Lamu Governor H.E. Issa Timamy E.G.H, O.G.W has met and held discussions with Pastors from Mpeketoni this afternoon to discuss on how the church plays it’s critical role in socio-economic transformation of Lamu County.

Their talks delved on how the church and the County Government of Lamu can work in synergy towards cultivating cohesion between all communities living in Lamu.

The Governor who was accompanied by his Deputy H.E. Raphael Munyua also adressed the issue of land noting that his administration remains commited to solve the land issue by ensuring all squatter land is surveyed and title deeds issued in earnest.

Lamu Deputy Governor H.E Rafael Munyua called upon Lamu residents to get along and live together as a family that is built on the foundation of faith, unity, peace and fraternity. The D.G further echoed Governor Timamy’s sentiments in inclusivity stating that he will support the Governor in delivering his development agenda as well as ensuring they run a government that is all inclusive and reflects the face of Lamu.

The religious leaders thanked the Governor for recognizing them and further promised to support the county government in ensuring smooth service delivery to the residents and by extension, the realization of his manifesto to the great people of Lamu.

In attendance was National Police Service Chair. Hon. Eliud Kinuthia, Education C.E.C.M Hon. Sebastian Owanga and Chief of Staff Mr. Abdulnasir M. Issa.

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Over 200 smallholder farmers in Lamu East Sub-County are a happy lot after having received

123 heifers, 6 bulls and two fiber boats from the County Government of Lamu in partnership with the World Bank-funded Kenya Climate Smart Agriculture Program.

Speaking at Mtangawanda while handing over the grants to farmers, Lamu Governor H.E. Issa Timamy E.G.H, O.G.W, said the fiber boats will turn around the fortunes of traditional fishing folks, increase their fishing capacity and improve food security as well as generating household income.

The Council of Governors’ Blue Economy Committee Chair assured the fisher groups that his Administration will help them to exploit the vast marine resources in the expansive coastline and to reach deeper where bigger catches are available.

The small-holder beneficiary groups that received heifers and bulls were encouraged to take good care of the livestock for posterity, assuring them of veterinary extension services support from the County Government.

“All livestock being given to beneficiary groups have been tagged and this will help our officers to identify them whenever they come to inspect their progress” Stated Governor Timamy. He further said the county will be providing animal feeds to farmers.

Agriculture C.E.C.M Hon. James Gichu put on notice farmers who might decide to sell or feed on the animals adding that they are meant to boost dairy farming in the county.

Agribusiness being key in Governor Timamy’s manifesto, he has endeavored to empower the farmers to upgrade from cattle herders to dairy farmers where there are high returns depending on the effort put in production.

The beneficiary groups include; Al-Qamar Disabled Self Help Group, Jioe Moyo Disabled Self Help Group, Maendeleo Orphans Self Help Group, Tupe Sitara Women Group, Kilimani Development Self Help Group, Faza Maqbool Youth Group, Siyu Community Health Workers, Salama Self Help Group.

In attendance was Education C.E.C.M Hon. Sebastian Owanga, K.C.S.A.P Coordinator Mr. Stephen Mbuvi, Fisheries Chief Officer Mr. Kamalu Shariff, Chief of Staff Mr. Abdulnasir M. Issa among others.

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The County Government of Lamu has this afternoon extended support to victims of the fire tragedy that ravaged victims in Mkunumbi on Saturday where homes and properties of unknown value were destroyed.

Lamu Governor H.E. Issa Timamy E.G.H, O.G.W said his administration would assist the affected families towards rebuilding their lives.

The victims of the fire thanked His Excellency Governor Timamy for his support during this difficult period.

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H.E. The Governor Issa Timamy E.GH, O.G.W has today issued busuary and scholarship cheques worth Ksh. 3 million to six secondary schools in Lamu East Constituency.

The six schools are:-

– Kiunga Secondary school.

– Faza secondary school

– Kizigitini secondary school

– Patte Girls secondary school

– Siyu Secondary school

– Sheikh Msellem Secondary school Mbwajumwali.

The scholarship will benefit continuing students who are currently enrolled under the County bursary and scholarship program.

The Governor also congratulated students who received their scholarships and encouraged them to work hard in their studies since it’s only through hard work that they can achieve their goals.

“In order to cultivate a reading culture in Lamu East, I will personally buy story books since they are critical towards improving reading and speaking skills.” Said Governor Timamy at Patte Girls secondary.

The Governor further stated that his administration will not hesitate to recall scholarships to all those will not perform in their studies.

In attendance was Education C.E.C.M Hon. Sebastian Owanga, Chief Officer Ms. Hafswa Difini, Chief of Staff Mr. Abdulnasir Issa, Chief Officer Fisheries and Blue Economy Kamalu Shariff among others.

