County Government of Busia
"Gateway to East and Central Africa"
Introduction
The County Government of Busia has successfully undertaken and completed a large number of projects since its inception at the onset of devolution.
Highlighted below are the projects organized in departmental structured layout.
Dept. of Water, Environment, Irrigation & Natural Resources
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Department of Water, Environment, Irrigation & Natural Resources
MODERN WATER DRILLING RIG
It has come with a powerful camera to be used in monitoring, drilling and borehole maintenance; it also comes with a support truck to carry accessories. The machine was procured at a cost of Sh40m via contributions from MCAs Sh35m and County Government Sh5m
ABILITY OF THE RIG:
- It can drill up to 400m depth
- Use bits of 6 to 12 inches
- Has a maximum hammer of force of 10,000kgs.
- Has a mud pump to be used in difficult soil formation.
- Has a built in welding machine.
- Powerful Compressor of pressure 12000psi
- Has a water and mud pump.
IMPACT:
- Will help improve water quality
- Increase volumes of production
- Increase water access across the county
- Reduce cost of Operation and Maintenance
MUNDIKA HYBRID WATER SYSTEM
The operationalization of the Mundika hybrid system that entails pumping water using solar during day and electricity at night has borne fruit for town residents who could go without water for a couple of days due to power cuts owing to unpaid power bills.
The Sh45m project funded by the World Bank through the Kenya Devolution Support Programme (KDSP) also entailed rehabilitation of the water works, revenue automation and repair of damaged pipes for Busia Water and Sewerage Services Company (BUWASSCO).
The hybrid system is now the way to go for the County Government in order to cut on annual electricity bills that amounts to about Sh300 million from its water schemes across the county.
Mundika project is now meeting its initial design of covering 7,500 households; it was only serving 2,500 households.
The Sh20m hybrid system was undertaken by Davis and Shirtliff; another Sh20m towards revenue automation of the Water Company and Sh5m for repairs and rehabilitation on the damaged pipes that lay within service area for the company.
Mundika hybrid system is the first among many that the county government is rolling out across the county to cushion against skyrocketing electricity bills, Butula water project is the second to be converted into hybrid system.
IMPACT:
-About 65,000 people, an equivalent of 7,500 households, in Matayos and Teso South Sub Counties within Busia Municipality are now enjoying uninterrupted water supply from the Mundika Water scheme.
-The scheme used to attract a monthly bill of over Sh3 million, with the introduction of the new system the County Government of Busia is making a saving of 50 per cent in bills paid to Kenya Power and Lightning Company.
-The use of sun as an energy resource is gaining popularity because it can't be exhausted, it's freely and readily available and energy resources from the sun do not pollute the environment.
-The aerial view of modern solar panels at Mundika, that traps sunlight energy from the sun to produce solar electricity, is a confirmation of the county's commitment to embrace the hybrid system.
LOWER NZOIA IRRIGATION PROJECT
Construction of the Lower Nzoia Irrigation Project and rehabilitation of River Nzoia dykes are taking shape with rice farmers in Bunyala set to reap big from enlarged acreage under irrigation.
Busia County Government has seconded engineers to help the contractor Sino Hydro Corporation from China in the construction works of the Sh10 billion project.
The Chinese firm has been given the tender for the project. The works are to be completed in three to four years.
A new scheme — Sisenye Irrigation — will be established after the project is completed.
Only one scheme exists in Busia — the Bunyala Irrigation Scheme.
The project is expected to create thousands of jobs, especially for the youth. It will also improve the county’s food security. The new dykes will help control perennial floods.
Busia County, especially Budalang’i Sub County, frequently experiences flooding.
The annual disaster occurs when swollen River Nzoia rapidly bursts its banks during downpours, submerging dykes or due to Lake Victoria backflow.
Lives are usually lost and property is destroyed. There will be enough flood mitigation and control mechanisms in the area after the completion of the project.Hand Pumps, shallow wells and Springs Protection
Besides having the Solar Powered Boreholes as a flagship project, the department has also embarked on Spring protection ,rehabilitation of existing hand pumps as well as installation of new pumps, to help bridge the gap on matters clean and affordable water provision,
DEVELOPMENT OF KHWILARE SOLAR POWERED PUMPING SYTEM
LOCATION: NAMBALE TOWNSHIP WARD
PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS:
The project includes a solar pumping system, HDP water pipes and a steel tank; the construction is already complete.
IMPACT
The project has injected 120,000 litres of water per day into the Nambale Water grid.
A 2km pipeline extension was carried out to Segero and adjacent areas.
The system is reliable and sustainable.
MADIVIRA WATER PROJECTLocation: Nangina Ward
Sub County: Samia.DESCRIPTION:
The Madivira water project includes two springs, infiltration gallery 80m long, solar pumping station, 40 cubic metres storage steel tank and 1.7km rising main
IMPACT:
- Increase in access (1200 people connected).
-Solar motorised production
- 6km pipe network developed.
Malaba Okima Market Ablution Block.MALABA RESIDENTS BENEFIT FROM FOUR ABLUTION BLOCKS
The sanitation component of the multi-million Malaba Sewerage project will include construction of 4,000m3/day new sewerage treatment plant for Malaba Town and construction of four ablution blocks Model 3D at Amoni, Kocholia, Onyunyur and Okima market in Malaba town.
The solution blocks are part of the Corporate Social Responsibility by Chinese contractors who won the bid to construct the Malaba Sewerage component of the project will spur socio-economic Development.
The ablution block will have Toilet and Shower Block. Inside there are two toilets (roughly mocked up) and two showers. Outside, there is cold shower and tap that covers a metal grate; this is to wash off your mountain bike or muddy gear. The hot water is provided by an inline gas water heater and portable gas bottle.
SISENYE WATER SCHEME
Rehabilitation of Sisenye Water Network through Donor Partnership
Sisenye Water Scheme in Bunyala North Ward was initiated to alleviate water scarcity in the area despite being surrounded by Lake Victoria.
KIWASH in partnership with the County Government donated Sh30million for installation of the main line from the Lake to Busia Hills where main tank was constructed to deliver water via gravity.
To ensure more people get water, area MCA Fredrick Musirimba through the Ward based project set aside Sh16m for pipeline extension.
Lines have been installed at Budubusi, Kenya Gauze Primary, Busia Hills- Sifugwe- Nabongoli- Namunye- Budalangi – Mudembi market, California – Sirimba area.
Phase two that will cost Sh6m will go past Nabengele, Namalo, Rwambwa junction, and from Mudembi to Rwambwa junction. Already three kiosks have been put at Budubusi and one at Nambengele.
A total off our kiosks will be put up with water running to MMUST, Namakoli and Buhonya areas, and a standby pipe at Kanyagosi.
Phase one will realize 70 per cent water coverage with phase two to reach 90 per cent.
WATER BOWSERS
In a bid to manage the contingencies that arise as a result of water shortage,
the department has 3 fully functional water bowsers with a capacity of
15,000 litres each.
These bowsers have proven to be of great help to the community especially in areas with water shortage, and special needs like funerals, weddings, and any other event.
ALEMA WATER PTROJECT
The solar hybrid pump in the Alema borehole pump house points to the numbers on the face of the pump, showing off how much energy the new solar panels are producing – more than the pump needs to operate.
The new pump sends water up 1.8 kilometres through steel water main pipes to a new 100-cubic-meter catchment tank on the Nangina hill above the borehole.
Water is distributed through gravity to deliver water to customers downhill. On a sunny day, that means this portion of the operation is essentially free.
