The Department of Water, Irrigation, Environment, Climate Change and Natural Resources is mandated to ensure sustainable management of water resources, environmental conservation, and climate resilience across the county. It focuses on providing access to clean and safe water for domestic, agricultural, and industrial use through the development and maintenance of water supply systems and irrigation infrastructure. The department also leads efforts in environmental protection, waste management, and restoration of degraded ecosystems to safeguard natural habitats and biodiversity.
Vision: Sustainable access to adequate safe water and sanitation in a clean and secure environment.
Mission: To promote, conserve and protect life, environment and improve access to water and sanitation for sustainable development.
Current Coverage:
• Water access: 65% of county residents
• Water schemes: 12 major schemes
WATER SERVICES:
• Develop county water policy and masterplan
• Upgrade and expand existing water infrastructure
• Establish dams (Magoya on River Nzoia, Yala 1&2)
• Strengthen SIBO
ENVIRONMENT:
• Operationalize Siaya County Climate Act 2021
• Improve tree cover with fruit trees
• Conserve wetlands and catchment areas
• Build climate change resilience
WASTE MANAGEMENT:
• Separate waste into degradable and biodegradable components
• Recycle waste to create organic fertiliser
• Develop waste management policy
• Siaya Town Water Supply Upgrade
• Bondo Water & Sewerage Expansion
• Yala Water Project
• 500 New Water Points
• Tree Planting Campaign (1M trees)
• Lake Victoria Cleanup Initiative
• The Siaya County Climate Change Act 2021
• Siaya County FLLOCA Grievance Redress Mechanism Framework
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