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Lamu Women taking a Stand against Big Coal in Kenya
The world over women have always been relegated to the periphery when it comes to important decisions that affect their lives and that of their livelihoods. In Kenya the story is not that different but far much worse in a project that has a magnitude that can drastically alter the trajectory of their lives and…
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WORLD INTERNATIONAL FORESTS AND WATER DAY
Save Lamu commemorated the International Days of Water and Forests on the 22nd of March 2017 with over 100 community members on Lamu Island. Also in attendance were representatives from Kenya Forest Service (KFS) and Lamu Water and Sewerage Limited Company (LAWASCO). They discussed the deteriorating status of water and forests in Lamu County and…
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KNCHR meets with Save Lamu on Lamu Coal Plant
Kenya National Commission on Human Rights (KNCHR) Led by Commissioner and Vice Chair Mr. George Morara held fruitful discussions with Save Lamu Staff at the latter offices in Lamu Island on 18th March 2016. The Commission was pleased with Save Lamu work for advocating for sustainable and responsible development including advancing environmental rights as well…
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Opinion: Kenyan paradise at risk over government oil port plans
In March this year, Kenya’s President Mwai Kibaki officially launched the new Lamu Port project, a massive infrastructure project that is expected to cost a whopping $20 billion. Read original article here
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Grab Everything And Justify It By War
Weekend Edition April 6-8, 2012, Sourced from Counter Punch by ANDRE VLTCHEK Welcome to Kenya. Karibu sana! And welcome to the world of Kenyan politics, of intrigues and cruelty. Welcome to the world where ‘seemingly’ unconnected events like the Kenyan invasion to Somalia, kidnapping of Western tourists and aid workers, gigantic infrastructural project and…