The new pump, pipes and tank are all part of the Alema Water Project, collaboration between USAID’s Kenya Water Sanitation and Hygiene (KIWASH) project and the Busia County government to bring clean water to people of FunyulaSub County.
The Alema Borehole was constructed in 2015 but was sorely underutilized. Just one water kiosk was pulling from the borehole. During times of draught, people would sometimes wait in line all day at the kiosk to fill their cans.
The two water supply operators in the area, Manana and Onana Water Supply, faced water shortages: Manana Water pulled from the Manana Dam, which, due to increasing heat and longer dry seasons, ran dry in 2016; and Onana Water was only pulling water from one of its sources because the pump at the second source was broken.
In addition to the new pump, water main pipes and catchment tank, KIWASH constructed two new water kiosks. The county government is also increasing the existing reticulation network, connecting schools, homes and businesses directly to the Alema water supply.
The County Government has also increased the pumping capacity of Manana and Onana Water. The Alema borehole was connected to Manana’s existing network, boosting their water supply.
Manana customers no longer have to worry about not having water. KIWASH also donated the old pump from the Alema pump house to Onana Water, allowing them to utilize both of their water supplies.
IMPACT
Altogether, 12,000 people are now benefitting from more reliable clean water.
The project has made a big difference for the people in the area. They used to be sick from drinking bad water. Now they are breathing a sigh of relief.
Sewerage Services (Liquid Waste Management)Busia County has a sewerage system that covers 14 % of the urban population especially in Busia Town.
The system incorporates treatment ponds which basically functions through aeration of the affluent
In the Financial Year 2016/2017, the Department has embarked on repairing of sewer lines, purchase of manhole covers desilting and desludging.
Rehabilitation of County Abattoir-
In a bid to maintain and improve the general working condition of the slaughter house, as well as securing the facility, the department resolved on making major improvements on the Abattoir.
The improvement included, construction of a perimeter fence , gate installation and renovation of the facility.
Solid waste ManagementThe County Government of Busia with two major dumpsites, i,e Alupe in Teso South and Kajei In Teso North, has prioritized securing of the sites to reduce scavenging.
Kshs 25 million has been allocated for solid waste management in 19 selected centers under the 30% opportunities for women, youth and people with disability.
Kshs 12 million has also been allocated for the purchase of two dump trucks that will improve on transportation of garbage.
FY 2015/2016 , 100 No. Metallic Dustbins were installed to regulate littering in our urban centers.
The County Government has also rehabilitated 16 No receptacles in Busia, Malaba and Amukura.
NAME: OSIEKO /NAMBO WATER AND SANIATION PROJECT
LOCATION: OSIEKO IN BUNYALA SOUTH WARD
PREAMBLE: Osieko /Nambo water and sanitation project was established with the aid from freedom from hunger. Its major objective was to supply.
Kenya Integrated Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (KIWASH) Project with the partnership of the County Government of Busia provided technical assistance and funding to the project in September 2018.
IMPACT:
- It has increased access to clean water with 12km2 coverage including Usenge in Siaya County; over 600 households are currently benefiting from clean water.
- It has enhanced sustainability services.
LONG TERM NEEDS:
The management is currently developing a proposal to extend water coverage from Nyapala village in Osieko to Mau Mau to cover the swampy villages of like Maduwa, Bulwani, Runyu, Rukala and Mau Mau market.
Procurement of exhauster Tankers to Improve on Liquid Waste.
Construction of new office Blocks to improve on service Delivery
Dept. of Agriculture, Livestock & Fisheries
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Department of Agriculture, Livestock & Fisheries
Open Land aquapark
100 Fish Ponds
Project location :bukani
Project objective;Enhancing fish production for sustainable livelihoods
County Dairy Heifers project
Project location : countrywide
The dairy development program focuses on:
- Increasing Busia County milk production
- Availing quality breeds of dairy animals to farmers
- Improving incomes earned from the dairy enterprise through increased production
- Promoting commercial fodder production and conservation
- Empowering women, youths and persons with disability groups.
Project status: so far, 615 dairy animals has been distributed to farmers groups across the sub counties from the County Heifers Program. A total of 3,015 persons are direct beneficiaries with more than 2000 indirect beneficiaries from processing, marketing, fodder production among other sectors creating job opportunities
The 615 animals distributed contributes an additional 1,875,750 litres of milk per year. This earns farmers Ksh 112,545,000 per year and contributes to County Revenue
In 2021/2021 approximately 300 Dairy heifers will be issued to farmers. Increased productivity, incomes and job creation is envisaged from the program
Currently, Busia produces 27,367,551 litres/year of milk with Nambale, Teso North, Teso South and Butula leading in production respectively.
Mechanization
The County bought 14 tractors (2 per Sub County). Similarly, 3 wards also bought tractors. The estimated cultivated area through this program is over 4,000 acres.
Status: Ongoing
Objective: Mechanization entails land prepation using tractors and other equipment. The department has 14 tractors,3 wards tarctors and one inherited from the National Government at the ATC totaling to 18 tractors offering mechanization services in the county. The department has the mechanization station based at Bumala which does servicing and repair of the tractors and offers caliberation services and tractor repairs to private farmers. The department provides mainly subsidized ploughing services to the farmers at a subsidized fee of Ksh. 2000 lower than the market rate of Ksh.3,500
Beneficiaries: Since the begining of the subsidized mechanization services, the department has been reaching about 1000 farmers with the mechanization each year in the whole county since 2014.
Jobs Created: With the tractors out in the farmer fields, there has been jobs created to the citizens including the minor tractor repairs which sometimes may not need the technical expertise of the engineers and mechanics at the AMS.
Supply of the repairs and other tractor accessories has created opportunities to entreprenuers who supply this commodities to the AMSRevenue: For this financial year to date, the revenue generated is Ksh. 133,00 from the mechanization services. Averagely the project generates about Ksh. 1,000,000 each financial year when all the tractors are in good working conditions.
Cage Fish Farming in BunyalaProject location; Open shores of lake Victoria in Bunyala Sub County
Project objective; Due to the dwindling fish populations in the lake,this project provides an opportunity to increase fish production through use of fish cages.
It creates employment to the fisherfolk community around the lake and increase income to farmers.
Livestock vaccination drive across the CountyProject location; county wide
The county has a state of the art veterinary laboratory for disease surveillance and control.
Agribusiness Incubation centreLocation :Busia ATC
Project status:72% complete
Project objective: To offer a platform for startup agri business to grow while being trained on business literacy.
The key problems facing the agriculture sector in the county include; low value productivity, low value addition, inefficient farmer-to-market linkages, slow technology adoption and limited incentive to invest. Therefore, the development objective of the incubation centre is to provide conducive space for;
i) incubation of startup agribusiness entreprises aimed at generating additional farm income in high value markets with a potential for scaling up. By this way the project aims to give small holder farmers a chance to participate in high value agricultural markets domestically and internationally,
ii) Farmers trainings,
iii) Development and testing of innovative models for agricultural technology transfer and application.
The expected results oce the centre is up running include;
i) Increased competitiveness of the county's produce and products
ii) Efficient farm-to-markt linkages
iii) Rapid technology adoption and Incentives to invest in agribusiness
Will enable youths start business easily
Beneficiaries:The Incubation centre is expeceted to benefit atleast 100 direct beneficiaries each year by incubating their agribusinesss ideas and graduating them off to face the real market
Artificial Insemination and Disease control Project location; county wide
Project objective;improving the current low producing breeds through artificial insemination to increase milk production.
