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Health
March 20, 2026
Free Maternal Health Services Extended to All 52 County Facilities — Zero User Fees Policy
The county government has announced an expanded zero user fee policy covering all maternal and child health services across every public health facility in Homa Bay.
Education
March 18, 2026
2,400 Students Receive Laptops Under Digital Literacy Programme — ECDE Centres Covered
A Sh. 85M digital equipment rollout has placed modern computing devices in 48 ECDE centres and primary schools across all eight sub-counties.
Agriculture
March 15, 2026
County Distributes 80,000 Improved Maize Seedlings to Smallholder Farmers — Free of Charge
As part of the Food Security Initiative 2026, the Department of Agriculture has begun distributing certified drought-tolerant maize seeds ahead of the long rains season.
Infrastructure
March 12, 2026
Sh. 340M Water Pipeline Reaches Kasipul — 60,000 Residents to Access Clean Water
The Kenya Devolution Support Programme-funded water project has completed the main trunk pipeline serving Kasipul Sub-County, with community connections underway.
Governance
March 8, 2026
County Achieves ISO 9001:2015 Certification — Commits to Service Excellence Standards
Homa Bay County has become one of only four counties in Kenya to receive ISO certification for its public service delivery processes and administrative systems.
Infrastructure
March 5, 2026
42 Solar Street Lights Installed Across Homa Bay Town Under Smart City Initiative
A partnership with the National Treasury has delivered energy-efficient LED solar street lighting to the town centre, markets and major junctions.
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