Figure 4.25 Lamu Island opportunities

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Figure 5.2 Next steps

Weaknesses

> Current infrastructure challenges relating to poor waste management and insufficient dumpsite capacity; limited paved roads and poor maintenance of roads, open spaces and public realm; problems with congestion in Lamu Town; limited connectivity across the island; flooding and poor drainage, along with open sewers; > Infrastructure issues continue to threaten the town’s

UNESCO World Heritage Site status, which remains a key driver for the tourism industry in the County120; > Environmental pollution, encroachment and degradation of natural habitats such as mangroves, beaches and corals, lack of response to managing donkey dung; > Insufficient and inaccessible tourism infrastructure and limited market infrastructure; > The County’s significant tourism potential has previously not been marketed effectively, both internationally and within Kenya; and > Lamu’s local population does not necessarily benefit greatly from the sector, with locals typically engaged in lower-paid roles.

Figure 4.25 Lamu Island current issues

Source: Atkins analysis

120 UN World Heritage Centre, State of Conservation: Lamu Old Town (2021).

Figure 4.25 Lamu Island opportunities

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Figure 5.2 Next steps

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Figure 4.53 Mkanda channel

Figure 5.1 UEP Development Framework Schedule

Figure 4.49 VC waste collection and processing flow chart

Figure 4.48 Streetlighting solution

Figure 4.52 VC waste collection and processing possible actors

Figure 4.45 High tides cause floods in residential areas in Lamu

Figure 4.44 Rainwater flowing in the streets during a rain shower (two images left) and roof downpipes and sewer pipe draining to the open channel (right

Figure 4.41 Wiyoni Bay issues and opportunities

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Lamu Urban Economic Plan