Lamu County’s once-pristine ocean shores are under increasing threat from pollution, endangering marine life, the fishing industry, and the region’s thriving tourism sector.
Environmental experts and stakeholders have raised alarm over the rising disposal of waste into the ocean, urging Lamu County residents to adopt sustainable waste management practices.
Speaking during International Wetlands Day, conservationists emphasized the urgent need for action to protect Lamu’s delicate coastal ecosystem before irreversible damage occurs.
The stakeholders are concerned over the increasing amount of waste being dumped into the ocean and its detrimental effects on Lamu’s natural resources, calling upon to stop the disposal of waste into the ocean.
These pollutants, ranging from plastic waste to industrial by-products, have been causing widespread degradation to marine life and ecosystems.
Lamu, known for its pristine beaches and vibrant marine life, is now facing the consequences of pollution that threatens the delicate balance of its coastal environments.