REPUBLIC OF KENYA
STATE DEPARTMENT FOR PUBLIC WORKS
Lower Eastern Region Engagement | 13/4/2026 | Machakos
The PS, Joel Arumonyang, convened HoDs & regional officers from Kitui, Makueni & Machakos, setting a strategic direction for strengthening the State Dept. for Public Works.
State Dept for Public Works, with BORAQS, NCA, KFS, TVET, NGAO, Nyeri County officials & community, held a tree planting exercise on April 1ˢᵗ 2026 at Kiunyu Dam & local schools in Nyeri. Led by Secretary Administration, Mr. Fred Ouma, 1,000+ trees were planted & adopted.
The State Department for Public Works Secretary Administration, Mr Fred Ouma at the Centre with a buttoned reflector jacket together with Qs. Omondi a board member of BORAQs, Chief Architect Mr Waititu to the left and other staff on April 1ˢᵗ 2026 Tree Planting Exercise.
PS Arumonyang, CBS, today led the State Department for Public Works in celebrating a commendation from the Head of Public Service after securing an Unmodified Audit Opinion,affirming strong financial controls, transparency, and a major milestone in public service excellence.
State Department for Public Works Principal Secretary Hon. Joel Arumonyang leading his technical HoDs Team while meeting the Public Service Commission this morning at the Public Works Building Boardroom.
Mr. Nalyanya Wanyonyi, Secretary of Administration at the State Department for Public Works (representing the Principal Secretary), officially inaugurated the ongoing National Accreditation Awareness Forum – Building and Construction Sector in Naivasha.
Today,PS Arumonyang presided over the handover ceremony of the new LVBC headquarters in Kisumu, a modern facility enhancing coordination of Lake Victoria programs, symbolizing Kenya’s commitment to EAC integration and sustainable management of a resource supporting 40M+ people.
Today, PS Hon. Arumonyang Joel,CBS, met PS Eng. John K. Tanui,CBS, to align Public Works with Digital Infrastructure in support of #BETA. They emphasized integrating smart buildings, transport & ICT systems to deliver secure, efficient, future-ready public services. #DigitalKenya
Today, at State House Nairobi, H.E @WilliamsRuto marked a defining milestone with the launch of the Affordable Housing Internship Programme — a strategic pillar of the Affordable Housing Programme, and a clear testament to our commitment to inclusive growth and job creation.
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Through this initiative, 4,000 young professionals will gain hands-on experience, sharpening their skills to match the demands of our national housing agenda. At the Ministry, we remain steadfast in actualizing the vision of a fairer, more equitable Kenya. The vision is irreversible. The mission endures.
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THE SECOND KENYA URBAN FORUM, NAIVASHA
H.E. @WilliamsRuto today presided over the opening of the 2nd Kenya Urban Forum in Naivasha, shining a national spotlight on the vital dialogue around sustainable urban development.
Held under the theme “Driving Kenya’s Vision for Urban Transformation through Inclusive, Resilient, and Sustainable Development” and the tagline “The Future is Urban”, the forum underscores the urgent need to reimagine our cities as engines of national growth.
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@BomaYangu_Kenya
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6th June 2025
PS Hon.Arumonyang Joel CBS, and the entire State Department for Public Works - Kenya fraternity wish our Muslim brothers and sisters A blessed Eid Al-Adha.
#publicworksmakeskenyawork
PS. Arumonyang today inaugurated Africa's first Biophilic Conference in Nairobi, hosted by Ms. Wangui Mwangi's Green Biophilic Living. The event focused on sustainable development, emphasizing the integration of nature into design to foster a sustainable future for Africa.
Today’s session explored digital transformation in infrastructure, emphasizing information management, digital workflows,& housing strategies. An afternoon workshop & panel discussion addressed key barriers, with teams analyzing leadership, technology, resources & the BIM policy.