This department manages county resources through prudent planning, budgeting, and utilization of public funds. It strengthens supply chain management, project management systems, and resource mobilization. Key priorities include establishing an Internal Revenue Board, operationalizing financial governance structures, developing a Resource Mobilization Strategy, accelerating fund requisitions, and promoting evidence-based decision-making. It coordinates the CIDP process and leads intergovernmental fiscal relations
Vision
Excellence In Planning And Resource Management
Mission
To Foster Accelerated, Inclusive And Sustainable Development Through Mobilization, Optimal Allocation And Prudent Utilization Of, And Accountability Of Resources.
Key Objectives
1To formulate and co-ordinate implementation of development plans, policies and programs.
2To enhance resource mobilization
3To promote prudence in resource management
4To institute and maintain strong internal control systems and uphold strict compliance
5To monitor and evaluate development programs, projects and activities
6To enhance efficiency and effectiveness in supporting service delivery.
Directorates
Directorate 1Head of Accounts
Directorate 2Directorate of Revenue
Directorate 3Directorate of Economic Planning
Directorate 4Directorate of Procurement
Directorate 5Directorate of Budget
Leadership
Departmental Leadership
Chief Officers
Chief Officer - Economic Planning And Budgeting
Dr. Lawrence Smith Gworo Phd
Lawrence Smith Gworo is a highly accomplished and experienced professional with 10 years of demonstrable strong practice...
Chief Officer - Economic Planning And Budgeting
Dr. Lawrence Smith Gworo Phd
Lawrence Smith Gworo is a highly accomplished and experienced professional with 10 years of demonstrable strong practice in economics, fiscal planning, financial management, public policy development, academic leadership, and scholarly research in diverse fields including but not limited to public and private sectors. Academically and scholarly, I hold undergraduate and graduate degrees in Economics, Finance, Monitoring and Evaluation from accredited top-ranked public universities in the region. Importantly, I have contributed to knowledge management and research, with over 10 peer-refereed journal publications. Besides being a highly dedicated professional, my leadership is defined by strategic vision, result-driven, innovation, and fostering collaboration for goal achievement. Professionally, I am an economist with membership at the Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA).
Chief Officer - Finance
Alphonce Werah
Alphonce Werah is the County Chief Officer for Finance in the County Government of Homa Bay, a position he has held sinc...
Chief Officer - Finance
Alphonce Werah
Alphonce Werah is the County Chief Officer for Finance in the County Government of Homa Bay, a position he has held since 2022. He is an established finance and administration professional with extensive experience in financial management, systems control, and project finance across regional and international organizations.
Prior to joining county service, he served as Finance and Administration Manager at CAB International (CABI) from 2011, where he oversaw financial planning, budgeting, and administrative operations. He previously worked as Finance and Systems Controller for the Africa region at Red een Kind (Help a Child International) and as Regional Accountant and Project Finance Manager at EASFCOM/EASBRICOM. He also gained early professional experience at Old Mutual Kenya.
Werah is an alumnus of the University of Nairobi and brings a wealth of expertise in public finance management, resource mobilization, and financial systems strengthening. In his current role, he provides strategic oversight in budgeting, fiscal discipline, and efficient utilization of county resources to support sustainable development in Homa Bay County.
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