County Government of Lamu in partnership with Tourism Fund has embarked on training hoteliers in the tourism sector on best practices to attract tourists to their facilities.

According to the Department of Tourism, CECM Hon. Aisha Miraj, 100 youths from Lamu commenced their training on food and beverages production in different hotels on Tuesday and will be expected to complete their training on 17th July 2024. Successful students will be awarded certificates. The CECM further noted that the training is meant to help the players in the tourism industry to up their game and help them improve on standards for tourism.

“This is very important because as tourists come to Lamu, there’s need to find the standards of hospitality very high and they need to find seamless service whether in the big hotels or the small ones,” Hon. Miraj said.

The Tourism Fund Board said they had entered into a partnership with the County Government to offer quality training to hoteliers on ways to improve tourism standards.

The training is in line with Governor Issa Timamy’s objective towards ensuring that local and international tourists take Lamu as their preferred destination globally. The Governor has also lauded the collaboration noting that it is geared towards strengthening the hotel industry in Lamu.

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Hongwe Primary School pupils’ can now focus on improving their performance without having to worry about lack of enough seating space after Lamu Governor Issa Timamy EGH, OGW donated 50 lockers and 50 chairs to alleviate overcrowding in classes.

Speaking during the exercise on Tuesday, Governor Timamy said the main aim of the donation was to improve access to quality education and improve learning conditions for children and ensure that they have the required learning resources.

“My Administration remains committed towards supporting our children’s education since we believe that every one of them should have the opportunity and means to realize their full potential regardless of their circumstance” Governor Timamy said.

The Governor also thanked a foreign sponsor who has established a physiotherapy class for learners who require physio sessions as part of their journey to recovery. He also commended the school Administration for their commitment towards ensuring pupils’ with disabilities are well taken care of and promised that the County Government through the Department of Education would embark towards improving disabled school dormitory.

Other leaders present during the occasion included Deputy Governor HE Raphael Munyua, Education CECM Hon. Sebastian Owanga, Agriculture CECM Hon. James Gichu, Education CECM Hon. Sebastian Owanga, CoS Mr. Abdulnasir Issa, Education Chief Officer Md. Hafswa Difini, Ward Administrator, TSC representatives among others.

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Lamu County Governor Issa Timamy EGH, OGW, has made history as the first Governor to issue free uniforms and shoes to 126 Bahati Njema primary school learners in Mkunumbi Ward.

Speaking when he visited the school on Tuesday, Governor Timamy reaffirmed his commitment towards supporting the improvement of the county’s academic performance and according every child the opportunity to fulfill their potential.

“I am here today, to fulfil my promise towards ensuring these children have respectable school uniforms for tattered uniforms have a negative psychological effect on a growing mind,” said the Governor.

The Governor who doubles up as the Council of Governor’s Blue Economy Committee Chair, also committed to assist the school towards procuring desks and also in cocurricular activities.

The school Headteacher Mr. David Migwi thanked the Governor for his assistance noting that the uniforms would go along way towards boosting learners’ self esteem since all of them come from disadvantaged neighborhoods.

In attendance was the Deputy Governor HE Raphael Munyua, Education CECM Hon. Sebastian Owanga, CoS Mr. Abdulnasir Issa, Education Chief Officer Md. Hafswa Difini, Ward Administrator, BoM representatives, parents and guardians among others.

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Lamu Governor, Issa Timamy EGH, OGW together with European Union Ambassador H.E. Henriette Greiger, CS Blue Economy Hon. Salim Mvurya and Kwale Governor Fatuma Achani at the ongoing BlueInvest Conference in Diani, Kwale County.

Lamu Governor Issa Timamy has said the County Government of Lamu will set up a corporate outpatient unit at King Fahd Hospital to serve civil servants and corporate clients in a bid to boost the county’s healthcare system.

The dedicated unit will serve civil servants and corporate clients offering full range of expanded outpatient services including laboratory and comprehensive Pharmacy. According to Governor Timamy this will be a major boost towards enabling the hospital to become a level five health facility.

The facility will be launched by Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi on 12th July 2024 will not only serve to decongest the existing healthcare facility but will also ensure more complex health problems are handled locally.

Upon the opening of the unit, the facility shall run a free medical camp between 12th-14th July 2024.

The unit is being built using FIF (Facility Improvement Financing), a law that was enacted during Governor Timamy’s reign and will go a long way to boosting the hospital revenue to help expand other areas further.

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Lamu Governor Issa Timamy EGH,OGW is expected to host Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi at the official opening of Mokowe Orthopedics & Trauma Unit on12th July 2024.

