Department environment@migori.go.ke

Environment, Natural Resources, Climate Change and Disaster Management

+254 700 100 010 Environment Offices, Migori Town
Management
Mr. Geoffrey Ochola
Chief Officer - Environment
About
Protects and conserves natural resources, manages environmental quality, responds to climate change, and coordinates disaster preparedness and response across Migori County.
Vision

“A sustainable and resilient Migori County that effectively manages its natural environment for the benefit of present and future generations.”

Mission

“To protect the environment, manage natural resources sustainably, coordinate climate change adaptation and mitigation, and build county-wide disaster preparedness and resilience.”

Key Objectives
1 Increase forest cover and tree planting across all sub-counties
2 Regulate sand harvesting, mining and quarrying activities
3 Reduce plastic waste through enforcement and county-wide campaigns
4 Develop a county climate change action plan
5 Estrengthen disaster early warning systems and emergency response
6 Protect and restore degraded wetlands and riparian corridors
Directorates & Units

Environment and Natural Resources

Mr. Reuben Amanyi

Manages forests, wetlands, minerals and natural resource conservation programmes.

Climate Change and Sustainability

Ms. Lilian Odhiambo

Develops climate change strategies, carbon management and green economy programmes.

Waste Management

Mr. George Omondi

Oversees solid waste collection, disposal, recycling programmes and public cleanliness campaigns.

Disaster Management and Emergency Response

Mr. Andrew Otieno

Coordinates disaster risk reduction, early warning, emergency response and humanitarian support.

Departmental Leadership

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Environment, Natural Resources, Climate Change and Disaster Management

Mr. Geoffrey Ochola

Chief Officer - Environment

Chief Officer

Mr. Ochola is an environmental scientist with 15 years in natural resource management, environmental governance and climate change adaptation.

Documents & Downloads 2 documents
County Environment and Climate Report 2024
Reports · 07 May 2026
Waste Management Strategy 2023-2027
Plans · 07 May 2026