Lamu Governor, H.E Issa Timamy EGH, OGW has this evening joined CS for Blue Economy Hon. Salim Mvurya, PS Shadrack Mwadime and Netherlands Deputy Ambassador Joris Van Bommel to discuss on how Coastal Counties can tap into blue economy resources to transform the lives of Kenyans.

Speaking in Mombasa during the Dutch Trade Mission themed Blue Economy, Council of Governors’ Blue Economy Committee Chair H.E Issa Timamy, emphasized on his commitment towards ensuring blue economy plays an integral role towards creating employment opportunities terming it an economic game changer for this coastal counties.

Among other key issues that were discussed unclude;

1. How to tap into blue economy to spur economic growth and produce resources such as energy and food.

2. Development of a green infrastructure in coastal counties to help preserve biodiversity.

3. Adopting innovation in blue economy without threatening our water bodies.

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For more information contact:

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