Over 600 local animals have been served using improved semen.
Simbacahai Cassava processing plantLocation :Amukura
Status: 80% Complete
Simba Chai Cassava factory is a brain child of EAAPP that was implemented in Teso South Sub County in Busia County from F/y 2012/2013. Initially the project focused on bulking of cassava through farmer groups. As the acreage under cassava increased, there was a felt need for processing and value addition so as to enhance the returns for the farmers. Similarly, establishment of the factory is intended to offer a stable market for the cassava farmers in Busia County and beyond. By establishing Simba Chai cassava factory it is envisioned that cassava value chain will be commercialized and this will spur development in the rural sector.
Beneficiaries: 15,000 households are expected to reap the benefits of the processing plant by selling their produce to the plant each year and the benefits trickling down to about 70,000 indirect beneficiries who are household members of the 15,000 households
Jobs Created: 20 Youth are expected to be employed to the plant for its daily operations and in adittion women and more yout will be employed at farm levels by producers to distribute the raw materials to the plant
Soil Fertility management
Status: Ongoing
Soil fertility is the ability of soil to sustain plant growth and optimize crop yield. In soil fertility management , the department of agriculture and animal resources aims at maximizing the efficiency of the agronomic use of nutrients and improving crop productivity. By doing this, the department has purchased PH meters with all their accessories for each ward to enable efficient agriculture extension service delivery where officers are able to measure the PH status of the soil and advice the farmers accordingly as PH plays a vital role in crop production and productivity.
The department also in the previous financial year purchased lime for distribution to farmers in the county depending on the soil PH of the farmers fields as tested by the agriculture officer
This financial year, in the department budget there is no money allocated for this project though it will be achieved through the agricultural ward develppment projectsBeneficiaries: Since devolution this project has benefited more than 300,000 households in the whole county.
Revenue: This is a farmer based project and therefore the revenue generated from the benefits of this project is farmer specific which may not be quantified at this level.
Dairy Parks ProgrammeTwo dairy parks are being established in Butula and Teso south sub counties. The project is expected to be competed in September 2020.
This targets to increase milk production, avail quality breeds dairy heifers to farmers, and increase value addition for milk and milk products.
The parks shall contribute 500,000 litres of milk in the first year. This equates to ksh 30,000,000 annually from sale of milk and additional 7,000,000 from other farm product.
The project targets 2000 direct beneficiaries and additional 2000 indirect beneficiaries in the dairy value chain.
State of the Art Tilapia and Catfish HatcheryLocation :Wakhungu
Project objective : Production of 1,500,000 fingerlings annually
This aims at increasing fish production in the county and ensuring self reliance on seed production.
Matayos fish feed plant
Project location :Nasewa
Project objective: To produce quality fish feeds at competitively lower costs and thus reduce the burden of feeds costs to fish farmers
It also aims to create employment to the youth and women engaged in feed trade,manufacturing process and even fish farming.
Farm inputs subsidy program
Project location; county wide
Status: Ongoing
Project objective :To provide vulnerable farmers with farm inputs to increase food production,improve nutrition and improve livelihoods in the county.
The input acess programme is implemented by acquisition of farm inputs including fertilizer, seed, fruit tree seedlings and pesticicides being issued to farmers as grants to increase their agricultural productivity. Since devolution, different farm inputs have been issued to farmers by the department of agriculture. Last financial year (2019/2020)fruit tree seedlings(mangoes, avocados, oranges, tangerine), coffee were distributed to about 700 farmers in the county with an expected revenue generation of Ksh. 1.4M on maturity of the fruits.This financial year the department has no budget allocated to this programme but this will still be achieved through the ward development projects where about Ksh. 100M has been set aside for agriculture activities in this financial years budget.
Beneficiaries: Since devolution this project has benefited more than 300,000 households in the whole county.
Revenue: This is a farmer based project and therefore the revenue generated from the benefits of this project is farmer specific which may not be quantified at this level.
Dept. of Health and Sanitation
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Department of Health & Sanitation
High Dependance unit at BCRHProject Name: Accident and Emergency Block, Busia County referral Hospital
Project Description: It is a three storey building which will house theatre, laboratory and Intensive Care Unit (ICU) beds as well as hospital administration unit with supporting services (Lab &Pharmacy).
Project Location: Busia County Referral Hospital
Objective of project: To strengthen Emergency preparedness & response for improved treatment outcomes
Beneficiaries: -Estimated to serve 46,700 emergency cases annually, within county and beyond
- will act as a teaching facility to 250 medical students of different cadres undertaking practicals
-create business for local health product suppliers as demand for those products will have increased.
-100 staff targeted to launch service at the facility will benefit from specialized training .short and long term to be able to effectively run the unit
Status: Completed and partially operational
The facility is expected to alleviate difficulties in transportation and high cost of medication which has plagued the local residents for a long time. Earlier the only ICU facilities available could only be found in Kakamega, Eldoret and Kisumu Referral hospitals.
Project Name: 30 - Bed Male Ward
Project Description: Construction to completion of a 30 – bed medical ward
Project Location: Teso North Sub County Hospital (Kocholya)
Objective of project: Improved patient care thru decongestion of current wards and enhanced infection prevention practices
Beneficiaries: -Projected to benefit 18,600 clients annually from the catchment population
-Will also benefit an estimated 50 medical students on practical attachment from different medical institutions that the department partners with
Status: completed and equipped awaiting commissioning
Government of Busia has installed a sh15 million Oxygen manufacturing plant at the Busia County Referral Hospital (BCRH).
The plant funded by the World Bank through the Kenya Devolution Support Programme (KDSP) will supply oxygen to wards, theatres and maternity as well as the Accident and Emergency Unit.
A view of the Renovated Busia County Referral HospitalThe Referral Hospital has also received a major facelift with the laying of cabro works at the hospital parking bay, improvement of walkways, building of modern gate among others.
New Busia County Referral Hospital Gate
Ultra Sound services at Kocholia Sub-County Hospital
CT Scan Services at BCR
Fully Furnished ICU at BCRH
ODENGERO DISPENSARY
The facility construction began in the year 2008 under the National Government CDF.
It was intended to serve the population around the facility as the clients were being forced to access health services from either Alupe Sub County Hospital or Amukura health centre
The facility is located in Amukura Central ward and majorly serves the population of Kaliwa location, Nambale Township and Bukhayo central wards.
The facility offers Basic patient services attached with mother and child health services (immunization and antenatal care).
Project Name: Maternity and Newborn unit
Project Description: Single storied building, 30 - bed capacity hosting maternity and new born services (maternity wards, delivery rooms, theatre and New-born unit.
Project Location: Port Victoria Sub County Hospital
Objective of project: To mitigate against maternal & Neonatal deaths, decongest the current maternity.
Benefits & Beneficiaries: The unit is expected to serve estimated 15,000 women of child bearing age, with a projected 6,000 deliveries annually
Estimated 50 students expected to utilize the facility as a training institution
-staff deployed to the unit to benefit from additional training
Status: Completed, handed over awaiting commissioning
OBEKAI DISPENSARY
Over 15000 residents of Teso south sub-county are now receiving healthcare services from the new maternity wing and a laboratory constructed by the County Government of Busia at Obekai dispensary.
The facility recently commissioned by Governor Sospeter Ojaamong is already producing positive impact among the locals who can now access medical care with ease.
It provides basic healthcare services including maternal and child health, family planning, antenatal care and comprehensive care clinic round the clock.
