Archives September 2026

Lamu Governor Issa Timamy, EGH, OGW, has welcomed the groundbreaking of the Dangote East Africa Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemical Special Economic Zone in Lamu, describing the landmark investment as a major opportunity for the people of Lamu County.

Governor Timamy said the KSh2.2 trillion project will create jobs, stimulate local businesses, strengthen infrastructure and unlock new opportunities for Lamu youth and entrepreneurs.

He noted that the investment will accelerate Lamu’s transformation into a major industrial hub and reaffirmed his commitment to ensuring local residents benefit directly from the project.

The groundbreaking ceremony was presided over by President William Ruto and witnessed by Presidents Yoweri Kaguta Museveni of Uganda, Romuald Wadagni of Benin and Jean-Lucien Savi de Tové of Togo, as well as Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed Ali and other high-level African delegations.

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Governor Issa Timamy today inspected preparations at Lamu Port, the venue for tomorrow’s groundbreaking ceremony of a landmark oil refinery project valued at over KSh2 trillion.

The groundbreaking ceremony is scheduled for 30 September 2026, in Lamu County with President William Ruto expected to attend.

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Lamu Deputy Governor Dr. Mbarak Bahajaj has flagged off three beach soccer teams from Lamu County to participate in the national beach soccer trials scheduled for tomorrow in Malindi.

The teams:—Kiwayuu, Real Madrid Tore and Lamu United were flagged off at the Lamu County Headquarters in Mokowe.

Speaking during the flagging-off ceremony, Dr. Bahajaj challenged the players to maintain discipline, teamwork and commitment as they represent Lamu County at the national trials.

He noted that Lamu County has abundant sporting talent among its youth but said indiscipline continues to hinder many young people from achieving their full potential.

The Deputy Governor urged the teams to conduct themselves well, give their best and uphold the name of Lamu County throughout the trials.

Dr. Bahajaj also pledged that, if elected Governor of Lamu County in the coming General Election, he would facilitate the construction of two beach soccer pitches in Wiyoni and Kiwayuu to provide young people with facilities to nurture and develop their talent.

He said the initiative would help promote beach soccer and create more opportunities for talented youth across the county.

The flagging off ceremony was attended by the County Executive Committee Member for Education, Technology, Gender, Youth Affairs, Sports, Community Development and Social Services, Sebastian Owanga,Chief Officer Hafswa Difini, and KFA Chairman, Lamu County, Sultan Swaleh, among others.

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