Energy, Environment and Climate Change

Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Change

Sector Goals:

  • Enhance harnessing and distribution of renewable energy (Soalr, Wind) for clean energy solutions.
  • Increase electricity connectivity to Wajir Town through tapping into the National Grid.
  • Enhance environmental conservation and management of drylands.
  • Enhance eco-tourism for environmental conservation and economic development.
  • Strengthen policy to support tourism and wildlife conservation.
  • Enhance research and exploitation of biological and mineral resources.
  • Enhance low carbon climate resilient development initiatives.
  • Increase forest cover in the County through afforestation and reforestation of indigenous and fruit trees.

Vision:

Harnessing the environment and clean energy solutions to achieve sustainable development.

Mission:

To foster sustainable development through utilization of the environment in a sustainable way, clean energy solutions and climate change adaptation.

Management

  • County Executive –Habiba Ali Maalim
  • Chief Officer –Environment and Climate Change – Mohamed A. Guhad