Lamu Governor Issa Timamy EGH, OGW on Monday launched the construction of Ndau walkway that will streach along the seafront to ease the movement of goods and people from and back to the village.

The construction of the walkway is part of the county’s effort to upgrade towns and villages and is expected to be completed by June 2025.

The UDA Deputy Party Leader remarked that the cabro walkway will stretch for over 350m long with shallow invert block drain to drain rain water storm back to the sea from the village.

The Governor is in a week-long Lamu East development tour and is accompanied by top county government officials and nominated MCA Hon. Medo.

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Siyu Fisherfok is a happy lot after receiving coxswain certificates from Governor Issa Timamy EGH, OGW in Siyu on Monday.

The governor, who was accompanied by his entire cabinet, chief officers, and Faza MCA Hon. Simba, together with nominated MCA Hon. Medo also issued fishing equipment to the fishermen as part of empowering them to improve on their livelihoods.

The governor also handed them with fishing equipment.

The UDA Deputy Party Leader is in a week-long Lamu East tour to launch and inspect county government projects.

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The County Government of Lamu is set to construct a concrete ladder for fishermen at Shanga Ishakani. This was revealed on Monday by Lamu Governor Issa Timamy EGH, OGW when he presided over the groundbreaking ceremony in Shanga Ishakani.

According to the governor the county government will construct the concrete ladder that will stretch 32m towards the sea from the seashore, a concrete seawall, two staircases, and mooring bollards where boats are tied while on the dock.

The Governor is in a week-long Lamu East development tour and is accompanied by top county government officials, Faza MCA Hon. Simba, together with nominated MCA Hon. Medo.

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Fishing communities in Shanga Ishakani in Faza ward are a happy lot after having received fishing equipment from the county government of Lamu.

Lamu Governor Issa Timamy EGH, OGW who handed over the equipment, said the donations are meant to turn around the fortunes of traditional fishing folks in the Coastal County. He further noted the equipment is intended to increase the fishing capacity of the fishermen and improve food security and incomes across the ward.

The UDA Deputy Party Leader also presided over the issuance of coxswain certificates to coxwains.

The governor is in Lamu East on a development tour where he has been commissioning and inspecting county government projects.

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The County Government of Lamu through the Kenya Marine and Fisheries Socio-Economic Development (KEMFSED) Project, has awarded Sh. 19,551,380 million in grants to self-help groups in Ndau.

Speaking after issuing the cheque, Governor Timamy said that beneficiary self-help groups are implementing various sub-projects across various sectors, including fisheries, the environment, livestock, agriculture, community development, and SMEs.

He further urged the beneficiaries to be transparent as they implement the sub-projects because their success will help in building the economy of this county.

Representatives of various self-help groups thanked Governor Timamy for his transparency in the project implementation, noting that the project had enabled them to implement various ventures that had enabled them to put food on their tables.

The governor is in Lamu East on a development tour where he has been commissioning and inspecting county government projects and is accompanied by top county government officials together with nominated MCA Hon. Medo.

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Governor Issa Timamy has officially reopened the Kiunga Digital Hub after undergoing significant renovations and being re-equipped to serve as a center for digital transformation in the county.

The revamped facility is designed to empower the youth of Kiunga and surrounding areas by providing them with access to digital tools and learning opportunities.

During the orientation session, led by ICT Chief Officer Ali Ahmed, Governor Timamy expressed his commitment to ensuring that the youth in Lamu are fully equipped with the necessary digital skills for the modern workforce.

He highlighted the importance of such facilities in bridging the digital divide and fostering innovation among the young population.

“As the second Deputy Party Leader of the ruling party, I am dedicated to providing the youth of Lamu with the skills needed to thrive in the digital era,” Governor Timamy said. “I urge the Chiefs to mobilize the youth within their areas to take full advantage of this opportunity.”

The digital hub is open to all and offers free access, including Wi-Fi connectivity.

The facility is powered by battery backup,making it both sustainable and environmentally friendly.

Governor Timamy’s initiative aims to create a more digitally-savvy youth population in Lamu, preparing them for future job markets and enabling them to engage more effectively in the global digital economy.

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The county government of Lamu, through KEMFSED, has given cooler boxes to Kiwayu fishermen to address the issue of post-harvest loss.

The cooler boxes were issued by Governor Issa Timamy EGH, OGW. Speaking in Kiwayu on Tuesday, the governor said the cooler boxes will play a pivotal role in assisting fishermen who incur losses after fishing since they either sell their harvest at lower prices or give them away for fear of the fish rotting.

The fishermen expressed their gratitude to the governor for empowering them to boost their activities and committed to putting the coolers to proper use so that they can sustain their livelihoods.

The Governor was accompanied by all CECMs, Chief Officers, County Secretary Amb. Ali Abbas, CoS Mr. Abdulnasir Issa, and nominated MCA Hon. Medo.

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Lamu Governor Issa Timamy EGH, OGW, has officially commissioned the newly renovated Mkokoni social hall in Kiunga ward that will enhance talent, skills development, and social care, addressing various community needs.

Governor Timamy, while lauding the Department of Social Services, said his administration is taking stock of all idle and neglected social places to redevelop them for the benefit of the community.

The opening of Mkokoni social hall comes a day after the governor commissioned the renovation works of Siyu social hall in Faza ward.

The governor, who is on a working tour in Lamu East, further highlighted the importance of community engagement in developing these spaces.

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The County Government of Lamu, through the department of Trade and Investment, has issued carpentry equipment to Kiwayu carpenters in an initiative that seeks to help uplift their economic status.

Speaking in Kiwayu, Governor Timamy said his administration has been issuing carpentry tools across the county in a move that will help the youth become self-employed and create employment opportunities for other youths.

He further implored the beneficiaries to use the equipment responsibly to ensure their economic growth.

The governor, who was accompanied by top county government officials and nominated MCA Hon. Medo, is in Lamu East on a development tour where he has been commissioning and inspecting county government projects.

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Lamu Governor Issa Timamy EGH, OGW on Monday issued coxswain certificates to Kiwayu fishermen in a move aiming to reduce cases of harassment by Kenya Coast Guards Services and Kenya Maritime Authority.

The coxswains, whom the majority cannot afford the courses, were trained free of charge by the County Government of Lamu.

“With a well-trained and certified coxswain population in Lamu, this would drastically reduce the number of accidents and loss of life,” noted the governor.

The governor is in Lamu East on a development tour where he has been commissioning and inspecting county government projects.

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