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Beach Road Visibility Obstruction at Lotfa Hotel Junction

Background

An extended built-up wall on the road reserve adjacent to Lotfa Hotel obstructs visibility for drivers approaching the Diani Beach Road junction, creating a dangerous blind spot. Over the past year, this obstruction has been a contributing factor in more than seven recorded traffic accidents at the junction.

Actions Undertaken

SCRA wrote formally to Lotfa Hotel management requesting immediate removal or modification of the wall, copying the Kwale Governor, CEC Environment, the Kwale Physical Planner, the County Commissioner, KeRRA, and the Diani Municipality Manager.

Progress Updates

13 October 2025SCRA issued a formal letter to Lotfa Hotel requesting urgent action.
12 October 2025The most recent of at least seven recorded accidents at the junction occurred.

Supporting Documents

Letter to Lotfa Hotel: Wall Obstructing Visibility at Diani Beach Road Junction

Photos

Overturned vehicle in a ditch beside the road at the Diani Beach Road junction near Lotfa Hotel — Overturned vehicle in a ditch beside the road

Ambulance and motorbike at the scene of a road accident at the Diani Beach Road junction — Ambulance and motorbike at the scene of an accident

SUV damaged in a night-time accident at the Diani Beach Road junction near Lotfa Hotel — SUV damaged in a night-time accident at the junction

Boundary wall obstructing driver visibility at the Diani Beach Road junction, with the obstruction highlighted — The visibility-obstructing wall, highlighted