World Bank has lauded the good cooperation between the Settlement Executive Committee (SEC) of the KISIP2 project and the contractor.

This has been revealed after a delegation from the World Bank accompanied by the National Project Coordination Team (KISIP2) and that of the County when they visited the informal settlements of Wiyoni, Mokowe and Witu to evaluate the steps taken to implement the project.

More than 60 percent has been implemented in the activity of laying gravel roads and sewage pumping ditches.

In a joint session held at the office of the CEC Finance Mr. Mohamed Mbwana, the CECM emphasized on the Governor Issa Timamy commitment to ensure that the project which is funded by the World Bank, AFD and the national government has been successfully completed in order to achieve its goals.

In addition, CEC Mbwana congratulated the residents of the areas where the project is taking place for their cooperation and further urged them to consider the project as their own.

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Lamu Governor H.E Issa Timamy on Tuesday paid a courtesy call on Jambo Jet C.E.O Mr. Ndegwa Karanja to discuss how they can partner towards making the upcoming Lamu Cultural Festivals a success.

Jambo Jet among other airlines is considered a key player that has played a significant role in actively promoting tourism in Lamu by shaping local and international tourists’ travel experiences.

According to Governor Timamy, his Administration will partner with airlines since they are vital drivers in bringing tourists in Lamu to experience the culture that is the heart of communities living in Lamu.

The annual event will be held from 28th -30th November 2024 at Lamu Old Town in November and attracts thousands of tourists who troop to Lamu; a melting pot of cultures, where a tapestry of traditions, languages, and cuisines intertwines.

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Lamu Governor H.E Issa Timamy E.GH, O.G.W has stated his commitment to continue improving the county’s healthcare sector to guarantee residents affordable and efficient services.

Speaking on Tuesday after paying a courtesy call to Qatar Ambassador to Kenya in Nairobi H.E Mohamed bin Mutair Al-Enazi, the Governor said their deliberations delved heavily into how Qatar can help Lamu towards establishing a robust healthcare provision environment, with investments cutting across capital resource inputs like setting up the first MRI unit in Lamu among other developments.

The Governor remarked that his Administration had been steadfast in rehabilitating and equipping health facilities, stocking drugs and reorganizing hospital boards as a way of improving healthcare and restoring the public health sector’s confidence.

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Lamu Governor H.E Issa Timamy E.GH, O.G.W paying a courtesy call to Safarilink C.E.O and Skyward Chairman on Monday to deliberate on how they will partner in the upcoming Lamu Cultural Festivals slated for this November.

Currently, reparations for the 22nd annual Lamu Cultural Festival are in top gear with Governor Timamy projecting it to be the biggest of all compared to the previous ones allowing tourists to experience the splendour of Lamu culture, cuisine and the unique atmosphere of the Lamu Archipelago.

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The County Government of Lamu has continued to woo tourists as a top travel destination at the ongoing Magical Kenya Travel Expo (MKTE)at the Uhuru Gardens National Monument and Museum in Nairobi.

This year’s expo has brought together hundreds of exhibitors and tourism professionals providing an unparalleled opportunity for industry leaders and stakeholders to ignite new collaborations and opportunities within East Africa’s thriving tourism sector.

According to Tourism CECM Hon. Aisha Miraj the Department of Tourism was seeking the opportunity to market Lamu as the preferred tourist destination an island whose allure lies in a captivating blend of diversity, economic vibrancy, natural beauty, bustling energy, and an indomitable spirit.

The 2024 Magical Kenya Travel Expo is widely recognized as the leading travel trade show in East and Central Africa where thousands of delegates participate.

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The Kenya Informal Settlement Improvement Program (KISIP 2) National Project Coordination team, County Project Coordination Team and KISIP team led by supervisory consultant residents engineer, Eng. Jude Kizito is in Lamu to inspect the ongoing KISIP2 projects.

On Thursday the team visited the three ongoing settlement projects in Wiyoni, Mokowe and Witu to check on the implementation of project designs, environmental social safeguards and monitoring and evaluation.

Upon completion, the projects that were commissioned by Lamu Governor Issa Timamy EGH, OGW in September, will make a tremendous social-economic impact in transforming Lamu through various infrastructure projects.

The KISIP2 team lauded the County Government of Lamu under the stewardship of Governor Timamy for the commitment to completing the project within the stipulated timelines and ensuring the projects have created direct employment to both skilled and nonskilled labor opportunities for both youth and women. Project components include the construction of footpaths, drainage works and high mast street lighting in the informal settlements of Wiyoni, Mokowe, Witu, Matondoni, Faza and Kiunga respectively.

In attendance were Chief Officer Lands Ahmed Ali (Loo) Lamu Municipal Manager Mr. Abdulswamad Ali, and County Project Coordinator Omar Sagaff among others.

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The County Government of Lamu has emerged among the top counties’ Own Source Revenue trendsetters after being ranked fourth best County behind Turkana, Vihiga and Kirinyaga in hitting targets in raising its revenue.

