Welcome to
Homa Bay County
Located along the southern shores of Lake Victoria — Africa's largest freshwater lake. The county spans 3,183 km² with a population of 1.3 million.
Our Population
Over 1.3 million residents across 8 sub-counties benefit from county services, healthcare, education and development programmes.
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County Wards
40 wards across 8 sub-counties ensuring political representation and grassroots governance for every community.
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Projects Monitoring & Tracking
Track and monitor all county development projects in real-time. Transparent progress updates across all sectors.
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Grievance Redress
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Transforming
Homa Bay County
I am deeply honoured and humbled by the solemn dignity of the office that the good people of Homa Bay County have elected me. I assure you all, that I shall uphold the highest traditions of this exalted position, and will work for the principles that are sacred to our democratic values.
The oath of office that I took enjoins me to uphold the Constitution of Kenya, and to devote myself to the service and wellbeing of the people of Homa Bay County. These responsibilities, I commit to discharge, to the best of my ability.
Key Achievements & Delivery
2022 — PresentKey Projects
Transforming Homa Bay County through strategic development initiatives across healthcare, infrastructure, education, and agriculture.
Ongoing
County Referral Hospital Upgrade
Expansion and modernization including new maternity wing, ICU, and diagnostic center.
In Progress
Rural Roads Improvement Programme
Upgrading and tarmacking of 120km of rural access roads connecting markets and facilities.
Ongoing
Clean Water & Sanitation Project
Water treatment plants and piping systems to provide clean drinking water to 200,000+ households.
Ongoing
ECDE & School Construction
120 new ECDE classrooms and renovation of primary schools across all wards.
In Progress
Irrigation & Agriculture Modernization
Kimira-Oluch Farm Improvement Project, expanding irrigation to 2,000 hectares.
Ongoing
Fish Landing Sites & Markets
Modernization of fish landing sites along Lake Victoria with cold storage facilities.
How Citizens Benefit
Our projects directly impact lives across the county
Development Budget Summary
| Sector | Projects | Allocation (KES) | Avg. Progress |
|---|---|---|---|
| Healthcare | 12 | 1.2B |
68%
|
| Infrastructure | 24 | 2.4B |
45%
|
| Water & Sanitation | 18 | 980M |
72%
|
| Education | 15 | 720M |
55%
|
| Agriculture | 9 | 1.1B |
38%
|
| Blue Economy | 6 | 580M |
60%
|
| Total | 84 | 6.98B | 56% |
News & Events
Latest developments, announcements and upcoming county events
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Education Infrastructure: 15 New Schools Completed This Quarter
County government completes 15 primary schools across rural sub-counties as part of the KES 2.1B plan.
19 hours ago
Road Network Expansion: 120km of New Roads Completed Across County
Major road construction connecting remote areas to markets and health facilities improves livelihoods.
2 days ago
Water Supply Project Connects 45,000 Residents to Clean Sources
New boreholes and pipeline infrastructure delivers clean water to previously underserved communities.
5 days ago