Lamu islands cut off as boat operators withdraw vessels in protest

Speed boats docked around Lamu Island seafront in Lamu County following lack of business in the ongoing low season for Tourists. [Maarufu Mohamed/Standard]

Commuters across Lamu have been stranded since Wednesday after boat operators went on strike over alleged Kenya Maritime Authority’s (KMA) high handedness in enforcing safety and travel regulations.

By yesterday afternoon, boat services had not been restored in all jetties from Mokowe to Amu Island and Mtangawanda.