Lamu County has hosted the first Kenya Redcross First aid contest that was held on 29th July at Mkunguni Cultural Hetitage Square, Amu island

The humanitarian organized event attracted different categories of participants as follows:

1. College and Universities

2. Red Cross Action Team

3. Persons Living with Disabilities

4. Junior Secondaries

5. High schools, 6.Primary Schools

7. EMTs

The auspicious event that was last held over a decade ago, attracted over 500 community members. Different teams showcased their first aid skills with great zeal and thrill that left the crowd assured of their safety when an emergency arises.

Lamu Governor Issa Timamy EGzh, OGW siaid Lamu was proud to have hosted the Regional First Aid Competition cordinated by Kenya Redcross that brought together schools, colleges, Universities& corporates from 6 Coastal Counties.The Governor termed the choice of Lamu County as a host was a clear testimony of our Capacity, commitment and professionalism to Disaster risk management framework as spearheaded by the Governors’s Office through the Directorate of disaster management under EOC Unit.

Lamu County Government will continue this initiative of engaging our youth and children in the disaster risk reduction programmes with belief that children are the agents of change in DRR to their both schools and localities.

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In a ceremony filled with pride and accomplishment, 88 workers in the tourism and hospitality sector have graduated at the Lamu Vocational Training Centre following the completion of a 9-day upskilling training program.

The training which was sponsored by the Tourism Fund in collaboration with the Kenya Coast National Polytechnic (KCNP) aimed to enhance the skills and knowledge of participants to better serve the tourism and hospitality sectors in the region, which are vital components of Lamu’s economy.

During the graduation, Lamu Deputy Governor H.E Raphael Munyua praised the graduates for their commitment and hard work, highlighting the importance of continuous professional development in maintaining the competitiveness and quality of services in Lamu’s tourism industry.

In attendance were, Chairman of Tourism Fund Board Mr. Samson Some, CECM Tourism & Trade Hon. Aisha Miraj, CECM Education Hon. Sebastian Owanga, Lamu County Chief of Staff Mr Abdulnassir Issa, Chief Officer Tourism & Trade Joyce Murimi among others.

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Residents of Lamu County have been asked to maintain high level of hygiene and immediately report cases or symptoms of cholera to the nearest health center, inorder to control further spread of the disease.

According to Health Promotion Officer, Muhsin Mohamed, more than 50 People’s have been confirmed to have been affected by cholera in Witu ward.

Two people one from Witu town and another from Kipini have so far lost their lives as a result of cholera outbreak.

“We encourage all Lamu residents to ensure that the water they use is safe as well as to store food well to avoid contermination”, Mohamed appealed.

Dear People of Lamu,

I am glad to inform you that our *CORPORATE* *OUTPATIENT* *WING* is now operational at King Fahd Lamu County Referral Hospital.

This is an independent unit within King Fahd hospital with its own _staff, triage, Consultation room manned by a senior doctor, Laboratory_ , _Radiology & Pharmacy_ stocked with a wide range of _branded pharmaceutical products._

The clinic aims to serve corporate clients, civil servants, County staff and private sector employees with private insurance.

Uninsured cash-paying clients are also welcome to use this special facility that operates from *Monday* to *Sunday; 8am* – *5pm*

The unit is part of the department’s strategy to improve the standards of care and maximize revenue that will help improve other sections of the hospital.

For more information call:

CUSTOMER CARE:

_0717 648 471_

Dr. Mbarak M. Bahjaj

CECM

County Government of Lamu in partnership with Safaricom Foundation has officially opened a new Maternity and Newborn Unit at Mokowe hospital that will be critical towards addressing maternal and newborn health emergencies so as to improve healthcare services in the county.

The facility was launched on Friday by Governor Issa Timamy EGH, OGW together with Safaricom Foundation Chairman Mr. Joe Ogutu.

“We are grateful to Safaricom Foundation for partnering with us to save the lives of women and children in our county and we believe through this engagement health services will get better and we will secure the future of our children,” said Lamu Governor.

Safaricom Foundation Chairman said the facility will ensure effective and quality health services to targeted people. He further added that the facility will greatly reduce the delay in seeking maternal health services and the delay of women receiving care.

Also present was Lamu Deputy Governor Raphael Munyua, CECM’s, CO’s, Directors, MCAs, Development partners and residents of Mokowe.

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Lamu county has for the first time ever in history conducted a successful hip replacement and spine surgery at the newly opened Mokowe orthopedics and trauma unit.

This is part of the County Government of Lamu initiative to continuously invest in the health department and ensure residents have access to quality medical services.

The state-of-the-art facility that was opened on Friday by Governor Issa Timamy EGH, OGW takes the county’s medical care a notch higher by offering a full spectrum of specialized services for which residents would earlier be referred to facilities outside the county.

