County Government of Lamu in partnership with the national government has today officially commenced the construction of Salama police camp in Mkunumbi Ward.
The camp will be instrumental towards beefing up security along Mkunumbi, Marafa, Juhudi, Salama and Widho security road that is currently under construction.
The launch was commissioned by the Deputy Governor HE Raphael Munyua, area MCA Hon. Paul Kimani and Lamu West DCC Mr. Gabriel Kioni
Lamu Governor Issa Timamy EGH, OGW on Saturday hosted President Dr. William Ruto in Lamu to launch development projects.
President Ruto who was accompanied by his Deputy HE Rigathi Gachagua was in Kizingitini where he launched the construction of the first tarmac road in Lamu East. The 50-Kilometre Mtangawanda, Faza, Kizingitini and access roads that will unlock the island’s potential and boost security.
The President also opened the Lamu East Technical and Vocational College that will equip the youth with technical competence to drive our country’s transformation agenda.
Present were Cabinet Secretaries Onesmus Kipchumba Murkomen, Aden Duale, Salim Mvurya, Hon. Aisha Jumwa Katana, Ezekiel Machogu, Speaker of the Senate Amason Kingi, Lamu Deputy Governor Raphael Munyua, MPs and MCAs.
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A cruise ship carrying 190 tourists from Mauritius, made an 8 hour stop over at Lamu Island on Friday before embarking on its Indian Ocean cruise to the spicy island of Mauritius.
The timely arrival of MV SH Diana towards peak tourism season is expected to boost the economy of the county and maintain its glory as hub for tourism.
The tourists were recieved by Lamu Governor Issa Timamy and were given a warm welcome before embarking to an 8-hour excursion at different tourist attractions in Lamu.
Speaking at KPA office shortly after recieving the tourists, Governor Timamy said his administration was laying the ground to help make Lamu more attractive to cruise liners through lining up elaborate strategies to market Lamu and increase its visibility in the tourism source markets.
KPA General Manager of Lamu Port Engineer Vincent Sidai described the arrival of MV SH Diana to the Kenyan coast as a positive nod and an affirmation of Lamu as a premier tourism destination and hub due to the varied fascinating experiences.
The cruise liner which was navigated by Finish captains is expected back in Lamu on 24th of November and 9th of December.
The Governor was flanked by CECM Trade and Tourism Hon. Aisha Miraj, County Secretary Amb. Ali Abbas, CoS Mr. Abdulnasir Issa, CO Trade and Tourism Md. Joyce Murimi, KTB board Member among others.
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Lamu County Government Communications Office at communication@lamu.go.ke
Provision of health care services in Lamu county has received a major boost after Governor Issa Timamy EGH, OGW officially opened the newly renovated state-of-the-art outpatient unit, dental clinic and a new laboratory unit at King Fahd hospital in Lamu.
The move enables different specialist clinics that previously shared space to now have their own dedicated clinics with adequate space for better service provision.
The new County referral hospital will house;
-Dental unit.
-Emergency unit.
-Pediatric clinic.
– Ear nose and throat (ENT) clinic.
-Nutrition Clinic.
-Counseling.
-Lab and Diagnostic.
-Triage
-Telemedicine Room
-General consultation rooms with privacy
-Pharmacy and medicine store
-Administrative offices
Among others
Speaking when he officiated the opening of King Fahd Hospital, Governor Timamy emphasized the efforts made by his administration to renovate/upgrade the hospital and raise the standard of care provided to all patients who visit the facility. The face-lift is also part of Governor Timamy’s health agenda of helping the hospital meet the requirements for Level 5 certification.
The Governor also appreciated CECM Health Dr. Mbarak Bahjaj and his team for the household visits conducted by the Sub-County MOH unit & PCN networks currently in action across the county.
In attendance was County Secretary Amb. Ali Abbas, CoS Mr. Abdulnasir Issa, Mkomani Ward MCAs Hon. Shekhuna Abass, Hon. Ahmed Medo among other county officials.
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Lamu County Government Communications Office at communication@lamu.go.ke
Lamu Governor H.E Issa Timamy EGH, OGW has reiterated his commitment towards ensuring Technical and Vocational Training Centers continue offering market driven courses since this is where skills training is conducted to match the labour market.
The ANC party leader said this on Thursday afternoon at Kizingitini where he conducted an inspection and assessment tour of Lamu East Technical and Vocational College ahead of official opening by President Dr. William Ruto on Saturday this week.
Governor Timamy further emphasized the need for TVET’s to shift from a theory based curriculum to competency based training that equips youths with hands-on experience to fill the skill gaps that exist within the community.
