County Government of Lamu has commissioned the rehabilitation of 19 water kiosks and 15 chambers across Witu Ward in a bid towards advancing health, economic development, and equality in rural communities. The water kiosks that will have a water rehabilitation line will see all residents have access to clean and safe water for domestic use.

Speaking at Witu when laying the foundation stone of Katumbini water kiosk, Lamu Governor HE Issa Timamy EGH, OGW who was accompanied by his Deputy HE Raphael Munyua committed to enhancing WIWA capacity to provide fresh drinking water in Witu.

Residents commended the County Government for the steps being taken towards improving water supply in Witu and thanked the Governor for increasing funding towards water projects in water-scarce areas across the county.

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Lamu County Governor H.E Issa Timamy EGH, OGW has inspected and flagged off a water bowser purchased by the County Government to supply water to Witu residents for free.

The bowser will be stationed at Witu town where it will be managed by the department of Water and will be available for free across all villages in Witu Ward that have no water pipeline extension.

Speaking after flagging off the 10,000 litres water bowser, Governor Timamy said the move to have the water bowser was part of ensuring residents have clean and safe drinking water which is among his key development pillars.

The Governor who is in Witu to launch development projects underscored the milestones made by his Administration in regards to infrastructure development noting that the focus now shifts to supply of water to residents. He further stated the county will be taking water bowser services in Basuba ward, Faza Ward and Hindi Ward to sustain operations of water services in urban and rural areas.

The residents who have been grappling with water shortage, forcing them to buy the precious commodity from water vendors thanked Governor Timamy for responding to their aid for help.

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More than 500 families from Witu town are a happy lot after the County Government of Lamu officially commenced survey of public and community lands in Witu town to facilitate resettlement of squatters.

Speaking after commissioning the survey works in Witu on Saturday afternoon, H. E Governor Timamy said surveyors from the Department of Lands, would complete the work in earnest to ensure rightful residents have their title deeds.

“To address the plight of over 500 families living in Witu as squatters, my Administration has today commenced a process to survey Witu town so as to solve the land question in Witu” said Governor Timamy.

The Governor also put on notice unsculprous individuals who might want to benefit from the process illegitimately and emphasized that only genuine families would get titles. He also emphasized that land remains a function of the County Government and asked provincial Administration leadership to shun away from involving themselves in the process.

The Governor was accompanied by his Deputy H. E Raphael Munyua, CECMs, County Secretary Amb. Ali Abbas, CoS Mr. Abdulnasir Issa, Chief Officers, MCAs among others.

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Lamu Governor H.E Issa Timamy EGH, OGW has this afternoon provided free workshop equipment to Witu Vocational Training Center graduates to enable them put their training into practice and create job opportunities to other youths.

Speaking at the event at Witu social hall in Witu town, Governor Timamy said the programme will cover all VTCs with the aim of creating opportunities for technical graduates to put their training to use.

“This is a continuation of my Administration efforts in engaging graduates from our VTCs institutions. You now have the necessary skills and expertise that if well utilised, can transform yourselves. Start small and with time you will break even,” said Governor Timamy to the beneficiaries.

The Governor further expressed the need for youths to join VTCs to acquire technical skills citing wide job market and ability to initiate self employment.

The Governor who is in Witu to launch government projects also gave out cheques to 14 different special interest groups with each getting Sh. 100,000 as seed capital to be invested in business.

In attendance was H.E Deputy Governor Raphael Munyua, County Secretary Amb. Ali Abbas, CECMs, CoS Mr. Abdulnasir Issa, Chief Officers, MCAs led by local Hon. Suleiman Farah among others.

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County Government of Lamu through the Department of ICT has today opened a new Information Center at Witu town in Lamu West.

The newly opened ICT Center is part of Governor Timamy’s agenda for empowering the youth with skills and knowledge to exploit the millions of jobs available in the digital space.

In line with his digital transformation agenda, the Governor has emphasized that the ICT centers will provide free internet, training and work spaces to enable the public to access online jobs and information for decision making.

The ANC party leader who is in Witu to launch government projects has called upon youths to embrace ICT, because in the near future technology will replace the traditional work where individuals work for multiple employers globally in chargeable chunks.

He also noted that digital work require skills and ethical values and called on parents and guardians to support their children to acknowledge digital work as authentic. He said digital work is lucrative and supports millions of people around the world.

The county government of Lamu through the Department of ICT is working towards the achievement of universal access to technology by opening up ICT centers and has already opened Mkunumbi ICT center as part of the other 5 ICT Centers (Bahari, Mkomani, Hindi, Shella, Faza and Kiunga) that will be opened soon.

