The Bajuns' Coastal Economy
Meet this community of Kenyans, and learn how they made their living from the sea
Lamu Old TownNational Museums of Kenya
Meet the Bajun
The Bajun are a Bantu community found in Lamu county, along the Kenyan coast. Due to their closeness to the Indian Ocean, their way of life is centered around the sea, and they are known to be good at diving and snorkeling.
Fishing hookNational Museums of Kenya
Fishing and marine trade
As a result, the Bajun economy has historically been largely dependent on the sea. Men were traditionally involved in marine trade, fishing, shipbuilding and making fishing nets.
BasketNational Museums of Kenya
Some were sea captains, sailors and ocean merchants, while others practised agriculture. Women, on the other hand, traditionally weaved baskets.
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