Lamu County Governor H.E. Issa Timamy E.G.H, O.G.W has today signed an MoU on behalf of Lamu County with the National Government for the construction of affordable Housing program in Lamu County.

Speaking after signing the MoU at the sidelines of the 9th National and County Coordinating Summit that is being chaired by H.E President William Samoei Ruto in Naivasha, Governor Timamy said the project will see Lamu build 5,000 houses where 1,000 houses will be build each year.

The Housing Permanent Secretary Charles Hinga lauded the Lamu Governor for his commitment towards the project saying its a manifestation that with good leadership things can be done promptly and efficiently. He further called on the remaining counties to emulate Lamu and embrace the project which seeks to offer dignified living at an affordable rate for Kenyans.

Governor Timamy said the project is in tandem with President William Ruto’s development agenda for affordable housing a priority.

“This is an opportunity that, if well capitalized on, has the potential to turn around the region’s economy. We will have the best arrangement with the locals and all parties to benefit the people of Lamu County.” Said the A.N.C party leader.

The signing of the MoU was witnessed by Cabinet Secretary – Ministry of Lands, Public Works, Housing and Urban Development Hon. Zacharia Mwangi Njeru together with Lamu County Secretary Amb. Ali Abbas.

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Lamu County Government Communications Office Email: info@lamu.go.ke