Kenya: Petrol and Gas Traders Ordered Off Lamu Island

Petrol and gas dealers in Lamu town have been given up to December to move their businesses to the mainland by the county government. The dealers were given an option of operating from boats in the Indian Ocean.

Addressing residents at Mkunguni Square on Wednesday, Lamu Governor Issa Timamy said the petrol and gas businesses pose a great threat to the security and well being of the residents on the island.

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