Kilifi County has thrown its weight behind a proposed 200-acre golf and hospitality development in Kalongoni Village, Shakahola, as local authorities seek to attract fresh economic activity following the tragic mass deaths uncovered in the region. The planned Tsavo Golf Course project features an 18-hole golf layout, accommodation and hospitality amenities, a swimming pool, tennis courts, and camping sites. County officials met directly with project leadership, including project director Julius Kihara and project coordinator Noni Mbugus, to deliberate on the private investment. The multi-million-shilling proposal brings renewed focus to Shakahola, a name that gained international visibility following the cultic deaths of hundreds of people linked to the Good News International Church and its leader, Paul Mackenzie. For Kilifi County, the investment offers a prime opportunity to diversify Shakahola’s economic foundation through tourism, job creation, and commercial ventures that serve both visitors and local residents. County officials expect the facility to benefit surrounding communities by raising demand for local services and supporting auxiliary business activities. The high-level consultative talks brought together key administrators from Kilifi’s trade and tourism departments alongside leadership from the Kilifi County Investment and Development Corporation (KCIDC). Atten...
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