President Uhuru during a past event. [Photo/PSCU]
Lamu residents have asked the government to consider the new Public Works PS from the region in honor of the late Mariam El Maawy.
The PS died on Wednesday in South Africa while undergoing treatment for injuries sustained in an Al-Shabaab attack.
The attack occurred at Milihoi area on the Lamu-Mpeketoni road on July 13.
Save Lamu Civil Society Organisation chairman Mohamed Abubakar said Ms Maawy’s appointment was celebrated as she was the only appointee in the national government from the county.
“It’s unfortunate to lose an educationist, mother, daughter and counselor. We were proud of El Maawy. All we ask is that the President (Uhuru Kenyatta) considers appointing her replacement from here (Lamu). It will be a way of also honouring her and keeping her spirit alive,” said Mr Abubakar.
“It will be fair enough for the vacancy left due to the death of PS El Maawy to be filled by someone from Lamu. Other communities boast of having five or even ten people in top positions. We only had Mariam and now that she is gone,” said Mr Bwanamkuu.