Lamu County’s youth will soon be able to enjoy their sports in better conditions as construction of new state-of-the-art sports and recreational facilities progress.

The Lamu County Government’s Department of Sports has begun constructing three seven-a-side Astro-turf pitches in Shela, Lamu Boys, and Twaif as part of the county’s sports infrastructure development strategy.

Tchundwa Stadium’s Dias project is also in the works in Faza Ward. Two basketball courts are also being constructed from the ground up in Muungano, Bahari Ward, and Twaif, Mkomani Ward.

The six grassroots projects are part of Lamu County Governor Fahim Twaha’s overall sports promotion plan, which aims to help find, nurture, and develop indigenous sporting potential.

Governor Fahim Twaha identified sports as one of the crucial aspects in his administration’s objective to promote education, peace, violence prevention, gender equality, and good health among youth, yesterday January 2nd 2022, at the County offices in Mokowe.

“Sports are critical in keeping youth away from vices that are becoming increasingly common, such as drug abuse. Young people who participate in sports learn important life skills like communication, collaboration, and leadership, which increase their self-confidence and help them prepare for the job market.” Governor Fahim stated.

He went on to say that sports will bring the Lamu community together, fostering oneness.

“The team players work together in unity disregarding their differences while their supporters get together in harmony to cheer on their team, putting aside political tensions and cultural differences. Sport brings entertainment to people as they take a break from their daily routines ” he continued

Hon. Paul Thairu, HSC, CECM Education Technology, Youth Affairs, Sports, Gender and Social Services, further emphasized the importance of sports in encouraging physical fitness/ health as well as boosting Lamu County’s brand, selling the county to the globe, and improving its image.

“Physical activity promotes fitness and general well-being, therefore a sporting community has a good quality of life. Sports are particularly important in the growth of children since they teach life values like patience, leadership, teamwork, and self-esteem ” he stated.

Mr. Peter Ndichu, the County Director of Sports, said that having the necessary sports facilities at the ward level is a step in the right direction and would result in a lot of progress in the County’s sports. He added that the sporting infrastructure will enable leagues at all levels enabling frequent matches which are critical for the development of local talent.

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For more information contact:

Lamu County Government Communications Office at

info@lamu.go.ke

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