The village of Mnarani is today a typical  Kenyan coastal community, the traditional Dhow trade has long ceased and the villagers mainly work in the 'informal sector. That is traditional crafts for the tourist trade and casual work when available. The local hotel, The Mnarani Club, provides some local employment as does Kilifi Plantatations. There is still an active fishing fleet departing in outrigger sailing boats fishing both off the reef and in the open sea. The catch is sold both to the hotel and in the Mombasa markets.
Some of the fishing fleet
Mnarani is not however a major tourist stopover and thus employment opportunities are limited and sought after. The people of Mnarani are however proud of their village and surroundings and are determined to create a future for their children.
	A typical family