Water, Environment and Climate Change
Protecting our natural resources, ensuring clean water access for all, and leading Homa Bay's resilience against climate change.
Our Vision
A County with clean, healthy and sustainable environment and adequate water and sanitation services for all.
Our Mission
To provide sustainable management of water resources, environment and natural resources through coordination and implementation of projects and programs.
Conservation & Service Delivery
As a county bordering the world's second-largest freshwater lake, we have a unique responsibility to manage our water resources and protect the delicate ecosystem of Lake Victoria.
- Expansion of urban and rural water supply systems.
- Implementation of climate change mitigation (FLLoCA).
- Sustainable solid waste management in urban centers.
- Afforestation and protection of county forests.
Departmental Focus
Water Services
Increasing water coverage through drilling of boreholes and expansion of piped networks.
Environment
Pollution control, environmental impact assessments, and solid waste management.
Climate Change
Leading the county's response to global warming through resilience programs.
Forestry
Protecting biodiversity and increasing the county's forest cover.
Who Leads the Sector
Hon. Joash Aloo
CEC Member for Water, Environment & Energy
Elias Abwao
Chief Officer for Water and Sanitation