Lamu bets on Swahili festival to boost tourist numbers

The annual Maulid festivals traditionally held in Lamu Island, will this year coincide with the official inauguration of the 16th century Takwa historic ruins site on January 18.

Takwa ruins are the remains of a thriving 15th and 16th century Swahili trading town before it was abandoned in the 17th century. It is important because of its period of occupation, dense settlement and relatively well preserved remains.