The laboratory section is equipped with a microscope, a VDRL Osilator, Centrifuge and Hot steriliser.
The maternity wing has been equipped with five delivery packs, 12 Speculum, MVA kit, 2 Ambubag adult, 3 Neonate, Delivery Couch, Heater/Warmer, Portable Lamp, Ressuritare and Phototherapy machine.
Obekai Dispensary Incinerator
Osieko Dispensary
Osieko Dispensary Maternity Wing
New Born Unit at Busia County Referral HospitalProject Name: Maternity and New-Born Unit
Status of the project: 75% complete
Project Description: 3- storied building, 60 bed capacity hosting maternity and new-born services (maternity wards, delivery rooms, theatre, New-born unit) and administrative offices.
Project Location: Busia County Referral Hospital
Objective of the project: to mitigate against maternal and neonatal deaths, decongest the current maternity.
Beneficiaries: the unit is expected to serve estimated 44,000 women with a projected 6000 deliveries annually. 200 students expected to utilize the facility as a training institution.
Ambulance at work at Busia County Referral Hospital
Completion of Maternity & New Born Unit at BCRH
Location: Matayos Sub County, Burumba Ward
Status: 60% Complete
Completion of theatre at Matayos
Location: Matayos Sub County, Matayos South Ward
Status 50% Complete
Project Name: Construction of dental unit
Project Description: Dental unit complete with dental lab technology room, community oral health room, dentist room with dental chair, and sterilization room
Project Location: Alupe Sub County Hospital, Teso south Sub County, Angorom Ward
Objective of project: To avail dental services closer to the population
Benefits and Beneficiaries: - dental services will now be availed in 3 sub counties up from 2 , in line with Universal health Care principles
- a projected 8,000 clients will benefit annually from the dental services
- reduced travel time by patients to seek radiology services
-reduced out of pocket expenditure
Status: 85% completed
Purchase of X-ray Equipment at Sio port SCRH
Location: Samia Sub county, Angenga Nanguba ward
Status: Awaiting delivery
Refurbishment of Radiology Block at Sio Port
Location: Samia Sub county, Agenga Nanguba Ward
Status: 25% Complete
Completion of Maternity Ward @Port Victoria SCRH
Location: Bunyala Sub County, Bunyala West Ward
Status: Completed, awaiting handover
Project Name: Specialized Mother and Child Hospital
Status: 25% Complete
Project Description: Is a 100-bed state of the art medical facility that will offer diagnostic, medical and surgical in patient & outpatient services .will also be a regional training institution that will provide skills for both upcoming health practitioners & those already in service
Project Location: Alupe Sub County Hospital, Teso South Sub County, Angorom ward
Objective of project: To improve maternal and child health services in the county
Benefits and Beneficiaries: -Is expected to serve an estimated 150,000 clients annually seeking maternal & child health services
- Increased utilization of health facilities thus an improved healthy population,
-Reduced maternal mortality.
-Reduced neonatal mortality
-Increased access to reproductive health services for women and uptake of family planning
-Scale up Education, Training and Retention of health professionals in the county who currently look for training and attachment opportunities beyond the county
-Maintain a close link to the utilization and management of community and mid-level health professionals through the outreach programmes
-Increased revenue collection for sustainability
Nambale Theatre
Kapina Dispensary
The County Government of Busia has completed building Kapina dispensary as a part of its strategy to bring services closer to the people.
Built on a one acre plot in Bukhayo North/Walatsi ward in Nambale Sub County, the facility is offering services to an estimated 7000 people spread across Kapina, Kokare and Igara Sub Locations.
It is providing basic primary healthcare services like immunization, control of endemic diseases like HIV/AIDs and Malaria.
It is also offering health education on maternal child services, nutrition and sanitation and this has alleviated most of the health challenges that had been experienced in the area.
Earlier the locals had to trek long distances to seek treatment from neighboring facilities like Amukura and Lupida Health centers which are four kilometers away.
Construction of a septic tank at Angurai
location: Teso North Sub County, Angurai North Ward
Status: Ongoing
Dept. of Infrastructure & Energy
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Department of Infrastructure & Energy
Upgrading of Busia Town roads. (LOT-1) Lot 1 roads( Highway, Governor’s Office, Huduma Centre-Farm View Hotel) site inspection for upgrading of roads to bitumen standards- BSA/CG/400/2016/2017
Cost: Sh. 72,649,060.00
Length: 1.40 Km
Status: Road substantially complete
Bumala Market Access RoadThe 560 metres stretch will open up Bumala Market to the main Port Victoria Road as well as the Busia-Kisumu Highway as well as give the entire Bumala Town a facelift.
Funyula Town BitumenIn Funyula CBD the contractor was Laying tarmac on the 960metres stretch which will open access to Funyula Market, CDF offices as well as Moody Awori Primary school.
Aleles-Eden Rock Road in Amagoro and Amagoro Primary Access Road.
The Adungosi Market Access road will open up the Adungosi Market to the Busia-Malaba Road Which will boost trade in the area.
Amagoro Road.The 1.7 KM Aleles-Eden Rock Road will help decongest the main Malaba-Amagoro Highway as well as provide access to Amagoro Primary School.
Project Title: Bitumen Tarmacking of Busia Town
Location: Busia town
Status: 80% Complete
Description: The project covers the tarmacking of access roads within Busia Town centre. This enhances the road network acrss the different points in town (CBD)
Beneficiaries: This project serves thousands of Busia town residents and visitors within Busia Town
Project Title: Bitumen Road at KocholyaLocation: Kocholya, Teso North Sub County
Status: Complete
Description: Links the main Nothern Corridor to Kocholya Sub County Hospital and its environs. It facilitates smooth and easy access to the Kocholya health facility for residents and visitors.
Rastopark - BCRH Bitumen Road
Garage Bitumen Road within Busia town
YMCA-Jua Kali-Forest Bitumen Road
Kocholya Hospital Road links Malaba-Eldoret Highway to Kocholya hospital
Malaba Primary -Garden Park -emael JunctionUpgrading of Malaba Town roads. (LOT-6) Malaba mixed Day, Junction Ateker House roads BSA/CG/405/2016/2017
Length: 2.6 Km
Cost: Sh. 77,967,080.00
Status: Road substantially complete.
Upgrading of Busia Town roads. (LOT-2) - St Joseph’s – Full Gospel, Port Victoria Plaza Junction –Highway, St Mathias Junction – John Studio – Highway BSA/CG/401/2016/2017Cost: Ksh. 82,775,332.5
Length: 1.92 Km
Status: Road substantially Complete
Malaba mixed day Junction-Ateker House RoadUpgrading of Malaba Town roads. (LOT-5) Malaba mixed Day, Junction Ateker House roads BSA/CG/404/2016/2017
Length: 1.44Km
Cost: Sh. 62,594,180.00
Status: Site handed over, earthworks, culverts complete, bitumen surfacing placed
Box Culvert along Akoreet-Odioi Road in Amukura West Ward
Upgrading of Busia Town roads. (LOT-3) Ojamii Primary-Booster-Comfort-Highway , Highway-Cool in-Junction roads) roads site inspection for upgrading of roads to bitumen standards BSA/CG/402/2016/2017
Length: 1.24Km
Cost: Sh. 55954147.09
Status: Site handed over, earthworks, culverts complete, bitumen surfacing placed
Machakusi - Gara RoadMachakusi Gara Road
Location: Teso North
Status: Complete
Description: This 12.5 Km road links Amukura west ward and Malaba South ward.
