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Inside Watamu's developments spurring beach tourism

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Temple Point Resort, Watamu. [FILE]

Watamu, whose name translates to “sweet people,” is a coastal destination renowned for its natural beauty and ecological significance.

It has been recognised as a Biosphere Reserve by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (Unesco) due to its pristine white sandy beaches, turquoise lagoons and rich marine biodiversity.

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