Deputy Governor Launches Personal Initiative to Establish Modern Libraries in Primary Schools
Lamu Deputy Governor Dr. Mbarak Bahajaj has unveiled an ambitious initiative to establish modern libraries in primary schools across the county, aiming to foster a strong reading culture and enhance literacy among young learners.
The program, championed by Dr. Bahajaj, will be implemented in partnership with school alumni, well-wishers, and other development stakeholders.
Several key community members have already stepped forward to support this initiative, including:
Dr. Bahsan Aidarus, a passionate education advocate.
Mr. Abdulkadir Mohamed (popularly known as Baggio), a committed community mobilizer.
Mr. Mwenye Zein, a former teacher at Lamu Primary School and respected education figure in the area among others.
The pilot phase is set to begin at Mahmoud Bin Fadhil Boys Primary School, Dr. Bahajaj’s former school where the first modern library will be established as a model for the wider rollout across the county.
Speaking at his office following a consultative meeting with the school’s headteacher and the Board of Management (BOM) , Dr. Bahajaj highlighted the urgent need to enhance literacy infrastructure at the grassroots level.
“There is an urgent need to equip our primary schools with modern libraries,” said Dr. Bahajaj. “We must instill a reading culture in our community, starting with our youngest learners. A well resourced library is a powerful tool for learning, innovation, and empowerment.
The modern libraries will feature a wide range of reading materials, digital learning tools, and other educational resources tailored to meet the developmental needs of primary school pupils.
The Deputy Governor also appealed to corporate sponsors, development partners, and community members to support the initiative, emphasizing the collective role in ensuring the program’s sustainability and growth.
For more information, contact the Communication Office at communication@lamu.go.ke


