Lamu County Stories
While the survey does not explicitly state the reasons for the fluctuations, a rise in new ID applicants is often associated with population growth, m...
Vendors were introduced to key features such as system login, dashboard navigation and vendor workflow management.
While the structure has only just been launched, it is already being hailed as a long-overdue solution, one that may finally bring relief to hundreds...
Among the hazards identified are river overflow, flash floods, damage to property and infrastructure, threats to human and livestock safety, and disru...
The timing is crucial, as livestock vessels have already docked at the Lamu Port, preparing to export disease-free animals to Oman.
Batika Delo of Milimani says banning the Bonis from hunting inside Boni Forest was the biggest injustice that the government has done.
Mbarak was nominated for the position following the death of Raphael Munyua Ndung’u on September 6, 2024, leaving the seat vacant for nearly half a ye...
Today, Nyatta is working as a police constable and is currently stationed at the Diani Police Station.
Medo xplains that his success in politics and leadership, despite his young age, is due to his dedication to any role he is assigned.
Apart from defending girls, Ruweida has also been at the forefront of denouncing vices, especially drug abuse, in Lamu County.
Health Executive Bahjaj said for the past two years, the county has built six new maternity wings in areas including Mpeketoni, Maisha Masha, Mkunumbi...
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...
Timamy said the time has come for all the remaining public lands in Lamu to be registered under the community land registration formula.
He says he was always disappointed seeing how Christians and Muslims in Mpeketoni and its environs openly disagreed and pointed fingers at each other.
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...
In 2014, Mangai was among the five dispensaries in Boni Forest that were shut down indefinitely due to recurrent attacks, raids and vandalism.
It is a village well known for having people who are passionate about agriculture and farming.
The situation has left these families with unanswered questions lingering in their minds and giving them sleepless nights.
These figures reflect significant improvements in the search and rescue missions conducted during maritime hazards or accidents, compared to previous...
Access to clean water, education, healthcare, and even basic safety feels like an unattainable dream for many.
Halima, a regular traveller, noted that thousands of travellers going to Lamu town and other adjacent islands can now move freely without fear.
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.
According to a report by Auditor-General Nancy Gathung'u, Lamu County allocated Sh1.29 billion for projects but spent only Sh796.3 million.
The lake is also impacted by overgrazing and sand harvesting, pollution, and competition for its resources pitting farmers against pastoralists.
The BCP is a specialised book published specifically to advocate for the rights of Lamu’s women, promoting sustainable resource management that will b...
Villages within Boni Forest, which were once prone to frequent terrorist attacks, include Pandanguo, Bodhai, Milimani, Basuba, Mangai, Mararani, and K...
Farmers, previously disillusioned, are now optimistic about the future of the sector, with local government initiatives paving the way for a potential...
In response to the violence, officials have mandated that all social gatherings, including weddings and disco matanga, end by 6 p.m. to safeguard publ...
The National Museums of Kenya (NMK) is concerned that the situation is directly affecting the Lamu Heritage site, bearing in mind that the few existin...
