Was honored to preside over and sponsor the inaugural *WEEKLY SWIMMING COMPETITION* in Lamu island, organized by *Amu Youth Swimming Club* , earlier today,10th Aug 2025.

The competition brought together youths from the ages of *10 to 20 years* and will take place every Sunday afternoon.

I congratulate the Winners today:

Junior Category:

1.Faswad

2.Fahad Abdul

3.Ali Abdallah.

Intermediate Category:

1.Mohammed Maulad

2.Fahad Amin

3.Mohammed Bwana mkuu.

Senior Category:

1.Famau Muhasha

2.Suheil

3.Namir Ali

I call upon all youths from Lamu to participate in this innovative venture which aims at _keeping them fit,_ protect them against vices such as _drug abuse_ as well as give them an _opportunity to make a career_ out of swimming.

Special thanks goes to Kenya Red Cross and Coast Guard for their support

I also wish to appreciate members of Amu Youth Swimming Club led by Mr. Hassan (Yaba) Baskut, Adam Bakari (museum) and Capt. Mohd Yussuf;

Moderators Ali Bwandumia & Baabad Miji among many others

I call upon *business owners and well-wishers* to come out and co-sponsor this activity and use it to advertise their businesses

Dr. MBARAK M. BAHJAJ

DG/CECM #005