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 sign the agreement.
The farmers expressed gratitude for the programme, emphasising its importance in ensuring that crops are planted at the right time in the area.
In case of emergencies following heavy rains, Tana River and Lamu residents will call 0768333000 and 0714888889, respectively, for help.
Their reasons include the potential to attract more local and international tourists, thereby creating opportunities for their businesses to thrive.
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.
The leaders from the counties and the National Assembly agreed to mobilize resources in fight against insecurity in the region.
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.
Meeting delved into the the imminent shipment of fertiliser cargo destined for Ethiopia, which is set to transit through the Lamu Port.
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.
Only 192 out of the 2,040 KCSE students under the Lamu county scholarship programme in 2023 attained university grades.
Locals are calling for a long-term solution, urging the government to construct a bridge to alleviate their current struggles.
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.