The Malindi Environment and Land Court has temporarily paused the construction of the multibillion-dollar Dangote refinery on disputed land in Lamu. This decision comes as the court prepares to hear an urgent application from Salim Tima Swale and 132 others.While the court did not grant the petitioners a request to
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Kagwe Unveils Plan to Boost Coastal Agriculture
Agriculture and Livestock Development Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe has expressed his concerns regarding the underutilization of agricultural potential in coastal counties. He emphasized that this region possesses the ability to significantly enhance the production of essential crops and livestock products.Kagwe highlighted that Lamu, Tana River, Kwale, Kilifi, and Taita Taveta
KDF Destroys Four IEDs, Foils Terror Attacks in Lamu
The Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) successfully thwarted multiple suspected terrorist attacks in Lamu County by discovering and safely destroying four improvised explosive devices (IEDs) along crucial supply routes used by both security personnel and civilians.These operations, conducted under Operation Amani Boni (OAB), involved troops executing route clearance, dominance patrols, and
Muthoni Marubu Dares Gachagua to Visit Mpeketoni
Lamu Woman Representative Muthoni Marubu has issued a bold challenge to former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, urging him to confront her directly in her county.In a statement posted on her social media platforms on Thursday, January 15, 2026, Marubu, who recently faced backlash in Murang’a for attempting to lead