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Governor Issa Timamy has officially inaugurated the Witu Juakali Shade, providing informal workers with a dedicated, secure, and organized space to conduct their businesses. The shade addresses long-standing challenges faced by artisans and street vendors who previously operated under unsafe or congested conditions.

During the event, Governor Timamy, who is in Witu Ward on a three-day development tour that started Friday and ends today, also handed over workshop equipment to artisans, including all tools needed to improve their productivity.

He further announced plans to construct a bus park next to the boda boda shade to decongest the town. Beneficiaries expressed gratitude, saying the initiative will enhance livelihoods and working conditions in Witu.

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Governor Issa Timamy has officially opened the new Witu Market, which will accommodate over 70 traders who previously lacked a proper place to trade. The modern market provides a clean, organized, and secure environment for business, enabling local entrepreneurs to operate comfortably and efficiently.

Speaking from Witu Ward on a three-day development tour that began Friday, emphasized that the market is part of the county government’s commitment to supporting livelihoods and promoting economic growth.

Traders and residents expressed gratitude for the initiative, noting it will transform business activities and contribute to a vibrant local economy.

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Governor Issa Timamy has officially handed over a KARI improved Kienyeji poultry project to Boko Youth Group in Witu Ward under the KEMFSED Phase III programme. The group received 646 layer chicks, aimed at addressing low household incomes, food and nutritional insecurity, and over-dependence on near-shore fisheries.

The initiative promotes poultry egg production as a complementary livelihood, providing youth with income-generating opportunities while reducing pressure on marine resources. It includes construction of poultry houses, provision of feeds, vaccines, and other essential inputs.

During the handover, the Governor urged the group to take good care of the birds to ensure sustainability. Members expressed delight, saying the project will enhance livelihoods, food security, and economic resilience in Witu Ward.

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Governor Issa Timamy has officially handed over dairy cows to Taufiq Self Help Group in Witu Ward under the KEMFSED Phase III programme, boosting efforts to improve household incomes and food security. The group received 24 cows as part of a dairy production project aimed at improving dairy farming through alternative livelihoods.

Speaking during the handover, the Governor said the introduction of improved dairy breeds, construction of cow sheds, and provision of feeds and veterinary support will enhance milk production and strengthen economic resilience.

Beneficiaries thanked the Governor and the county government for the project, saying it will transform their livelihoods and secure a better future for their families.

The Governor is in Witu Ward on a three-day development tour, accompanied by top government officials to inspect and commission projects and hold public barazas.

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For more information, contact the County Communication Office at communication@lamu.go.ke

Amkeni Village, Witu Ward — Governor Issa Timamy has committed to the construction of a new ECDE classroom at Amkeni within the current financial year as part of efforts to strengthen early childhood education across the county.

During the visit, the Governor awarded a full scholarship to a top-performing Amkeni Primary School student who scored an impressive mean of 70 out of 72 in the KJSEA examinations and has joined Kagumo High School. He congratulated the school for its sterling performance, noting that 11 students qualified to join national schools. The Governor attributed the success to discipline and dedication, urging learners and teachers to “keep the fire burning.”

The Governor also handed over a certificate of registration to the Witu Cooperative, reaffirming the county’s support for organized community groups as drivers of local economic growth.

The event took place on Saturday as part of the Governor’s three-day development tour of Witu Ward, which concludes today, Sunday. The tour involved inspections of ongoing government projects and public barazas with residents, accompanied by senior county officials.

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Residents of Lumshi village have welcomed assurances from Governor Issa Timamy that the County Government of Lamu will provide free water to areas most affected by the looming drought. The governor said a water trucking system will be introduced to reduce pressure on scarce water sources and prevent potential conflict between farmers and pastoralists.

On land matters, he pledged that the Department of Lands will work towards settling local squatters. He also encouraged parents to ensure children enroll in school to qualify for scholarships and bursaries. The governor is on a three-day development tour in Witu Ward, accompanied by senior county officials.

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Villagers in Maisha Masha have expressed appreciation to Governor Issa Timamy for committing to deliver free water to drought-prone areas through a county-supported water trucking initiative. The move aims to ease hardship and promote peaceful coexistence between farmers and herders.

Addressing land concerns, the governor stated that his administration will prioritize the settlement of local squatters through the relevant department. He also urged parents to take advantage of renewed scholarship and bursary programs by ensuring children are admitted to school. During the visit, he distributed carpentry tools and sports kits to youth groups. The governor is touring Witu Ward on a three-day development mission.

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‎Lamu Governor Issa Timamy has launched a Galla goat rearing project in Moa Village, Witu Ward, aimed at improving household livelihoods and boosting economic resilience among local communities.

‎The project, implemented by the County Government of Lamu through the Kenya Marine Fisheries Socio-Economic Development (KEMFSED) Project, Phase III, will benefit the Moa Exodus Women Self Help Group, which has received 105 Galla goats and a modern goat house to support proper rearing and management.

‎Group members expressed their gratitude, describing the initiative as a major step toward improving household incomes and strengthening food and nutritional security.

‎Speaking during the launch, Governor Timamy also distributed aluminium milk cans, juakali start-up kits, sports kits and fishing nets further supporting income-generating activities, entrepreneurship, and youth engagement in the community.

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‎After a long period without county-issued scholarships, students across Lamu County can now smile once again following a major announcement by Governor H.E. Issa Timamy that the County Government of Lamu will roll out 1,140 scholarships and extend bursary support to over 5,000 students starting next month.

‎Speaking on Friday morning in Witu during a three-day development tour, the Governor revealed that the county has allocated Ksh. 70 million for the program in the current financial year, describing the move as a significant relief for families struggling with the rising cost of education.

‎Governor Timamy dismissed earlier rumors suggesting that his administration had refused to issue scholarships, clarifying that the county had been guided by a previous decision from the Controller of Budget, which indicated that scholarships were not within the mandate of county governments. He noted that the new development restores hope to thousands of learners and reaffirms the county’s commitment to investing in education.

‎He was flanked by his Deputy, Hon. Mbarak Mohamed, and County Executive Committee Members (CECMs) led by the Education CECM, Hon. Sebastian Owanga, as he made the announcement.

‎CECM Hon. Owanga urged students and parents to access the application form through the county website at www.lamu.go.ke with the application deadline set for 2nd February 2026.

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Governor Issa Timamy on Friday visited Katsaka Kairu Village in Witu Ward, where he met with local residents as part of his ongoing three-day development tour in the area. The tour focuses on inspecting and commissioning county government projects as well as holding public barazas to engage directly with citizens.

‎The Governor assured residents that the county government will continue implementing development projects in the village. On the issue of land, he stated that the county will seek funding and engage ranch owners with the aim of purchasing land and resettling affected residents.

‎To support youth empowerment, the Governor donated jua kali equipment to a local group to promote self-employment and job creation. He also distributed football kits to the local team and pledged to install a high-mast security light in the village to enhance safety.

‎Governor Timamy was accompanied by Deputy Governor Dr. Mbarak Mohamed, County Secretary Amb. Ali Abbas, Chief of Staff Mr. Abdulnasir Issa, CECMs, Chief Officers, and other senior county officials.

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‎For more information, contact the Communication Office at: communication@lamu.go.ke