Description

Lamu County is undeniably Kenya’s top destination as it prides itself with some of the richest marine ecology, terrestrial wildlife, pristine beaches, and one of the oldest cultural heritage in Kenya, dating back to the 14th century. Tourists are accommodated over 200 hotels with a bed capacity of almost 2,000. This is however inadequate and is too restricted to holiday resorts with very few lodges, and conference facilities. Investment opportunities in the tourism sector are vast as the local tourism, business tourism, and wildlife safari markets are yet to be fully exploited.

Other opportunities that are available are tour operations, eco-tourism, establishment of cruise ships destinations and much more. With its 130 km of sandy beach coastline and diverse tourist attractions, this sector has huge potential for growth, if effective marketing is done.  Unfortunately, the county’s poor economic infrastructure has inhibited industrial development. This includes poor roads, communication network, and poor access to electricity and water. The county therefore has potential of expanding international, intra- and inter-county trading activities if appropriate mechanisms and infrastructure are put in place. This includes through the implementation of the Lamu Port, South-Sudan, Ethiopia Transport (LAPSSET) Corridor. Investment opportunities to help provide an enabling business environment include: