County healthcare boost as 800 students from Lamu set to join KMTC
  • Author: Farhiya Hussein
  • Date: 2024-05-08 11:01:40

County healthcare boost as 800 students from Lamu set to join KMTC

KMTC pledged to introduce additional courses like Nursing, Clinical Medicine and Orthopaedics/Trauma Courses thereby diversifying healthcare training in the county.

Lamu farmers receive maize boost to tackle food insecurity
  • Author: Farhiya Hussein
  • Date: 2024-05-01 08:38:41

Lamu farmers receive maize boost to tackle food insecurity

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

Lamu fishermen to receive Sh1.76bn Lapsset compensation after 6-year wait
  • Author: Farhiya Hussein
  • Date: 2024-04-09 08:09:47

Lamu fishermen to receive Sh1.76bn Lapsset compensation after 6-year wait

4,102 fishermen who lost their fishing areas due to the construction of the Lamu Port will receive the payout.

Women groups in Lamu receive financial boost ahead of Eid Festival
  • Author: Farhiya Hussein
  • Date: 2024-04-07 09:12:32

Women groups in Lamu receive financial boost ahead of Eid Festival

The women are expected to prepare and sell a variety of Swahili dishes on the streets of Lamu during the festival.

Senators want EACC to probe Lamu County Bursary Fund over irregular payments
  • Author: Farhiya Hussein
  • Date: 2024-03-12 09:32:22

Senators want EACC to probe Lamu County Bursary Fund over irregular payments

Senate Committee wants investigation into irregular payments totalling Sh23 million made from the Lamu County Bursary Fund in the 2021/22 financial year without formal applications.

UK reaffirms commitment to supporting LAPSSET project
  • Author: Farhiya Hussein
  • Date: 2024-03-09 12:23:41

UK reaffirms commitment to supporting LAPSSET project

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 the opportunities and challenges surrounding infrastructure development in Lamu County.

Mudavadi urges Lamu leaders to prioritise peace for development
  • Author: Farhiya Hussein
  • Date: 2024-03-02 10:35:38

Mudavadi urges Lamu leaders to prioritise peace for development

Mudavadi who is on a three-day tour in Lamu County highlighted that without stability, organisation, and unity, no county can successfully attract investment or create job opportunities.

Lamu bar owners to adapt stringent liquor regulations
  • Author: Farhiya Hussein
  • Date: 2024-02-24 08:21:48

Lamu bar owners to adapt stringent liquor regulations

The Lamu County Alcoholic Drinks Control and Licensing Board conducted an educational session with bar owners in Lamu West Sub-county on Friday

Governor Issa discusses Lamu development agenda in meetings with ambassadors
  • Author: Farhiya Hussein
  • Date: 2024-02-10 18:00:59

Governor Issa discusses Lamu development agenda in meetings with ambassadors

Discussions centered on strengthening bilateral relations and exploring investment opportunities in Lamu County.

Lamu youths turn to lucrative donkey transport business to bridge job gap
  • Author: Farhiya Hussein
  • Date: 2024-02-07 06:41:05

Lamu youths turn to lucrative donkey transport business to bridge job gap

The business can generate between Sh500 and Sh2,000 daily as the demand rises.

Lamu Governor raises red flag over university transition rate
  • Author: Farhiya Hussein
  • Date: 2024-02-06 08:38:05

Lamu Governor raises red flag over university transition rate

Only 192 out of the 2,040 KCSE students under the Lamu county scholarship programme in 2023 attained university grades.

KDF holds counter-terrorism sensitisation forums in Lamu
  • Author: Farhiya Hussein
  • Date: 2024-02-04 10:23:06
Lamu residents decry hike in boat fares
  • Author: Farhiya Hussein
  • Date: 2024-01-31 10:04:05

Lamu residents decry hike in boat fares

Locals are calling for a long-term solution, urging the government to construct a bridge to alleviate their current struggles.

Lamu fishermen receive high-tech boost with new boats and gear
  • Author: Farhiya Hussein
  • Date: 2024-01-25 19:56:17

Lamu fishermen receive high-tech boost with new boats and gear

Fishermen in Lamu County received a welcome boost today as the County Government, in partnership with the World Bank-funded Kenya Marine Fisheries and Socio-Economic Development (KEMFSED) project, provided six modern, fiber-made deep-sea fishing boats.

Lamu to give cervical cancer, Covid vaccines in all sub-counties
  • Author: Farhiya Hussein
  • Date: 2024-01-17 10:58:43

Lamu to give cervical cancer, Covid vaccines in all sub-counties

Immunisation will take place in hospitals and clinics in all the sub-counties in Lamu.

Fishermen rescue seven KDF officers after boat capsizes in Lamu
  • Author: Patel Okumu
  • Date: 2024-01-15 18:26:06

Fishermen rescue seven KDF officers after boat capsizes in Lamu

Off the Kiwayu Chandani area in Lamu County, seven Kenya Defense Forces (KDF) soldiers found themselves in a perilous situation in the vast Indian Ocean.

Boost for Lamu traders as Governor Issa launches Mokowe open air market
  • Author: Farhiya Hussein
  • Date: 2024-01-15 12:06:06

Boost for Lamu traders as Governor Issa launches Mokowe open air market

The governor announced a three-month tax grace period for traders and warned against renting out stalls, which would result in automatic repossession.

Lamu County Government opens Molecular Biology Laboratory Unit at King Fahd Hospital
  • Author: Farhiya Hussein
  • Date: 2024-01-09 10:30:40

Lamu County Government opens Molecular Biology Laboratory Unit at King Fahd Hospital

Governor Timamy noted the facility marks a significant milestone in healthcare vision, aiming to provide accessible services to the community.

Poor road network: Lamu Senator calls for probe into alleged mismanagement of funds
  • Author: Abdimalik Hajir
  • Date: 2023-12-31 10:18:28

Poor road network: Lamu Senator calls for probe into alleged mismanagement of funds

Locals also expressed their dissatisfaction, highlighting the inconvenience of having to travel long distances due to the poor road conditions.

Lamu residents issue 14-day ultimatum to Kenya Power over frequent power outages
  • Author: Farhiya Hussein
  • Date: 2023-12-27 13:15:31

Lamu residents issue 14-day ultimatum to Kenya Power over frequent power outages

The area has been grappling with nearly daily power cuts since September 2023, resulting in substantial losses for traders.