Governor Issa Timamy Stories

How Lamu County has strategised to curb land grabbing, selling of ancestral land to outsiders
Farhiya Hussein  |  Jan 16, 2025

Timamy said the time has come for all the remaining public lands in Lamu to be registered under the community land registration formula.

Lamu leaders decry insecurity around Boni Forest, propose deployment of local youth
Lucy Mumbi  |  Dec 06, 2024

They argued that the youth, being familiar with the area, would provide more effective security than the current Kenya Defense Forces personnel.

Lamu County Assembly rejects deputy governor nominee for the second time
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 19, 2024

Of the 19 Members of the County Assembly (MCAs), only 13 attended the session. Nine voted against the motion, four supported it, while six abstained.

Lamu Governor on the spot over Sh421million stalled projects
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 13, 2024

According to a report by Auditor-General Nancy Gathung'u, Lamu County allocated Sh1.29 billion for projects but spent only Sh796.3 million.

Lamu County Assembly rejects Deputy Governor Nominee James Gichu
Amina Wako  |  Oct 31, 2024

Governor Timamy appointed Gichu on October 16, hoping to fill the vacant seat in compliance with county laws.

Over 30,000 guests expected to attend this year’s Lamu Cultural Festival starting November
Farhiya Hussein  |  Oct 28, 2024

Lamu Governor Issa Timamy anticipates this year’s fete will be mega with tourists and visitors from around the globe expected to attend.

Lamu Governor Issa Timamy nominates James Gichu as new deputy governor
Farhiya Hussein  |  Oct 16, 2024

The former deputy governor Raphael Munyua Ndung’u passed away while receiving treatment at the Nairobi Hospital Critical Care Unit.

Lamu's Mokowe Town to benefit from Sh400 million facelift
Issa Hussein  |  Aug 20, 2024

Governor Timamy, who was accompanied by several county executive committee members and chief officers, emphasised the project's potential to boost the...

History made after first successful hip replacement and spine surgery in Lamu County
Farhiya Hussein  |  Jul 14, 2024

Patients who underwent successful screenings will receive free complex bone and joint surgeries at the Mokowe facility.

Lamu County wins 2024 Averted Disaster Award for flood, cholera response
Farhiya Hussein  |  Jul 01, 2024

The World Bank highlighted the crucial role of the Lamu Emergency Operation Centre (EOC) during the severe flooding and cholera outbreak that hit the...

Lamu's Mangai Dispensary reopened 10 years after Al-Shabaab attack
Farhiya Hussein  |  Jun 12, 2024

Patients travelled at least 50 kilometres on rough terrain to reach the nearest health facilities in Kiangwe and even further to King Fahd Hospital.

Lamu County’s diverse leadership proves voters are discerning and non-party-aligned
John Mbati  |  Jun 04, 2024

Judging by the diversity of Lamu's political leadership, both in terms of ethnicity and political affiliations, Lamu voters appear to be one of the mo...

LAPSSET: Lamu governor pushes for quicker compensation of fishermen
Farhiya Hussein  |  May 06, 2024

Following a six-year delay, the fishermen will now begin receiving their compensation, but the governor noted that more than 200 of them had yet to si...

Lamu farmers receive maize boost to tackle food insecurity
Farhiya Hussein  |  May 01, 2024

The farmers expressed gratitude for the programme, emphasising its importance in ensuring that crops are planted at the right time in the area.

Tana River, Lamu set up emergency numbers as floods loom
Farhiya Hussein  |  Apr 11, 2024

In case of emergencies following heavy rains, Tana River and Lamu residents will call 0768333000 and 0714888889, respectively, for help.

Lamu tourism: Residents approve seafront beautification project
Farhiya Hussein  |  Mar 20, 2024

Their reasons include the potential to attract more local and international tourists, thereby creating opportunities for their businesses to thrive.

Senators want EACC to probe Lamu County Bursary Fund over irregular payments
Farhiya Hussein  |  Mar 12, 2024

Senate Committee wants investigation into irregular payments totalling Sh23 million made from the Lamu County Bursary Fund in the 2021/22 financial ye...

Borderland Security Summit: Leaders resolve to fight terror along Kenya-Somalia border
Issa Hussein  |  Mar 09, 2024

The leaders from the counties and the National Assembly agreed to mobilize resources in fight against insecurity in the region.

UK reaffirms commitment to supporting LAPSSET project
Farhiya Hussein  |  Mar 09, 2024

The UK High Commissioner to Kenya Neil Wigan, on a familiarisation tour of the Port of Lamu this week, emphasized the importance of understanding both...

LAPSSET boost as Lamu Port earmarked to handle Ethiopia's fertiliser cargo
Farhiya Hussein  |  Mar 08, 2024

Meeting delved into the the imminent shipment of fertiliser cargo destined for Ethiopia, which is set to transit through the Lamu Port.

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