Fumo Madi ibn Abi Bakr was Sultan of Pate, Kenya, 1779 to 1809. Around 1800 the Pate Sultan took over Lamu, however, they were deeply resented by the people of Lamu. Fumomadi was persuaded ("by a faithful old advisor") to build a fort on the seafront in Lamu Town, to protect members of his government. He died (a natural death) before the first storey of the fort was completed. Pate Island is located in the Indian Ocean close to the northern coast of Kenya, to which it belongs. ... Lamu town is the largest town on Lamu Island, which in turn is a part of the Lamu Archipelago in Kenya, (coordinates 02°16′S 40°55′E). ... Lamu town is the largest town on Lamu Island, which in turn is a part of the Lamu Archipelago in Kenya, (coordinates 02°16′S 40°55′E). ...

There was much disagreement over choosing his successor, as he had fifty childeren and all sons and male ín-laws were eligible for the throne. After "encouragement" from the powerful Mazrui family from Mombasa, an in-law named Ahmad ibn Shaykh was chosen as the next Sultan. Mombasa is the second largest city in Kenya. ...

See also (Overview):

Lamu Archipelago consists of the following islands: The Lamu Islands are located in the Indian Ocean close to the northern coast of Kenya, to which they belongs. ...

Lamu Island, with the following towns/villages/archaeological/historical sites:

Lamu Town, (main administrative centre for Lamu Archipelago), on the World Heritage List

Shela (village)

Matondoni (village)

Kipangani (village)

Manda Island, with the following towns/villages/archaeological/historical sites:

Manda Town (archaeological site)

Takwa (archaeological site)

+ an Airstrip (the only one in the Archipelago)

Pate Island, with the following towns/villages/archaeological/historical sites:

Siyu

Faza (main administrative centre for Pate island)

Kizingitini

Pate Town, (see also Rulers of Pate)

Shanga (archaeological site)

Kiwayu Island,

Manda Toto Island

Lamu is an island of the Lamu Archipelago of Kenya. ... Lamu is an island city in Kenya. ... Elabana Falls is in Lamington National Park, part of the Central Eastern Rainforest Reserves World Heritage site in Queensland, Australia. ... Lamu is an island of the Lamu Archipelago of Kenya. ... Lamu is an island of the Lamu Archipelago of Kenya. ... Lamu is an island of the Lamu Archipelago of Kenya. ... Manda is an island of the Lamu Archipelago of Kenya, known for the ruined port of Takwa. ... Manda is an island of the Lamu Archipelago of Kenya, known for the ruined port of Takwa. ... Manda is an island of the Lamu Archipelago of Kenya, known for the ruined port of Takwa. ... An airstrip is a kind of airport that consists only of a runway with perhaps fueling equipment. ... Pate Island is located in the Indian Ocean close to the northern coast of Kenya, to which it belongs. ... Pate Island is located in the Indian Ocean close to the northern coast of Kenya, to which it belongs. ... Pate Island is located in the Indian Ocean close to the northern coast of Kenya, to which it belongs. ... Pate Island is located in the Indian Ocean close to the northern coast of Kenya, to which it belongs. ... Pate Island is located in the Indian Ocean close to the northern coast of Kenya, to which it belongs. ... List of Rulers of Pate Located at Pate Island, Kenya ... Pate Island is located in the Indian Ocean close to the northern coast of Kenya, to which it belongs. ...

References

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