Lamu donkeys Stories

Valued assets: Precious Lamu donkeys priced more than motorcycles
Farhiya Hussein  |  Mar 09, 2025

The native Lamu donkey is an integral part of the Lamu Old Town’s culture and heritage.

How donkey dung collection has boosted cleanliness in Lamu Old Town
Farhiya Hussein  |  Feb 16, 2025

The historical city has been sparkling clean, all thanks to the special, designated cleaners concentrating on the collection of donkey droppings and o...

Concerns as donkeys in Lamu turned to garbage eaters in new wave of cruelty
Farhiya Hussein  |  Feb 05, 2025

It has been established that some locals have secretly been abusing the animals, turning them into garbage eaters or “collectors”.

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