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Governance, Administration, Communication And Devolution

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The department is responsible for public participation, stakeholder management, special projects, county fire brigades, special welfare service, enforcement and inspectorate, liaison on devolution, coordination of community mobilization and development programs, corporate services, and coordination of community involvement in local governance. It is domiciled in the office of the governor and is also responsible for public communication.
Vision

A Well Managed And Accountable Public Service For Effective Service Delivery And Governance In Homa Bay County.

Mission

To Provide Policy Guidance, Strategic Leadership And Institutional Development In Optimal Conditions For Inclusive And Sustainable Governance Of Homa Bay County.

Key Objectives
1 1. To improve field administration and participation of communities in governance at the local levels as well as coordination of devolution. Disaster management and special projects.
2 2. To enhance involvement and mobilization of stakeholders and, implementation of development programmes within local communities
3 3. To enhance compliance within the county and to improve disaster management.
Directorates
Directorate 1 Directorate of Administration and Devolution
Directorate 2 Directorate of Enforcement and Security Services
Directorate 3 Directorate of Public Communication
Directorate 4 Directorate of Geographic Information System
Directorate 5 Directorate of Performance Management
Directorate 6 Directorate of Disaster Management and Special Programmes
Directorate 7 Directorate of Stakeholders Engagement and Public Participation
Directorate 8 Directorate of Partnership and External Relations
Leadership

Departmental Leadership

Isaac Victor Ongiri
Isaac Victor Ongiri
CECM - Governance, Administration, Communication and Devolution — Governance, Administration, Communication And Devolution
CECM - Governance, Administration, Communication and Devolution

Our Commitment to Service

Hon. Isaac Victor Ongiri is the County Executive Committee Member in charge of Governance, Administration and Devolution in the County Government of Homa Bay. He is an seasoned expert in communication and public affairs with a strong background in governance, media, and public liaison. Isaac holds a Master of Arts in International Relations from the University of Nairobi, alongside training in Communications and Public Relations, a Diploma in Mass Communications and currently a candidate of Doctor of Philosophy in International Studies at the same institution. He has built an illustrious career in political reporting and strategic communication, having served in senior editorial and public affairs roles at Nation Media Group, The Standard Group, Makueni and Kisii County Governments. His experience spans governance reporting, parliamentary affairs, diplomacy, security, and public engagement. He is a member of the Public Relations Society of Kenya (MPRSK). Among his notable achievements is the transformation of county governance through the implementation of one of the first paperless performance management systems in the country, a reform that has significantly improved efficiency and service delivery. He previously served as the Chief Officer in-charge of the Governance, Administration and Devolution docket from 2023 until recently, when he was promoted as the CECM.
Chief Officers
Carren Atieno Otieno
Chief Officer - Public Communication
Carren Atieno Otieno

Atieno Otieno is the Chief Officer for Public Communications for Homa Bay County, Acting County Spokesperson, and Chairp...

Dr. Maxwell Majiwa Omenda
Chief Officer - Stakeholder Management, Public Participation, Special Projects and Disaster Management
Dr. Maxwell Majiwa Omenda

Dr. Maxwel Majiwa Omenda is a strategic public sector leader and seasoned molecular virologist serving as County Chief O...

Mr. Charles Obondo
Acting Chief Officer - Governance, Administration & Devolution
Mr. Charles Obondo

Acting Chief Officer - Governance, Administration & Devolution, Mr. Charles Obondo plays a key role in the administration and strategic direction of the Governance, Administration, Communication And Devolution.

Projects

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