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Al Shabaab militia’s tight grip on ‘desert’ charcoal trade – East African
East African Al Shabaab militia's tight grip on 'desert' charcoal tradeEast AfricanAs Ras Kamboni is closer to the Kenyan side than Bur Gabo up north, it served as the base of fishermen who supplied fish to hotels in Lamu and resorts on the islands operated. The cutting down of trees in large areas is evidence…
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France’s President Nicolas Sarkozy. Photo/REUTERS – East African
East African France's President Nicolas Sarkozy. Photo/REUTERSEast AfricanLast month, French oil multinational Total announced it had acquired stakes in key blocks off the coast of Lamu, strengthening a comeback by giant firms eyeing opportunities in Kenya's oil exploration business. Speculation is rife that France, …and more » Lamu location:kenya – Google News
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Onyonka: attacking Al-Shabaab men was inevitable – East African
East African Onyonka: attacking Al-Shabaab men was inevitableEast AfricanWith an economy that heavily depends on tourism, Al-shabaab made the wrong decision in targeting tourists in Lamu ,western humanitarian workers in Dadaab Camp, Kenyan military personnel have frequently been killed or harmed in ambushes executed by …and more » Lamu location:kenya – Google News
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Lamu port project is alienating coastal communities from Kenya – East African
East African Lamu port project is alienating coastal communities from KenyaEast AfricanThe project reflected the fact that, as the crow flies, Lamu is closer to the capital than Mombasa. But while the idea appeared to make sense at the time, it certainly does not now — at least not in its present form. Viewed from…