Water, Irrigation, Sanitation, Environment, Energy and Climate Change

The department is responsible for the implementation of national policies at the County level. This includes developing water resources and implementing policies for conservation, control, and protection of water catchment areas, managing forests and water conservation, and other environmental information. The department is also responsible for rehabilitation and protection of indigenous forests in all water towers, development and coordination of climate change policy, and promotion of initiatives for mainstreaming poverty reduction in environment programs. In addition, the department is responsible for implementing county-specific policies on energy, including electrical energy, renewable energy, geo-thermal exploration and promoting appropriate renewable energy technology within the county.

Core Mandate 

  1. Developing water resources in the County Management of forests and water conservation
  2. Development and coordination of the implementation of climate change policy, Act and Regulations
  3. Enforce environmental regulations and standards; Promotion of compliance with the environmental laws, regulations and standards
  4. Implementation of county specific policies on electrical energy, renewable energy, geothermal exploration and development
  5. Increase and improve accessibility of tree seeds/seedlings in the community
  6. Promotion of appropriate renewable energy technology within the county through extension, training/capacity building, public awareness campaigns and demonstration
  7. Raise the tree cover to the 10% level required by the Constitution. Conserve sensitive forest ecosystems such as Gwassi Hill Forest, Lambwe, Wire, Kodera, Gembe, aesthetic value and tourism potential programmes.

Organization of the Department

The department is organized into the following directorates

1.       Director Water, Sanitation and Irrigation.

2.       Director Energy.

3.       Director Climate Change

4.       Director Environment and Forestry

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Water, Irrigation, Sanitation, Environment, Energy and Climate Change

Mission

To provide access to quality water and Sanitation services and promote sustainable utilization of Natural of Natural Resources.

Vision

A premier County with Sustainable access to Water, Sanitation and Management of Natural Resources.

Organization of the Department

The department is organized into the following directorate

Dr. Joash Aloo, PhD
Dr. Joash Aloo, PhD
CEC Member for Water, Sanitation, Irrigation, Environment, Energy, Forestry and Climate Change

Dr. Aloo Joash joined county Government of Homa Bay in November 2022 as the County Executive Committee Member for Water, Sanitation, Irrigation, Environment, Energy, Forestry and Climate Change. 

Dr Aloo holds a degree of Doctor of Philosophy  in Educational Management and Administration (Jaramogi Oginga Odinga University of Science and  Technology); Masters Degree in Educational Management and Administration (Maseno University), Bachelor of Education Arts English and Literature (Kenyatta University), Postgraduate Diploma in Educational Administration at Kenya Educational Management Institute, Certificate in Corporate Governance from Centre for Corporate Governance, Senior Management Course at Kenya School of Government Kabete, a course in Strategic Leadership and Development from Kenya School of Government.

  Dr Aloo has served in the public service for 27 years rising to the apex position of Chief Principal of the prestigious Kabianga School. 

Dr. Aloo Joash is a firm transformational leader who has changed the performance of different institutions he has worked in. 

He won The President’s Award Scheme through his initiatives subsequently made institutions he led being awarded for the exemplary performance in community services and environment conservation initiatives.

Dr. Aloo is a member and trustee of Educational Management Society of Kenya.

He also serves the society as a member of council of Elders Christ Is the Answer Ministry (CITAM) and coordinator of Kasipul Elders Development Group ( KEDAG).

Sector Projects

After over 10 years of water scarcity, residents of Makongeni, Got Rabuor, Kapita and Rang'wena in Homa Bay town finally have relief. The County...
The County Government of Homa Bay has commissioned a new water infrastructure project to serve over 2,400 households in Rusinga West. The Kamase...
The County Government commissioned a new water supply system for Lieta-Kabunde Primary School in Homa Bay Arujo Ward. The solar-powered project ...
The County Government of Homa Bay has established the Kogore Water Project in Gwassi South Ward of Suba South sub-county. This infrastructure develo...
The County Government of Homa Bay has implemented a rainwater harvesting system in Lorateng primary school, West Karachuonyo Ward. This project prov...
The County Government of Homa Bay has implemented the Kakwajuok community water project in Kendu Bay Town Ward, Rachuonyo North. The county-funded p...
The County Government of Homa Bay has implemented the Nduga Rain Water Harvesting project in West Karachuonyo Ward of North Karachuonyo Sub-County. ...
The County Government of Homa Bay is making progress on the Rangwe Integrated Water Project in Rangwe sub-county. This infrastructure development ai...
The County Government of Homa Bay has completed the Dhok Mit Community Water Project in Kochia Ward. This vital infrastructure development now provi...
The launch of the Kandiege Water Project marks a major milestone in improving access to clean and safe water for Kandiege Secondary and Primary school...
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