Archives March 2026

Learners at Lumshi Primary School in Lamu West Sub-County have received new classroom furniture in an initiative aimed at improving the learning environment and enhancing access to quality education.

The exercise was led by Lamu Deputy Governor, His Excellency Dr. Mbarak Bahjaj, who reiterated the county leadership’s commitment to supporting education and ensuring that pupils study in a conducive environment.

The furniture was donated through the support of the Regional Director of the Human Development Fund, Mr. Abdulrahman, whose contribution has significantly boosted efforts to improve infrastructure in local schools.

Speaking during the distribution, Dr. Bahjaj emphasized that education remains the greatest equaliser in society, noting that every child deserves access to quality learning facilities regardless of their background.

The Deputy Governor further underscored the county government’s commitment to promoting fairness and inclusive opportunities in the education sector.

Dr. Bahjaj was accompanied by Hon. Julius Ndegwa, Lamu West Sub-County Chief Administrator Mr. Mwangi, Hongwe Ward Administrator Mr. Dominic, and other stakeholders who attended the event to support the initiative.

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The County Government of Lamu has taken a significant step towards improving living conditions in informal settlements following the presentation of the Situational Analysis and Interim Strategy Report for the Lamu County Slum Upgrading and Prevention Strategy under the Kenya Informal Settlements Improvement Project (KISIP II).

The report highlights the current conditions in informal settlements across the county, focusing on key challenges such as inadequate infrastructure, limited access to clean water and sanitation, insecure land tenure, and environmental vulnerabilities affecting many communities.

According to the findings, the rapid growth of informal settlements has largely been driven by population increase and unplanned urban development in key areas including Mokowe, Witu, Faza, Matondoni, Kiunga, and Siyu.

The situational analysis also notes that many settlements face poor road access, lack of drainage systems, and insufficient waste management services, factors that pose health and environmental risks to residents.

The interim strategy proposes targeted interventions including upgrading of access roads, expansion of water and sanitation infrastructure, strengthening land tenure systems, and integrating environmental sustainability and climate resilience in settlement planning.

Once finalized, the strategy will guide coordinated efforts between the County Government of Lamu, the national government, development partners, and local communities to improve living standards and promote safe, dignified, and sustainable settlements across the county.

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For more information, contact the Communications Office at communication@lamu.go.ke