Lamu County Stories

Meet Mohamed Nyatta, Boni community's first university graduate
Farhiya Hussein  |  Jan 31, 2025

Today, Nyatta is working as a police constable and is currently stationed at the Diani Police Station.

Lamu’s youngest politician sets eyes on making it big in Kenya and beyond
Farhiya Hussein  |  Jan 28, 2025

Medo xplains that his success in politics and leadership, despite his young age, is due to his dedication to any role he is assigned.

Ruweida Obbo: Lamu’s fearless legislator fighting for equality, end of drug abuse
Farhiya Hussein  |  Jan 26, 2025

Apart from defending girls, Ruweida has also been at the forefront of denouncing vices, especially drug abuse, in Lamu County.

How Lamu County is succeeding in fight against maternal, newborn deaths
Farhiya Hussein  |  Jan 21, 2025

Health Executive Bahjaj said for the past two years, the county has built six new maternity wings in areas including Mpeketoni, Maisha Masha, Mkunumbi...

Land ownership row: CS Duale's remarks spark outrage in Lamu
Farhiya Hussein  |  Jan 16, 2025

Senator Shakila said Lamu already has enough land disputes and that it was inappropriate for CS Duale to say everyone has the right to live anywhere i...

How Lamu County has strategised to curb land grabbing, selling of ancestral land to outsiders
Farhiya Hussein  |  Jan 16, 2025

Timamy said the time has come for all the remaining public lands in Lamu to be registered under the community land registration formula.

Survivor of Lamu's deadly 2014 Al-Shabaab attack vows to preach peace
Farhiya Hussein  |  Jan 05, 2025

He says he was always disappointed seeing how Christians and Muslims in Mpeketoni and its environs openly disagreed and pointed fingers at each other.

Why fishermen in Lamu are quitting the trade despite catching tonnes of fish
Farhiya Hussein  |  Jan 03, 2025

The county has more than 40 landing sites but all of them are at risk of being grabbed by private developers as they lack proper documentation to help...

Reopening of Mangai Dispensary in terror-prone Boni Forest helping to save lives
Farhiya Hussein  |  Dec 28, 2024

In 2014, Mangai was among the five dispensaries in Boni Forest that were shut down indefinitely due to recurrent attacks, raids and vandalism.

How abandoned tractor ploughs gave name to Lamu’s Majembeni village
Farhiya Hussein  |  Dec 22, 2024

It is a village well known for having people who are passionate about agriculture and farming.

Lamu families agonize over missing kinsmen years later
Farhiya Hussein  |  Dec 12, 2024

The situation has left these families with unanswered questions lingering in their minds and giving them sleepless nights.

Lamu records fewer marine fatalities in 2024 amid improved rescue operations
Farhiya Hussein  |  Dec 08, 2024

These figures reflect significant improvements in the search and rescue missions conducted during maritime hazards or accidents, compared to previous...

Forgotten communities cry out for help in Lamu County
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Dec 07, 2024

Access to clean water, education, healthcare, and even basic safety feels like an unattainable dream for many.

New Sh599 million Mokowe jetty makes cargo, passenger movement smooth
Farhiya Hussein  |  Nov 27, 2024

Halima, a regular traveller, noted that thousands of travellers going to Lamu town and other adjacent islands can now move freely without fear.

Lamu County Assembly rejects deputy governor nominee for the second time
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 19, 2024

Of the 19 Members of the County Assembly (MCAs), only 13 attended the session. Nine voted against the motion, four supported it, while six abstained.

Lamu Governor on the spot over Sh421million stalled projects
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 13, 2024

According to a report by Auditor-General Nancy Gathung'u, Lamu County allocated Sh1.29 billion for projects but spent only Sh796.3 million.

Concerns raised as indigenous fish species in Lamu's freshwater lake dwindle
Farhiya Hussein  |  Nov 12, 2024

The lake is also impacted by overgrazing and sand harvesting, pollution, and competition for its resources pitting farmers against pastoralists.

New book advocates for women's rights and resource protection in Lamu
Farhiya Hussein  |  Oct 27, 2024

The BCP is a specialised book published specifically to advocate for the rights of Lamu’s women, promoting sustainable resource management that will b...

Caught between terror and neglect: A tale of Lamu residents bearing the brunt of terrorism
Farhiya Hussein  |  Oct 21, 2024

Villages within Boni Forest, which were once prone to frequent terrorist attacks, include Pandanguo, Bodhai, Milimani, Basuba, Mangai, Mararani, and K...

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