Lamu land owners demand truth on viability of coal project
lamu, KENYA: Lamu residents whose lands have been acquired for the establishment of the controversial sh.200 billion coal plant in Hindi, Lamu West are now asking the government and the investor to come clean and explain whether or not the project is viable. Over 975 acres of land have already been earmarked for the coal […]
Lamu elders, women partner to end machete wars
Lamu, KENYA: Lamu council of elders and Maendeleo ya Wanawake-Lamu chapter have joined hands to end increasing trends of machete wars and deaths among young people in the county. Speaking when they met in Lamu town on Tuesday, the elders and women announced they had embarked on a peace preaching campaign all across the region […]
Lamu police to produce film featuring local drug dealers
Lamu, KENYA: The county administration of Lamu is set to produce a short film featuring all notorious drug peddlers and smugglers in the region. Lamu County Commissioner Joseph Kanyiri said together with various security units in the region, they plan to produce a film that will shamefully capture the true faces of those frustrating the […]
Lamu drug addicts call for speedy completion of rehab centres
Lamu, KENYA: Drug addicts in Lamu are calling for the speedy completion of a rehab centre that’s currently being put up at Hindi division, Lamu West. The sh.75 million facility is being constructed by the Kenya Red Cross. During his visit to Lamu last month, Kenya Red Cross Society Secretary General Abbas Gullet said the […]
89 rapists and drug peddlers nabbed in Lamu in 2018
Lamu, KENYA: Police in Lamu have arrested and successfully prosecuted at least 89 rapists, child defilers and notorious drug peddlers in 2018.
More flights to Lamu needed during this festive season
Lamu, KENYA: There is need for airlines to increase the number of flights to Lamu this festive season. Airlines flying to Lamu have acknowledged being overwhelmed by the high number of bookings from revelers flocking Lamu to spend their holidays. Major airlines plying Lamu include Fly540, Fly Sax, Silverstone Air, Skyward Express, Safarilink and Airkenya, […]
Over 15,000 recruited in Lamu’s free NHIF program
Lamu, KENYA: At least 15,444 families have already been recruited in the ongoing free National Health Insurance Fund-NHIF registration for poor and vulnerable families in Lamu by the county government. The county government target is to recruit a total of 20,000 who will benefit from free medical care in the region. Earlier this year, the […]
First tarmacked road in Lamu set for completion next year
Lamu,KENYA: The Sh.1.1 Billion Mokowe Urban Roads in Lamu County is set for completion in November 2019. Once complete, the new road is expected to link all public facilities, improve the general security in the region and facilitate easy access to the Mokowe County Headquarters and its environs. The 15 kilometer road is also expected […]
Thousands flock in Lamu for Maulid
Lamu, KENYA: At least 30,000 Muslim pilgrims and other guests are attending the ongoing Maulid Festival in Lamu. This is the 131st edition of the festival normally marked annually by a section of Muslims in commemoration of the birth of prophet Mohamed (S.A.W) in the holy city of Mecca in 570AD. The festival is marked every third month […]
Chaos as rowdy fans disrupt Maulid cup finals in Lamu
Lamu, KENYA: Police in Lamu town were on Wednesday evening forced to launch tear gas canisters to disperse rowdy football fans who went rogue after their team was beaten during the Maulid Cup finals. The football match is part of the annual four day Maulid festival which is marked by a section of Muslims in […]