Vihiga Municipal Board

Vision

A municipality of excellence and choice in service delivery

Mission

To provide quality services through effective planning, prudent use of resources for sustainable growth and prosperity.

Core Values

1. Integrity

2. Professionalism

3. Inclusivity

4. Teamwork

5. Cohesion

Core Functions

The Core functions of Vihiga Municipal Board are:

1. Oversee the affairs of the municipality.

2. Develop and adopt policies, plans, strategies and programmes, and may set targets for delivery of services.

3. Formulate and implement an integrated development plan.

4. Control land use, land sub-division, land development and zoning by public and private sectors for any purpose, including industry, commerce, markets, shopping, and other employment centres, residential areas, recreational areas, parks, entertainment, passenger transport, agriculture, and freight and transit stations within the framework of the spatial and master plans for the city or municipality as may be delegated by the county government.

5. As may be delegated by the County Government, promote and undertake infrastructural development and services within the municipality.

6. Develop and manage schemes, including site development in collaboration with the relevant national and county agencies.

7. Maintain a comprehensive database and information system of the administration and provide public access thereto upon payment of a national fee to be determined by the Board.

8. Administer and regulate its internal affairs.

9. Implement applicable national and county legislation.

10. Enter into such contracts, partnerships or joint ventures as it may consider necessary for the discharge of its functions under this Act or other written law.

11. Monitor and, where appropriate, regulate municipal services where those services are provided by service providers other than the board of the municipality.

12. Prepare and submit its annual budget estimates to the relevant County treasury for consideration and submission to the County Assembly for approval as part of the annual County Appropriate Bill.

13. As may be delegated by the County Government, collect rates, taxes levies, duties, fees, and surcharges on fess.

14. Settle and implement tariff, rates, tax, and debt collection policies as delegated by the County Government.

15. Monitor the impact and effectiveness of any services, policies, programmes or plans.

16. Establish, implement, and monitor performance management system.

17. Promote a safe and healthy environment.

18. Facilitate and regulate public transport

19. Perform such other functions as may be delegated to it by the County Government or as may be provided for by any written law.

Plans and Reports

No Name Document Date Published
11 MUNICIPAL ANNUAL INVESTMENT PLAN AND BUDGET 2023 – 2024 Download Now Thursday October 12, 2023
12 MUNICIPAL ANNUAL INVESTMENT PLAN AND BUDGET 2020 / 2021 Download Now Friday November 26, 2021
13 MINUTES FOR MUNICIPAL BOARD MEETING HELD ON 10TH DECEMBER 2020 Download Now Thursday December 10, 2020
14 UPDATED URBAN IDeP Download Now Sunday December 6, 2020
15 ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT (ESIA) FOR BEAUTIFICATION OF PARTS OF MBALE TOWN AND UPGRADE OF MBALE – TSIMBALO – ROAD TO BITUMEN STANDARD Download Now Monday November 16, 2020
16 VIHIGA MUNICIPALITY INTEGRATED DEVELOPMENT PLAN 2018-2020 Download Now Tuesday September 15, 2020
17 DRAFT VIHIGA MUNICIPAL SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT POLICY 2019 Download Now Tuesday September 15, 2020
18 JULY 2020 BUDGET PROPOSAL MUNICIPAL VOTE 2019-20 Download Now Wednesday July 1, 2020
19 FINANCIAL STATEMENT FOR THE MUNICIPAL VOTE Download Now Tuesday June 30, 2020
20 MINUTES FOR MUNICIPAL BOARD MEETING HELD ON 12TH JUNE 2020 Download Now Friday June 12, 2020
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Notices

No Name Document Date Published
11 Annual Vihiga Municipality Citizen Engagement Download Now Wednesday November 13, 2019
12 Citizen Participation Download Now Tuesday April 16, 2019
13 Radio Advertisement Download Now Tuesday April 16, 2019
14 Public Fora Schedule Download Now Saturday January 19, 2019
15 Radio Advertisement Download Now Monday January 14, 2019
16 Radio Advertisement Download Now Monday January 14, 2019
17 Citizen Participation Download Now Monday January 14, 2019
18 Citizen Participation Download Now Monday January 14, 2019
19 Public Fora Schedule Download Now Thursday January 10, 2019
20 Public Fora Schedule Download Now Thursday January 10, 2019
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Minutes

No Name Document
11 MINUTES OF VIHIGA MUNICIPALITY BOARD MEMBERS MEETING HELD ON 28TH NOVEMBER 2018 Download Now
12 MINUTES OF VIHIGA MUNICIPALITY BOARD MEMBERS MEETING HELD ON 20TH NOVEMBER 2018 Download Now
13 MINUTES OF VIHIGA MUNICIPALITY BOARD MEMBERS MEETING HELD ON 13TH NOVEMBER 2018 Download Now
14 MINUTES OF THE 1ST VIHIGA MUNICIPALITY BOARD MEMBERS MEETING HELD ON 8TH NOVEMBER 2018 Download Now
15 MINUTES FOR THE COUNTY PROJECT COORDINATING TEAM (CPCT) MEETING HELD ON 11TH SEPTEMBER 2018 Download Now
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Vacancies

No Name Document
11 MINUTES OF VIHIGA MUNICIPALITY BOARD MEMBERS MEETING HELD ON 28TH NOVEMBER 2018 Download Now
12 MINUTES OF VIHIGA MUNICIPALITY BOARD MEMBERS MEETING HELD ON 20TH NOVEMBER 2018 Download Now
13 MINUTES OF VIHIGA MUNICIPALITY BOARD MEMBERS MEETING HELD ON 13TH NOVEMBER 2018 Download Now
14 MINUTES OF THE 1ST VIHIGA MUNICIPALITY BOARD MEMBERS MEETING HELD ON 8TH NOVEMBER 2018 Download Now
15 MINUTES FOR THE COUNTY PROJECT COORDINATING TEAM (CPCT) MEETING HELD ON 11TH SEPTEMBER 2018 Download Now
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County residents are invited to address any observations, suggestions and/or questions in this regard to the Programme Coordination Unit within the Urban Development Department.

