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22/10/2024

COURTESY CALL OF AMB.GRACE OKARA TO GOVERNOR FATUMA ACHANI.

The Permanent Representative of the Republic of Kenya to the UN-Habitat (United Nations Human Settlements Programme) Amb. Grace Okara paid a courtesy call to the Governor -Kwale County Her Excellency Fatuma Achani. The call typically involved discussion on the Solid Waste Management, Go blue projects, climate resilient for Urban poor in the urban areas as well as the sustainable marine resources. The impacts of the projects to the community and how UN-Habitat can come in with partners to support us to generate our own source revenue.
I had the privilege to show her around the recently commissioned Kwale Recreational Park constructed by Kwale Municipality with the support of Kenya Urban Support programme and County Government of Kwale

22/10/2024

OFFICIAL COMMISSIONING OF KWALE RECREATIONAL PARK.
H.E Governor Fatuma Achani and Deputy Governor Chirema Kombo today hosted Cabinet Secretary Ministry of Lands, Public Works, Housing and Urban Development Ms. Alice Wahome in the official launch of Kwale Recreational Park in Tsimba/ Golini ward, Matuga Sub-county, under the Kwale Municipality.
Through collaboration between the National government, the County government and World Bank, the recreational park was funded through the Kenya Urban Support Program (KUSP) .
The Recreational Park is situated in Kwale Municipality within Kwale County and is considered as a safe, green space designed for public use, which will serve as a hub for recreation, relaxation, and social interaction
Speaking at the event C.S Alice Wahome noted that the National government has dedicated and allocated resources to Counties to ensure infrastructures and services are improved in the Urban Areas.
CS Wahome further noted that National government is focused and committed to ensuring long term measures and interventions are out in place to tackle challenges such as poor planning of towns, lack of housing plans and poor infrastructure which are brought about by climate change and lifestyle choices.
Echoing her sentiments, Governor Fatuma Achani noted that as a county, it's commitments was not only in infrastructural development projects but also in creating green spaces in the county so as to ensure the effects of climate change are averted if not reduced.
Kwale Recreational Park, has given space for outdoor activities, improving physical and mental well-being.
and will also promote environmental sustainability by enhancing green cover, reducing urban heat, and improving air quality and also improving health benefits.
Kwale Recreational Park is expected to boost the local economy by attracting tourists and creating job opportunities, especially for youth, small businesses, such as food vendors and local artisans.
Also present was County Secretary Sylvia Chidodo, CECM Environment Saumu Beja, CECM Agriculture Roman Shera, Kwale Municipality Board and Staff, Matuga D.C.C Lucy Ndiemo among other national and county officials

19/09/2024

Kwale Municipality held its quarterly Citizen forum meeting on 16th September at Cultural Centre Hall, Tsimba/ Golini ward, Matuga Sub-county.
Kwale Municipality Manager Mwanawani Sheti and Municipal Chairman Mr. Seif Bendera Rocky led the citizen forum engagement where the citizens were sensitized on the upcoming Mashujaa day celebration set to be held in Kwale County, at the Kwale Stadium which is under Kwale Municipality.
The citizens were engaged in the Municipality's grievance redress mechanism systems which handles the internal and external grievances that are under the Municipality's jurisdiction.
The citizens were further sensitized on the Municipality's public participation exercise, activities, requirements, forms and principles, its procedures and gender inclusion framewok.
The citizen forum gave a broad perspective to Kwale residents on public participation procedures, ex*****on as well as the administrative units within the Municipality.
Kwale Municipality board members also present were Anastacia Kanga, Mishi Koba, Salim Mwayogwe, Bakari Mwabudzuma, Suleiman Madaraka and Saumu Muti.

19/09/2024

05/06/2024

Kwale Safi kwa Kudhibiti Taka Manyumbani

07/09/2023

URBAN AREAS IN KWALE COUNTY ARE READY TO WELCOME KUSP II PROGRAMME
As we come to an end of Kenya Urban Support Programme(KUSP I),a funded programme in partnership with the National and County Government.
Two most important evaluation for donor funded programme had to be carried out.
1.Value for Money assessment to determine if we got value for money from the programme funded projects.
2.End of Programme evaluation to determine the sustainability, effectiveness, efficiency and relevancy of the programme as well as the areas that will need improvement in the KUSP II.
KUSP I has met its objective to institutionalize the urban areas and support in development projects.
All eyes are for KUSP II and the proposed urban funding from the National Government to urban area.
We thank her Excellency the Governor Md.Fatuma Achani and Deputy Governor Mr. Chirema Kombo for supporting and walking with the Municipalities throughout this Journey.