The newly refurbished facility consists of a Modern Specialized Orthopedics theatre capable of doing complex bone and joint surgeries like spine surgery, hip and knee replacement as well as open fixation of fractures. The facility shall also have wards for inpatient services including common general illnesses and fracture management.

Towards addressing maternal and newborn health emergencies so as to improve the quality of prenatal and postnatal care, County Government of Lamu in partnership with Safaricom Foundation will also officially open a new Maternity and Newborn Unit. The maternity will have a fully equipped labor ward for normal deliveries and ceaserian sections, antenatal and post natal wards.

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Cabinet Secretary for Industry, Trade & Investment Hon. Rebecca Miano on Thursday graced the County Investment Conference that was held in Mokowe, Lamu.

The CS was received by Lamu Governor Issa Timamy EGH, OGW who hosted the county’s big moment to scout for investors for Lamu, Tana River, Garissa, Wajir and Mandera Counties.

Attended by Governors and investors, the conference was themed: ‘Unveiling Opportunities, Redefining Northern Kenya as Investable Destination’ and aimed to spotlight the investment potential in the five counties that are plagued by challenges such as limited infrastructure, arid landscapes, and socio-economic disparities.

The CS noted that the conference served as a convergence point for both local and foreign investors to identify investment opportunities available in the five Counties. She further emphasized on the need for the member counties to be assisted towards unlocking their untapped potential since these opportunities will benefit both investors and residents.

Lamu Governor termed the event as a success adding that despite their unique challenges and hurdles faced by the five counties, collaborative efforts among the private sector, development partners, and public entities had led to notable strides in realizing viable, impactful investments.

“I state with conviction that Lamu is the best place for investment. We are strategically located as a gateway to Kenya through the LAPSSET project, favorable agro-climatic conditions, and a steadily growing population. I appeal to various development partners to come and invest in Lamu,” Governor Timamy said.

The conference delved into topics such as advancements in sustainable agriculture and livestock management, climate change and environmental degradation and financing mechanisms to stimulate economic growth and development in the region.

Facilitators, USAID Kuza said the primary goal of the event was to showcase the vast investment potential in the underserved areas and foster connections between potential investors and local businesses and entrepreneurs.

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Lamu County was abuzz with energy as it prominently featured it’s endless investment potential at the Lamu, Tana River, Garissa, Wajir and Mandera County Investment Conference that was held on Thursday at Mokowe Lamu Maritime and Innovation Centre in Lamu County.

Governor Issa Timamy EGH, OGW led the charge, organizing a remarkable display showcasing the county’s progressive vision and commitment to innovation and growth. Lamu showcased it’s wealth in agriculture, tourism and blue economy sectors as well as it’s aspiration to establish special economic zones. Tana River, Garissa, Wajir and Mandera counties also exhibited their potential.

“We are on a path of transformation, creating opportunities for economic growth in Lamu” Governor Timamy emphasized.

The one day event was graced by Cabinet Secretary for Industry, Trade & Investment Hon. Rebecca Miano and was also attended by Governors from Tana River, Garissa Wajir and Mandera counties respectively.

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Cabinet Secretary for Industry, Trade & Investment Hon. Rebecca Miano, has emphasised the importance of Northern Kenya counties in tapping to LAPSSET project and redefine their position as the gateway to Eastern Africa.

Speaking on Thursday after gracing the official opening at the Lamu, Tana River, Garissa, Wajir and Mandera County Investment Conference at Lamu Maritime and Innovation centre, the CS underscored the importance of supporting the five counties in harnessing their resources to create job opportunities and unlock their potential.

Under the stewardship of Governor Issa Timamy EGH,OGW, Lamu successfully hosted the joint five-County Investment Conference with an aim of exploring innovative solutions and stimulate economic growth at the frontier arid and marginalised regions.

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Lamu Governor Issa Timamy EGH, OGW accompanied by Cabinet Secretary for Industry, Trade & Investment Hon. Rebecca Miano, together with Tana River, Garissa, Wajir and Mandera County Governors enjoying ‘Madafu’ a popular drink along the Kenyan coast.

‘Madafu’ known as coconut water will quench your thirst at the same time giving you a range of benefits.

The CS was in Lamu for County Investment Conference which created a platform for Lamu, Tana River, Garissa, Wajir and Mandera Counties to identify the unique challenges faced by ASAL communities in the context of climate change, showcasing successful climate resilience initiatives, facilitating dialogue between government, NGOs, researchers, private sector, and local communities and brainstorming on practical solutions for building long-term resilience.

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