Welcome to Trans-Nzoia County

Our Mission is to facilitate transformative development, service delivery and good governance for sustainable socio-economic development and Our Vision is to be an outstanding agro-industrialized County with high quality of life for residents.

Finance & Economic Planning

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Finance & Economic Planning

This department steers the county’s financial trajectory. They manage the county’s finances, including collecting taxes and preparing the budget. Developing economic development plans and attracting investment are key responsibilities, aiming to stimulate economic growth and create jobs. They ensure fiscal responsibility and transparency in managing public funds.

Responsibilities:

Managing the county’s finances.
Preparing the budget, developing economic plans, and attracting investment.

Key functions:

Collecting taxes and other revenue.
Preparing and managing the county budget.
Developing economic development plans and strategies.
Attracting investment and promoting economic growth.
Ensuring fiscal responsibility and accountability.

LEADERSHIP

Dr Pepela Wanjala

CECM Finance & Economic Planning

Education Background:

PhD Student, Health Information Management, Kenyatta University (2019-2023)
Evidence-Based Policy – Policy Development, Research Methods, Analytics, AFIDEP (2014-2016)
MSc. Health Information Management, University of Applied Science Neu Ulm (Germany), University of Western Cape (UWC), and Kenya Methodist University (KeMU) (2013-2015)
BSc. Health Records and Information Management, Kenyatta University (2009-2012)
Higher National Diploma in Epidemiology, KMTC (2007-2008)
Diploma in Health Records and Information Technology, KMTC (1991-1994)

Professional Background:

2022 to Date: County Executive Committee Member, Department of Water, Environment, Natural Resources, and Climate Change (WENRCC)
September 2022 to April 2024: County Executive Committee Member, Department of Health and Sanitation, Trans Nzoia County
2005-2022: Universal Health Coverage (UHC) Core Team Coordinator and Director, Health Records and Information Management Services, Ministry of Health
2000-2005: Provincial Coordinator, Health Information Systems and Disease Surveillance Officer, Nyanza Province
1994-2000: District Health Information System Coordinator, Homa Bay District

Skills and Expertise:

Over 30 years of experience in public service and health information management
Extensive background in policy development, strategic planning, and monitoring and evaluation
Expertise in health information systems, including the development and implementation of the Kenya Health Information System (DHIS-2, KMHFL)
Proven leadership in coordinating national health assessments and strategic plans
International experience with WHO in health information management and disease surveillance

Honors and Awards:

UNICEF commendation for writing a technically competent proposal
Médecins Sans Frontières commendation for outstanding work
ADRA Canada award for the best report in ADRA projects worldwide
Moi University certificate of appreciation for contributions to district health services
Nyanza Provincial commendation for improving disease surveillance
KMTC commendation for volunteering in teaching
Best poster presentation at Prince Mahidol Award Conference, Bangkok (2010)
RRI awards for contributions to data quality tools development (2011, 2012)

Dr. Pepela Wanjala is a highly experienced and dedicated professional committed to enhancing the management of water, environment, natural resources, and climate change in Trans Nzoia County. His extensive expertise in health information management and policy development significantly contributes to the county’s sustainable development and resource management efforts.