Kamakwie

Kamakwie is a town in the North West Province of Sierra Leone. Since 2017 Kamakwie is the Capital of the Karene District in Chiefdom Sella Limba. The population of the town as estimated in late 2010, is 8,098 . The population of Kamakwie is predominantly from the Limba, Temne, and Loko ethnic groups.

Kamakwie
Kamakwie
Location in Sierra Leone
Coordinates: 9°30′N 12°14′W
Country Sierra Leone
ProvinceNorth West Province
DistrictKarene District
ChiefdomSella Limba
Population
 (2010 estimate)
  Total8,098 Leone/02/Kamakwie/
Time zoneUTC-5 (GMT)
Street of Kamakwie - Sierra Leone, Westafrica

Kamakwie was a scene of heavy fighting between Nigerian-lead Ecomog troops and the Revolutionary United Front (RUF); up to 15 people were killed, 90 houses were burned down, and several people had their arms or legs amputated apparently in attacks by the RUF. The civil war is over since 2002.

Education

Kamakwie has four primary schools and two secondary schools (Kamakwie Wesleyan Secondary School and Islamic Secondary School). Also a "Sella Vocational Center" (SEVOC).

Hospital

The local hospital is run by the Wesleyan Church.

Charities

A charity organization called We Yone Child Foundation-Sierra Leone working in Kamakwie on street children, orphans, women, child trafficking, HIV/AIDS affected children, women, young people and other vulnerable children. They help provide basis needs and supplies, livelihood empowerment skills programs, and shelter in the form of orphanage for homeless children.

The SEVOC is supported by the German foundation "Mahmoo e.V." (www.mahmoo.jimdo.com)

References

    • "Rebel Action on the Kamakwie Road". October 2001.

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