Lamu/Manda Bay
Overseas Base · Kenya
Status
Active
Type
Overseas Base
Location
Overseas
About This Installation
At Lamu in Manda Bay, Navy has spent $10 million or more on a small base.
💡 Why Does This Matter?
The United States maintains approximately 750 military bases in over 80 countries — more than any nation in world history. The annual cost of maintaining overseas bases exceeds $55 billion.
Critics argue that many overseas bases are Cold War relics that increase tensions, provoke "blowback," and drain resources from domestic needs. Supporters say they deter aggression and protect allies. Lamu/Manda Bay in Kenya is one of these installations.
📍 Coordinates
-2.2803°N, 40.8913°E · View on Google Maps →