Lamu Governor Issa Timamy and other Jumuiya Ya Kaunti Za Pwani – JKP Governors have unanimously agreed to have a unified position on CRAs 4th edition revenue sharing formula. This was agreed during Jumuiya ya County Za Pwani (JKP) Governor’s Summit and the 4th edition of the county revenue sharing formula held at Mombasa.

The summit was part of a progressive approach towards consolidating and charting a clear future for the coastal people with a shared prosperity agenda.

The Governor’s committed to remain steadfast in advocating for the interests of the region and have an equal share of resources to drive our counties’ development agenda forward.

Present were, H.E. Gideon Maitha Mung’aro, the JKP Chairman and Governor Kilifi County; H.E. Abdulswamad Shariff Nassir, Governor Mombasa County; H.E Dr Dhadho Godhana, Governor Tana River; H.E Governor Andrew Mwadime, Governor Taita Taveta, and H.E. Fatuma Achani- Governor Kwale County, represented by Hon. Bakari Sebe, CECM Finance and Economic Planning. Others present were County Secretaries led by Lamu CECM Amb. Ali Abbas, CECMs, CO’s among others.

The Summit was organised by the Jumuiya Economic Development Secretariat led by the CEO, Emmanuel Nzai.

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Lamu County Government through the Department of Environment & Climate Change commemorated International Day of Forest 2024, in partnership with Kenya Forest Service at Hindi Prison.

The theme for this year’s event was “Forests and Innovation, New Solutions for a better world “

The event which graced Deputy Governor Raphael Munyua urged locals to conserve the forests and wetlands in order to sustain the livelihoods of the local communities and stabilise the environment whose deterioration he noted will be devastating to the country.

The UN General Assembly (UNGA) proclaimed 21 March as the International Day of Forests in 2012, a day to celebrate and raise awareness of the importance of all types of forests.

The event was supported by different stakeholders, Nature Kenya & The Nature Conservancy.

In attendance were Agriculture CECM Hon. Jimmy Gichuu, County Secretary Amb. Ali Abbas, Provincial Administration led by Lamu Central DCC Mr . Charles Kitheka, Environment Chief Officer Mr. Rashid Dirie, Representatives from Nature Kenya, Wetlands International, KEFRI, NEMA, NYS, Hindi Prison, local CBOs and the general public.

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County Government of Lamu has successfully conducted Lamu seafront beautification public participation that will be a treasure trove for tourists visiting the area, combining it’s beautiful scenery with relics of the islands rich history, and culture of its people.

Members of the public endorsed the project that will be implemented at King Fahd hospital seafront and will see the construction of the interior and open spaces including one restaurant, playground and a wooden bridge.

According to Governor Issa Timamy EGH, OGW who spearheaded the public participation exercise, the project shall be undertaken by the County Government of Lamu in partnership with UN Habitat.

Governor Timamy and ANC Party Leader said Lamu is a renowned tourism destination and would want to make it attractive for tourists. He said the programme is expected to be completed this year.

“I want to thank the residents of Lamu for endorsing this project, once the programme is completed, the true image of Lamu would be seen” he said.

In attendance was County Secretary Amb. Ali Abbas, CoS Mr. Abdulnasir Issa, MCA’s Hon. Shekhuna and his counterpart Hon. Medo, UN-Habitat representative, CECM Lands Hon. Tashrifa Bakari, CECM Hon. Mbarak Bahjaj and representatives from Go-Blue, KARA, and County Architect Mr. Omar Sagaf.

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Lamu Governor Issa Timamy EGH, OGW together with other coastal Governor’s in a consultative meeting of the Jumuiya ya Kaunti za Pwani (JKP) in Mombasa County on Saturday.

The agenda of the meeting focused on revenue sharing among member counties, the progress of the Go Blue project, and strategies to enhance collaboration within our JKP bloc.

In attendance were governors: His Excellency Abdulswamad Shariff Nassir (Mombasa), His Excellency Dhadho Godhana (Tana River) and His Excellency Gideon Mung’aro (Kilifi)

Kenya Trade Network Agency (KenTrade) Board of Directors led by Chairman Basil Criticos and Chief Executive Officer Mr. David Ngarama on Thursday paid a courtesy call to Lamu County Deputy Governor Raphael Munyua at his office in Mokowe.

The meeting delved on collaborative efforts aimed at leveraging Lamu’s unique position to drive sustainable economic growth through trade and investment initiatives.

The meeting also focused on the importance of infrastructural development, particularly the ongoing LAPSSET corridor project, which promises to significantly boost trade and connectivity within the region.

They also discussed various sectors with high investment potential in Lamu, such as tourism, agriculture, fisheries and renewable energy.

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Bar owners from Hongwe and Mkunumbi wards have committed to comply with the County Liquor Licensing and Regulations Act 2020, noting that compliance would enable them operate without being harassed by authorities.

