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Topic: Kwal

Young man to serve 20 years for defiling classmate in Kwale

By Joackim Bwana   2026-07-18 17:33:32

Hassan Athuman will be serving 20 years in prison after he allegedly defiled his classmate, a 15 years old student (FLH) by coercing her to sleep with him in 2022.

Kenya-US Sh9.7 trillion Kwale mineral deal faces legal hurdles

By Benard Sanga   2026-06-23 19:56:01

The preliminary deal between Kenya and the US on the extraction of rare earth and niobium deposits at Mrima Hill in Kwale County, valued at Sh9.7 billion, has run into a legal landmine.

Wines agency KWAL banks on menstrual leave to champion wellbeing at work

By Patrick Vidija   2026-06-04 07:18:27

In recognition of health-related challenges associated with menstruation, perimenopause and menopause, the policy introduces one (1) day of paid leave per month for its employees.

End land tussles with Kwale sugar investor, State told

By Philip Mwakio and Patrick Beja   2026-05-25 23:03:17

Kwale residents are urging the government to resolve land disputes involving the Kwale International Sugar Company to restore operations and attract investment.

Resolve Kwale Sugar woes to unlock foreign capital

By Ian Njoroge   2026-05-22 18:55:45

Resolving the Kwale impasse on the terms originally agreed would unlock a project that closes nearly 10 per cent of the country’s sugar deficit.

Ukwala families battle sickle cell stigma despite improved access to healthcare

By Maryann Muganda   2026-04-27 18:06:01

Families delay seeking treatment for sickle disease for fear of stigma and claims that victims are bewitched.