Security tight as beach festival kicks off in Diani, Kwale County
Some of the 500 skydivers from over 32 countries register for the Diani Beach Festival at Safari Beach Hotel on December 9, 2017. The festival will be hosting a 10-day skydive boogie, kite surfing competition, water sports among other events. PHOTO |WACHIRA MWANGI | NATION MEDIA GROUP
The festival is taking place at Alliance Safari Beach Hotel.
Kwale County Commissioner Ngumo Karuku said security has been beefed up in the entire county.
He said police officers are on high alert, guarding all public places where locals and tourists are congregating for the festival.
Security has been beefed up in Kwale County during the Diani Beach Festival (DBF) which kicks off Saturday and ends January 2, 2018.
Police officers from various units including the General Service Unit (GSU), Administration Police (AP) and regular police could be seen patrolling the streets of Diani as locals and visitors flocked the resort town to mark the three-week event.
