Some of the solar powered lights in Lamu Old Town which have now been converted so as to use electric power. The move has angered residents who want the solar lights back. PHOTO | KALUME KAZUNGU | NATION MEDIA GROUP
In Summary
- At least 100 solar-powered street lights were erected from the Lamu seafront all the way to Wiyoni.
- They were intended to provide better lighting for the islanders who had for ages operated in a poorly lit environment.
- Lamu Governor Fahim Twaha said the solar lights had to be removed since they are unreliable and not very bright.
Residents of Lamu Old Town have protested the move by the Lamu County government to remove solar-powered lights erected along the streets by the previous administration of former governor Issa Timamy.
In 2014, the county government partnered with corporates among them Diamond Trust Bank (DTB), KCB Bank, ABC Bank, Gulf African Bank and the Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) to put up the street lights in the town.
The initiative, which ensured that at least 100 solar-powered street lights were erected from the Lamu seafront all the way to Wiyoni in the historical town, and onto the boundaries of the King Fahad County Hospital.
BETTER LIGHTING
They were intended to provide better lighting for the islanders who had for ages operated in a poorly lit environment.
The project also aimed at sprucing up the Lamu Old Town`s image so as to attract investors and generally boost the hotel and tourism industry in the county.
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