Donkey Sanctuary Kenya, affiliated with Donkey Sanctuary UK, provides care for sick donkeys and educates owners on proper animal care. The narrow streets and small winding roads in Lamu Old Town are unsuitable for vehicular transport, making donkeys the town’s only reliable mode of transport since the 14th century during the island's development as a Swahili settlement. Donkeys, unfortunately, often suffer from overwork and cruelty, and are left to roam in areas where they ingest mismanaged plastic waste and other harmful substances.