Kinango Municipality
OUR BACKGROUND & HISTORY
Lunga Lunga is a municipality in Kwale County, Kenya that holds a strategic position in the extreme southeastern part of the country, near the border with Tanzania. Our vibrant Municipality is known for its unique cultural blend, rich history, and natural beauty.
Lunga Lunga is situated approximately six kilometers away from the border between Kenya and Tanzania. This close proximity to Tanzania fosters cross-border trade and cultural exchange, making the Municipality an important hub for regional interactions. The border crossing at Lunga Lunga facilitates movement and trade between the two neighboring countries, contributing to economic growth and cross-cultural connections.
Economic Activities
Lunga Lunga Municipality, a border town between Kenya and Tanzania, is thriving in economic activities such as agriculture, trade, and commerce, contributing to the county's economic development and poverty reduction.
Population and Land size
The population of lunga lunga Municipality which covers the whole of Vanga ward except part of godo and part of Mwereni ward is approximated at 54,000 and land size of 284.1Km2 as per the Taskforce report for preparation of Lunga Lunga Municipality plan.
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Transportation & infrastructure
Lunga Lunga Municipality relies primarily on road transportation, served by matatus, buses, motorcycles, and bicycles. It's closely linked to Diani Municipality, a major commercial hub, and connected to Nairobi via the Kibaoni-Mwangulu-Kinango-Samburu Highway, boosting its trade potential. Ongoing infrastructural projects, like the dualling of the Malindi-Mombasa-Lungalunga-Bagamoyo road and tarmacking of other roads, promise further development.
Environmental conservation
Environmental conservation efforts in the municipality focus on preserving various sensitive areas like wetlands, forests, islands, rivers, and coral reefs. These areas support eco-tourism and improve local climate and ecology. Initiatives such as coastal clean-ups and protection of marine life contribute to both environmental sustainability and local financial benefits. The municipality's coastal location offers significant potential for blue economy development, including the proposed fishing port operations, aligning economic growth with marine conservation.
Climatic Conditions
Lunga Lunga Municipality has a Tropical wet and dry or savanna (‘summer’ dry season) climate. Its yearly temperature is approximately 29.82⁰C (85.68⁰F). The Municipality typically receives about 68.87mm (2.71 inches) of precipitation and has 163.08 rainy days (44.68% of the time) annually.
Our Mandate & Core Functions
The Municipality of Lunga Lunga has the mandate of performing the following functions within its area of jurisdiction:
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Promotion, regulation and provision of refuse collection and solid waste management services
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Construction and maintenance of urban roads and associated infrastructure
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Construction and maintenance of storm water drainage and flood controls
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Construction and maintenance of walkways and other non-motorized transport infrastructure
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Construction and maintenance of recreational parks and green spaces
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Construction and maintenance of street lighting
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Construction maintenance and regulation of traffic controls and parking facilities
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Construction and maintenance of bus stations and taxi stands