Kenya: Lamu Festival Uncovers Ancient Swahili Science

21 November 2014

The Lamu Cultural Festival, which begins today and ends on Monday, will this year draw attention to impacts of the planned mega-projects on the ancient Swahili archipelago.

Although the festival seeks to celebrate the island's Swahili heritage, new developments threaten that heritage and the island's status as a Unesco World Heritage Site.

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