Water, Sanitation, Environment, Energy, Forestry And Climate Change
WSEEF C
About
This department builds community capacity for sustainable environment, water, and sanitation management. It enforces environmental standards, harnesses water resources, and develops infrastructure. Goals include universal access to safe water and sanitation, increasing forest cover from 3.1% to 4% by 2027, enhancing climate resilience, and promoting clean energy. Priorities include expanding water schemes, sewerage plants, climate governance, and renewable energy access.
Vision
A Prosperous Population Living In A Clean And Healthy Environment With Access To Sustainable And Adequate Safe Water, Sanitation As Well As Green Energy
Mission
To Provide Access To Quality Water And Sanitation Services And Promote Sustainable Utilization Of Natural Of Natural Resources.
Key Objectives
1i. To increase access to adequate and reliable safe water from 30% to 40% of the population
2ii. To increase tones of solid waste collected and safely disposed daily in municipalities from 30 to 40 tons;
Directorates
Directorate 1Directorate of Water and Sanitation
Directorate 2Directorate of Energy
Directorate 3Directorate of Climate Change
Directorate 4Directorate of Environment and Forestry
Leadership
Departmental Leadership
Chief Officers
Chief Officer - Water And Sanitation
Wilson Juma Ocholla
Wilson Ochola is a career civil servant with over 20 years of demonstrated leadership and management experience in publi...
Chief Officer - Water And Sanitation
Wilson Juma Ocholla
Wilson Ochola is a career civil servant with over 20 years of demonstrated leadership and management experience in public financial management, planning and budget preparation, fundraising and proposal development, administration, organizational development, risk management, and strategic management.
He holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree, a Master of Commerce in Business Administration, a Postgraduate Diploma in Banking and Finance Management, and a Diploma in Human Resource Management from recognized universities.
Wilson has contributed to the development of professional teams in the organizations he has served. His leadership is defined by a clear vision, self-motivation, creativity, and a strong focus on organizational goals. He is open to new ideas and committed to career development.
Chief Officer-Environment, Energy, Forestry And Climate Change
Diana Anyango Ongere
Diana is an accomplished environmental governance and climate change professional with over 13 years of experience acros...
Chief Officer-Environment, Energy, Forestry And Climate Change
Diana Anyango Ongere
Diana is an accomplished environmental governance and climate change professional with over 13 years of experience across government, NGOs, and consultancy. She currently serves as County Chief Officer for Environment, Energy, Forestry, and Climate Change in Homa Bay, where she leads initiatives on sustainable development, renewable energy, and climate resilience. She has previously held similar senior leadership roles in education, human capital development, mining, and digital economy, driving transformative public sector reforms and improved service delivery. Diana also has strong expertise in environmental consultancy, partnerships, and program management. She is pursuing a PhD, holds a master’s degree in governance, and is widely recognized for her leadership, policy expertise, and commitment to inclusive, evidence-based, and impactful development.
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