The County Government of Siaya has once again positioned itself as a national trailblazer—this time in energy planning and data-driven development. Through a strategic partnership between the Department of Roads, Public Works, Energy and Transport and key development allies, a two-day training for energy enumerators officially kicked off today, signaling Siaya’s unwavering commitment to sustainable, people-centred energy reforms.
The intensive training—coupled with a pilot energy survey—aims to sharpen the skills of enumerators tasked with gathering precise, household-level data on energy consumption, energy sources, resource availability, and opportunities for productive energy use across the county. This information will form the backbone of a refined county energy blueprint that responds directly to community needs.
County officials noted that the exercise is not just a routine survey, but a transformative planning tool. The enumerators are expected to:
Map out the most commonly used household energy sources,
Expose gaps that require targeted interventions,
Assess county-wide energy demand and pricing trends,
Develop an investment prospectus to attract energy-sector investors, and
Propose sustainable, long-term solutions to bridge existing energy deficits.
As part of the pilot phase, enumerators fanned out to selected villages in Siaya Town, Bondo, Gem, Ugunja, and Ugenya sub-counties—engaging residents with a comprehensive questionnaire designed to give policymakers a clear picture of on-the-ground realities.
This training marks a critical preparatory step for the Integrated National Energy Planning (INEP) programme, a Ministry of Energy initiative guiding counties through an eight-month implementation window. For Siaya, the full-scale county-wide energy study is slated for 9th to 13th December 2025, following the successful conclusion of the pilot.
Participants received thorough instruction on the scope of data collection, terms of engagement, expected outputs, and the use of modern digital tools for real-time data capture—further cementing Siaya’s transition toward evidence-driven public administration.
The exercise was spearheaded by Chief Officer for Energy Dr. Nicholas Kut Ochogo, Director of Public Works Arch. Jared Oluoch, Technical Officer Mrs. Nelly Oranga, and other county officials. Development partners from Practical Action were also present, including Project Manager James Muyula, Technical Advisor George Theuri, MEL Officer Emmanuel Owino, and GDSI Officer Ms. Grace Gitau.
With this bold step, Siaya County continues to demonstrate visionary leadership—investing in data, people, and innovation. The administration’s proactive approach signals a future where energy planning is smarter, equitable, inclusive, and fully aligned with the county’s development aspirations.
Siaya is not just planning for energy. It is planning for prosperity.
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