A total of 45 groups of People Living With Disabilities in Lamu County on Wednesday received business startup grants worth Ksh. 2,500,000 from Governor Issa Timamy EGH, OGW that will go a long way towards improving sustainable income-generating activities. The grants were issued during a meeting for Lamu County Disability Leadership forum at Mokowe Command Center.

“We have handed grants to groups from Lamu County and the grants will enable them to undertake various socio-economic projects” said Governor Timamy.

PLWD leadership applauded Governor Timamy leadership efforts to support PWD through its robust programs to better them in the County. The Governor who was accompanied by his Deputy Raphael Munyua, further stated that his administration remains committed towards ensuring the disabled get equal employment opportunities and support from the government as stipulated in the law. He further noted that the County Government of Lamu will undertake massive digitisation of disabled persons which will enable the government to cater for their needs.

Education CECM Hon. Sebastian Owanga echoed the Governor’s sentiments noting that his Department remains committed in promoting PLWD in the county. The Governor further affirmed the County’s commitment on matters of the disabled, noting that through TimamyCare (Afya Mashinani) the county will be reaching out to the disabled at their respective homes.

In attendance was the County Secretary Amb. Ali Abbas, Chief of Staff Mr. Abdulnasir Issa, Chief Officer Md. Hafswa Difini among others.

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WorldBank Hub has awarded Lamu County the most prestigious Averted Disaster award program following the establishment of an Emergency Operation Center.

Lamu County was awarded for it’s outstanding disaster risk management intervention and making an extraordinary impact on community and future generations.

Lamu Emergency Operation Center was established by HE Governor Issa Timamy EGH, OGW as a hub for coordinating all forms of Disasters in the county on the sea, land or air.

The award was received on behalf of the County Government of Lamu by the Director for Disaster Risk Management and Peace Building Mr. Shee Kupi Shee who participated in the call for submission of nominations for Awards in January this year.

Other finalists in the Award included Jamaica, Turkey, Southern african region and India.

The Award event was held during the international UR24 Forum that was held in Himeji, Japan from 16th to 21st June this year.

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Mradi wa kuboresha makaazi yasiorasmi nchini Kenya unaofadhiliwa na Benki ya Dunia, utahakikisha kuwa mazingira na maslahi ya ulinzi wa Kijamii yameshughulikiwa ipasavyo ili kuzuwia maafa na migogoro.

Timu ya Kitaifa ya Uratibu wa Mradi(NPCT)na ile ya Kaunti (CPCT)pamoja na Mshauri kutoka kwa Benki ya Dunia, wametembelea makaazi yasiorasmi yaliyoratibiwa kuboreshwa katika Kaunti ya Lamu kwa zoezi la uthibitishaji wa mazingira na maslahi ya ulinzi wa Kijamii yametiliwa maanani ili mradi uwende sambamba na kanuni zilizowekwa kutekeleza Mradi huo unaodhaminiwa na benki ya Dunia kwa ushirikiano na serekali ya Kitaifa na ile ya Kaunti.

Shughuli za kibiashara, makaazi pamoja na usalama zinatarajiwa kuimarika mara tu mradi huu utakapokamilika.

Mradi huu, unalenga kuboresha makaazi yasiorasmi nchini kwenye Kaunti 33 huku Kaunti ya Lamu ikiwemo, ambapo makaazi yasiorasmi kama vile Witu, Mokowe,Matondoni, Wiyoni,Faza na Kiunga yatanufaika na Mradi huo.

In an effort to bridge the gap between education and employment, Lamu County Governor HE Issa Timamy EGH,OGW has remained committed to ensure Lamu TVET graduates are given a priority in the employment sector.

Speaking on Friday at Mokowe Command Center, the Governor noted that the county had contracted Lamu TVET graduates to undertake the renovation works at the Command Center. According to the Governor who expressed satisfaction with the ongoing works, the County will continue exploring innovative ways to enhance the employability of TVET graduates.

Towards this end, the County has modernised the TVETs by ensuring they have an aligned curriculum with industry needs, providing relevant skill development programs and understanding the demands of the modern job market.

The Governor was accompanied by Chief of Staff Mr. Abdulnasir Issa.

