County Government of Lamu

The County Government of Lamu, situated along Kenya’s northern coastline, encompasses both mainland territories and over 65 islands forming the Lamu Archipelago. The administrative headquarters is located in Mokowe, with the historic town of Lamu serving as the county’s capital.

📞 Contact Information

• Main Office Address: County Government of Lamu, P.O. Box 74 – 80502, Mokowe, Lamu

• Email: info@lamu.go.ke

• Website: www.lamu.go.ke

• Official Phone Numbers:

  • General Inquiries: 0715 555111

  • Emergency Toll-Free: 0800 720 890

  • 24/7 Emergency Line: 0701 785258

  • Disaster Response Team Hotline: 0759 999999

  • Lamu County Hospital: 0773 870537

  • Mpeketoni Sub-District Hospital: 0710 129973

  • Police OCPD: 020 3556770

  • Police Toll-Free: 0800 720 002

🏛️ Leadership

• Governor: H.E. Issa Abdalla Timamy, EGH, OGW

• Deputy Governor: Aboud Bwana Abdulhakim

• County Secretary & Head of Public Service: Amb. Ali Abbas, MBS

The county’s executive comprises various departments, including:

• Agriculture, Irrigation, and Food Security

• Education, ICT, Gender, Youth Affairs, Sports, Community Development, and Social Services

• Finance, Budget, Strategy, and Economic Planning

• Fisheries, Blue Economy, Livestock, and Cooperatives Development

• Health Services, Sanitation, and Environment

• Lands, Physical Planning, Urban Development, Energy, Water, Natural Resources, Infrastructure, and Public Works

• Tourism, Culture, Trade, and Investment

A detailed overview of the county’s leadership is available on the 

🌍 About Lamu County

Lamu County spans approximately 6,273.1 km², including a 130 km coastline. As per the 2019 census, it has a population of 143,920, making it Kenya’s least populated county. The region is renowned for its rich cultural heritage, historic Swahili architecture, and vibrant festivals like the Lamu Cultural Festival. The county’s economy is primarily driven by tourism, fishing, agriculture, and livestock.

📱 Social Media

Stay updated with the latest news and announcements:

• Facebook: @lamucountygovernment

• Twitter: @LamuCountyKe