from Kwale Governor Fatuma Achani following a dispute over the ongoing construction of the Sh3 billion Kwale-Kinango road project. Mwakwere claimed Achani has been disrespectful to him despite his age and vast experience in politics, claims she denied.
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Jan 13, 2025 | 
peopledaily.digital | Shaban Omar
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Businesspeople in Kwale are calling on the Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja and the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) to deploy a special task force to deal with a juvenile gang that is wreaking havoc in Diani.
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Jan 8, 2025 | 
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Kilifi County is grappling with a significant budget shortfall that is putting immense strain on its ability to provide essential services like healthcare, agriculture, education and sanitation. With a budget deficit of 36%, the County faces a critical gap between its projected revenue and actual funds available to execute its development goals.
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Aug 6, 2024 | 
the-star.co.ke | Shaban Omar
A lobby has urged the national government to develop a more effective framework for benefit-sharing in the extractive sectors. Kenya Land Alliance chief executive Faith Alube said current laws fall short of ensuring that communities affected by mining benefit from their local resources. Alube added that the communities often face significant compensation, relocation and land ownership injustices. "Community sharing mechanisms must be transparent.
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Aug 2, 2024 | 
the-star.co.ke | Shaban Omar
In the heart of Kwale county where the serene landscapes offer a stark contrast to his turbulent past, Abdul* (not his real name) has opened a new chapter in his life. Once entangled in the web of crime and drug abuse, he made a decision to leave behind a life of uncertainty and embrace tranquility. Now, amid the lush greenery and gentle rhythms of coastal life, he is focused on cultivating peace and rebuilding his life. Abdul said being on the run all the time is no way to spend one’s life.
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Jul 30, 2024 | 
the-star.co.ke | Shaban Omar
Since losing his eyesight, Ali has developed unique abilities to master his environment. Unlike many persons with disabilities, resorting to begging never crossed his mind Mwalimu Ali began to lose his eyesight at the age of nine years. At the age of nine, Mwalimu Ali began to lose his eyesight, forcing him to quit school while in fourth grade. Despite consistently ranking first in his academic performance, the pupil at Bongwe Gombato Primary School had his dreams abruptly halted.
