The governor's dhow race was the showstopper event ... And now, with the Port of Lamu operational, Osero said that KPA has intensified its partnerships with the community through increased ...

Lamu is a tranquil city home to an old town ... It also features Swahili poetry, donkey and dhow races, and henna painting, giving visitors a chance to immerse themselves and get involved with ...

A taxi on landing? It’ll be a boat — a small wooden dhow, or, if you’re feeling splashy, a speedboat from a small wooden gangway. No wonder Lamu has been called the Venice of Africa.

Lamu Island is very secure now," she said. The festival featured diverse events including Swahili poetry by schools, donkey races, dhow races, henna painting, bao games, swimming and deep-sea fishing.