The Kwale county government has announced plans to develop beach access roads and street lighting projects at a cost of Sh20 million to promote the tourism sector.
Governor Fatuma Achani emphasized that the beaches are valuable resources for coastal tourism, attracting numerous domestic and international tourists annually. She called for significant enhancements to the tourism infrastructure.
The infrastructure plans include upgrading transportation infrastructure and creating new tourist attraction sites to offer innovative tourism experiences, aligning with the county’s vision of improving the road network.
Governor Achani noted that these improvements would make beachfront streets safer and brighter in the evenings, while the new beach access roads would provide more convenient access to popular tourist destinations.
Speaking at the launch of the upgrade works for the Watatu Watano and Mvureni beach access roads and street lighting projects in the Diani area of Msambweni Sub County, Achani underscored her administration’s commitment to improving infrastructure throughout Kwale to drive economic growth for both tourists and residents.
