23/09/2026
ποΈ LAMU COUNTY ASSEMBLY | AFTERNOON SITTING
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Tuesday, 22nd September 2026
π 2:30 PM
π County Assembly Chambers
The Third Assembly β Fifth Session of the County Assembly of Lamu convened for its afternoon sitting with a range of business on the Order Paper, including administration of the Oath, Communication from the Chair, Messages, Petitions, Papers, Notices of Motion and Statements.
π§οΈ KEY BUSINESS: EL NIΓO DISASTER PREPAREDNESS
A key item before the House was a Motion on the Status of El NiΓ±o Disaster Preparedness in Lamu County, moved by MCA Aisha Ali Abdulrahman.
The Motion noted forecasts of enhanced El NiΓ±o-related rainfall during the OctoberβDecember 2026 short-rains season and concerns regarding possible flooding, storm surges, coastal erosion, infrastructure damage and displacement in high-risk areas.
The Motion seeks information from the Chief Officer responsible for Disaster Management and Resource Mobilization/Special Programmes on:
πΉ Early warning systems and communication of flood-risk information
πΉ Identification and mapping of flood-prone wards, villages and vulnerable populations
πΉ Readiness, capacity and accessibility of evacuation centres
πΉ Availability of food, non-food and medical relief supplies
πΉ Coordination with the National Government, Kenya Red Cross and humanitarian partners
πΉ Budgetary allocation for disaster preparedness and response
πΉ Public awareness and sensitization campaigns
πΉ Status of drainage systems, d***s and other flood-mitigation infrastructure
πΉ A comprehensive contingency and response plan for the OctoberβDecember rains period.
π REPORTS PRESENTED TO THE HOUSE
The Order Paper also listed reports from various Departmental Committees, including:
π Education, Gender and Equality Committee β Report on the Lamu County Sexual and Gender Violence Prevention Bill, 2026.
π Health Services Committee β Report on the Environmental and Sanitation Bill, 2026.
π Roads and Transport Committee β Report on the Lamu County Transport Bill, 2026.
The sitting was adjourned until Wednesday, 23rd September 2026 at 10:30 AM.
County Assembly of Lamu
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