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    Kiwayu

    Kiwayu Island, Kiwayuu

    2°00′S 41°17′E

    Kiwayuu (alternative spelling Kiwayu) is a small island in the eastern part of the Lamu Archipelago in the Kiunga Marine National Reserve in Kenya. Its main economic activity is fishing, and there is one school, one clinic and one well on the island.

    The west side of Kiwayuu Island
    The west side of Kiwayuu Island

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    2°00′S 41°17′E

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    Kiwayuu (alternative spelling Kiwayu) is a small island in the eastern part of the Lamu Archipelago in the Kiunga Marine National Reserve in Kenya. Its main economic activity is fishing, and there is one school, one clinic and one well on the island. Its main attractions are the tidal pools and snorkeling/diving pools on its eastern side, in the Indian Ocean.

    The nearest hospital is on Lamu Island outside of Lamu town. Travel from Kiwayuu to Lamu is 7 hours by dhow, or 2 hours by motor boat.

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