Lamu County Government in partnership with World Wide Fund Kenya (WWF) and National Drought and Management Authority (NDMA) has rolled out a food distribution exercise in Lamu East to mitigate the effects of the prolonged drought in many parts of the county.
Speaking during the flagging off exercise at the County Commissioner’s office in Mokowe, Lamu Deputy Governor H.E Raphael Munyua said that the relief food will benefit over 700 households in 14 villages that are hunger stricken.
He further noted that Governor Issa Timamy administration will continue working closely with the national government and other development partners in order to reach out to the starving residents across the county.
In attendance was WWF Dr. Asma Awadi, and NDMA Representatives.
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Lamu Governor H.E Issa Timamy E.G.H, O.G.W is currently attending the 9th National and County Coordinating Summit that is being chaired by H.E President William Samoei Ruto.
The summit seeks to ensure there is a seamless collaboration between the county and the national government so as to strengthen devolution and ensure effective coordination of programmes across the 47 Counties.
Speaking at the sidelines of the ongoing Summit, Lamu Governor said the summit had come at an opportune time when County Governments are developing their 4th Generation of County Integrated Development Plans (CIDPs), which are an essential tool that incorporates the development programmes and projects in the Counties.
“It is my belief that this Summit will deepen our partnerships, engagements, and collaboration for mutual benefit of the people we are called to serve,” noted H.E. Timamy.
The two day summit is being held at Enashipai hotel in Nakuru county.
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Lamu County Deputy Governor H.E Raphael Munyua, has hosted a delegation from World Wide Fund for Nature Kenya (WWF) to deliberate on how distribution of relief food will be conducted to local communities in Lamu. The distribution exercise will be flagged off tomorrow at Mtangawanda in Faza ward.
The Deputy Governor commended WWF for the role they are playing towards conservation and protection of natural resources. They further deliberated on how best Lamu County can partner with the County Government towards restoring Lake Kenyatta which is currently under the threat of extinction.
Part of the County Government nature based solutions towards saving the Lake include immediate banning of human activities along the lake as well as stopping siltation through planting of grass and fodder crops to prevent carbon emissions and erosion.
WWF Manager Ms. Asma Awadi said the relief food will be distributed to 14 villages and further committed to work with the County Government to support communities towards creating an enabling environment for the achievement of sustainable natural resource management. In Lamu, WWF is currently running Triple Benefit Program (TBP) to achieve thriving biodiversity, and enhanced climate mitigation as well as Lamu Mangrove conservation project.
WWF officials who were in attendance include Hussein Nur, Gedi Adhan, Caroline Rabar among others.
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Lamu County Government through the Department of PSM has today hosted the team from Attai Consultancy sent by European Union to assess the ongoing CIVIC work in the County.
The team led by Mr. Henry Savier appreciated the County’s commitment under the leadership of H.E Governor Issa Timamy to support peace and unity between the community and security apparatus in the County. He further noted this relationship will foster peace and enhance information.
PSMA Deputy Director Mr. Shee Kupi took the team through the initiatives under the security-civilian support programs that are being undertaken by CIVIC Organization in partnership with Lamu County Government.
The European Union team also documented county recommendations that will see lamu County prosper in the Security aspect where our Community will coexist with the armed officers.
Also in attendance was Ms. Stella Muthoni and Mr. Giordana WeEme.
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Lamu County Governor H.E. Issa Timamy H.S.C has this afternoon joined Lamu County Executive Committee Members, Chief Officers, and other senior county officials who are currently attending induction workshop in Mombasa.
The four-day induction workshop, organized by Kenya School of Government is aimed at enhancing the participants’ knowledge of government operations, skills, functions,practices as well as other information critical in the execution of their mandates.
In his remarks, the Governor underscored the role of CECMs and Chief Officers as critical in the governance of the County Government and insisted that their experience will contribute to the success of the development programmes.
“Most of you have worked in different sectors, which gives you great insights that will be valuable in your mandate to offer policy direction in your respective county departments.” Said the A.N.C Party leader. He further called upon the state officers to perform their duties diligently and shun away from acts of corruption, misuse of power and abuse of finance regulations.
“Together with my Deputy we have a contract with the great people of Lamu and I urge you to perform your duties deligently since that’s the only way we can honor wananchi by offering efficient and effective services. I also want ask you to familiarize yourselves with the constitution of Kenya, County Government’s act, Public Finance Management Act, Public Procurement Act among other acts and policies since they will greatly help you in performing your duties” added Governor Timamy.
The induction also focuses on key areas of priorities such as Public Management, county planning, and performance management for effective and efficient service delivery in line with the spirit of devolution.
The four days induction will end on Thursday this week.
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Lamu County residents soon will benefit from improved health services following BOMU hospital commitment to set up a world class hospital in Lamu County.
Speaking this morning while paying a courtesy call to H.E Governor Issa Timamy H.S.C, BOMU C.E.O Dr. Aabid Ahmed said they will set up a 52 bed capacity ultra modern hospital in Hindi that will offer primary and secondary health care services in a unique environment.
“In our quest to offer quality health services we are delighted to announce that before the end of the year we will have finished setting up a hospital in Hindi that will host an outpatient and inpatient, I.C.U, emergency unit among others.
