Shaban Omar

2 weeks ago | peopledaily.digital | Shaban Omar

| The national government has assured Kwale residents that it will release mineral royalties amounting to Sh1.7 billion and Sh900 million to community before the mining licence for Base Titanium expires on June 30. Principal Secretary Harry Kimtai said the funds, which have been delayed for years, will be disbursed to the county and local communities as part of their rightful share from the lucrative titanium mining operations in the region.

3 weeks ago | peopledaily.digital | Shaban Omar

| Once a thriving hub of relaxation and rejuvenation, Diani’s local massage industry in Kwale County now lies in near silence. Its tranquil rooms are empty, the scent of essential oils replaced by the barren sting of economic loss. What was once a booming trade, usually driven by foreign tourists seeking luxury and wellness along Kenya’s southern coast, began to unravel in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.

3 weeks ago | peopledaily.digital | Shaban Omar

| Construction work for the long-awaited Sh1.2 billion regional centre for Marine Transport and Port Logistics in Chitsakamatsa, Matuga, Kwale County is finally taking shape. The first phase of the flagship institution, which involves putting up and equipping tuition blocks, is 82 per cent complete, bringing renewed hope to the region’s maritime education ambitions.

3 weeks ago | peopledaily.digital | Shaban Omar

| Kwale Governor Fatuma Achani and County Commissioner Steve Orinde have dismissed a recent report by the National Crime Research Centre (NCRC) that ranked Kwale among counties most affected by juvenile gangs. During events at Matuga Girls and Kwale High National Schools, the two leaders said the findings were misleading. They acknowledged the existence of isolated juvenile gang incidents but insisted the situation is not as dire as painted in the report.

4 weeks ago | peopledaily.digital | Shaban Omar

| The National Environment Management Authority (Nema) in Kwale county has raised concerns over growing interference by local politicians, which is hampering efforts to enforce environmental laws. Speaking during a press interview in Matuga, Nema County Director Edith Kalo (inset) said the authority is struggling to fully execute its mandate due to persistent political meddling, particularly in the regulation of illegal stone and sand mining activities in Waa, Tiwi, and Ukunda.