Bwana Mkuu

Bwana Mkuu was Sultan of Pate, Kenya, 1688 to 1713. At the time Pate dominated Lamu. Bwana Mkuu set up residency at Lamu, complete with a Lamu lady as one of his wives and a private mosque.^[1]

References

↑ Martin, 1973, p. 7

Sources

Martin, Chryssee MacCasler Perry and Esmond Bradley Martin: Quest for the Past. An historical guide to the Lamu Archipelago. 1973.

Lamu Archipelago

Lamu Island	Lamu Town Lamu Fort Shela Matondoni Kipangani

Manda Island	Manda Town Takwa Manda Airport

Pate Island	Faza Pate Town Rulers of Pate Bwana Mkuu Bwana Tamu Fumo Madi Siyu Kizingitini Shanga

Kiwayu Island	Administrative Centre Kiunga Marine National Reserve World Heritage Site

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