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Kwale County

Also known as: Kwale County Government

2026-04-242026-09-27

In coverage

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  1. September 2026
  2. Citizen Digital

    … Speaking in PAG and Kingdom City churches in Diani, Kwale County on Sunday Amisi said the movement was initially formed as a platform for the younger generation, with its founders backing Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna to lead the political initiative, but the entry of older politi …

    MP Caleb Amisi alleges NIS infiltration in Linda Mwananchi to spark divisions ahead of 2027 polls
  3. The Standard

    … He said they are also working in Kisumu County and other lake region counties of Homa Bay, Migori, Siaya, Turkana and Kwale.Industrial Support Ltd official Mercy Masai and Primo Energy Africa Director Nelson Muhanji commended the women traders for embracing value addition and ent …

    Solar fish dryer to boost women's cross-border trade in Busia
  4. Citizen Digital

    … The facilities are planned for Bomet, Nairobi, Kwale, Mombasa, Garissa, Kisumu, Embu, Nakuru, Uasin Gishu and West Pokot. …

    Kenya to get 10 mother-and-child hospitals under Amsons’ Ksh.4.5 billion grant
  5. Capital News

    … By February, he had visited Mombasa, Kilifi, Lamu, Kwale, Tana River, Garissa, Wajir, Isiolo and Meru, among other counties. …

    Maraga takes 2027 presidential campaign to US diaspora
  6. Citizen Digital

    … They include Tana River, Kilifi, Lamu, Mombasa, Kwale, Kisumu, Busia, Siaya, Homa Bay and Migori, among others. …

    Gov't identifies 18 high-risk counties ahead of El Niño rains
  7. Capital News

    … In the Coast region, Tana River, Kilifi, Lamu, Mombasa and Kwale face risks including flooding, storm surges, coastal erosion and infrastructure damage. …

    Health Ministry rolls out El Niño plan in 18 high-risk counties
  8. The Standard

    … Coastal counties of Mombasa, Kwale, Kilifi, Lamu, and Tana River hoped for more say in the management of major infrastructure projects, such as ferries and harbours along the Indian Ocean. …

    State stalls on devolving ferry, harbour services
  9. Citizen Digital

    Kwale: Motorcycle theft suspect arrested at Lunga Lunga By Wananchi Reporter September 08, 2026 07:45 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Audio By Vocalize By Grace KathanjePolice have arrested a 23-year-old ma …

    Kwale: Motorcycle theft suspect arrested at Lunga Lunga
  10. The Standard

    … Marsabit, Mandera, Wajir, Samburu, Meru, Tharaka-Nithi, Narok, Kajiado, Makueni, Kitui, Tana River, Taita Taveta, Kwale, Kilifi and Lamu were all classified as normal.West Pokot, Turkana, Baringo and Garissa moved into the pre-alert phase, noting that this was an early signal of …

    NDMA warns of worsening drought conditions in nine Asal counties
  11. The Standard

    … Ruto cited the Dongo Kundu Bypass as part of infrastructure investments intended to improve links between Mombasa, the airport and South Coast.The planned completion of Mwache Dam is also expected to improve water security in Mombasa and Kwale while increased electricity generati …

    Ruto urges Mombasa SEZ developers to build factories, create jobs

Yesterday

  1. Ruto begins 8-day Coast tour, to break ground for Dangote Refinery

    President William Ruto has begun an 8-day development tour of the Coast region covering six counties, with plans to issue nearly 200,000 title deeds and break ground for a new refinery in Lamu valued at Ksh.2 trillion.

    26 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  2. Ruto begins eight-day coastal tour with infrastructure and housing pledges

    President William Ruto launched an eight-day tour of the coastal region in Taita-Taveta County, announcing Sh2 billion for student hostels, Sh2 billion for road infrastructure, and Sh15 billion for county road upgrades. The tour will include visits to five other coastal counties, with plans to issue 200,000 title deeds and break ground on a new refinery in Lamu.

    26 September 2026 · The Standard →

Friday 25 September

  1. Ruto issues nearly 200,000 title deeds during Coast region tour

    President William Ruto began a development tour of the Coast region, during which he issued nearly 200,000 title deeds across Taita-Taveta, Kwale, Kilifi, Mombasa, Tana River and Lamu counties, and broke ground for the Sh2.2 trillion East Africa Refinery in Lamu. The issuance is part of the Government's plan to distribute 500,000 land ownership documents in the Coast region to address longstanding squatter and land ownership challenges.

    25 September 2026 · Capital News →

  2. Ruto launches East Africa Refinery groundbreaking in Lamu

    President William Ruto is set to begin a coastal region tour on Saturday and break ground for the $16 billion East Africa Refinery in Lamu, a joint project with Nigerian billionaire Aliko Dangote. The refinery will process crude from Turkana County and supply refined petroleum products across East and Central Africa, with the groundbreaking ceremony scheduled for September 30, 2026.