The Governor was accompanied by Lamu East MP Hon. Ruweida Obo, County Secretary Amb. Ali Abbas, Chief of Staff Mr. Abdulnasir Issa, Chief Officer Mr. Shariff Kamalu among others.
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Lamu County Government Communications Office at communication@lamu.go.ke
Lamu Governor H.E Issa Timamy has today held a consultative meeting with LAPSSET, Director and former County Assembly Speaker Hon. Mohamed Hashim together with Mzee Famau to discuss development projects in Lamu.
The meeting also delved on the County Government preparedness to host President William Ruto who will be visiting Lamu East on 4th November 2023 to officially open the Kizingitini Vocational Training Center.
County Government of Lamu has become the first County in Kenya to develop County Land Information Management System (CLIMS) which is designed to enhance the security of land records, improve accessibility and cut down the cost of land transactions.
The online platform will enable the County to access land data and carry out paperless transactions that are easy, secure, cost effective, efficient and transparent.
Speaking during the launch, CECM Lands Hon. Tashrifa Mohamed said the platform will boost service delivery and eliminate paper records that breed and catalyse corruption and fraud.
County Land Information Management System is in line with H.E Governor Timamy digitization agenda that will disseminate digital land information, facilitate land administration, registration of land and further enable the County to capture, analyse and manage land data.
According to Governor Timamy, CLIMS will address poor record management and bureaucratic processes and also create a swift system that will accelerate investment and development of land in the county.
In attendance was County officials led by Chief of Staff Mr. Abdulnasir Issa, Lands and Physical Planning Chief Officer Mr. Ahmed Mohamed, County Government of Lamu Directors, NLC representatives among others.
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Lamu County Government Communications Office at communication@lamu.go.ke
Lamu Governor Issa Timamy EGH, OGW has affirmed that his Administration will support the review of County Spatial Plan as stipulated in the County Government Act.
Speaking during stakeholders meeting with development partners on how to pull resources, Governor Timamy emphasized on the importance of the collaboration adding that weak technical knowledge and lack of technologies would hinder effective formulation, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the spatial plan.
In Kenya, Lamu County Government under the leadership of H.E Issa Timamy was the first County to formulate a Spatial plan in 2016 and also becomes the first Governor to review it.
The review process which is being spearheaded by the Department of Lands, has also planned training courses that are designed to equip technical staff and policymakers with the requisite knowledge, competence, and skills to discharge planning and land use function as required by the constitution and county government act.
The Governor further thanked development partners present F.A.O, Go Blue, WWF and The Nature Conservancy for their commitment to provide technical support during the review process which will incorporate the Marine Spatial plan, Mangroves Ecosystem as well as climate issues.
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For more information contact:
Lamu County Government Communications Office at communication@lamu.go.ke
The Local Authorities Pension Fund (Lapfund) paid a courtesy call to Lamu Governor Issa Timamy EGH, OGW on Thursday to discuss on possible areas they can invest in a move to diversify its revenue streams.
Lapfund Chief Manager Mr. Galm Jaldesa said Lamu is experiencing high economic growth, which has led to a rapid increase in investments and other social amenities, which is the reason they would want to invest in Lamu.
On his side, Governor Timamy commended Lapfund for the timely and innovative initiative in Lamu emphasizing that such initiatives will always get the County Government support. He also encouraged other players to join in implementing such initiatives that are key in boosting the growth of Lamu County.
Lapfund caters for the retirement needs of all employees of county governments and water companies and had been investing in different counties as part of their revenue stream diversification program.
Present in the meeting was Trade Chief Officer Mrs. Joyce Murimi.
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For more information contact:
Lamu County Government Communications Office at communication@lamu.go.ke
890 girls from Lamu Central sub-County who are sitting for the national Exam, have today received Sanitary Pads courtesy of the Lamu County government.
The girls who will benefit are from eight secondary schools and 18 primary schools located in the Lamu Central sub-County.
The Lamu County Chief Education Officer, Hafswa Difini, accompanied by the Director of Education in Lamu Central sub-County, Rukia Ali Abdallah, led the delegation to deliver the gifts to Mahmoud Bin Fadhil Girls Primary School, which will be distributed to schools with girls who are sitting for the national exam in the area of Lamu Central.
While conveying the Greeting from the Governor, Mrs. Hafswa wished them success in their exams and added that governor Timamy wants to see that the girl child does not suffer when she sits for her national exam due to the lack of pads.
In attendance included the officer of Gender and Social Services, Penina Mathiu among others.