The Governor was accompanied by his Deputy HE Raphael Munyua, CECMs, County Secretary Amb. Ali Abbas, CoS Mr. Abdulnasir Issa, Chief Officers among others.

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Department of Medical Services led by CECM Health Dr. Mbarak Bahjaj, has signed an MoU with the Spanish organization Parblo Hortsmann, and Francisco Vitoria University to establish a modern Pediatrics (children) OUTPATIENT wing at King Fahd hospital.

The new and well equipped Pediatric Unit will be launched on 20th November 2023.

Speaking while witnessing the signing of the MoU, Lamu Governor HE Issa Timamy EGH, OGW applauded the partnership and promised to support the collaboration. He further echoed it’s importance in improving under-5 children health indicators in Lamu County.

In attendance during the signing of the MoU was Deputy Governor HE Raphael Munyua, County Secretary Amb. Ali Abbas, CECM Dr. Mbarak Bahjaj. The Pablo team was led by Madam Presidente Dr. Anna Singedorta and administrator Mr. Steven Odero.

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The residents of Maisha Masha in Witu ward are filled with joy after a well wisher through the good will of HE Governor Issa Timamy EGH, OGW completed the construction of a borehole in the area.

Speaking after launching the project on Friday afternoon, Governor Timamy emphasized the importance of collaboration among donors to support programs that can make a positive impact on people’s lives.

As a result, locals who used to have to travel long distances on foot to access water are now experiencing much-needed relief.

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Lamu Governor H.E Issa Timamy EGH, OGW has opened a new maternity wing at Maisha Masha dispensary in a move to boost primary health care in rural areas.

The Maisha Masha maternity wing brings relief to mothers from the area and it’s environs who had to travel to Witu and Mpeketoni to seek for maternity services.

Speaking during the official opening of the maternity wing on Friday in Witu Ward, Governor Timamy said the maternity wing is a great milestone in his quest to ensure residents have access to healthcare services.

The governor who was accompanied by his Deputy HE Raphael Munyua, Health CECM Dr. Mbarak Bhajaj, CECMs and other County top officials, the Governor observed that with good primary healthcare at the dispensaries there would be less congestion at higher health facilities, thus giving them a chance to deal with more complex health matters.

The Governor who recently opened Mkunumbi maternity wing further committed towards achieving universal healthcare coverage by continuing to invest heavily in all health facilities across the county.

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Mashujaa Day is a day to honour and pay tribute to both the historical and contemporary heroes and heroines of Kenya who have contributed significantly to the country’s progress, freedom, and well-being

Speaking during this years Mashujaa Day celebrations to commemorate our fallen heroes and heroines as well as honor those who continue to strive towards the building of our nation, Lamu Governor HE Issa Timamy EGH, OGW said his Administration remains steadfast in delivering on commitments and working towards making sure Lamu becomes a better place to live.

Themed, Afya Majumbani’, this year’s celebrations were in special honor of Kenya’s Health Workers. In his speech the County Governor emphasized that his Administration has prioritized the revitalization of the Health Sector to ensure a healthy work force for sustained economic growth.

The ANC party leader further outlined the County Government achievements in different sectors; Health, Agriculture, Trade, Education, Blue Economy and Infrastructure Development reiterating commitment to further Sustainable Development through working closely with all leaders for the well-being of the people of Lamu.

County Commissioner Luis Rono, Deputy Governor H.E Raphael Munyua, County Secretary and Head of Public Service, Amb. Ali Abbas, CECMs, Chief Officers, MCAs, Provincial Administration leadership were among those who led the people in marking this celebration in Witu.

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Lamu Governor H. E Issa Timamy EGH, OGw has today flagged off over 500 Community Health Promoters (CHPs) in a move to strengthen primary health care towards health promotion and disease prevention.

The CHPs who have been offering services at the community level under Timamy Care (Afya Mashinani Afya Majumbani) also received 427 promoter kits and will go along towards ensuring preventive approach in the disease burden. The kits are an additional to the 190 promoter kits that had earlier been issued by the County Government.

Speaking while flagging off 585 CHPs during the 60th Mashujaa Day celebrations in Witu, Governor Timamy thanked President William Ruto for co-opting to pay half stipend to the 100,000 countrywide CHPs while the county governments pays the rest.

Under Timamy Care, over 7,000 households have so far been visited a dedication to universal health coverage and community well-being.

The national celebrations which were themed around Universal Health-care were led by President William Ruto in Kericho County at the Kericho Green Stadium. #AfyaMajumbani#MashujaaDay

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