Mombasa County, one of Kenya’s key coastal regions, plays a pivotal role in the nation’s economy through its strategic location and vibrant tourism sector. The County Government, headed by Governor Abdulswamad Nassir, is tasked with overseeing various development initiatives and managing the county’s resources. To ensure effective governance, Mombasa County has appointed 10 County Executive Committee (CEC) members who oversee different departments essential for the county’s progress.
Below is a detailed list of the current Mombasa County CECs, along with information on their roles and responsibilities.
List of Mombasa County Government Ministers (CECs)
Ministry | Minister (CEC) |
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Environment and Solid Waste Management | Francis Foleni Thoya |
Education and Digital Transformation | Mbwarali Kame Mboramad |
Finance and Economic Planning | Evans Oanda |
Health | Dr. Swabaha Ahmed Omar |
Transport and Infrastructure | Daniel Otieno Manyalla |
Water, Natural Resources and Climate Change Resilience | Emily Achieng Okelo |
Lands, Urban and Housing | Mohamed Hussein Mohamed |
Public Service Administration, Youth, Gender, Social Services, and Sports | Kenneth Muigai |
Blue Economy, Agriculture, and Livestock | Kibibi Abdalla Khamis |
Tourism, Culture, and Trade | Mohamed Osman |
Key Responsibilities of Mombasa County CECs:
- Environment and Solid Waste Management (Francis Foleni Thoya): Overseeing environmental conservation initiatives and waste management systems within Mombasa County, ensuring the county’s environmental sustainability.
- Education and Digital Transformation (Mbwarali Kame Mboramad): Focuses on improving the education sector in Mombasa, while integrating digital technologies in education and governance.
- Finance and Economic Planning (Evans Oanda): Responsible for managing the county’s financial resources and planning for economic development projects aimed at improving the region’s economy.
- Health (Dr. Swabaha Ahmed Omar): Ensures access to quality healthcare services for the residents of Mombasa, with a focus on enhancing public health infrastructure.
- Transport and Infrastructure (Daniel Otieno Manyalla): Develops and maintains infrastructure within Mombasa County, including roads, bridges, and public transportation systems.
- Water, Natural Resources and Climate Change Resilience (Emily Achieng Okelo): Tasked with managing water resources and ensuring that Mombasa County adapts to climate change through sustainable practices.
- Lands, Urban and Housing (Mohamed Hussein Mohamed): Manages land allocation, urban development, and housing projects to improve living conditions for the residents of Mombasa.
- Public Service Administration, Youth, Gender, Social Services, and Sports (Kenneth Muigai): Focuses on enhancing public service delivery, youth empowerment, gender equality, and promoting sports in the county.
- Blue Economy, Agriculture and Livestock (Kibibi Abdalla Khamis): Manages the county’s vast potential in the blue economy, as well as ensuring agricultural and livestock sector development.
- Tourism, Culture, and Trade (Mohamed Osman): Works to promote Mombasa as a leading tourist destination, while fostering cultural heritage and trade opportunities for economic growth.
Salaries for County Executive Committee Members (CECs)
According to the Salaries and Remuneration Commission (SRC), county executive committee members (CECs) in Kenya are entitled to a monthly salary of Ksh 404,250. This includes a basic salary, house allowance, and market adjustment, as detailed below:
CEC Salary Breakdown | Amount (Ksh) |
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Basic Salary | Ksh 242,550 |
House Allowance | Ksh 45,000 |
Market Adjustment | Ksh 81,700 |
Total Salary Per Month | Ksh 404,250 |
The compensation is part of an effort to attract skilled individuals to county leadership positions and ensure their roles are appropriately rewarded as they work to improve service delivery and governance at the county level.
Mombasa County’s governance structure, led by a team of capable County Executive Committee members, ensures that the needs of the county’s residents are addressed across a wide range of sectors. From healthcare to infrastructure, the CEC members are integral to the development and prosperity of the county. Governor Abdulswamad Nassir’s leadership, alongside these key appointees, will continue to drive growth in Mombasa.