About the Department
Background
The Department of Roads, Public Works, Energy & Transport is responsible for the county road network, public buildings and transport systems devolved under the Fourth Schedule of the Constitution.
Its work determines how easily farmers reach markets, how quickly ambulances reach patients and how attractive the county is to investors — making infrastructure the backbone of every other county programme.
Legal Mandate
The department derives its mandate from:
- The Constitution of Kenya, 2010 (Fourth Schedule, Part 2)
- The County Governments Act, 2012
- The Kenya Roads Act, 2007
- The Traffic Act, Cap 403
- The Energy Act, 2019
Constitutional Functions
- County roads, bridges and drainage works
- Street lighting and public lighting
- County public works, buildings and structural supervision
- County transport planning, parking and public road transport
- Energy regulation and reticulation within county mandate
- Materials testing, design and works supervision
Core Responsibilities
- Planning, opening, grading and tarmacking county roads
- Routine and periodic road maintenance programmes
- Design, supervision and certification of county buildings
- Management of bus parks, parking and boda boda sheds
- Installation and maintenance of street and flood lights
- Promotion of renewable energy and rural electrification liaison
A well-connected, well-lit and safely accessible county
Purpose
To develop and maintain quality infrastructure and transport systems that unlock economic opportunity and improve everyday movement for residents.
Core Values
Integrity
Honest, ethical conduct in every transaction and decision.
Accountability
Responsible use of public resources with clear reporting.
Professionalism
Technical excellence and respect in service delivery.
Innovation
Embracing new methods, data and technology.
Teamwork
Collaboration across directorates and with partners.
Inclusivity
Services accessible to all, including youth, women and PWDs.
Transparency
Open processes, published data and clear communication.
Sustainability
Protecting resources for future generations.
Departmental Leadership
Meet the executive and technical leadership steering the department’s mandate.
Eng. Erick Abungu Odawa
Professional Profile
Key Responsibilities
- Infrastructure policy and sector oversight
- Representation in the County Executive Committee
- Accounting Officer for the departmental budget
- Coordination with national road agencies
Eng. Kevin Okoth Ajuul
Professional Profile
Eng. Kevin Ajuul is a Civil and Structural Engineer with professional expertise in infrastructure development, engineering, and public transport innovation.
Key Responsibilities
- Departmental administration and budget execution
- Contract management and works certification
- Supervision of sub-county works officers
- Quality assurance on all county works
Directorates & Units
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Roads & Bridges
Mandate
To open, upgrade and maintain the county road network and drainage structures.
Objectives
- Grade 800km of county roads annually
- Tarmac 40km of urban roads by 2027
- Construct 15 crossing structures
Functions
- Road opening, grading and gravelling
- Bituminous surfacing and rehabilitation
- Bridges, culverts and drainage works
- Road inventory and condition survey
Team
Public Works & Buildings
Mandate
To design, supervise and maintain county buildings and civil structures.
Objectives
- Complete all stalled county building projects
- Standardise county building designs
- Maintain a complete county building register
Functions
- Architectural and structural design services
- Works supervision and certification
- Materials testing and quality control
- Building maintenance and inspection
Team
Transport & Mechanical Services
Mandate
To organise public transport and maintain the county fleet and plant.
Objectives
- Modernise all major bus parks
- Achieve 90% plant availability
- Reduce road accident hotspots
Functions
- Bus park and parking management
- Boda boda organisation and safety training
- County fleet and plant maintenance
- Road safety programmes
Team
Energy & Public Lighting
Mandate
To expand safe, reliable lighting and promote renewable energy.
Objectives
- Install 2,000 solar street lights
- Light all major market centres
- Develop a county energy plan
Functions
- Street and flood light installation and repair
- Solar and renewable energy projects
- Energy planning and rural electrification liaison
- Energy audits of county facilities
Team
Find a Service
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| Service | Description | Target Users | Application Method | Timeline | Fees | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Road Maintenance Request Advisory |
Request for grading, murraming or pothole repair on a county road. | Residents, ward offices | Ward office / county portal | Per maintenance programme | Free | |
| Wayleave & Road Excavation Permit Permits |
Approval to excavate or lay services across a county road reserve. | Utilities, contractors | County works office | 14 working days | Per schedule | |
| Building Works Supervision & Certification Certification |
Technical supervision and certification of public works. | County departments, contractors | Works office request | Per project milestones | Free (internal) | |
| Materials Testing Services Certification |
Soil, concrete and aggregate testing at the county laboratory. | Contractors, developers | County materials laboratory | 7 working days | Per test schedule | |
| Parking Fee Payment & Season Ticket Licensing |
Daily and seasonal parking in county towns. | Motorists, transporters | Revenue portal / attendant | Immediate | Per parking tariff | |
| Bus Park Stage Allocation Licensing |
Allocation of loading stages to PSV operators and saccos. | PSV saccos, boda boda groups | Transport office | 10 working days | Per stage tariff | |
| Boda Boda Safety Training & Reflector Issue Training |
Road safety training and issue of identification reflectors. | Boda boda riders | Sub-county transport office | Per training calendar | Free | |
| Street Light Fault Reporting Advisory |
Reporting of faulty or vandalised street lighting. | Residents, businesses | Hotline / county portal | 7 working days | Free |
Departmental Projects
Urban Roads Tarmacking Programme
Upgrading 22km of town roads to bitumen standard with drainage and walkways.
Rural Access Roads Grading
Annual grading and gravelling of feeder roads in all 30 wards.
Solar Street Lighting Rollout
Installation of 1,200 solar street lights in market centres.
County Bridges Programme — Phase I
Twelve box culverts and two footbridges in flood-prone wards.
Modern Bus Park — Siaya Town
Paved bus park with sanitation, lighting and management office.
County Plant & Machinery Yard
Central workshop and yard for county road plant.
Non-Motorised Transport Corridors
Dedicated walkways and cycle lanes in urban centres.
Flagship Programmes
Capacity Building
Continuous training for officers and community champions.
Youth Empowerment
Internships, grants and mentorship for young people.
Women Empowerment
Targeted access to opportunity, credit and markets.
Public Participation
Ward forums, budget hearings and citizen feedback.
Climate Action
Climate-resilient planning and greening initiatives.
Digital Transformation
e-Services, open data and automated workflows.
How Our Work Aligns
Every departmental initiative is anchored in county, national and global development frameworks.
CIDP Alignment
Directly implements the sector priorities of the County Integrated Development Plan (CIDP) 2023–2027.
- Sector programme delivery
- Ward-equitable investment
- Road connectivity and lighting
Annual Development Plan
Translates CIDP priorities into costed annual work plans and budget proposals reviewed each fiscal year.
- FY 2026/27 costed workplan
- Ward-level project prioritization
Sustainable Development Goals
Aligns departmental targets with the global goals adopted by Kenya.
- Measured SDG indicators
- Gender-responsive programming
Governor’s Manifesto
Delivers on the commitments made to residents in the county leadership manifesto.
- Flagship commitments tracked quarterly
- Published delivery scorecard
Performance Contract
Annual targets are cascaded from the CECM through directors to individual staff appraisal.
- Service delivery KPIs
- Quarterly public reporting
Intergovernmental Coordination
Aligned with national sector policy and coordinated through the Council of Governors’ sector committee.
- Joint national–county programmes
- Donor & partner coordination
Documents & Resources
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