Lamu County has marked World Mangrove Day by launching a new Mangrove Research Centre at the Kenya Forestry Research Institute (KEFRI) offices in Mokowe.
The county, which is home to 61 per cent of Kenya's mangrove cover, says the centre will equip local communities and researchers with the knowledge and tools needed to better understand and protect the country's mangrove ecosystems.
The initiative aligns with the National Mangrove Management Plan 2017–2027, which seeks to restore and sustainably manage Kenya's mangrove forests.
County officials say the new research centre will strengthen community capacity building and support innovative research to advance mangrove conservation efforts.
