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Lamu County Property Guide
1 min read· PropertyHive247 Editorial· 28 October 2026
Heritage homes on Lamu Island and beach plots at Shela.
Lamu County is a UNESCO-listed archipelago where Swahili heritage shapes every purchase. Lamu Town has no cars, and conservation rules restrict renovations and new builds. Shela attracts boutique tourism investors, while Manda and the mainland offer larger plots. Buyers need patience with approvals and a lawyer familiar with coastal and heritage titles.
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