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Social-Economic growth of the municipality will be anchored on the following pillars of growth:

Infrastructure

Kakamega Municipality infrastructure comprises of transport network, telecommunication, water and sewerage, education facilities, health facilities

Social Amenities

Social services like schools, hospitals, shops and public transport, are needed at an early stage in the life of new communities.

Disaster and disaster preparedness

The major disasters in Kakamega are landslides, conflicts and mystery fires. Cases of school fires have also been reported in the past.

Outstanding Features FeaturesFeatures

In pursuit of the municipality’s vision, the stakeholders identified strategic objectives with a clear mandate to spur economic growth

Water and sewerage

Kakamega Municipality is served by a combination of surface water and ground water systems. River Isiukhu is the main source of water supply in the municipality and its environs. Sewerage system in Kakamega Municipality needs expansion to meet the current and future sewerage flows. The Municipality has only two sewerage treatment works

Markets

All the trading centers in Kakamega municipality are agricultural centers. These markets include; Lurambi, Kambisomali and Masingo with all centres having two market days per week.

Housing

Kakamega Municipality has two housing schemes namely; Nabongo and Amalemba which were initiated by Kakamega Municipal Council in the late 1970s under low cost housing for low income earners.

Trade and Tourism

Kakamega Municipality has highly depended on this sector. This sector has a high potential especially with the existence of Kakamega forest and the crying stone which act as the major tourist attraction sites.

Drainage system

Most residential estates are served by a sewerage system. Other areas mostly non-residential places are served with septic tanks whereas low income/informal settlements are served by pit latrines.

Solid Waste management

The municipality through the County Government has provided dust bins and trucks for refuse disposal and collection respectively in designated areas. In some residential areas, compositing is done by digging compost pits within the compound that are either burned or closed up.

Latest News

17Aug, 2023
Aug 17 2023
SWEARING IN OF MUNICIPALITIES BOARDS

H.E FCPA Fernandes Barasa presided over the swearing-in ceremony of 17 board members for Kakamega and Mumias Municipalities, among them Dr. Mariam Barasa, the CECM for Lands and Housing, at the County Chambers.

In his address, the Governor emphasized their responsibility to diligently serve the people of Kakamega, adhering to the principles of the Constitution, particularly chapter six and articles 10, 73, and 232. He also underscored the importance of following the Mwongozo code, Public Officer and Ethics Act (2003), OECD Guidelines and Corporate Governance, and global best practices.

The event was graced by Mumias West MP Hon. Johnson Naicca, MCAs led by the Deputy Speaker Hon. Bernard Shitiabayi, CECMs and Chief Officers, County Attorney Ms. Vivianne Mmbaka, Advisors, among others.

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