Sports, Talent Development, Cultural Heritage, Gender Equality, Inclusivity And Social Services
STDCH
About
This department empowers communities and vulnerable groups, safeguards children and the elderly, and nurtures culture, arts, and sports. Its vision is a sustainable, equitable county with a globally competitive sports and creative industry. Flagship programmes include constructing the Raila Amolo Odinga County Stadium, establishing youth empowerment centers, mainstreaming gender and promoting cultural heritage.
Vision
Socially Cohesive And Economically Empowered Community Rich In Sports And Cultural Heritage.
Mission
To Formulate, Mainstream And Implement Policies That Promotes Sharing Of Cultural Experiences And Talents While Celebrating Heritage
Key Objectives
1
To develop Sports and Talent Management Infrastructure and recreational facilities for enhanced access and participation in Sports and Talent Development
2
To promote and develop Sports and Talent Management programmes through identification, nurturing and monetization of talents
3
To develop, implement and review strategies to ensure gender mainstreaming and Women Empowerment
4
o provide enabling policy, legal and regulatory framework for Youth Affairs in Homa Bay County
5
To develop, implement and review strategies to ensure disability mainstreaming and empowerment
6
To ensure identification of Cultural elements and preservation of Cultural Heritage
Directorates
Directorate 1
Directorate of Sports and Talent Development
Directorate 2
Directorate of Heritage & Social Services
Directorate 3
Directorate of Gender and Inclusivity
Leadership
Departmental Leadership
Eng. Elijah Munga
Cecm - Sports, Talent Development, Cultural Heritage And Social Services — Sports, Talent Development, Cultural Heritage, Gender Equality, Inclusivity And Social Services
Cecm - Sports, Talent Development, Cultural Heritage And Social Services
Our Commitment to Service
Hon. Elijah Munga serves as the County Executive Committee (CEC) Member for Sports, Talent Development, Cultural Heritage, Gender Equality, Inclusivity and Social Services in the County Government of Homa Bay. He brings a strong technical and managerial background, with extensive experience in infrastructure planning, design, and project implementation gained from his work with international organizations.
He previously served as a Planning and Design Engineer with the United Nations Support Office for AMISOM, based in Nairobi and Mogadishu, where he was involved in complex infrastructure planning and execution. Prior to that, he worked as a Building Technologist at the United Nations Office at Nairobi, contributing to construction management and technical design projects.
Hon. Munga holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering from the University of Nairobi. His expertise in project planning, construction management, and design, combined with his leadership experience, supports his role in advancing sports development, infrastructure, and talent growth across Homa Bay County.
Chief Officers
Chief Officer - Sports, Talent Development, Cultural Heritage And Social Services
Elly Otieno Nyiero
Elly Nyiero currently serves the county government of Homa Bay as the Chief Officer for Sports, Talent Development, Cult...
Chief Officer - Gender Inclusivity and Women Empowerment
Jack Maurice Obonyo
Jack Maurice Obonyo is the Chief Officer for Gender Inclusivity and Women Empowerment. Jack holds a Master’s degree in I...
Projects
Flagship Projects
Featured
completed
Energy Infrastructure and ICT (EII)
Raila Odinga stadium
Homa Bay Arujo