11/07/2023

Kwale Municipality Information Forum
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The kids zone and the garden beautification is 👌🏾.

31/05/2023

KWALE MUNICIPALITY GREENING INITIATIVE
Trees play a crucial role in mitigating climate change, improving air quality, conserving water, and providing habitat for wildlife. Through this initiative, we aim to raise awareness about the benefits of trees and empower our citizens to actively participate in preserving our environment.

The tree planting activities will take place across various locations within our municipality, including parks, schools, residential areas, and public spaces. Our goal is to plant a diverse range of indigenous and adapted tree species that are well-suited to our local climate and ecosystem.

We encourage all residents of Kwale Municipality to get involved in this noble endeavor. Whether you are an individual, a family, or part of a community organization, there are numerous ways you can contribute. You can volunteer your time for planting and nurturing trees, organize tree planting events, or even sponsor the purchase of tree seedlings.

We extend our gratitude to all the individuals and organizations that have already shown their support for the Kwale Municipality Tree Planting Exercise. Your dedication to environmental conservation is commendable, and together, we can create a sustainable and vibrant ecosystem that benefits us all.
We have partnered with Kenya Forest Services, Golini Primary and Kwale Community Environmental Conservation group(KCECG) to plant more than 1000 seedlings. KCECG is a youth woman lead organization aiming at environmental conservation, clean up around Kwale Town and tree nursery project.
Let us unite as a community and make a positive difference for our environment. Together, we can sow the seeds of a greener future and create a legacy of environmental stewardship for generations to come. Join us in the Kwale Municipality Tree Planting Exercise and be a part of this remarkable journey towards a more sustainable and resilient municipality.

25/05/2023

KWALE MIGINGO PRISON-KWALE MUNICIPALITY TREE PLANTING EXERCISE.
Kwale Governor H.E. Fatuma Achani led a tree planting exercise held at the Kwale Migingo Prisons compound in Kwale Municipality on 23rd May,2023.
In her brief after the exercise, the Governor said as Kwaleans we all have a responsibility to plant trees in our homesteads, farms, around water sources and in various institutions to make sure Kwale becomes green.
"As the leaders and people of Kwale we all have a responsibility of planting more trees to conserve our environment, as well as coping up with the climatic change," said Achani.
Madam Achani said that Kwale has a target of planting 300,000 trees in a period of 5 years to attain the country wide 5 billion target by H.E. the President.
The Governor was accompanied by; County Commissioner Michael Mwangi, Regional Prisons Commander, Kwale Prisons Commander Ali Hassan, County Secretary Madam Sylvia Chidodo, Cecs; Francis Gwama of Health Services, Madam Karuwa Tsiwezi of Public Service, Nominated MCA Hon Juddy Kengo, Chief officers, Municipal Manager and other top government officials

24/05/2023

TARMACKING OF NATIONAL CEREALS AND PRODUCE BOARD- GODONI- CHITSANZE ROAD.

H.E Governor Fatuma Achani today presided over the tarmacking of National Cereals and Produce Board- Godoni - Chitsanze Road in Kwale town, Matuga Sub-county.

The upgrading of the road will entail a stretch of tarmack of 1.5 km, a cycle track, foot path, drainage system and also installation of street lights.

Addressing the residents, Governor Achani noted that the tarmacking of the road will open up business across Kwale town, open road access from the main road to the interiors, and also revive the tourism industry of the county to tourists visiting the park.

"As a county, we have vowed to deliver services to our people through development agendas and projects", said Governor Achani.

The road project is a collaboration of the County Government under the department of Lands, Environment and Natural Resources and Kwale Municipality.

The Kwale Municipality has so far completed projects like the cabro paving of Methodist - Police Station- Posta road, Posta- Masjid Muadh Road, Beautification of a recreational park at Baraza Park, and installation of floodlight at Kwale Bus Park.

The project is estimated to be complete in phases and will be at a cost of sh 147,441,524.

In attendance was , Kwale Municipal Manager Mwanawani Sheti, Kwale Municipal Chairman Seif Bendera among other county officials.