Kwale begins upgrading tourism infrastructure at Ksh20 million
Kwale county government has announced infrastructure plans to develop beach access roads and street lighting projects at a cost of Sh20 million to promote the tourism sector.
Governor Fatuma Achani says the beaches are great resources for coastal tourism development as they attract a large number of domestic and international tourists annually and called for the transformative enhancement of the tourism infrastructure.
The plans also include upgrading transportation infrastructure and creating new tourist attraction sites to offer innovative tourism experiences and in line with the county’s vision of improving the road network.
She says the improvements of beachfronts will make streets along the shores safer and brighter around the evenings while beach access roads will provide more convenient access to the famous tourism destinations.
Achani spoke when she launched the commencement of works for the upgrade of Watatu Watano and Mvureni beach access roads and street lighting projects in Diani area of Msambweni Sub County.She underscored her administration’s commitment to improving infrastructure projects throughout Kwale to drive economic growth for both tourists and residents.
