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GOVERNOR TIMAMY LAUNCHES MULTI-MILLION KISIP2 PROJECTS IN MOKOWE
County Government of Lamu in partnership with the World Bank, has today launched The Second Kenya Informal Settlement Improvement Project (KISIP 2) to improve the status of Mokowe town in Hindi ward.
Speaking during the launch at Mokowe town, Governor Issa Timamy EGH, OGW said the project involves footpath cabro paving, improvement of water supply, installation of high masts lighting towers and improvement of drainage systems.
Over Sh. 400 million will be used towards facelifiting six selected Informal Settlements namely, Witu, Mokowe, Kiunga, Wiyoni, Faza and Matondoni areas respectively. Governor Timamy further expressed happiness that the project will increase trading hours which will significantly improve the economic status of Mokowe residents.
“The cabro roads will enhance business activities and address complaints raised in the informal settlements. Poor living standards impede people’s efforts in wealth creation,” said Governor Timamy.
The Governor was accompanied by CECM Finance Hon. Mohamed Mbwana, Fisheries CECM Hon. Faiz Fankupi, CS Amb. Ali Abbas, CoS Mr. Abdulnasir Issa, Lands CO Mr. Ahmed Ali, LAPSSET CEO Mr. Ikua, LAPSSET Regional Director Mr. Salim, MCAs Hon. Njaaga (Hindi), Hon. Mburu (Hongwe) Hon. Beatrice (Nominated) Hon. Rebecca (Nominated) and Hon. Hope (Nominated).
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