Caption for the landscape image: From friends to foes: How unresolved decade-old murder case tore apart two Lamu villages Friday, May 15, 2026 Scroll down to read the article Village of Shanga Ishakani village in Pate Island, Lamu County. By Kalume Kazungu Correspondent Nation Media Group Summary Article Related What you need to know: Everyone who witnessed the bond between Siyu and the Shanga villages considered it unbreakable.However, this deep bond shattered about 10 years ago after a brutal and unsolved murder. Siyu and Shanga-Ishakani villages of Lamu East Sub-County were once peaceful havens and closely connected. People used to refer to the villages as “twin sisters” owing to their intertwined relationship. PREMIUM Casual worker who slit teenage mother’s throat over rejection jailed for 20 years High Court hands accused killer lengthy jail term for manslaughter. PREMIUM Inside Lamu's chaotic sea 'highways' putting lives at risk The latest accident claimed two people when boats collided at the Kilindini Channel on Saturday. From guesswork to precision: Smart fishing technology offers lifeline to Coast fishers The technology works by creating an ecosystem that attracts fish. PREMIUM Lamu's burden of death: An island without a mortuary The only functioning morgue in Lamu County is across the ocean, far from the scattered islands. . Recommended for you PREMIUM Hospital sued after twins born at 27 weeks, one dies, one loses his vision PREMIUM Court strikes out junior school teachers’ bid to break away from Kuppet, Knut PREMIUM Why Uhuru skipped Raila’s anniversary event PREMIUM Fires await Gachagua on return from US trip Login to join the discussion Please enable JavaScript to view the comments powered by Disqus. In the headlines Elections News Counties Business Opinion Sports Life & Style Health Podcasts Photos Newsletters Puzzles PREMIUM Court exposes officials in failed bid to seize Nakuru War Memorial Hospital Officials are accused of acting on instructions from powerful individuals. Ruto on New KCC: Let farmers run it The government has injected Sh8 billion into New KCC over the past three years. PREMIUM Hospital sued after twins born at 27 weeks, one dies, one loses his vision Father sued the hospital alleging that doctors failed to conduct mandatory screenings.
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