Watamu Association

26/04/2026

Just one month to go until the Sokoke Forest MTB Challenge! 🚴‍♂️🌿

From 1-3 May, riders will tackle the hills, (maybe) muddy slopes, and sandy trails of the Arabuko-Sokoke Forest and neighbouring areas. The event raises funds for the Arabuko-Sokoke Schools and Eco-Tourism Scheme (ASSETS), highlights one of East Africa’s globally important coastal forests, and promises a thrilling experience under the coastal sun and palms.

There’s a ride for everyone: family-friendly routes, timed races, GPS-based race and the 80 km ultimate challenge for those ready to push their limits. E-bikers are welcome too!

Three days of adrenaline, sweat, and fun, all for a worthy cause.

All race details: https://sokokeforestmtb.or.ke/
Register now: https://business.enovepay.com/rider-registrations/register/64

Will we see you on the trails?

31/03/2026

The watamu association have sponsored one of the workshops at the upcycling exhibition and fair taking place from April 3rd to 5th in the village centre (in the former Mama Lucy shop in the centre of watamu village), meaning the workshop is FREE!

The weekend event itself is free but the other workshops will seek a small contribution from participants. Take a look at the event poster for more details and COME ALONG! All Welcome!

⭐ April 5 Sponsored workshop ⭐

14:30 - 16:30 - Demonstration of the best waste handling practices and an overview of waste management regulations.

Open for all Watamu community!

And if you feel like staying, this will be followed at
17:00 by a Fashion Show and Closing ceremony.

17/03/2026

⭐ Watamu Upcycling Exhibition ⭐

FREE entry. All welcome.

Featuring workshops and special classes where master craftsmen will teach you how to repurpose clothing, how to make jewellery from discarded items, how to make mosaics, and much, much more.

3-5 April 2026

For more info and to sign up for workshops follow on Instagram - .upcycling

#2026

12/03/2026

19/01/2026

https://www.change.org/p/preserve-watamu-chief-corner-for-future-generations-6236c888-c088-464e-993a-0feca70df432?recruiter=1399057244&recruited_by_id=cf279c40-ed33-11f0-bdbf-b5e5d2f34449&utm_source=share_petition&utm_campaign=petition_dashboard&utm_medium=copylink

18/01/2026

If you're interested in joining the watamu association in 2026 here are the details of how to join.

We are a community organisation trying to make watamu a better place to live.

We have one part time member of staff (Winnie) and all other activities are run by volunteers.

Our primary focus is on:

- power
- water
- roads
- waste
- community activities

If you want to see more take a look at our website www.watamuassociation.com

Many thanks for your support.

13/01/2026

Please consider signing this petition to support the continued action to protect the watamu chief corner preservation.

Please DO NOT pay money after signing the petition - it it not for the petition and it is not needed (just press skip).

https://c.org/HtfcyjndnY

Preserve Watamu Chief Corner for future generations

20/12/2025

The area of land outside the chiefs office in watamu is being turned from a park into an affordable housing site. The project has started within days of us being told about it and without any due process or environmental impact assessment.

The watamu association supports affordable housing but not in this location and not without due process and consultation being followed.

What is your view?

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