    25 September 2026 · The Standard →

Thursday 24 September

  1. High Court declines to liquidate beach hotel after director dispute

    The High Court in Mombasa has declined to liquidate a firm operating a high-end beach hotel in Diani, Kwale County, following the breakdown of a romantic relationship between its two directors.

    24 September 2026 · The Standard →

Wednesday 23 September

  1. KMA warns of rough seas and strong winds through December

    The Kenya Maritime Authority has warned people living and working along Kenya's coast to prepare for hazardous sea and weather conditions from September through December, including strong winds, rough seas, high waves, heavy rainfall, and reduced visibility. The authority advised boat operators to secure vessels, passengers and crew to wear life jackets, and fisherfolk to exercise caution and postpone non-essential sea activities when conditions deteriorate.

    23 September 2026 · Capital News →

  2. Coast issued marine safety alert for strong winds, large waves

    The Kenya Meteorological Department and Kenya Red Cross have issued a marine safety alert for Kilifi, Mombasa, Kwale and Lamu counties, warning of large ocean waves and strong winds through the weekend that pose risks to small boats and people along the shoreline. Fishermen have been urged to check weather before entering the sea, avoid unnecessary trips in rough conditions, and wear lifesaving equipment.

    23 September 2026 · The Standard →

Tuesday 22 September

  1. Kenya, US explore critical minerals cooperation, value addition

    US State Secretary Marco Rubio and President William Ruto discussed cooperation in critical minerals during talks at the UN General Assembly in New York, with the US saying the sector could position Kenya as a key player while creating opportunities for US firms to provide value addition.

    22 September 2026 · The Standard →

Monday 21 September

  1. Kenya withdraws from Beach Soccer AFCON qualifier against Libya

    Beach soccer stakeholders in Kilifi expressed disappointment after Kenya withdrew from its Africa Cup of Nations Beach Soccer qualifier against Libya. Players drawn from Lamu, Mombasa, Malindi and Kwale who had been preparing for the match are frustrated by the decision.

    21 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Sunday 20 September

  1. Gachagua accuses Ruto of plotting to sell Kenya's niobium deposits

    Opposition leader Rigathi Gachagua claims President William Ruto is using his UN General Assembly visit to New York to finalize deals with American firms to exploit niobium deposits worth trillions of shillings in Mrima Hills, Kwale County, and that Ruto stands to benefit directly from the arrangement.

    20 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  2. MP Amisi alleges NIS infiltration dividing Linda Mwananchi

    Saboti MP Caleb Amisi claims the National Intelligence Service has infiltrated the Linda Mwananchi opposition movement to create divisions ahead of the 2027 election, attributing tensions within the group to the entry of older politicians including Siaya Governor James Orengo, Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya, and Vihiga Senator Godfrey Osotsi.

    20 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Wednesday 16 September

  1. Solar fish dryer launched to support Busia women traders

    A Sh10 million solar-powered fish drying and preservation facility has been launched in Burumba, Busia, to help the Busia Cross-Border Women Traders Association process and preserve fish more efficiently, reduce losses, and create employment in fish processing and marketing.

    16 September 2026 · The Standard →

Tuesday 15 September

  1. Kenya to receive 10 mother-child hospitals from Amsons Group grant

    Kenya is set to receive 10 specialised mother-and-child hospitals under a $35 million grant from Amsons Group. Construction has begun on the first 250-bed Level 4 hospital in Chebunyo, Bomet County, which will provide maternity, neonatal, and antenatal care services.

    15 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Monday 14 September

  1. Former Chief Justice Maraga campaigns in US diaspora ahead of 2027 election

    Former Chief Justice David Maraga will tour the United States from September 17 to October 5, visiting multiple cities to engage Kenyans in the diaspora as part of his 2027 presidential campaign on the United Green Movement ticket.

    14 September 2026 · Capital News →

Wednesday 9 September

  1. Government classifies 18 counties as high-risk for El Niño rains

    The government has identified 18 counties as high-risk areas ahead of heavy rains and flooding expected from October, with a multi-agency team already working in Baringo County on evacuation and preparation efforts.

    9 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  2. Health Ministry activates El Niño preparedness in 18 counties

    Kenya's Ministry of Health has activated its El Niño preparedness plan in 18 high-risk counties ahead of heavy rains expected during October-December, warning of increased flooding, displacement, and waterborne and vector-borne disease outbreaks. The ministry is seeking support from development and health partners for medical structures, emergency services, health campaigns, water and sanitation interventions, and medical supplies.

    9 September 2026 · Capital News →

  3. National government delays devolving ferry and harbour services to counties

    Coastal and inland water counties have yet to receive devolved control of ferries and harbours 16 years after the 2010 Constitution's promulgation, despite the Fourth Schedule designating these as county responsibilities. Counties including Mombasa, Kwale, Kilifi, Lamu, Tana River, Turkana, Marsabit, Homa Bay, Siaya, and Busia remain unable to benefit from revenue and management of these water-body infrastructure.

