Lamu

‘Wathubutu tena!’ – IG Koome warns al-Shabaab as he visits Lamu
By Lucy Njogu | 3 months ago
The Inspector General of Police Japheth Koome held a security meeting in Lamu on Friday, June 30, 2023, to assure residents of maximum security follow...

2 KDF soldiers killed in suspected Al-Shabaab attack in Lamu
By Zadock Angira | 4 months ago
At least two Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) soldiers have been killed as they responded to a suspected Al-Shabaab attack on a General Service Unit (GSU) t...

‘Muko wapi tuanze kusherekea’- Saumu Mbuvi celebrates after baby daddy loses Lamu senator seat
By Martin Oduor | 1 year ago
Former Nairobi governor Mike Sonko’s daughter Saumu Mbuvi couldn’t wait to party on hearing that her baby daddy Anwar Loitiptip had b...

Lamu man charged with raping schoolboy
By Sophie Njoka | 1 year ago
A man in Lamu has been found guilty, of raping another man contrary to section 3(1) of the sexual offences Act. Lamu Principal Magistrate Temba Sitati...

Man burns stepson using hot metal after losing Ksh10 meant for cigarettes
By Sophie Njoka | 1 year ago
A 12-year-old minor is nursing severe burn wounds after he was allegedly burnt by his stepfather over claims of having lost Ksh10. The matter was repo...

Suspected Al-Shabaab terrorist arrested in Lamu
By Antynet Ford | 1 year ago
A suspected Alshabaab militia was on Sunday, July 17, 2022, arrested in the Milimani area of Lamu County by General Service Unit (GSU) Officers. The a...

Man faces jail term after peeling off neighbour’s male organ skin
By Sophie Njoka | 2 years ago
A man who peeled his neighbour’s penis using a panga has been found guilty of causing grievous harm. In his judgment, Mpeketoni Resident Magistr...

Lamu residents cast doubts on govt’s claim that killings, attacks are by Al-Shabaab militants
By Antynet Ford | 2 years ago
Residents of Mpeketoni Lamu County are calling on the government to solve the land problems which are perceived to be the cause of killings and attack...

Lamu attack: New details emerge
By Collins Osanya | 2 years ago
Details of the Friday, January 7, bandit attack that saw four police officers in Lamu lose their lives after they were shot dead by suspected militant...

Lamu welders accused of manufacturing explosives for Al Shabaab
By Nyaboga Kiage | 2 years ago
Welders operating in Lamu county were on Monday, November 29 put on the spot over working in cohorts with Al-Shabaab militants in the manufacturing of...