Lamu Cultural Festival Stories

Lamu intensifies efforts to market region as key tourist destination
Lamu intensifies efforts to market region as key tourist destination
Farhiya Hussein  |  Mar 20, 2025

Key tourist destinations in Lamu County include Shella, Ras Kitau, Matondoni, Kipungani, Kiwayu, Manda Island, Takwa, Siyu, Pate and surrounding areas...

Cultural treasure: Uncovering secrets of Lamu's 400-year-old tombs
Cultural treasure: Uncovering secrets of Lamu's 400-year-old tombs
Farhiya Hussein  |  Dec 24, 2024

Lamu Old Town is the oldest and best-preserved Swahili settlement in East Africa, retaining its traditional functions dating back over 700 years.

Over 30,000 guests expected to attend this year’s Lamu Cultural Festival starting November
Over 30,000 guests expected to attend this year’s Lamu Cultural Festival starting November
Farhiya Hussein  |  Oct 28, 2024

Lamu Governor Issa Timamy anticipates this year’s fete will be mega with tourists and visitors from around the globe expected to attend.

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