Location

Dawn Towers, Mbale Vihiga

Address

P.O.Box 344-50300, Maragoli

Email

municipality@vihiga.go.ke

Board Members



Municipal Manager/Secretary to the Board and has a career civil servant who has worked in the public sector for quite a long time he has a Master’s degree in Project Planning and Management, he therefore brings on board vast experience having served as a Chief Officer and Director in the department of Trade Industry, Tourism and Entrepreneurship also he has served as Sabatia Sub County Administrator for quite along time.

MR.PAUL BAHATI AYODI

Municipal Board Manager



A career banker, she had worked for the top banks in kenya in senior positions for quite a long time,

Married with children

Hobbies include travelling, watching and reading.

Firm believers in being self-reliant, focused, reliable, dependable and self-driven. She brings on board vast managerial experience.

HON. GRACE KANDENGE

CECM- Physical Planning Land & Housing/ Executive Board Member.



Arch. Victor Cheye Kivaya is career architect and a holder of a degree in architecture and a member of architecture professional body, he brings in a vast knowledge and experience as a consultant, businessman and contractor He was born in 11 September, 1986.

ARCH. VICTOR CHEYE KIVAYA

Chief Officer- Physical Planning Land & Housing/ Executive Board Member.



Chair Social Services & Independent Member of the board

CPA Mary Alwoka Andika PhD. Is a faculty member at the Multimedia University of Kenya, she has vast experience as an accountant, auditor and procurement, also she is a reputable consultant at IHR solutions

a firm specializing in human resource management, supply chain management, Finance

management and sustainability solutions for both private and public sector, Holds a Ph.D. in Supply Chain Management (JKUAT) She is an independent member of the board. Born on 14th December,1972.

CPA MARY ALWOKA ANDIKA PhD.

Chair Social Services & Independent Member of the board



Is a seasoned educationalist who has served in various capacities under the ministry of education as a teacher and principal. He holds a Masters of Education (Planning and Administration), he brings on board a vast experience in public Sector. Born in 19th February, 1964
IBRAHIM KUGO BWAMU.

The Chairperson Human Resource and Administration Committee and independent member



Prof,Isaac Mamboh Nyamweno, is a seasoned registered planner PHD Degree holder in Urban and Regional Planning from University of Jaramogi Oginga Odinga where he works as faculty member. He is also a lead expert in Environmental Impact assessment/Audit. He brings a wealth of experience in spatial planning and Project management to the Board. He is the Chairman of Technical Committee. He is an independent Member of the Board. born on 18th February,1969.
DR. ISAAC MAMBOH NYAMWENO PhD

Member of the Board.



Audit Committee & Independent Member of the Board. Is a Journalist with a unque sense to details he holds Bachelor of Arts Journalism and Mass Communication from Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology he served as Director at Comunication & Events Committee Vihiga County Chamber of Commerce Freelance Writer at Nation Media Group Standard Newspaper . He is an independent member of the board. born on 19th June,1988.

MOSES AKIDADI INJENGA

Audit Committee & Independent Member of the Board.



A director at Andimi hospital mungoma also a director at Mungoma transporters and logistics, she is the chair Vihiga County Micro and Small enterprise association, chairperson Vihiga girl child fund, chairperson Sabatia Mulembe Women congress she holds a Diploma in business administration. Born in 11, June,1980.

MRS. EVERLYNE IMINZA KISATO

The vice Chair Person/ Independent Board Member.



CPA Patrick Oyondi Kirungu is a Certified Public Accountant, a certified Professional Mediator, Certified Monitoring and Evaluation professional and Human resource master expert. He is a member of the institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya, Kenya institute of Management, Institute of Internal Auditors of Kenya, Institute of Chartered Mediators and Conciliators, holds a master’s degree of Arts in leadership specializing in Business and Entrepreneurship. He has accumulative 30 years work experience, 22 of which is acquired having worked in various Audit Firm, He has wide experience in audit, Taxation, accounting and advisory. His zealous and superb performance has made him work as a member of various Boards of Management, He brings vast experience to Vihiga Municipal Board as the Chairperson, and in project monitoring and evaluation . Born on 9th September, 1969.

CPA. PATRICK OYONDI KIRUNGU

The Chairperson and independent member



Principal Beatrice Ekaka Bagada is a highly experienced High School Administrator and Manager. she holds a Masters Philosophy of Education from Masinde Muliro University of Science and technology . she has undergone training in administration and management at Kenya Education Staff Institute and Kenya School of Government. she brings a wealth of experience in administration and management to Vihiga Municipal Board. born on 5th October, 1970.

MRS. BEATRICE EKAKA BAGADA

The Chairperson Audit Committee and Independent Member.