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Lamu County on Wednesday joined the rest of the globe in marking World Environment Day at Witu in a colourful event that was presided by Lamu Governor Issa Timamy EGH, OGW.

This year’s event was held under the theme, ‘Land Restoration, Desertification and Drought Resilience’

The Governor who was accompanied by his Deputy HE Raphael Munyua, thanked Witu residents and stakeholders for taking part in the clean up exercise and tree planting exercise and further urged residents to continue advocating for a greener environment and conservation of nature.

“As we celebrate World Environment Day, it’s essential to reflect on the past year and confront the environmental challenges ahead. Climate change isn’t a distant threat; it’s a pressing reality demanding immediate, coordinated action” said Governor Timamy.

The Governor further reiterated his Administration’s commitment in protecting land, forests and biodiversity which are critical towards achieving Sustainable Development Goals.

UN environment programme, Nature Kenya, GEF, KEMSFED, Flora & Fauna, Save Lamu, WWF, NEMA, KEFRI were among the key stakeholders who joined Witu residents to mark the World Environment Day. Also present were County Executive Committee Members.
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Lamu County was declared the best county in County Integrated Development Plan out of 47 counties in Kenya’s County Budget Transparency Survey (CBTS) 2023, which took place on Friday in a Nairobi hotel.

This survey was based on an evaluation of the primary planning and budget papers that counties are expected to produce as a source of information for the public to scrutinize county operations.

This is part of Lamu County’s conscious attempt to keep the public informed about its activities by providing unhindered access to major county plans, documents, and reports .

Speaking when he received the award, Finance CECM Hon. Mohamed Mbwana who was representing Lamu Governor HE Issa Timamy EGH, OGW lauded the Finance, Planning, Communication and ICT departments saying that they have made it possible through their excellent hard work and commitment to share information with the public.

As Lamu proceeds toward industrialisation, Hon. Mbwana urged residents and other stakeholders to continue participating with the government, use the information supplied for decision-making, and take advantage of the opportunities for citizen-led economic growth.

The scientific survey was done across all 47 counties on proper annual report preparation as well as the level of involvement to the members of the public in it’s processes based on verifiable facts.

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KDF Linda Boni Chief of Staff Office in conjuction with Lamu County Government is conducting a multiagency community engagement forum with locals from border villages in Kiunga ward with an aim of assessing the security situations that sought to cement trust between community and security agents in Kiunga border region.

The forum which is the first of its kind to be held in the border villages since the appointment of a new COS for operation Amani Boni, brought onboard various multiagency team drawn from NG-DCC Lamu east, DCI, DMI, KDF, KWS, NIS, NPS, RBPU, GSU, Police Reserving among other stakeholders.

The Community were deeply touched by this visit and openly expressed their views with possible solutions and vowed to cooperate with security agents in abid to protect their areas from any hazardous enemies.

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The Department of Health will conduct a free Multi Speciality Medical camp between 12th-14th July 2024 at King Fahd Hospital.

Lamu Governor Issa Timamy calls upon residents who would want to attend the multi speciality camp to undergo screening at King Fahd, Faza, Mpeketoni and Witu hospitals between 18thJune-25th May 2024.

Lamu Governor Issa Timamy EGH, OGW on Thursday donated assorted food stuffs to Hongwe Special Integrated Primary school where he spent quality time with pupils and encouraged them during the visit.

The Governor committed on ensuring that all children of school-age, regardless of being physically or mentally challenged are entitled to inclusive and equitable quality basic education in order to achieve a better future.

Speaking at the school where he also delivered a fence chain that he had promised the school, the Governor urged learners with special needs not to allow their disabilities to deprive them of self-confidence in attaining a better future.

“My Administration will not leave any child behind and will continue to promote a basic learning opportunity for all, including the children with special needs,” said Governor Timamy.

Towards supporting the school, the Governor further committed to donate 50 learning desks as part of his administration’s unwavering commitment to building a more inclusive and equitable society in Lamu.

In attendance were, County Secretary Amb. Ali Abbas, CECM Education Hon. Sebastian Owanga, CECM Agriculture Hon. James Gichu, Education Chief Officer Md. Hafswa Difini, TSC Director Md. Riziki Daido among others.

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