County Government of Lamu and Rural Electrification and Renewable Energy Corporation (REREC) have signed a multimillion deal giving a clear direction in regards to electrification of the county and the role that each party will play in this collaboration.

The MoU was signed on Wednesday at Kawi House, South C, Nairobi.

The collaboration partnership which is in a tune of Ksh. 20 million was witnessed by ANC Party leader and Lamu Governor Issa Timamy EGH, OGW and will see the county Government of Lamu commit a total of 10 million for two sub counties in the current financial year 2023/2024, while REREC will match the funds to a maximum of Ksh. 10 m.

This new collaboration between REREC and Lamu County Government marks the beginning of a transformative journey towards electrifying the remote areas of Lamu County.

Governor Timamy was accompanied by County Secretary Amb. Ali Abbas.