The road serves as a convenient link for the thousands of residents within Wards
Posta, Forest Farm View road
Location: Matayos Sub County (Busia Town)
Status: Complete
Description: This Bitumen road connects Farm view, Soko Posta market and The Governor's Office to the main Busia - Kisumu highway.
The County Government through the Energy Directorate has installed over 300 solar powered masslights in marketcentres across the county which has prolonged working hours for traders within the county.
The Energy Directorate through their partnership with the Rural Electrification and Renewable Energy Corporation (REREC) has connected over 3000 households across the county to the Main Electricity grid.
The Energy Directorate through their partnership with KUDURA Power East Africa has connected over 2200 households in Off-grid areas such as Osieko, Mumbaka, Mudoriko, Akadetewai, Sidonge among others with Solar Microgrids across the Count
Street lightling programme
Box Culvert along Machakusi - Gara Road
Location: Teso North
Status: Complete
Desription: This is a bridge along Machakusi - Gara Road
Alupe university RoadLocation: Teso South
Status: Complete
Description: This 2.2Km Road links Wanyama Hostels, Alupe Sub County Hospital and Alupe University in Angorom Ward
ADUNGOSI-OBEKAI-SEGERO ROAD 12.2KMADUNGOSI-OBEKAI-SEGERO ROAD 12.2KM
Location: Teso South
Status: complete
Description: This 12.2Km road links Chakol South ward to Amukura West Ward through Obekai Centre.
The road serves Okame Technical and Vocational Training Centre and its environs
BUKHALALIRE-MURUMBA ROAD 3.4KMBukhalalire - Murumba Road
Location: Butula Sub County
Status: Complete
Description: This 3.4 Km road serves to link Bukhalalire shopping Centre to Murumba Centre in Marachi North ward.The road provides easy access to thousands of residents accessing the market centres
ANG'OROM-OTIMONG' ROAD 4.4KMAngorom Otimong, Road
Location: Teso South
Status: Complete
Description: This 8Km road links Chakol South Ward to Angorom ward. The road serves thousands of Busia residents within Chakol South and Angorom Ward
Trucks
County grader
Excavator
PAPA JUNCTION-KWANGAMOR-KOTUR ROAD 7.2KMKotur Kwangamor Road
Location: Teso south
Status: Complete
Description: This 7.2 km road links Teso South Sub County to Nambale Nambale Sub County From Kotur through Kwangamor to Mungatsi
Newly upgraded Amerikwai-Bungengi Road which links Amerikwai Ward to Bukhayo West Ward under the Fuel Levy programme.The 2KM road is complete
County Roller
Upgrading of Busia Town roads. (LOT-4)- Highway-Butete House, Polytechnic Junction One On One, Polytechnic Fence Soko Posta Junction Road BSA/CG/403/2016/2017Length: 1.26 Km
Cost: Sh. 53,935,186.00
Status: Site handed over, earthworks, culverts complete, bitumen surfacing placed
6.1 Km C778 Junction Funyula -Audo Road done under the Fuel Levy Programme for the Financial Year 2019/2020 Dept. of Education & Vocational Training
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Department of Education & Vocational Training
H. E Governor Ojaamong' Flagging of of assorted equipment for various VTCs in Busia County
Nambale VTC Administration BlockEnrollment:
Male 73
Female 31
Issuing of Books to Pupils
One of the support programmes by The County Government of Busia has been the issuing of Bursary to needy students.
ECDE Teachers Employment: H. E Governor Ojaamong issuing employment letters to newly recruited ECDE Teachers
Dirakho VTCEnrollment:
Male 30
Female 21
Katakwa VTC Motor Vehicle workshopEnrollment:
Male 160
Female 59
Amaase VTC Motor vehicle workshopEnrollment:
Male 196
Female 140
Luliba Prmary ECDELocation: Matayos south
Enrollment:
ECDE pre-primary 1 (69)
Pre-primary 2 (78)
Matumbai Primary School ECDELocation: Angurai East
Enrollment:pp1 Boys 21 Girls 32
Pp2 Boys 28 Girls 28
Koliat Girls Primary ECDELocation: Angurai Zone
Enrollment:pp1(80)
pp2 (50)
Emagombe ECDELocation: Marachi central
Enrolment:
PP1 Boys (74)
Girls( 66)
total 140
Agenga ECDE ClassroomsLocation: Agenga Nanguba ward
Enrollment 72
Wakhungu ECDELocation: Nangina
Enrollment: 104
Munyanja ECDELocation: Bwiri ward
Enrollment: 75
Nanderema ECDELocation: Agenga Nanguba ward
Enrollment: 92
Amagoro ECDELocation: Malaba Central Ward
Enrollment:PP1 Boys (18)
Girls (20)
PP2 Boys (17)
Girls (21)
Nanjomi ECDE
Esifugwe ECDEEnrolment:
PP1 Boys(19) Girls (28)
PP2 female (15),male(18)
ECDE Graduation
Education Bursaries Dept. of Trade, Investment, Industry & Co-operatives
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Department of Trade, Investment, Industry & Co-operatives
Ojaamong Fish Transhipment & Auction CentreProject location; Busia fish market
Project objectives;
Improving fish handling and hygienic practices
Improving volume of regional and inland fish trade
Improving customer confidence on the market facilities to increase in business
Construction of market FY 2018/19Location: Namabale Township
Project Description: Kisoko Market
Status: 90% Complete
Project Impact:
-30 jobs created for the locals.
-300 traders to benefit
-Improved sanitation
-Increased revenue collection
Construction of modern toilet fy 14/15- Location: Marachi North
Project Description: Butula Market
Status: 99% Complete
Project Impact:
-20 jobs created for the locals.
-200 traders to benefit
-Improved sanitation
-Increased revenue collection
Rehabilitation of sokopostaLocation: Busia Town
Status: 90% complete
Year of initiation: 2020
Project Impact:
Increased no. of traders
-Increased revenue collection
-Improved economy
-Over 5000 traders to benefit
Renovation of Amukura marketLocation: Amukura Central
Project Description: Renovation Works
Status: Complete
Project Impact:
Increased no. of traders
-Increased revenue collection
-Improved economy
-Over 1000 traders to benefit
Refurbishment of nambale market shed FY 2019/2020Location: Nambale Township
Status: Complete
Year of initiation: 2019
Project Impact:
-Increased no. of traders
-Increased revenue collection
-Improved economy
Construction & renovation-Nambale bus park 2019/2020Location: Nambale Township
Status: Complete
Year of initiation: 2019
Project Impact:
-Increased no. of traders
-Increased revenue collection
-Improved economy
Perimeter walling of amukura market FY 2015/16Location: Amukura Central
Description: Amukura Market
Status: Complete
Project Impact:
Increased no. of traders
-Increased revenue collection
-Improved economy
-Over 1000 traders to benefit
construction of market, modern toilets, solar lighting and fencing at mundika FY 2015/16Location: Bukhayo West
Project Description: Mundika Market
Status: Complete
Project Impact:
Increased no. of traders
-Increased revenue collection
-Improved sanitation
-Over 400 traders to benefit
Toilet walling and gate FY 2015/16Location: Bukhayo West
Project Description: Mundika Market
Status: Complete
Project Impact:
Increased no. of traders
-Increased revenue collection
-Improved sanitation
-Over 400 traders to benefit
Gate construction and fencing FY 2015/16
Location: Bukhayo West
Project Description: Mundika Market
Status: Complete
Project Impact:
Increased no. of traders
-Increased revenue collection
-Improved sanitation
-Over 400 traders to benefit
Mulukhoni Market
Rehabilitation of Port Victoria market
Location: Bunyala West
Project Description: Renovation Works
Status: Complete
Project Impact:
-Increased no. of traders
-Increased revenue collection
-Improved economy
-Over 1000 traders to benefit
Port Victoria Market Ablution Block
Construction market shades & pit latrines FY 2015/16Location: Bwiri
Project Description: Nyamila market
Status: Complete
Project Description:
-30 jobs created for the locals.
