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Introduction
The Department of Water, Energy and Environment, Natural Resources and Climate Change is committed to ensuring sustainable resource management, environmental conservation, and climate resilience. Through strategic policies and innovative programs, the department promotes access to clean water, renewable energy, and environmental protection for economic growth and community well-being.
Mandate
- To conserve the environment, provide portable water and adoption of clean, sustainable energy.
- A self-reliant, secure and quality life.
- To provide potable water by sinking boreholes, construction mini dams and laying last mile infrastructure, conserve environment, mainstream adoption of sustainable clean energy through education, awareness and control.
- Improve water, sanitation and sewerage management.
- Ensure adequate potable water supply to all county residents.
- Improve environmental conservation and management.
- Promote integrated solid waste management.
- Mainstream climate change adaptation and mitigation.
- Promote green energy use and development .
- Enhance public capacity building and awareness.
Functions
- Provide accessible and affordable potable water.
- Provide sanitation and sewerage services.
- Collaborate with relevant stakeholders in harvesting, provision and control of water for irrigation.
- Undertake environmental planning, conservation and management.
- Manage solid waste.
- Design and implement climate change adaptation and mitigation strategies.
- Energy reticulation and promotion of clean energy.
- Perform conservation management in the county
- Promote tree planting and extension forestry resources management.
- Enforce policies, standards and regulations.
- Undertake pollution control (public nuisance, air, land, water, noise and excessive vibrations).
- Develop and implement natural resource management programs.
- Undertake environmental education and awareness.
- Establishment and management of County and recreation parks.
Department Leadership
Directorate of Water and Sanitation
This Directorate focuses on water supply infrastructure, sanitation services, and wastewater treatment to enhance community well-being.
Vision
- To ensure universal access to clean and sustainable water and sanitation services.
Mission
- To provide reliable, safe, and adequate water and sanitation solutions for all.
Goal
- To improve water accessibility, sanitation infrastructure, and wastewater management for public health and economic growth.
Water and Sanitation
Ensuring reliable access to clean and safe water for all communities.
Read MoreDirectorate of Environment Energy Climate Change and Natural Resources
This directorate integrates environmental protection, clean energy solutions, and natural resource management for a sustainable future.
Vision
- To achieve a green, energy-efficient, and climate-resilient environment.
Mission
- To implement policies and programs that protect natural resources, promote renewable energy, and address climate change.
Goal
- To ensure environmental sustainability, clean energy adoption, and climate change mitigation and adaptation.
Climate Change and
Energy
Advancing clean energy solutions and climate resilience for a sustainable future.
Read MoreEnvironment and Natural Resources
Protecting ecosystems, managing resources sustainably, and promoting environmental stewardship across Nakuru County.
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