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Topic: Lamu

Inside rage over government's plan to lease out terminals at Mombasa and Lamu ports

By Patrick Beja   2026-03-08 17:44:14

A government plan to lease port terminals at Port of Mombasa and Port of Lamu to private operators for 25 years has sparked national debate over control of key infrastructure.

Art: Muthoni Mwangi recreates Lamu in miniature collage cities

By Anjellah Owino   2026-01-25 09:30:33

This edition follows an exclusive Lamu one that explores its colonisation and gentrification.

Mpeketoni cotton ginnery nears completion as youth return to farming in Lamu

By Esther Nyambura   2026-01-20 13:31:51

A cotton ginnery under construction in Mpeketoni, Lamu County, is nearing completion, with contractors reporting that the facility is 95 per cent complete.

Lamu pipeline ties KPC's growth to complex oil export plan

By Macharia Kamau   2026-01-20 14:02:56

The Kenya Pipeline Company could be compelled to pump billions of shillings towards converting its storage tanks in Mombasa to handle crude oil from the Lokichar oil fields for export.

Government, private sector to introduce BT cotton in Lamu

By Esther Nyambura   2026-01-15 14:28:04

The government and private sector players have announced plans to introduce BT cotton seeds to farmers in Lamu County, in a move aimed at boosting production.

Gachagua lost, Lamu Woman Rep gained from 'tutam' booing incident

By Macharia Munene   2026-01-12 19:12:08

Gachagua showed poor political judgment by not seizing the opportunity to appear like a reconciler and peacemaker by properly guiding his ‘Wantam’ followers.