-300 traders to benefit
Lugale Market
Construction of modern toilets at Ogallo FY 2015/16Location: Marachi East
Project Description: Ogallo Market
Status: Complete
Project Impact:
-10 jobs created for the locals.
-300 traders to benefit
Upgrade of market FY 2017/18 Fencing and Gate ConstructionLocation: Matayos South
Project Description: Matayos Market
Status: Complete
Project Description:
Increased no. of traders
-Increased revenue collection
-Improved sanitation
-Over 400 traders to benefit
4 door market toilets FY 2015/16Location: Bukhayo Central
Project Description: Malanga Market
Status: 95% Complete
Project Impact:
-10 jobs created for the locals.
-300 traders to benefit
-Improved sanitation
-Increased revenue collection
Construction of floodlights to provide security - fy 2014/2015
Location: Marachi East
Project Description: Bumala Market
Status: Complete
Project Impact:
Increased no. of traders
-Increased revenue collection
-Over 300 traders to benefit
Construction of Bukhalalire new market (phase 2) FY 2018/19Location: Marachi Central
Project Description: Bukhalalire Market
Status: 90% Complete
Project Impact:
-Increased no. of traders
-Increased revenue collection
-Over 350 traders to benefit
Bukhalalire Market Latrine
Renovation of MURUKA marketLocation: Marachi East
Project Description: Renovation Works
Status: Complete
Project Impact:
Increased no. of traders
-Increased revenue collection
-Improved economy
-Over 400 traders to benefit
Dept. of Lands, Housing & Urban Development
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Department of Lands, Housing & Urban Development
DEPARTMENT OF LANDS, HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT PROJECT REVIEW
Malaba Bus Park in Malaba border town, Teso North Sub County is now complete after months of rehabilitation.
The new facility is paved with cabro blocks giving it a fresh look contrasting previous dilapidated demeanour it was associated with.
The Sh 7.5 million project contracted to Shabsal Company Limited is awaiting handover.
Brief Project Scope:
Levelling of the ground, rock filling, blinding, hand packing, murram placement, dusting, construction of drainage system and laying of cabro paving blocks to ease movement of vehicles and people within the park and rehabilitation of the main shed.
Project Status:
The project is complete.
Number of beneficiaries:
The bus park will serve approximately 15 -20 Matatus at ago when full and over 100 traders.
Number of jobs created:
At least 500 jobs are expected to be created from the facility both direct and indirect.
Estimated Revenue collection:
With an improved business environment, the County Government of Busia is expected to collect an estimated monthly revenue collection of Sh 200,000 per month and Sh 2.4 million per year as disclosed by County Revenue Director Chris Illikor.- Lands and Survey: Department has procured a number of parcels of land in the entire County for various Ward Projects use as outlined below:
Project Title: Land purchase for Governor’s Residence
Description:Located at Bukhayo West Ward for construction of Governor’s residence
Project Status: Purchased and transferred to the County Government
Impact: Provide residential unit for the Governor for effective service delivery to the public
Project Title: Land purchase for Kanjala Dispensary
Description: The project is allocated at Marachi North Ward
Project Status: Purchased
Impact: Aims at ensuring health services are brought near residents for improved healthcare.
Project Title: Land purchase for Wakhungu- Mujuru Water Project
Description: The project is located at Nangina Ward for construction of water project
Project Status: Procurement process complete, awaiting payment
Impact: Increase water supply to residents to enhance farming throughout the year to increase food security.
Project Title: Land purchase for Khung’ungu Dispensary
Description: Located at Bukhayo West Ward for construction of the Dispensary
Project Status: Procurement process complete, Awaiting payment
Impact: Enhance improved health care to the local residents
Project Title: Land purchase for Sikarira Milk Park
Description: Located at Marachi North Ward for Milk Park Plant
Project Status: Procurement process complete, awaiting payment
Impact: Increase milk processing for the farmers within the ward
Project Title: Purchase of land for Open Air Market
Description: The project is located at Dadira, Kingandole Ward
Project Status: Procurement process complete, awaiting payment
Impact: Aims at increasing the trade activities among locals and effective revenue collection.
Project Title: Land Purchase for Mayenje Secondary School
Description: Located at Mayenje Ward for expansion of school land
Project Status: Procurement process complete, awaiting payment
Impact: Aims at expanding the school for effective learning process
Project Title: Land Purchase for Simuli Secondary School
Description: Located at Marachi Central Ward for school expansion
Project Status: Procurement process complete, awaiting payment
Impact: Aims at expanding the school for effective learning process
Project Title: Land purchase for Bwiri Market Centre
Description: Located at Bwiri Ward for construction of market stalls
Project Status: Procurement process complete, awaiting payment
Impact: Aims at improving trading environment for effective revenue collection
Project Title: Land Purchase for Bujwang’a Market in Samia Sub County
Description:
Project Status: Procurement process complete, awaiting payment
Impact: To enhance improved trading activities in the region
Project Title: Land purchase for Angorom Polytechnic
Description:
Project Status: Procurement process complete, awaiting payment
Impact: To enhance Vocational Training in the ward for self-reliant youths.
Project Title: Land purchase for Igero ECD
Description: Located at Matayos South Ward for construction of the ECD Classes
Project Status: Procurement process complete, awaiting payment
Impact: To improve Early Childhood education provision
Project Title: Land purchase for Apokor Secondary school
Description:
Project Status: Procurement process complete, awaiting payment
Impact: Aims at expanding the school for effective learning process
Project Title: Land Purchase for Khayo Secondary School
Description:
Project Status: Procurement process complete, awaiting payment
Impact: Aims at expanding the school for effective learning process
Project Title: Land purchase for Kajoro Market
Description: Located at Amukura Central ward for construction of Market
Project Status: Procurement process complete, awaiting payment
Impact: Aims at improving trading environment for effective revenue collection
Project Title: Land Purchase for Lwanyange Dispensary
Description: Located at Bukhayo Central Ward for construction of Dispensary
Project Status: Procurement process complete, awaiting payment
Impact: Aims at ensuring health services are brought near the residents for improved health care
Project Title: Land Purchase for Esibembe market
Description: Located at Elugulu ward for market construction
Project Status: Procurement process complete, awaiting payment
Impact: Aims at improving trading environment for effective revenue collection
Project Title: Land purchase for Shibale market
Description:
Project Status: Procurement process complete, awaiting payment
Impact: Aims at improving trading environment for effective revenue collection
Project Title: Land purchase for Aleles Dispensary
Description: Located at Malaba North Ward for construction of Dispensary
Project Status: Purchased
Impact: Aims at ensuring health services are brought near the residents for improved health care
Project Title: Land purchase for Ong’aroi Water Pan
Description: Located at Malaba South Ward
Project Status: Procurement process complete, awaiting payment
Impact: Increase water supply to residents to enhance farming throughout the year to increase food security
Project Title: Land Purchase for Apegei Dispensary
Description:
Project Status: Purchased
Impact: Aims at ensuring health services are brought near the residents for improved health care
Project Title: Land purchase for Cemetery
Description: Located at Burumba Ward
Project Status: Procurement process complete, awaiting payment
Impact: To provide land for public Cemetery for proper disposal of corpse
- Urban Development and Physical Planning
The Directorates of Urban Development and Physical Planning have made numerous achievements in Projects implementation. The Projects are as follows;
Project Title: Construction of Receptacles
Description: The receptacles have been constructed in Busia and Malaba Towns
Project Status: Completed
Impact: Enable effective solid waste collection (management) in towns for efficient and faster collection that has improved the town environment.
