The 2020 Lamu Cultural Festival has been cancelled due to the Covid-19 pandemic. It would have been the 20th edition of the festival since inception in 2000. The festival is celebrated annually and showcases the rich culture and heritage of Lamu's Swahili people. “This year’s Lamu Cultural Festival will unfortunately not be marked due to the Covid-19 situation in the country. International tourists would also flock this place for the event.”“Nowadays, the festival has lost its originality, touch and colour.

Source: The Star December 08, 2020 18:00 UTC