Water, Irrigation, Environment, Climate Change & Natural Resources

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. It coordinates climate change adaptation and mitigation initiatives, integrating environmental sustainability into county planning and development programs.

In managing natural resources, the department promotes responsible utilization of forests, wetlands, and mineral resources while strengthening community participation in conservation efforts.

Through policy implementation, innovation, and collaboration with partners, the department seeks to build a water-secure, green, and climate-resilient county that supports sustainable livelihoods and inclusive growth.

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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

Goal	Sector Priorities	Strategies
Provision of safe water and sewerage services to all	Improve access to safe water and sewerage coverage by 10%	Develop a Siaya county water policy and masterplan; Upgrade, modernise and expand existing water infrastructure; Establish a dam as source of clean water collaboration with National Government (Magoya on River Nzoia and Yala 1&2)  Strengthen SIBO Increase sewerage connection in all the urban centres
Environment conservation and management	Increase forest and tree coverage by 10%	Operationalize the Siaya County Climate Act 2021 and development of regulations. Improve tree cover with focus on fruit trees Promote sustainable water harvesting technologies; Sustainably conserve wetlands and catchment areas Build climate change resilience within the community Child friendly ablution blocks in market centres Development of Forestry Investment Strategy Promote clean energy solutions and climate information services
	Adopt innovative waste management approaches	Separate waste into degradable and biodegradable components Recycle waste to create organic fertiliser and recycled plastics, glass and paper products. Develop a policy and strategy on waste management

The Siaya County Climate Change Act 2021 5.84 MB 169 downloads

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Siaya County FLLOCA Grievance Redress Mechanism Framework 714.21 KB 568 downloads

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