Lamu County has once again attracted a big player in the banking sector after Co-operative Bank opened its second branch in Lamu County.

H.E. Governor Issa Timamy E.G.H, O.G.W graced the official opening of the branch which is the 15th in Coast region.

Bank’s Regional Manager Mr. Philip Musyoka said the decision to open the branch in Hindi town was informed by the fast growing nature of the local economy in Lamu County.

Governor Timamy thanked Co-operative Bank gesture and assured the branch will attract business and spur the economic growth in Hindi and Lamu County. He further thanked the bank for it’s contribution towards supporting the education sector through issuance of scholarships.

In attendance was Lamu Deputy Governor H.E. Raphael Munyua, Lamu West M.P Hon. Stanley Muthama, County Finance C.E.C.M Hon. Mbwana Mohamed, County Secretary Amb. Ali Abbas, Chief Officer Finance Ms. Salma Omar, Chief of Staff Mr. Abdulnasir M. Issa, Hindi M.C.A Hon. James Njaaga, Cooperative Bank Management led by the Board of Director Mr. Richard Kimanthi among others.

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Lamu County Government Communications Office Email: communication@lamu.go.ke