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Originally published by Capital Newstop
September 16, 2025
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Blocked Access Roads Blamed for Delayed Response in Diani Fires
In a statement, Swanya made an urgent appeal to the Diani Municipality Management to prioritize the identification, mapping, and official marking (beaconing) of all public access roads in the region. - Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today | Capitalfm.co.ke..
✨ Key Highlights
Delayed emergency response to recent fires in Diani has been attributed to blocked public access roads, prompting the South Coast Residents Association to call for stricter enforcement of zoning regulations and mapping of critical lifelines.
- The delays hindered emergency responders from reaching affected areas during devastating fires that destroyed multiple homes.
- George Mokaya Swanya, Chairman of the South Coast Residents Association, highlighted illegal road blockages by private developers as the core issue.
- The Association urged Diani Municipality Management to prioritize identifying, mapping, and officially marking all public access roads.
- Burning of garbage in open spaces was also cited as a significant and avoidable fire hazard.
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