Lamu County

County Profile · Republic of Kenya

Lamu County

Lamu County is headquartered in Lamu, and comprises of the following sub-counties; Lamu East, Lamu West. Its neighbouring counties are Garissa, Tana River, Indian Ocean. Lamu main economic activities are Tourism, fishing, mangrove products, coconut, port services.

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10   Wards 70   Primary Schools 2   Constituencies 11   Senior Schools 10   TVET Colleges 0   Universities 59   Clinics 22   Dispensaries 234   Health Centers 3   Hospitals 2   SHGs 77   Tour Guides/Drivers 53   Tour Operators 60   Accomodations 140   Polling Centers 81,453   Voters

The brief

About Lamu County

Lamu County is Kenya's northernmost coastal county, bordering Garissa, Tana River, and the Indian Ocean. Lamu Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is the county headquarters and one of East Africa's oldest Swahili settlements. The county comprises islands, mangrove forests, beaches, coral reefs, and coastal plains. Communities include the Swahili, Bajuni, Boni, and Orma. Fishing, tourism, maritime transport, farming, and the LAPSSET Corridor support the economy. Lamu is internationally renowned for dhow sailing, Islamic heritage, carved architecture, poetry, and annual cultural festivals. Historically it has been a major centre of Indian Ocean trade linking Africa with Arabia, Persia, and Asia.


Population
143,920
Area
6,283 km²
Sub-counties
2
Capital
Lamu

01 · Learning

Education

Lamu County

Statistics

Primary schools
70
Secondary schools
11
TVET Colleges
10
University/Colleges
0

Institutions and News

Featured Educational Institutions

Lamu West Technical And Vocational College

· Public · Mixed

Shanga Primary School

Siyu · Public · Mixed

Lake Side Primary School

Mpeketoni · Public · Mixed

Latest Educational News

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02 · Wellbeing

Health

Lamu County

Statistics

Medical Clinics
59
Health Centres
234
Dispensaries
22
Hospitals
3

Institutions and News

Featured Health Institutions

Mkunumbi Dispensary

Mkunumbi, Mkunumbi · Lamu West

Witu Health Centre

Witu, Witu · Lamu West

Kizingitini Dispensary

Kizingitini, Kizingitini · Lamu East

Latest Health News

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    Thu, 10 Sep 2026 12:39:04 GMT
    New Hepatitis B trend unsettles Lamu health experts, researchers - standardmedia.co.ke

    Wed, 08 Apr 2026 07:00:00 GMT
    In one of Kenya's most conservative counties, women hold 53.9pc of health jobs - Daily Nation

    Sun, 26 Jul 2026 07:00:00 GMT
    Lamu residents escape costly referrals as free specialist surgeries come closer to home - The Eastleigh Voice

    Tue, 08 Sep 2026 09:07:36 GMT
    Scientists puzzled as Hepatitis B emerges in Lamu, where Hepatitis C has dominated - standardmedia.co.ke

03 · Enterprise

Enterprise

Lamu County

Statistics

Insurance
12437
Tourism
190
Investment
0
Others
0

Institutions and News

Featured Enterprises

Gabriel Mwachiwe Mtepe

Tour Guide Driver ·

Wild Springs Adventures

Tour Operator · Nairobi

Moyoni House

Hotels · Machakos

Latest Business News

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    Fri, 31 Jul 2026 07:00:00 GMT
    Machakos youth to benefit from new technology-driven employment partnership - KBC Digital

    Sun, 05 Jul 2026 07:00:00 GMT
    Traders count losses after midnight inferno razes clothing market in Machakos - the-star.co.ke

    Sun, 05 Jul 2026 07:00:00 GMT
    Machakos Mitumba Market traders suffer heavy losses after midnight fire - The Eastleigh Voice

    Sun, 05 Jul 2026 07:00:00 GMT
    Massive Fire Engulfs Machakos Market As Traders Count Losses - The Kenya Times

04 · Development

Development

Lamu County

Statistics

PBOs
15291
SHGs
2
CBOs
0
Church
0

Organizations and News

Featured Organizations

Marakwet Girls And Women Project

Non-Profit · Kenya

United Way Kenya

Non-Profit · Kenya

Faith Atieno Ochoroh Foundation

Non-Profit · Kenya

Latest Development News

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    Thu, 10 Sep 2026 07:30:00 GMT
    Call for Applications: Street Families Rehabilitation Programmes (Kenya) - fundsforNGOs

    Thu, 10 Sep 2026 12:16:09 GMT
    Duale urges sustainable financing to strengthen Kenya’s health system - KBC Digital

    Tue, 08 Sep 2026 10:07:16 GMT
    𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗞𝗘𝗡𝗬𝗔 𝗡𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗔𝗟 𝗖𝗢𝗨𝗡𝗖𝗜𝗟 𝗙𝗢𝗥 𝗣𝗢𝗣𝗨𝗟𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗔𝗡𝗗 𝗗𝗘𝗩𝗘𝗟𝗢𝗣𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗧 𝗕𝗜𝗟𝗟 (𝗡𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗔𝗟 𝗔𝗦𝗦𝗘𝗠𝗕𝗟𝗬 𝗕𝗜𝗟𝗟 𝗡𝗢.𝟳𝟮 𝗢𝗙 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟯) - facebook.com

    Thu, 10 Sep 2026 15:10:50 GMT
    GIZ and KOICA strengthen support for Kenya’s green skills and women’s employment - Tech Review Africa

05 · Politics

Politics

Lamu County

Statistics

Constituencies
2
Wards
10
Polling Centers
140
Voters
81,453

Politics and News

Featured Polling Stations

Mararani Primary School - Polling Center/Station

Basuba · Lamu East · Lamu

Rubu Centre - Polling Center/Station

Kiunga · Lamu East · Lamu

Mbwajumwali Nursery School - Polling Center/Station

Faza · Lamu East · Lamu

Latest Political News

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    Tue, 11 Aug 2026 07:00:00 GMT
    Lamu Woman Rep Muthoni Marubu withdraws plan to join UDA - People Daily

    Fri, 27 Mar 2026 07:00:00 GMT
    Why Kenya’s Lamu Port has discovered a lifeline amidst Middle East conflict - The Africa Report

    Wed, 02 Sep 2026 03:00:00 GMT
    Booming business in Lamu as annual Maulid festival attracts 20,000 pilgrims - standardmedia.co.ke

    Tue, 11 Aug 2026 07:00:00 GMT
    Lamu Woman Representative Muthoni Marubu ditches UDA ahead of 2027 - the-star.co.ke