Citizen Planet: Pollution threatens marine life and livelihoods in Lamu’s Matandoni

JEFF: For generations, the ocean has sustained coastal communities. But in Matandoni, Lamu County, that lifeline is turning into a dumping ground. Plastic bags, disposable diapers and human waste are choking the shoreline, threatening marine life and raising concerns over the health of residents who depend on these waters. OLIVE: The pollution is also hurting tourism, with local tour guides fearing dwindling business as the destination’s natural beauty fades. Citizen TV’s Chrispine Otieno takes us to Matandoni, where residents are pleading for urgent action to save their ocean, protect their livelihoods and preserve their natural heritage for generations to come.