Patients who underwent successful screening will undergo free complex bone and joint surgeries like spine surgery, hip and knee replacement as well as open fixation of fractures. These operations will be undertaken by 38 medical doctors at the facility that hosts in-patient services including common general illnesses and fracture management.

The Governor vowed to ensure that local residents, investors and visitors get the best medical services without having to travel outside the county’s borders.

Also present was Lamu Deputy Governor Raphael Munyua, CECM’s, CO’s, Directors, MCAs, Safaricom Foundation led by their Chairman Me. Ogutu, Development partners and residents of Mokowe.

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County Government of Lamu in partnership with M-Lugha, FCDC and Raspberry Pi Foundation have partnered to pilot computing education in Lamu County.

The project which is being rolled out in the 8 FCDC counties namely: Garissa, Wajir, Mandera, Marsabit,Isiolo, Tana River and Turkana was commissioned today in Lamu by HE Governor Issa Timamy EGH, OGW at Mokowe County Government Headquarters.

Speaking in Mokowe, Governor Timamy noted that 10 teachers from 10 schools from Lamu will be trained and be given laptops so that they go and teach learners as part of improving education delivery through technology.

The Governor Timamy also emphasised the critical importance of digital literacy in the County and thanked the sponsors for making the project possible and highlighted the significance of introducing technology to young learners.

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County Government of Lamu in partnership with Tourism Fund has embarked on training hoteliers in the tourism sector on best practices to attract tourists to their facilities.

According to the Department of Tourism, CECM Hon. Aisha Miraj, 100 youths from Lamu commenced their training on food and beverages production in different hotels on Tuesday and will be expected to complete their training on 17th July 2024. Successful students will be awarded certificates. The CECM further noted that the training is meant to help the players in the tourism industry to up their game and help them improve on standards for tourism.

“This is very important because as tourists come to Lamu, there’s need to find the standards of hospitality very high and they need to find seamless service whether in the big hotels or the small ones,” Hon. Miraj said.

The Tourism Fund Board said they had entered into a partnership with the County Government to offer quality training to hoteliers on ways to improve tourism standards.

The training is in line with Governor Issa Timamy’s objective towards ensuring that local and international tourists take Lamu as their preferred destination globally. The Governor has also lauded the collaboration noting that it is geared towards strengthening the hotel industry in Lamu.

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Hongwe Primary School pupils’ can now focus on improving their performance without having to worry about lack of enough seating space after Lamu Governor Issa Timamy EGH, OGW donated 50 lockers and 50 chairs to alleviate overcrowding in classes.

Speaking during the exercise on Tuesday, Governor Timamy said the main aim of the donation was to improve access to quality education and improve learning conditions for children and ensure that they have the required learning resources.

“My Administration remains committed towards supporting our children’s education since we believe that every one of them should have the opportunity and means to realize their full potential regardless of their circumstance” Governor Timamy said.

The Governor also thanked a foreign sponsor who has established a physiotherapy class for learners who require physio sessions as part of their journey to recovery. He also commended the school Administration for their commitment towards ensuring pupils’ with disabilities are well taken care of and promised that the County Government through the Department of Education would embark towards improving disabled school dormitory.

Other leaders present during the occasion included Deputy Governor HE Raphael Munyua, Education CECM Hon. Sebastian Owanga, Agriculture CECM Hon. James Gichu, Education CECM Hon. Sebastian Owanga, CoS Mr. Abdulnasir Issa, Education Chief Officer Md. Hafswa Difini, Ward Administrator, TSC representatives among others.

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Lamu County Governor Issa Timamy EGH, OGW, has made history as the first Governor to issue free uniforms and shoes to 126 Bahati Njema primary school learners in Mkunumbi Ward.

Speaking when he visited the school on Tuesday, Governor Timamy reaffirmed his commitment towards supporting the improvement of the county’s academic performance and according every child the opportunity to fulfill their potential.

“I am here today, to fulfil my promise towards ensuring these children have respectable school uniforms for tattered uniforms have a negative psychological effect on a growing mind,” said the Governor.

The Governor who doubles up as the Council of Governor’s Blue Economy Committee Chair, also committed to assist the school towards procuring desks and also in cocurricular activities.

The school Headteacher Mr. David Migwi thanked the Governor for his assistance noting that the uniforms would go along way towards boosting learners’ self esteem since all of them come from disadvantaged neighborhoods.

In attendance was the Deputy Governor HE Raphael Munyua, Education CECM Hon. Sebastian Owanga, CoS Mr. Abdulnasir Issa, Education Chief Officer Md. Hafswa Difini, Ward Administrator, BoM representatives, parents and guardians among others.

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Lamu County Government Communications Office at communication@lamu.go.ke