Lamu seafarers have a reason to smile following the signing of an agreement between the County Government of Lamu and Bandari College to sponsor the first cohort of students for marine-related training to enable them to benefit maximally from the job opportunities arising from the blue economy.

Speaking at the County Headquarters in Mokowe on Wednesday, H.E Governors Issa Timamy EGH, OGW noted that the partnership will see the first cohort of 24 young men and women undergo a 10 days training under full scholarship courtesy of the County Government of Lamu and Bandari College with trainees getting guaranteed sea time upon certification.

“Apart from paying for tuition fees, trainees shall receive a stipend from the County Government of Lamu as we remain focused on developing the needed of maritime labour for both the national and international markets” Said the Council of Governor’s Blue Economy Committee Chair.

The County Government of Lamu through the Department of Education shall also foot for the cost of trainees certificates.

Through the Department of Blue Economy, the County Government of Lamu has also reached an agreement with KMA to partner on maritime curriculum developent courses and capacity bulding for trainers which will be undertaken at Lamu Maritime and Innovation Center in Hindi ward through the assistance of Mombasa’s Bandari College. Bandari College further reaffirmed their commitment to nurturing a collaborative approach in dealing with seafarers, social partners, international transport workers federation, ship-owners, recruitment and placement agents in line with the International Labour Organization’s advocacy of tripartite consultation.

Also present was County Secretary Amb. Ali Abbas, CECM Fisheries and Blue Economy Hon. Faiz Fankupi and CECM Education Hon. Sebastian Owanga.

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Lamu County through the department of Public Health is continuing its efforts to deal with the Cholera outbreak by visiting communities and schools to sensitize them against the disease.

Cholera has been reported in witu ward, with two people losing their lives so far.

The public has been aurged to maintain cleanliness and high standard of hygiene.

Those who attended were the Director of Public Health Mohamed Abubakar, County Health Promotion Officer,Muhsin Mohamed among others.

Lamu Governor H.E Issa Timamy EGH, OGW is expected to officially commission the new wing of Mpeketoni Sub-county hospital private and semi-private wards before the end of the year.

Speaking while inspecting the ongoing construction works at Mpeketoni Hospital, Health CECM Dr. Mbarak Bahjaj emphasized the importance of investing in healthcare infrastructure as a fundamental pillar of providing healthcare services to the people.

“The construction of the 19 semi-private and 4 private wards at this hospital reflects Governor Issa Timamy’s unwavering commitment to improving healthcare and ensuring that our people have access to essential medical services,” he stated.

“These facilities will not only expand our capacities to accommodate patients but will signify quality and dignified care for patients as well as providing specialized services that will address the critical gaps at the wards ” added the Dr. Bahjaj.

Towards this improvement, Governor Timamy has ensured the hospital has a dedicated transformer and a standby power back up generator to guarantee effective and efficient service delivery.

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Lamu West sub-county residents are set to benefit immensely from improved health care once the new Mpeketoni Sub-county hospital wing is commissioned.

The expansion is being undertaken by the County Government of Lamu through the Department of Health and will tremendously transform the facility into a leading hospital offering integrated health care services for the people it serves.

Speaking while inspecting the ongoing construction works at the old Mpeketoni Hospital, Health CECM Dr. Mbarak Bahjaj noted that the upgrading of the building which is 70% complete will harbour Integrated Infectious Diseases Unit, Comprehensive Care Unit and Corporate Outpatient Unit and is expected to ease pressure at the facility and other health centres within the County.

“We are optimistic that by early October, the public will start enjoying improved services and will no longer be required to travel for miles to seek medical services at private facilities as well as outside the county” Dr. Bahjaj noted.

The CECM, who was accompanied Health Chief Officer Dr. Victor Tole, also committed to ensure the Health Department continues to bring specialised health care services closer to mwananchi which is in line with H.E. Governor Issa Timamy EGH, OGW health care pillar.

The CECM also inspected the ongoing construction of a kitchen and a store as well as the newly installed laundry machines. The expansion will go a long way towards ensuring seamless service delivery at the facility which currently serves over 3,000 inpatients and over 38,000 outpatients annually

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It is a sigh of relief to Lamu west sub county residents following the revamping of Mpeketoni morgue that will ensure residents are guaranteed their loved ones who pass on are preserved with dignity.