Lamu Governor who’s also the A.N.C Party leader commended the decision by BOMU to invest in the healthcare sector noting that the multi million investment is a sign of good will to investors who have confidence in his administration. The Governor further noted his administration will continue undertaking infrastructural improvement, installation of equipment and supplying medicine in all public health facilities.
“The strides and the impact that we are making towards improving the health sector in Lamu will be felt by generations to come,” Governor Timamy said. He further lauded the management for agreeing to hire Lamu residents during construction and running of the hospital.
The investment by BOMU is part of an effort to expand the role of private medical providers in Lamu, and their entry will compliment governments efforts in meeting the demand for health services.
The ground breaking for the facility which will be the largest in Lamu is expected to be done in June this year. BOMU has already started setting up mobile clinics at Hindi and services will start being offered starting early March 2023.
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Lamu County Government Communications Office at info@lamu.go.ke
Lamu County Government through the Department of Water Management and Conservation has sent a team of water engineers in Basuba village to conduct a ground survey assessment for the establishment of a proposed water project in the area.
The project is part of Governor Timamy’s Water agenda which aims at offsetting water crisis and sanitation challenge in Basuba and other villages.
Basuba is among the villages in Lamu that has never had access to clean water since independence and they solely depend on the security forces to give them the precious commodity which they have to ferry for over 12 kilometers.
The assessment survey is led by Deputy Director Administration, Shee Kupi, Water Engineer Mr. Muthana Bakari and Principal Administrator Abarufa Dido was recieved by Area Chief Mr. Babetu Hamidi Babetu.
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Lamu County Government Communications Office at info@lamu.go.ke
The County Government of Lamu has embarked on murraming of Lake Side road that will open up the 2.7 kilometers Mpeketoni boys to Lake Kenyatta road.
The road which had some impassable sections during rainy season is currently undergoing routine maintenance that involves heavy bush clearing, grading, murraming and compacting.
Speaking while commissioning the construction, Lamu Deputy Governor H.E Raphael Munyua said Governor Timamy’s administration will remain keen on improving road networks to stimulate increased opening of accessible roads in Lamu county.
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A delegation from Center for Civilians in Conflict (CIVIC) has this morning paid a courtesy call to Lamu Governor H.E Issa Timamy H.S.C in his Mokowe office, to discuss on areas of possible collaboration between civilians and military personnel in order to prevent, minimize, and remedy civilian harm in operation zones.
The Governor recognized the role played by CIVIC in bringing together civilians and armed actors with an aim of improving the protection of civilians.
“ Lamu County remains committed to support CIVIC and any other player towards ensuring locals in highly operational areas like Boni are protected whenever armed actors are carrying out their operations” the A.N.C party leader stated.
The Governor further emphasized the need for CIVIC to train the military in civilian protection adding that most civilians are in fear to interact with the armed actors because of victimization and harassment.
Military Advisor, Julius Minyori, said CIVIC is ready to work with Governor Timamy’s administration on issues of peace building and promoting civilian/ military relations. According to the retired military advisor there is need for civilians and the military to have a good relationship since this makes military operations successful, fosters collaboration and makes information sharing easier.
John Okanga, CIVIC Community Engagement Manager, Phoebe Cherono, CIVIC Community Engagement Officer, were also present. The Lamu County team was led by Director Disaster Management, Shee Kupi and Fatma Bwanaheri Public participation and Civic Education Officer.
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Lamu County Government has announced plans to construct a KSh100 million cotton ginnery in Mpeketoni as part of the governments plan to revive cotton farming.
Lamu County Governor H.E Issa Timamy H.S.C, said the ginnery will be set up in partnership with Thika Cloth Mills at Mpeketoni and is expected to have an output capacity to process 20,000 metric tonnes of cotton fibre annually.
The A.N.C Party leader who was accompanied by his Deputy H.E Raphael Munyua further noted towards supporting the agricultural recovery path, his administration will be introducing annual Mpeketoni Agricultural Show to guarantee an expansive networking and interactions with foremost stakeholders in the industry. He further promised to invite the Senate Standing Committee on Agriculture to Lamu for a public participation on policies to do with cotton in Lamu.
Thika Cloth Mills Managing Director Ms. Tejal Dodhia, lauded the Governor’s initiative and committed to have the ginnery completed by December 2023. She further assured the farmers that they will partner with the county to ensure they get certified high yield seeds at the right planting season.
This year the Lamu County Government with development partners will give 8 tonnes of cotton seed to over 6,000 farmers which is an increase from 4 tonnes that were given last year.
Towards reviving the agricultural sector in Lamu the governor committed to ensure his administration sets up a fish processing and cashew nut processing plants that will in turn encourage farmers to increase their production and significantly increase their household income.
In attendance was County Director for Agriculture Mr. James Njoroge, Agriculture And Food Authority representative Mr. Fanuel Lubanga, and representatives from Lake Kenyatta Famers Cooperative, Witu Muungano cooperative, Hindi Magogoni Farmers Cooperative and Lamu County Cotton Growers.
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Lamu County Government Communications Office at info@lamu.go.ke