Project Title: Parking Bay
Description: The bay is constructed near Huduma Centre
Project Status: Completed
Impact: To enhance the effective parking in Busia Town and enable revenue collection from the same.
Project Title: High Mast Lights
Description: The high mast Lights constructed within the Busia Municipality
Project Status: Some are Completed and others are near completion
Impact: To encourage 24-hour business operations and increase security within the Municipality.
Project Title: Solid Waste Collection Bins
Description: A total of 100 solid waste bins have been fixed within the Municipality
Project Status: Completed
Impact: Enable effective solid waste collection (management) in towns for efficient and faster collection that has improved the town environment.
Project Title: Road, walkways, Drainage and Storm Water Management System
Description: Constructed walkways within Busia Municipality in Busia Town
Project Status: Completed
Impact: Enhance effective and faster movement within Town that enables quick economic activities movement.
Dept. of Sports, Culture & Social Services
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Department of Sports, Culture & Social Services
BUSIA PLAYERS LEAD KENYA TO EALASCA SCRABBLE TITLE IN KAMPALABusia produced three players among top four to lead Kenya to victory in the inaugural (East Africa Local Authorities Sports and Cultural Associations (EALASCA) Scrabble tournament that ended at Mandela National Stadium in Kampala on Thursday.Stephen Amwayi, Busia County Radiographer based at the County Referral Hospital emerged the top player with nine wins, one loss and a positive spread of 790.Eric Wamalwa, the County Monitoring and Evaluation Officer was second with eight wins, two losses and a positive spread of 1020; Largus Amukanga who is Tuberculosis coordinator, Teso North Sub County took fourth position with seven wins, three losses and a positive spread of 992.Willis Ang’awa from Siaya County who finished second during KICOSCA Games in Kericho took third position with eight wins , two losses and a positive spread of 905, Ang’awa’s colleague George Okello completed the top five positions with seven wins, three losses and a positive spread of 827.Kenyan players took the first 12 position, relegating the first Ugandan, Byaruganga Burhan to position 13 with four wins, six losses and negative spread of 230.Bernard Gitonga was the best placed County Assemblies Sports Association player at position seven with six wins, four losses and a positive spread of 780.Amwayi thanked God for his emphatic victory saying it was not easy having taken fourth position on day one on Wednesday; I only lost to Mr Okello but the presence of our Governor H.E Sospeter Ojaamong and Deputy Governor Moses Mulomi during the games gave us morale to excel.“ I urge Kenyan youths to embrace the sport to activate their minds instead of engaging in social misdeeds; Uganda which performed dismally should emulate Kenya which has started scrabble in secondary schools with plans to start it in primary schools next year,” he said.Willis Ang’awa said Uganda has produced top scrabble players like Philip Mugisha, Richard Gerya, Dr Chris Ntegge and Nyoun Lawrence who have won tournaments in Kenya.Photo: Stephen Amwayi from Busia County who emerged the best individual scrabble player at EALASCA games in Kampala Uganda
A past Cultural event
Kakapel Cultural Centre
Kamolo Youth empowerment centreTeso South,used by various youths yet to be equipped due to security issues but equipments are available.
Mauko Cultural CentreIts complete and in use the place is used by over 150 people for talent search,karate,boxing,skating among others
AMAASE THE INAUGURAL VTCs SOCCER CHAMPIONS
Teso South based Amaase Vocational Training Centre (VTC), the inaugural Busia VTCs boys’ soccer champions.
They achieved the frat after beating hosts Busia Township 1-0 in a thrilling final.
Daniel Ajore scored the solitary goal in the 53rd minute after raising high to head in a corner kick past the Busia Township goalkeeper to secure the victory for his team.
In the semi-finals Amaase had seen off Teso North-based Angurai VTC 3-2 on penalties after a 0-0 draw in regular time while Busia had beaten another Teso North-based Amagoro 2-0 in the semis.
In the ladies category, Butula were crowned new queens, beating Nangina 3-1 on penalties after a goalless draw in normal time.
Busia Township made up for their defeat to Amaase to lift the volleyball boys title after walloping Busagwa and Amagoro 3 sets to nil each.
Photo:/FILE: Busia Governor Sospeter Ojaamong hands over trophy to victorious Amaase VTC.
WHEN KAMPALA FINALLY HOSTED EALASCA GAMES 2019
Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) finally hosted the East Africa Local Authorities Cultural Association (EALASCA) Games 2019, to bring to an end uncertainties that had seen the regional games fail to take off since 2016 when Kenya hosted it for the last time.
Busia County in Kenya produced an upset with Busia County Referral Hospital employee Stephen Amwai winning the individual scrabble title to steer Kenya to overall title.
Amwai had also led Busia to back to back victory during KICOSCA games in Kericho in August 2019.
Busia produced four top players in top 10; others were Eric Wamalwa in position six with +1139, Alphonce Kajenjo in position seven with +888 and Largus Amukanga in position 8 with +688 to qualify for ELASCA games.
Narok County represented Kenya in Kampala with their folksong, Nairobi in set piece, Meru in cultural dance and Bungoma in borrowed dance.
The 2020 edition of both KICOSCA and EALASCA Games were called off due to Coronavirus pandemic which has taken the entire world by storm with many reported infections and deaths.
Photo:Busia Governor Sospeter Ojaamong during EALASCA games in Kampala in December 2019.
Office of The Governor
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Office of The Governor
Busia County purchased a new model fire engine worth Sh55million to help cushion against disasters.SPECIFICATIONS
The engine is fully equipped with latest state of the art equipment and accessories from Ziegler Company in Germany.
It has all fire fighting accessories including floodlights and other lights. The engine can throw 4,000 litres of water per minute.
The 10 wheel engine with a length of 977cm and 250cm width has a height of 362cm when fully loaded and with under floor hydraulic wrench.
The engine has a capacity of 9,000 litres of water and 1,000L of form. It has capacity of six crew members including the driver.
It has 12 sets of uniforms , four pairs of fire suits, six pairs of oxygen masks, canisters for carbon dioxide and powder used for different fires.IMPACT
The move to acquire the fire engine was meant to take services closer to the people in case of fire outbreaks.
The Country Government has made tremendous progress in guiding the management of disasters within the region, with the aim of protecting human lives, property and the environment.
FUTURE PLANS
Plans are in the offing to purchase a second fire engine to be stationed at the Malaba Border.
Donation of iron sheets in Bunyala to help flood victims
CONSTRUCTION OF DISASTER MANAGEMENT CENTRESThe directorate in its 2014/2015 FY initiated the construction of disaster centres in Teso South (Public Works Compound - Ongoing) and Teso North sub counties, which is complete and operational. The objective is to spread disaster personnel and equipment strategically in preparedness to respond to disaster occurrences immediately, other than delays occasioned by travelling long distances from the County Headquarters.