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Lamu Governor H.E Issa Timamy E.G.H, O.G.W has attended a consultative meeting of Lamu County elected leaders to address land issues in Lamu.

The meeting that was chaired by the Cabinet Secretary from the Ministry of Lands, Public Works, Housing and Urban Development Hon. Zacharia Mwangi Njeru gave an opportunity to all elected leaders to address the issues of squatters and injustices in land distribution that has affected Lamu County for decades.

The C.S assured leaders and the residents of Lamu that his Ministry was committed to getting to the root cause of the longstanding land issues and offering amicable solutions.

Lamu Governor thanked leaders for attending the meeting noting that it was a good head start towards solving land issues in Lamu. He further noted that among key challenges that affect the Lamu people are inequalities in land distribution and further urged the C.S to deter the issuance of title deeds to cartels who acquire title deeds from Nairobi without the knowledge of the County Government yet land is a devolved function.

The governor further urged political leaders not to publicize the emotive land adding that it’s a sensitive matter that requires a concerted effort of all stakeholders to find a solution.

The meeting comes as a follow-up to President William Ruto’s tour of the County last weekend where he committed to address the arising land issues in the area.

In attendance was Lamu Deputy Governor H.E. Raphael Munyua, County Women Representative Hon. Monica Marubu, Lamu West M.P Hon. Stanley Muthama, Lamu East M.P Captain Ruweida, Nominated Senator Hon. Shakila Abdalla, County Lands CECM Hon. Tashrifa Mohamed, Lamu County Member’s of Assembly led by their Speaker Hon. Azhar Ali among others.

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Lamu Governor H.E Issa Timamy E.G.H, O.G.W has this afternoon laid the foundation stone for the construction of a new hospital in Hindi ward, with a capacity for 52 beds.

The facility which is being constructed by BOMU Hospital will be completed before end of this year and will host an emergency wing, ICU, out/in patient and specialists.

Speaking during the ceremony, Governor Timamy lauded the move by BOMU to set up an ultra modern hospital in Lamu and further expressed the commitment of his administration to equip all public hospitals to ensure the great people of Lamu get quality health care services.

The governor called upon investors to pool-in broadly into Lamu stating that his administration had re-engineered a rebirth of making Lamu an economic thrift through devolution as envisioned by the proponents of the Constitution.

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Cabinet Secretary from the Ministry of Lands, Public Works, Housing and Urban Development Hon. Zacharia Mwangi Njeru was today at the Port of Lamu for a familiarization tour of the key operational areas.

The Cabinet Secretary who was accompanied by Lamu Governor H.E. Issa Timamy E.G.H, O.G.W was received at the Port of Lamu by Operation Officer Mr. Earnest Mbalanya.

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 will soon have a new cashew nut processing factory, following new investment opportunities that have been opened to investors by the Lamu Governor H.E Issa Timamy E.G.H, O.G.W.

The Governor spoke when hosting Equatorial Nut processors and SUED on Tuesday when they paid him a courtesy call to discuss on how they would collaborate towards ensuring the processing plant works seamlessly and revives the abeyant crop in Lamu.

“We are currently in the final stages of setting up a major Cashew processing plant in Hindi ward which will not only offer a ready market for cashew farmers’ produce, but also eradicate middlemen known to exploit our farmers,” stated Governor Timamy.

On their part, Equatorial Nut Processors Ltd who will implement the project through SUED, committed to ensure the processing plant which will create over 270 direct jobs, will be a refinement in improving socio-economic potential and guarantee better profits to the thousands of families that derive their livelihood from the crop.

The Council of Governors’ Blue Economy Committee Chair also affirmed his commitment to continue attracting foreign investment into value-added industries to wean the county’s economy. These measures include assuring investors and business owners government’s full support and clear the way of unnecessary hurdles frustrating them.

The cashew nut project is part of the Governor’s ambitious projects that he has rolled out to turn Lamu into a bustling economic hub. This year, the county will set up a ginnery in Mpeketoni Bahari Ward and is also seeking to establish fruits and fish processing plants.

In attendance was British High Commission Economic Lead Development Ms. Eunice Ogolo , K.C.L Consortium Mr. Edward Mungai, SUED Team Leader Mr. John Kashangaki among others.

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Hydrating Humanity team leader Mr. Patrick Selevy and his delegation, on Tuesday paid a courtesy call to Lamu Governor H.E Issa Timamy E.G.H, O.G.W at the county headquarters in Mokowe.

During the meeting Mr. Selevy pledged to drill 10 boreholes as part of their pursuit for provision of clean water.

Lamu Governor applauded the move and further requested Hydrating Humanity to drill more boreholes in Lamu.

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