Lamu County Government has commenced the issuance of scholarships to all continuing students with the aim of supporting the needy and bright students from the county to pursue their secondary school education.

Today, Lamu Governor H.E. Issa Timamy E.G.H, O.G.W issued scholarships worth Ksh. 4.9 M to Lamu Girls Secondary School which will cater for over 200 continuing students that are already enrolled under the scholarship program.

The A.N.C Party leader further reiterated his commitment to improve the standards of education in Lamu county and congratulated the outstanding students under the scholarship program encouraging them to work harder noting that those who will fail to get quality grades will have their scholarship withdrawn.

“As promised, my administration has kept the promise of awarding scholarships to bright and needy students. My administration will remain committed to ensure it transforms our county through education as envisioned in my education development pillar” Stated Governor Timamy.

The Governor further promised to motivate both teachers and learners for all schools that perform well as well as introducing county exams.

Education C.E.C.M Hon. Sebastian Owanga noted that the Department of Education will oversee a transparent process where only qualified students will be awarded the county scholarships.

The governor and his team also inspected the dormitories to see the challenges of congestion the school is facing.

The Governor was recieved to the school by the B.O.M Chair and the LAPSSET Regional Manager Mr. Salim Bunu together with the School Principal Madam Jamila.

In attendance was the County Secretary Amb. Ali Abbas, Chief of staff Abdulnasir M. Issa, Education Chief Officer Ms. Hafswa Diffin the area M.C.A among others.

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For more information contact:

Lamu County Government Communications Office Email: communication@lamu.go.ke