A total of 180 students from Lamu Central are happy after the County Government of Lamu awarded them with scholarships worth Sh. 3.9 million.

Speaking at Lamu Girls’ during the official launch of scholarship disbursement cheques where all heads of secondary schools from Lamu Central were invited, Lamu Governor H.E., Issa Timamy EGH, OGW said students who were needy would benefit immensely from the funds by being able to remain in school uninterrupted.

“This life transforming initiative is part of my education agenda. Today we have collectively distributed over Sh. 7 million in Lamu West and Sh. 3.9 million in Lamu central thus contributing a lot to the social development of our County,” reiterated the ANC Party leader.

The Council of Governors Blue Economy Chair further noted that his administration had already disbursed scholarships to Lamu East Sub-County and expressed his commitment towards supporting the education sector across the county since it’s the only way the Government can change the lives of our children and support the dreams of bright but needy students from Lamu. The Governor further committed to the school that he would be reaching out to partners to ensure they help Lamu Girls achieve its key infrastructure developments.

Presently, County Government of Lamu under the stewardship of Governor Timamy is sponsoring 965 students under the scholarship program.

During the disbursement of funds ceremony, the Governor was accompanied by his Deputy H.E Raphael Munyua, CECMs led by Hon. Sebastian Owanga, CoS Mr. Abdulnasir Issa, Chief Officers among others.

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