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County split over massive new port project – Daily Nation
Daily Nation County split over massive new port projectDaily NationBoats anchored at Lamu's current port. The construction of a much bigger facility to serve South Sudan and Ethiopia has triggered a wave of land acquisition by investors in the county. The locals, many of who do not have titles to their land, …and more » Lamu…
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A melting pot of cultures and languages – Daily Nation
Daily Nation A melting pot of cultures and languagesDaily NationA donkey race during the Lamu cultural festival, which is held annually. It brings together participants from various cultural backgrounds. Photo/FILE By MWAKERA MWAJEFA Two century-old events have put Lamu on the international circuit of annual …and more » Lamu location:kenya – Google News
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Dunes that bring life to Lamu – Daily Nation
Dunes that bring life to LamuDaily NationBut beauty is not the only feature of this landscape, on the Shella-Kizingoni part of Lamu Island. For the dunes are a natural trough and reservoir for fresh rainwater, stored in an expansive aquifer, scores of metres below ground. …and more » Lamu location:kenya – Google News
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Sons and daughters of Lamu – Daily Nation
Sons and daughters of LamuDaily NationProf Abdulghafur was born and raised in Lamu and began teaching in local schools before moving abroad for his university education. Sheikh Ahmed Nabhan… is a distinguished Kiswahili scholar, highly regarded as a visiting professor in universities in … Lamu location:kenya – Google News
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Pay landowners first before building port, says MP – Daily Nation
Pay landowners first before building port, says MPDaily NationBy NATION CORRESPONDENT A nominated MP has urged the government to compensate those who will be evicted to make way for the construction of Lamu port. ODM-Kenya's Shakila Abdallah said the proposed multi-billion shilling port will displace thousands of …and more » Lamu location:kenya – Google News