According to Health CECM who was inspecting the facility the mortuary which had no cold rooms for over 9 years, has been installed with a 12 body cold room capacity and will ensure bodies are stored with dignity awaiting final send off.

Dr. Bahjaj was accompanied by Health Chief Officer Dr. Victor Tole and medical practitioners on a mission to inspect different projects undertaken by the Department.

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Lamu Governor Issa Timamy EGH, OGW on Friday joined President William Ruto at the issuance of Sh1.7 billion grants to 612 fishing groups drawn from Mombasa, Tana River, Kwale, Lamu and Kilifi Counties.

Other Governor’s present were Abdullswamad Nassir (Mombasa), Fatuma Achani (Kwale), Godhana Dhadho (Tana River), MPs and MCAs.

Lamu County has hosted the first Kenya Redcross First aid contest that was held on 29th July at Mkunguni Cultural Hetitage Square, Amu island

The humanitarian organized event attracted different categories of participants as follows:

1. College and Universities

2. Red Cross Action Team

3. Persons Living with Disabilities

4. Junior Secondaries

5. High schools, 6.Primary Schools

7. EMTs

The auspicious event that was last held over a decade ago, attracted over 500 community members. Different teams showcased their first aid skills with great zeal and thrill that left the crowd assured of their safety when an emergency arises.

Lamu Governor Issa Timamy EGzh, OGW siaid Lamu was proud to have hosted the Regional First Aid Competition cordinated by Kenya Redcross that brought together schools, colleges, Universities& corporates from 6 Coastal Counties.The Governor termed the choice of Lamu County as a host was a clear testimony of our Capacity, commitment and professionalism to Disaster risk management framework as spearheaded by the Governors’s Office through the Directorate of disaster management under EOC Unit.

Lamu County Government will continue this initiative of engaging our youth and children in the disaster risk reduction programmes with belief that children are the agents of change in DRR to their both schools and localities.

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In a ceremony filled with pride and accomplishment, 88 workers in the tourism and hospitality sector have graduated at the Lamu Vocational Training Centre following the completion of a 9-day upskilling training program.

The training which was sponsored by the Tourism Fund in collaboration with the Kenya Coast National Polytechnic (KCNP) aimed to enhance the skills and knowledge of participants to better serve the tourism and hospitality sectors in the region, which are vital components of Lamu’s economy.

During the graduation, Lamu Deputy Governor H.E Raphael Munyua praised the graduates for their commitment and hard work, highlighting the importance of continuous professional development in maintaining the competitiveness and quality of services in Lamu’s tourism industry.

In attendance were, Chairman of Tourism Fund Board Mr. Samson Some, CECM Tourism & Trade Hon. Aisha Miraj, CECM Education Hon. Sebastian Owanga, Lamu County Chief of Staff Mr Abdulnassir Issa, Chief Officer Tourism & Trade Joyce Murimi among others.

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Residents of Lamu County have been asked to maintain high level of hygiene and immediately report cases or symptoms of cholera to the nearest health center, inorder to control further spread of the disease.

According to Health Promotion Officer, Muhsin Mohamed, more than 50 People’s have been confirmed to have been affected by cholera in Witu ward.

Two people one from Witu town and another from Kipini have so far lost their lives as a result of cholera outbreak.

“We encourage all Lamu residents to ensure that the water they use is safe as well as to store food well to avoid contermination”, Mohamed appealed.

Dear People of Lamu,

I am glad to inform you that our *CORPORATE* *OUTPATIENT* *WING* is now operational at King Fahd Lamu County Referral Hospital.

This is an independent unit within King Fahd hospital with its own _staff, triage, Consultation room manned by a senior doctor, Laboratory_ , _Radiology & Pharmacy_ stocked with a wide range of _branded pharmaceutical products._

The clinic aims to serve corporate clients, civil servants, County staff and private sector employees with private insurance.

Uninsured cash-paying clients are also welcome to use this special facility that operates from *Monday* to *Sunday; 8am* – *5pm*

The unit is part of the department’s strategy to improve the standards of care and maximize revenue that will help improve other sections of the hospital.

For more information call:

CUSTOMER CARE:

_0717 648 471_

Dr. Mbarak M. Bahjaj

CECM