The Cabinet Secretary for Tourism, Rebecca Miano, arrived in Lamu on Friday, the second day of the annual Lamu Cultural Festival, which runs through Saturday.

In her address to the media, CS Miano underscored how the national government is collaborating with county governments, like Lamu’s, to strengthen cultural tourism. This, she said, is not just a local project, but part of a broader national strategy.

Cabinet Secretary for Tourism, Rebecca Miano, lands in Lamu/Selestus Mayira
Rebecca Miano, CS Tourism received at Kibaki Stadium by Lamu Deputy Governor Dr Mohamed Mbarak Bahjaj,/ by Selestus Mayira
Rebecca Miano, CS Tourism received at Kibaki Stadium by Lamu Deputy Governor Dr Mohamed Mbarak Bahjaj,/ by Selestus Mayira
Lamu Deputy Governor Dr Mohamed Mbarak Bahjaj takes Rebecca Miano, CS Tourism on a short tour through the city of Lamu/ Selestus Mayira
Lamu Deputy Governor Dr Mohamed Mbarak Bahjaj takes Rebecca Miano, CS Tourism on a short tour through the city of Lamu/ Selestus Mayira
Rebecca Miano, CS Tourism, shows off henna artwork as the Lamu Deputy Governor, Mohamed Mbarak Bahjaj, looks on/ Selestus Mayira
Rebecca Miano, CS Tourism in profile at the Lamu Seafront/Selestus Mayira
Rebecca Miano, CS Tourism, shares a light moment with journalists as she praises Lamu’s Swahili traditions and sharing her henna art/ by Selestus Mayira
Rebecca Miano, CS Tourism (Centre) pictured with Lamu Deputy Governor Mohammed Bahjaj and John Ololtuaa, PS Tourism./ by Selestus Mayira
Rebecca Miano listens to vendors showcasing their wares at the Mkunguni square during day 2 of the Lamu Cultural Festival/Selestus Mayira

Rebecca Miano, CS Tourism, chats with women showcasing their wares at the Mkunguni square during day 2 of the Lamu Cultural Festival/Selestus Mayira
Rebecca Miano, CS Tourism, takes part in a traditional showcase of grinding using pestle and mortar/Selestus Mayira