President Uhuru Kenyatta has concluded his two-day visit of Lamu with a rallying call for peace so that development can take root in the county.
The President’s visit saw 4073 residents receive title deeds and three hospitals receive Ksh 200 million for modernisation. Lamu Hospital got Ksh 100 million to upgrade it to level 5 status while Mpeketoni and Faza hospital each received Ksh 50 million for modernisation.And before he completed the visit to the county on Friday, President Kenyatta commissioned a Ksh 46 million water project at Faza in Pate Island.

Speaking at Faza Secondary School after opening the Faza-Vumbe water project, the Head of State affirmed the national Government’s commitment to working closely with county governments to ensure Kenyans receive effective services.
The water project was funded by the Iranian Government in partnership with the national Government and the County Government of Lamu.
“I wish to commend the Governor and the County Government of Lamu for working closely with the national Government to serve the residents,” President Kenyatta said.
At Faza, President Kenyatta issued 2069 title deeds, which is part of the 4073 that were issued in Lamu County during the President’s visit.