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Press Releases

Official media statements, announcements and press releases from the County Government of Homa Bay.

Featured Release
March 20, 2026 Health

Governor Wanga Launches Sh. 2.4B Universal Health Coverage Programme Across All 40 Wards

The County Government of Homa Bay today launched the most ambitious healthcare initiative in the county's history, bringing free primary healthcare services directly to all 40 wards...

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Health Programme Launch
Sh. 800M Road Tarmacking Programme Kicks Off in Ndhiwa and Rangwe Sub-Counties Infrastructure
March 15, 2026
Sh. 800M Road Tarmacking Programme Kicks Off in Ndhiwa and Rangwe Sub-Counties

The County Government has commenced a major road construction initiative covering 85km of murram roads, benefiting over 200,000 residents.

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1,500 Scholarships Awarded to Needy Students Under Governor's Bursary Fund 2026 Education
March 10, 2026
1,500 Scholarships Awarded to Needy Students Under Governor's Bursary Fund 2026

The third cycle of Governor Wanga's education scholarship programme has disbursed Sh. 150M to deserving students across all sub-counties.

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County Government Releases FY 2025/2026 Development Budget Utilisation Report Governance
March 5, 2026
County Government Releases FY 2025/2026 Development Budget Utilisation Report

Homa Bay County has achieved a 94% budget absorption rate, ranking among the top five counties in Kenya for fiscal discipline and development delivery.

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Fish Value Chain Project Creates 3,000 Jobs for Youth Along Lake Victoria Shores Agriculture
Feb 28, 2026
Fish Value Chain Project Creates 3,000 Jobs for Youth Along Lake Victoria Shores

The Blue Economy flagship initiative has transformed artisanal fishing communities with modern cold storage, processing plants and market linkages.

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County Commissions Sh. 120M Modern Dialysis Unit at Homa Bay County Referral Hospital Health
Feb 20, 2026
County Commissions Sh. 120M Modern Dialysis Unit at Homa Bay County Referral Hospital

Patients no longer need to travel to Nairobi for dialysis services following the commissioning of a state-of-the-art 20-bed renal care unit.

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Homa Bay Town Water Supply Project Reaches Completion — 80,000 Residents to Benefit Infrastructure
Feb 14, 2026
Homa Bay Town Water Supply Project Reaches Completion — 80,000 Residents to Benefit

A Sh. 560M water infrastructure project funded through the Kenya Devolution Support Programme is now fully operational in Homa Bay Town.

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