Governor Issa Timamy officially launched the Carbro footpath, drainage system, and high solar mast lights in Faza settlement, Lamu East Sub-County.

The project, funded by the World Bank under the Kenya Informal Settlements Improvement Project (KISIP II), aims to improve the infrastructure and enhance the living conditions for residents in the area.

Governor Timamy, who was accompanied by CEC for Land, Roads, and Infrastructure, Tashrifa Bakari, and Chief Officer Ahmed Loo, along with other senior county officials, praised the initiative as a significant step towards addressing the challenges of informal settlements.

The project includes the construction of a durable footpath to ease mobility, a drainage system to manage stormwater, and the installation of solar-powered street lights to enhance security and lighting in the settlement.

The Governor expressed his commitment to continue working with development partners like the World Bank to improve infrastructure across Lamu County, ensuring that every resident has access to basic services and a better quality of life.

The KISIP II-funded project is part of ongoing efforts to upgrade informal settlements and provide sustainable solutions to the challenges facing urban and peri-urban communities in Kenya.

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Lamu East residents seeking physiotherapy services in both public and private health facilities will now get those services at Faza Hospital. Thanks to Lamu Governor Issa Timamy EGH, OGW for opening a new physiotherapy unit.

Lamu County government has continued to massively invest in the health sector to ensure residents have access to quality and affordable health care.

The unit will be offering therapeutic exercises and manual therapy techniques.

The governor is in Lamu East to conduct inspections and launch government projects.

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Lamu Governor Issa Timamy has commissioned a new boatyard in Faza that will help the youth to effectively carry out their trade.

Through KEMFSED the youth from Kishada self-help group also received workshop tools that will greatly assist them towards making and repairing boats at competitive prices.

The youths thanked Governor Timamy for his assistance, noting that they relied on traditional tools, making it difficult to match their competitors. They also noted that the shade will help them work in a conducive environment away from harsh weather conditions.

The UDA Deputy Party Leader is in Lamu East to launch and inspect government projects and is accompanied by CECMs, chief officers, Faza MCA Hon. Simba and nominated MCA Hon. Medo.

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In a significant milestone for healthcare in Lamu County, Faza Hospital has officially launched a modern dental unit.

This advancement highlights the hospital’s commitment to providing comprehensive, high-quality healthcare to the community.

Speaking after the launch, Lamu Governor Issa Timamy EGH OGW said the unit is equipped with the latest dental technology and other advanced accessories to ensure that every individual has access to the best possible dental services.

The Governor is on a working tour in Lamu East to inspect and launch government projects and is accompanied by CECMs, Chief Officers, Chief of Staff, Faza Ward MCA Hon. Simba, Nominated MCA Hon. Medo among others.

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For the first time in history, Kizingitini dispensary which serves a high volume of patients, will have an X-ray unit, wards, an ultrasound room, and a delivery room.

This was revealed on Saturday by Governor Issa Timamy EGH, OGW, when he conducted an inspection tour of the ongoing renovations which align with the Governor’s promise to improve the County’s health sector.

With these improvements the facility will be upgraded to level 3A and will be admitting patients for Inpatient care for the first time in history.

According to the Governor, the contractor is making steady progress toward upgrading key facilities, and will be completed by March 2025.

The project is part of Governor Timamy’s initiative aimed at enhancing healthcare infrastructure that focuses on improving healthcare services by upgrading facilities, making them safer and more accessible for residents.

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Lamu Governor Issa Timamy EGH, OGW on Saturday presided over the issuance of Sh. 123,853,695 million through the partnership of the County Government of Lamu and the Kenya Marine and Fisheries Socio-Economic Development (KEMFSED)

The county boss and UDA Deputy Party Leader announced that selected beneficiary self-help group, are implementing various sub-projects across various sectors, including fisheries, environment, livestock, agriculture, community development, and SMEs.

The Governor further encouraged the beneficiary groups to utilize the funds well so that they can transform their livelihoods and positively contribute in the County economic development.

The Governor who is in Faza in a working tour also issued scout uniform to Pate primary school and was accompanied by all County CECMs, County Secretary Amb. Ali Abbas, CoS Mr. Abdulnasir Issa, Chief Officers, Faza MCA Hon. Simba, Nominated MCA Hon. Medo among others.

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Traders in Kizingitini village in Faza ward are set to benefit from the construction of a modern market facility that was commissioned on Saturday by Lamu Governor Issa Timamy EGH, OGW.

The economic stimulus project is being constructed by the state Department of Housing and Urban Planning in partnership with the county government as part of the ongoing efforts to promote economic growth and improve infrastructure under the governor’s transformative agenda.

According to the UDA Deputy Party Leader, the state-of-the-art fish market facility will accommodate over 100 traders and include key amenities such as a cold storage, ablution block, kitchen, rest area, jabia, and a borehole.

“This market will significantly enhance the region’s economy, serving residents across Lamu East Sub-county. It is a testament to the county government’s dedication to addressing local needs and driving development,” The Governor remarked.

Lamu East MP Captain Ruweida who was in attendance, thanked Governor Timamy’s effort towards ensuring the market is built and further committed to work closely with his Administration in ensuring the market which will be a game changer in Lam East is completed in earnest.

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

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Kizingitini Social Hall will open its doors to the members of the public by March 2025.

Lamu Governor Issa Timamy EGH, OGW, revealed this when he conducted an inspection tour of the facility on Saturday at Kizingitini, Faza ward.

The UDA Deputy Party Leader, who was accompanied by the county’s top officials, area MCA Hon. Simba, and nominated MCA Hon. Medo, said that his administration is taking stock of all idle social places to redevelop them and help nurture artistic talents. He further urged the youth to take advantage of the facility.

The Governor also noted that he would spearhead the construction and renovation of other social centers to ensure the communities have access to social places.

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Al Jazau Women group members from Kizingitini have a reason to smile following the official opening of their Djabia by the County Government of Lamu through KEMFSED.

The construction of the Djabia which has a capacity of 100,000 litres was officially commissioned Governor Issa Timamy EGH OGW in 2024.

The completion of the Djabia which serves over 5,000 households in Kizingitini is part of the County Government’s initiative towards improving water supply in freshwater-scarce areas.

Water scarcity in the villages in Lamu East has been a thorn in the flesh with residents heavily relying on rainwater harvesting and storing the water in a traditional underground water tank known as Djabia.

The Governor is on a development tour in Lamu East and is accompanied by all Executive members, Chief Officers, CoS Mr. Abdulnasir Issa, area MCA Hon. Simba together with his counterpart Hon. Medo.

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Lamu Governor Issa Timamy EGH, OGW has launched a free public Wi-Fi point in Mbwajumwali village in Faza ward to help the youth have a better use of technology.

Speaking after the launch, Governor Timamy said his administration had embarked on setting up free wifi zones as part of fulfilling his election pledge of ensuring villages and towns have free Wi-Fi zones. This is geared towards ensuring Lamu achieves a fast, reliable, efficient, and affordable ICT network to enable rapid access to information vital for the economic and educational development of the county.

“As the world continues embracing modernity, ICT has become a key cog in that wheel and Lamu cannot afford to be left behind,” he remarked.

The Governor is undertaking a development tour in Lamu East and is accompanied by Executive members, Chief Officers, CoS Mr. Abdulnasir Issa, area MCA Hon. Simba together with his counterpart Hon. Medo.

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