Lamu County Governor Issa Timamy EGH, OGW, has made history as the first Governor to issue free uniforms and shoes to 126 Bahati Njema primary school learners in Mkunumbi Ward.

Speaking when he visited the school on Tuesday, Governor Timamy reaffirmed his commitment towards supporting the improvement of the county’s academic performance and according every child the opportunity to fulfill their potential.

“I am here today, to fulfil my promise towards ensuring these children have respectable school uniforms for tattered uniforms have a negative psychological effect on a growing mind,” said the Governor.

The Governor who doubles up as the Council of Governor’s Blue Economy Committee Chair, also committed to assist the school towards procuring desks and also in cocurricular activities.

The school Headteacher Mr. David Migwi thanked the Governor for his assistance noting that the uniforms would go along way towards boosting learners’ self esteem since all of them come from disadvantaged neighborhoods.

In attendance was the Deputy Governor HE Raphael Munyua, Education CECM Hon. Sebastian Owanga, CoS Mr. Abdulnasir Issa, Education Chief Officer Md. Hafswa Difini, Ward Administrator, BoM representatives, parents and guardians among others.

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Lamu County Government Communications Office at communication@lamu.go.ke