Municipality
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Busia Municipality
Project Title: Supply and delivery of tractors with skip bin trailers and attachmentsContractor: Car N General Ltd
Contract Sum: Kshs. 15,999,643
Contract Period: Kshs. 2 months
Project Status: 100% complete and in use
Brief Description of works: Entailed supply and delivery of 2 farm tractors, 2 skip loaders and 7 skip bins
Benefits/Impact:
i. Enhanced solid waste management within the Municipality
ii. Created employment to tractor drivers and their assistants, solid waste collection groups;
iii. Additional Revenue collection to County Government; and
iv. Improved environmental hygiene of the municipality
The Municipality of Busia is currently implementing one major project through Kenya Urban Support Program(KUSP).Project title:Upgrading to Bitumen Standards of the road linking the County Assembly to the Chief’s Office through Milimani, Floman Hotel Lane and the road linking Magharibi filling station to the fish market at a cost of Kshs. 99,984,633.Brief Description of works:The project encompasses upgrading of about 2km gravel roads to bitumen standards, about 1.3km of pedestrian walkways and a parking lot, construction of approximately 4.0km of road side drains.Project status:The project was awarded in the 4th quarter of 2019/2020 financial year. The laying of asphalt concrete is currently ongoing and the road will be ready for use in March 2021.Project Impact:a) No. Of beneficiaries: The project is servicing about 30,600 people.b) No. Of jobs created: The project has engaged approximately 150 youths directly while about 40 youth and women are employed indirectly through offering support services.c) Revenue collected: The county government is estimated to collect about Kshs. 1,248,000 per year in parking fees once complete.d) Boosted economy and Enhanced urban connectivity.
HIGH MAST LIGHTS IN BUSIA MUNICIPALITY
Busia County government under the leadership of H.E. Sospeter Ojaamong has made efforts to improve security and living standards of Busia residents by erecting high mast lights across Busia Municipality under the Kenya Urban Support Programme.
Brief Description of works:
Erection of 6, 30m high mast flood lights at strategic locations across the municipality of Busia namely: YMCA, Bus Park, Stadium, Public works offices, Ojamii Primary School and Bulanda Primary School.
The six high mast lights have ensured more hours of doing business and increased security in both residential and commercial areas within the municipality.
Project Status:
The project is 100% complete and in use.
Number of beneficiaries:
The high mast flood lights are serving approximately 19,800 people.
Number of jobs created:
Installation of these lights led to increase of small and medium traders by approximately 2,000
Revenue collection:
The flood lights are transforming the municipality into 24hrs economy thus increased revenue
collection by approximately 8.7%.
Projects Title:Installation of fixed waste collection bins, high mast lights and non-motorized facilities
Brief Description of works:
This project components entailed fabrication and fixing of 300 units of solid waste bins in strategic locations in the municipality of Busia. The segregated solid waste binsensure ease of disposal and encourages reuse and recycling of waste depending on type of waste.
Project Status:
The project is 100% complete and in use.
Number of beneficiaries:
The unitsare all distributed within the municipality serving averagely 16,500 people.
Number of jobs created:
During its implementation, theproject employedabout 200 residents both formally and informally.
Currently, about 1000 residentsare employed directly viasolid waste management.
Revenue collection:
The County Revenue has increased by collection of approximately Kshs. 100,000 per day.
Projects Title:Installation of fixed waste collection bins, high mast lights and non-motorized facilities
Brief Description of works:
This project component encompassed erection of 5 30m highmast flood lights at strategic locations across the municipality of Busia namely: YMCA, Bus Park, Stadium, Public works offices and Ojamii Primary School.
The five high mast lights have ensured more hours of doing business and increased security in both residential and commercial areas all within the municipality.
Project Status:
The project is 100% complete and in use.
Number of beneficiaries:
The highmast floodlights are servingapproximately 16,500 people.
Number of jobs created:
Installation of these lights led to increase of smalland medium traders by approximately 2,000
Revenue collection:
The flood lights are transforming the municipality into 24hrs economy thus increased revenue
collection by about 8.7%.
Projects Title:Proposed Road works, drainage, walkways/parking
Brief Description of works:
Road works this involved upgrading to bituminous standardsof about 600m of road network from YMCA turn off through Department of Water offices to link withBusia –Kisumu Highway at Amukura Building turn off.
This project not only greatly enhanced vehicular and human movement within Mauko areas but also improved trading activities of Soko Posta (located within Mauko Area).
Project Status:
The project is 100% complete and in use.
Number of beneficiaries:
Average beneficiaries are 24,600 people.
Number of jobs created:
Bituminous status of this road led to increase of small and medium traders at Mauko area byapproximately 1,000
Revenue collection:
This hasseen increased revenue collection by about 3%.
Projects Title:Proposed Road works, drainage, walkways/parking
Brief Description of works:
Car Park This involved construction of a concrete blockspaved car park next to Huduma Center, Busia.
This was aimed at decongesting the MunicipalityCentral Business District whilst improving revenue collection.
Project Status:
The project is 100% complete and in use.
Number of beneficiaries:
Average beneficiaries are 100 people.
Number of jobs created:
More revenue collection officers were employed. Five new car wash services have opened up aroundHuduma Center areas.
Revenue collection:
Averagely, the County Revenue collection has been boosted by about Kshs.10, 000 daily through collection of parking fees.
Projects Title:Proposed Road works, drainage, walkways/parking
Brief Description of works:
Drainage Works: This component consisted construction lined side drains along the upgradedbituminous road andinstallation of cross and access culverts. This was to address flood menace associated with poor road drainage.
Project Status:
The project is 100% complete and in use.
Number of beneficiaries:
Average beneficiaries are 10,000 people.
Number of jobs created:
Increase of smalland medium traders at Mauko area, specifically Soko Posta, by approximately
1,000.
2019/2020 FINANCIAL YEAR PROJECTIn 2019/2020 financial year, the Municipality of Busia implemented one major project through Kenya Urban Support Program.
Project title
Proposed Upgrading To Bitumen Standards of Assembly – Milimani Loop- Chief’s Office Access Road, Floman Lane and Magharibi Access Roads and Installation of Mono Pole High Mast Flood Light Project
Brief Description of works
The project encompasses upgrading of about 2km gravel roads to bituminous standards, about 1.3km of pedestrian walkways and a parking lot, construction of approximately 4.0km of road side drains, installation of one (1) 30m high mast flood light at Bulanda Primary school and renovation of Municipality offices.
Project status
The project was awarded in the 4th quarter of 2019/2020 financial year, thus, it is ongoing.
Project Impact
a) No. Of beneficiaries: The project is servicing about 30,600, that is, 13,770 males and 16,830 females.
b) No. Of jobs created: The project has engaged approximately 150 youths directly while about 40 youths and women are employed indirectly through offering support services.
c) Revenue collected: The county government is estimated to collect about Kshs. 1,248,000 per year in parking fees.
Other accrued benefits from the project will include:
Road works
i. Boosted economy (24 hr. economy)
ii. Enhanced urban connectivity
Storm water infrastructure
iii. Improved flood control;
iv. Extended design life of pavement structure;
v. Arrest flooding menace.
Non-motorized facilities (footpath)
vi. Improved road use awareness;
vii. Encourage physical fitness; and
viii. Enhance road aesthetics
High mast flood light (at Bulanda)
ix. Boosted economy (24 hr. economy);
x. Enhanced wealth creation;
xi. Improved security; and
xii. Employment creation.
Investment Opportunities
Investment Opportunities
Cultural & Historical Heritage
Rich cultural heritage
Cross Border Trade Opportunities
Coss-border trade
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