The positive ranking that was announced during the Annual State of Devolution Address (2024) in a Nairobi hotel attributed Lamu’s success to prudent measures put in place by Governor Issa Timamy’s administration in the collection of taxes and proper utilization of resources in a transparent and accountable manner. Moreover, the findings showed that the top counties excelled in high absorption rates, including timely salary disbursements.

Speaking shortly after the Council of Governors’ leadership elections, Governor Timamy credited the Department of Finance for the remarkable results emphasizing that improved OSR not only increases absolute revenues for a county but also improves the fiscal autonomy of county government and allows the County to better manage it’s public finances in a manner that is appropriate to it’s economy.

“My Administration will continue to adopt better strategies for own-source revenue collection and focus on increasing absorption rates to ensure effective use of allocated funds” stated Governor Timamy.

CoG also held their election where H.E Ahmed Abdullahi EGH, Governor Wajir County, H.E. Mwalimu Mutahi Kahiga, EGH, Governor Nyeri County and H.E Stephen Sang, Governor Nandi County we elected as the new Council of Governors Chairperson, Vice Chair and Whip respectively.

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The County Government of Lamu in partnership with KMA has certified 2603 coxswains from Lamu in a bid to improve sea safety as well as enable them to get jobs in any country.

Speaking while at Mkunguni Square in Mkomani Ward on Saturday, Governor Timamy remarked that the certification which took 30 days for 10 centers will enable the seafarers to adhere to the laws of Kenya, and capacity build their skills and knowledge.

“In line with President William Ruto’s directives to assist fishermen whom majority cannot afford the courses my administration has undertaken this initiative to assist the majority of fishermen from Lamu who cannot afford the courses offered at the Bandari Collage in Mombasa,” said the Governor.

He also appreciated the President, Chairman of KMA for the support in training the coxswains and assured boat operators and fishermen that they are now free from harassment from Coast Guards.

According to Fisheries CECM Hon. Faiz Fankupi, the Department of Fisheries will continue supporting coxswains to reduce the number of accidents, and loss of life as well as making them competitive in the job market.

In attendance were KMA officials and CoS Mr. Abdulnasir Issa among others.

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Lamu County Executive Committee Members, Chief Officers and Directors on Friday concluded a two-day capacity-building initiative that was organized by NEPAD/APRM on the County Peer Review Mechanism (CPRM) in the county.

The capacity building exercise held at the Mokowe Command Center was geared to create awareness of the CPRM initiative amongst officials of the Further, the initiative will facilitate experience sharing, identify challenges, build capacity to entrench policies and standards that will accelerate good governance in the county as well as make service delivery more effective and efficient.

This initiative reflects Governor Issa Timamy’s administration’s commitment to the implementation of good governance initiatives in the devolved system of government by building up on practices that fully recognize the need to accelerate development and economic growth and by ensuring adequate and effective service delivery mechanisms are in place.

During the opening of the session led by Mr. Owanga Sebastian Aduong’a. C.E.C.M – Education, remarked on the importance of the initiative to the County and how the CPRM self-assessment will enable the County to improve its service delivery. Thereafter, he welcomed the Chief Executive Officer, Amb. Dr. Samori Okwiya gave his remarks where he applauded the County Government for showing leadership in acknowledging and accepting to undertake this capacity-building initiative.

The CEO remarked that the CPRM process will enable the county to improve its good governance approach by learning about various practices undertaken on such initiatives by other counties as well as build up on the progress made.

The capacity building exercise which was also attended by Lamu County Secretary Amb. Ali Abbas concluded with a simulation exercise that will ensure that the county is prepared enough to undertake the CPRM self-assessment exercise.

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Lamu County Governor Issa Timamy EGH, OGW on Saturday commissioned Mpeketoni subcounty hospital male and female wards in memory of the the late Lamu Deputy Governor H.E Raphael Munyua who passed away on 6th September 2024.

According to Governor Timamy, the ward was dedicated to his former Deputy who served as the third Deputy Governor of Lamu for his leadership, vision and commitment to the health and well-being of the people of Lamu.

Towards improving the health services in Lamu, the Governor also commissioned the first ever new dialysis unit that has four dialysis machines a dental unit that will conduct multiple dental procedures such as fillings and root canals, a new dedicated 315 KVA transformer that will upgrade the electricity supply and capacity.

The facility also unveiled it’s newly renovated radiology unit and a new ultrasound machine.

H.E The Governor further reiterated his commitment to transform the health sector and improve the welfare of health workers to ensure residents have access to affordable and quality health services.

In attendance were Mrs Stella Tayo wife to the late Deputy Governor, Hon MCAs Gakonga, Mburu and Hope, Health CECM Hon. Dr Mbarak Bahjaj, Agriculture CECM Hon. Jimmy Gichu, CECM Education Hon. Sebastian Owanga, Finance CECM Hon. Mohamed Mbwana, CoS Mr. Abdulnasir Issa, Chief Officers for Medical Services Dr. Victor Tole, Trade Chief Officer Md. Joyce Murimi, Devolution Chief Officer Mr. Kassim, Hospital Board members among others.

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