The County Government of Siaya has reaffirmed its commitment to continuity in service delivery following the handover of office from Prof. Jacqueline Oduol, the outgoing County Executive Committee Member (CECM) for Water, Environment, Climate Change, Irrigation and Natural Resources, to Augustine Neto, who assumes the role in an acting capacity.
During the handover ceremony, Neto expressed his gratitude to H.E. Governor James Orengo for entrusting him with the responsibility, pledging to build on the progress made by his predecessor and enhance service delivery for the people of Siaya County.
He acknowledged Prof. Oduol’s contribution to the department and thanked her for her support, noting the importance of sustaining ongoing programmes and strengthening the implementation of the county’s development priorities.
Neto called on the Chief Officer for Water and Irrigation, Hon. Judith Oyugi, and the Director of Water and Irrigation, Henry Juma, to work closely with him. He also called for collaboration with the Director of Environment, Climate Change and Natural Resources, Gabriel Oduong’, and the Chief Officer for Environment, Climate Change and Natural Resources, Hon. Jared Abayo, who was absent during the handover.
He emphasized that teamwork, coordination and a shared commitment among departmental leadership and technical officers would be essential in delivering on the county government’s manifesto and addressing the needs of residents.
The acting CECM pledged to build on the existing foundation, strengthen ongoing projects and ensure that projects in water supply, irrigation, environmental conservation, climate change and natural resource management continue to benefit the people of Siaya.
The handover ceremony was attended by Chief Officer for Water and Irrigation Hon. Judith Oyugi, Director of Water and Irrigation Henry Juma, and technical officers from the Department.
The transition underscores the County Government of Siaya’s focus on maintaining institutional continuity, enhancing interdepartmental collaboration and improving public service delivery in line with its development agenda.