The bar owners were speaking during a sensitization campaign that was organised by the Alcoholic Drinks Regulations committee at Hongwe.

The sensitization campaign was spearheaded by Liquor Director Mr. Khamis Kaviha who assured bar owners that the licensing process will be fair and transparent. He further noted that before licenses are issued the liquor committee will publish the list of all prospective applicants for residents to approve or disapprove an applicant who they feel their liquor outlet should not be licensed.

The bar owners were also grateful to Governor Issa Timamy for having unitiated the licensing process denoting that it would greatly contribute towards regulation of sale of alcohol.

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Lamu County Liquor Licensing and Regulation Board has today completed it’s week-long Lamu West Sub-county liquor sensitization campaign with meeting Hindi Ward bar owners.

The Board led by it’s Chair Mr. Kassim Athman and Director Kaviha Khamis, the board sensitized bar owners on the importance of compliance since it would greatly help eradicate sale of adulterated and second generation liquor.

According to the board, interested applicants should download an application form from the county website www.lamu.go.ke and thereafter submit a duly filled form through their respective ward administrator offices before 1st April 2024.

Bar owners thanked the Liqour Board and Governor Issa Timamy for their commitment towards ensuring the sale of alcohol is regulated within the county since it would protect legitimate sellers from police harassment as well as weed out unfair competition from vendors who sell adulterated alcohol.

Today, the board completed sensitization across the 7 wards in Lamu West and Central Sub-Counties.

In attendance was the board committee members, Hindi Ward MCA representative and Provincial Administration led by Lamu Central DCC Mr. Charles Kitheka.

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County Government of Lamu staff has been feted during this year’s Trailblazers awards by President William Samoei Ruto, C.G.H. at the 2024 International Women Celebration hosted by the Ministry of Gender, Culture, Arts, and Heritage in Embu County.

Director Disaster Management and Peace Building, Mr. Shee Kupi was honored in the Peace and Security category specifically on Women empowerment on peace and security where his efforts were acknowledged towards advancing Peace and Security for women and Girls through various initiativess and interventions that have fostered trust and reduced conflicts along the Kenya – Somalia Border.

Speaking after receiving the award, Mr. Kupi dedicated the award to conflict zone communities for their unrelenting support towards peace restoration and further thanked Governor Issa Timamy for supporting various interventions geared towards serving and saving women and children especially the vulnerables living in conflict zone.

He further thanked partners in the Peace building and conflict management framework moreso USAID Kuza who supported the County Government Peace legislations that had specific clauses touching on women empowerment, and UNwomen who trained our Women and ensured a seamless mediation sessions cordinated, presided and led by Women.

Earlier today, Governor Issa Timamy EGH, OGW hosted a delegation from Ethiopia Maritime Authority at his Mokowe Governor’s office to discuss on the shipment of fertilizer cargo destined for Ethiopia, which will soon be called through the Port of Lamu.

The team was led by the LAPSSET leadership, among them, Chairman of the Authority Hon.Ali Mbogo, CEO, Mr. Stephen Ikua, Lamu Port General Manager, Eng. Vincent Sidai of KPA, and the LAPSSET Regional Manager Mr. Salim Bunu.

The visit comes at the backdrop of an earlier meeting between Kenyan and Ethiopian agencies that was held in Ethiopia, where it was agreed to institute a joint coordination and monitoring of the LAPSSET Corridor among the involved government agencies. Lamu Governor and ANC Party Leader, assured the delegation of his full support towards the realization of LAPSSET full potential as an economic game-changer for Lamu County.

The Council of Governor’s Blue Economy Committee Chair also promised to give Ethiopia delegation land to set up their logistics hub within the county.

In attendance was County Secretary Am Ali Abbas, CoS Mr. Abdulnasir Issa and FCDC CEO Dr.Idle Farah.

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H.E Governor Timamy hosted the British High Commissioner Amb. Neil Wigan and his team at King Fahd referral hospital in Lamu island on Friday.

The visit focussed on the facility’s preparedness towards emergency response and mass casualty incidents.

Governor Timamy appreciated the High Commissioner for choosing to visit and collaborate with Lamu, and took the opportunity to raise other areas of interest between the two parties including the education and water sectors.

CECM Dr. Mbarak Bahjaj and his team took the team through all departments of concern and later made a presentation to highlight the county and facility level emergency response structures.

Ambassador Wigan also acknowledged the support by British High Commission on capacity-building towards emergency response in Lamu County.

The duo also discussed other areas of possible collaboration and support in the health sector.

Also present were the County secretary Amb. Abbas, Chief Officer Dr. Tole, Chief of Staff Mr. Abdulnasir Issa and King Fahd board members led by the Chair Hon. Amina Kale, among others.

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