Construction of tourist hotels, beach infrastructure development ... of nature as they are the source of clean water for Lamu Island inhabitants," said Mwenje as he called for concerted efforts ...

a rustic setup on Kiwayu Island, some 60km from Lamu town by boat. Other creatives, like British artist Hermione Gibbs, while away their time picnicking on remote beaches and taking sunset dhow ...

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The spectacular island cut off from the rest of civilization, with an overgrowth of heavy mangrove forests, lies about 60 kilometres from Lamu town ... and donkey races, beach football, swimming ...