    9 September 2026 · The Standard →

Tuesday 8 September

  1. Man arrested with stolen motorcycle at Tanzania border

    Police arrested a 23-year-old man with a Haojin motorcycle at the Lunga Lunga border in Kwale County while he was attempting to cross into Tanzania. The suspect is held at Kubo Police Station and is expected to be arraigned in court on Tuesday.

    8 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  2. NDMA warns of worsening drought in nine Asal counties

    The National Drought Management Authority has warned of deteriorating water, pasture and weather conditions in nine Asal counties including Turkana, Garissa, Baringo, West Pokot, Nyeri, Kitui, Makueni, Tana River and Isiolo, with acute malnutrition remaining a critical concern driven by previous food insecurity and high morbidity levels.

    8 September 2026 · The Standard →

  3. Ruto urges Mombasa SEZ to build factories and create jobs

    President William Ruto has challenged developers of the Mombasa Special Economic Zone to move beyond agreements to building factories, creating jobs, and producing goods. Ruto said the zone must help Kenya stop exporting raw materials and importing finished products at higher prices, and described the zone as a step towards transforming Mombasa into a manufacturing, processing and logistics hub.

    8 September 2026 · The Standard →

Monday 7 September

  1. Hepatitis C linked to drug injection in Lamu County

    Lamu County is recording a high burden of Hepatitis C among people aged 40–70, linked to injection drug use through shared needles. NASCOP estimates Lamu has about 29 per cent Hepatitis C prevalence, among the highest in the country.

    7 September 2026 · The Standard →

Sunday 6 September

  1. Joho and Wanga urge Tana River residents to back Ruto's re-election

    Leaders allied to the broad-based government, including Mining Cabinet Secretary Hassan Joho and ODM chairperson Gladys Wanga, have rallied Tana River County residents to support the ODM party and re-elect President William Ruto in the 2027 General Election, saying his second term would enable 100 per cent equitable resource distribution. Joho vowed to ensure ODM secures support in the coastal region to strengthen its bargaining power in power-sharing negotiations with UDA after the election.

    6 September 2026 · The Standard →

Friday 4 September

  1. Government plans to triple food production in five coast counties

    Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe announced a Coast Region Economic Revival Strategy targeting Lamu, Tana River, Kwale, Kilifi and Taita Taveta to increase agricultural production through a "Farm to Port" approach. The strategy will focus on products including coconut, cashew nuts, cassava, cotton, milk and meat, with some counties handling production and value addition while others provide supply chain and logistics infrastructure.

    4 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  2. Mwache Dam main structure completed, enters final construction phase

    The Ksh.13.7 billion Mwache Multi-Purpose Dam in Kwale County has completed its main structure and entered final construction. The 84-metre-high dam is designed to improve water supply to Mombasa and Kwale, and support irrigation, flood control, and economic activities in the coastal region.

    4 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Thursday 3 September

  1. 55 vessels expected to call Mombasa and Lamu ports

    Mombasa and Lamu ports are expecting 55 vessel calls. The article also discusses the long-standing dispute over devolution of port and harbour management to coastal counties under the 2010 Constitution, which remains unresolved 16 years after its enactment.

    3 September 2026 · The Standard →

Wednesday 2 September

  1. Coast region football officials seek FKF intervention on disputes

    FKF branch chairmen from Mombasa, Tana River, and Kwale say complaints and disciplinary cases in FKF Division Two and Coast Region League have increased and remain unresolved, and are calling on the national office to intervene to improve administration and credibility of the leagues.

    2 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Tuesday 1 September

  1. Kenya struggles to convert mineral wealth into economic value

    Kenya sits on mineral wealth with potential to transform its economy, yet investors and communities say the country continues to struggle to convert that geological potential into meaningful economic value.

    1 September 2026 · The Standard →

Sunday 30 August

  1. Wamalwa demands cancellation of police uniforms tender

    DAP-Kenya leader Eugene Wamalwa has demanded the cancellation of a police uniforms tender, claiming the multi-million-shilling contract was designed to benefit government individuals, and argued the country needs police reforms and better officer remuneration instead.

    30 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Thursday 27 August

  1. Coastal fisherfolk urge Senate to add area-closure clause to Fisheries Bill

    Fisherfolk want the Senate to add a provision to the Fisheries Management and Development Bill allowing closure of certain areas to replenish fish stocks, after the National Assembly omitted this recommendation when passing the bill on August 5. The provision would let communities through Beach Management Units recommend area closures in consultation with the director general of fisheries.

    27 August 2026 · The Standard →

Wednesday 26 August

  1. Britain assists Samburu in locating grave of colonial-era spiritual leader

    The British government has committed to helping the Samburu community locate the grave of Laibon Bari Kaldojan Leaduma, a spiritual leader captured and detained by British colonial authorities in 1934. A family member has been searching since 1985 for answers about his grandfather's disappearance and alleged execution.

    26 August 2026 · The Standard →

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