Homa Bay Municipality
Strategic Urban Hub of Homa Bay County
Homa Bay Municipality
Homa Bay is a town (and eponymous bay) on the south shore of Winam Gulf of Lake Victoria, in western Kenya. It lies near Mount Homa (in the Luo language Got Marahuma or God Uma ["famous mountain"] and Ruma National Park, the latter noted for Jackson's hartebeests and roan antelope (the government has also released reticulated giraffes into the park).
Homa Bay was once the District Headquarters for all of South Nyanza District, Nyanza Province, but has now been divided into at least three districts. Homa Bay is now the capital of Homa Bay County per the new constitution. The town of Homa Bay hosts a Municipal Board. The municipality has a population of 44,949 in 2019.
Organization of the Board
- Mark Oketch - Municipal Manager
- Antipas Abdallah Nyambok - Board Chair
- Geoffrey Odhiambo Nyasuda
- Otieno Collins Okoth
- Wycliffe Ongonge
- Dorcas Yonge Odada
- Charles Omondi Owili
- Esther Achieng Okello
Municipality Downloads
Mark Odhiambo Oketch
Manager, Homa Bay Municipality
| Mark Oketch brings over 25 years of dedicated experience from the education sector, underpinned by a Bachelor's degree in Education Arts from Kenyatta University. His remarkable journey includes successful leadership roles in high-performing schools, reflecting his unwavering commitment to excellence. Proficient in administration and communication, He excels as a collaborative team leader, driving collective achievements. With a history of pioneering educational innovation, fostering critical thinking, and ensuring continuous advancement, Mr. Oketch is poised to leverage his expertise to empower Homa Bay municipally. His proven track record positions him to lead with vision and impact, shaping the future of our county. |