Kenya asks US to lift travel advisory after Nairobi mall siege
Kenya has asked the government of the United States to lift a travel advisory asking Americans to be cautious when travelling to the East African country following a terror attack at a Nairobi shopping...
View ArticleVideo: Take a virtual tour of Peponi Hotel, Lamu Island
Located on Lamu Island, off the coast of Kenya, Peponi is a boutique beachfront hotel run by the Korschen family – who have been running it since 1967. The hotel has released a 3-minute inspirational...
View ArticleMeeting of the minds: Hackers converge on Lamu Island
HackerBeach 2014 has officially kicked off on Lamu Island along Kenya’s northern coast. 19 tech entrepreneurs and software engineers from 9 countries have descended on the small island for a month-long...
View ArticleShela Hat Contest to be held on February 8 at Peponi Beach, Lamu Island
The 3rd edition of Shela Hat Contest will be held on Saturday, February 8, 2014 at Peponi Beach, Lamu Island. The fun-filled event, which was last held in 2012, is set to attract participants from...
View ArticleThe Majlis Resort opens first Kitesurfing school on Manda Island, Lamu...
The The Majlis Resort has opened the first Kitesurfing school on Manda Island, Lamu archipelago. The school which officially opened during the December holiday is aimed at meeting the high demand for...
View ArticleRenown artist Jura Bedic to teach painting workshop at The Fort, Lamu Island
World renown painter Jura Bedic will attend the painting workshop to be held at The Fort, Shela Beach on Lamu Island from 10-20 August 2014. The event will offer participants a rare opportunity to...
View ArticleBanana House, Lamu Island to host Health & Happiness course in November
Banana House & Wellness Centre, Lamu Island will host the Health & Happiness course from 13th to 16th November 2014. Lamu Yoga Festival 2014 [photo/lamuyoga.org]The four-day workshop will...
View ArticleForodhani House announces 20% Early Bird offer
Forodhani House has announced an all new Early Bird offer valid for bookings made in 2014 for 2015 stay. The offer which runs until December 31st 2014, will ensure that guests get 20% discount on Early...
View ArticleMaulid Festival 2015 set for January 12-17
The 2015 edition of the Lamu Maulid Festival is set to be held from January 12th to 17th on the Kenyan coastal island of Lamu. The event coincides with the official inauguration of the 16th Takwa...
View ArticleEnjoy the Love at The Fort, Shela Village
Nestled along the sand dunes of Shela Beach, The Fort has been hailed as a monument to Omani architectural ingenuity. The house, built in 2001, is considered a landmark by the natives residing on Lamu...
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