Lamu Governor H.E. Issa Timamy E.G.H, O.G.W has reaffirmed his commitment to education accessibility by awarding scholarships to 120 secondary and tertiary students from underprivileged backgrounds, under the Kenya Marine Fisheries and Socio-economic Development (KEMFSED) program.

The students received Ksh. 9.1million out of Ksh. 20million that will be disbursed.

The scholarships were awarded to recipients who were carefully selected based on their financial need and academic merit and will benefit 30 secondary school students and 90 college students.

Speaking while awarding the scholarships at Mokowe headquarters on Friday, Governor Timamy lauded the KEMFSED project for their invaluable contribution to education and the community, acknowledging their commitment to supporting deserving students in pursuing their academic dreams.

The Governor reaffirmed his unwavering dedication to education, highlighting it as a cornerstone of his administration’s agenda.

“My administration aims to remove financial barriers that often hinder students’ access to quality education. I pledge to work tirelessly to ensure that every child in Lamu County has the opportunity to receive high-quality education and reach their full potential,” stated Governor Timamy.

The Governor was accompanied by his Deputy Raphael Munyua, Chief of Staff Mr. Abdulnasir Issa, CECMs, KEMFSED County Project Coordinator Mr. Kamalu Shariff, Chief Officers, among other county officials.

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For more information contact:

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