Department of Planning

The role of planning department is to plan the overall layout of the district, upgrading of shanty areas to modern standards, setting up of township boundaries, coming up with standard building plans which have to be adopted by everyone building, land distribution, processing of title deeds, HIV/AIDS, gender and human rights sensitisation, and community development activities. Through the section of public health, ensure a clean, healthy and green environment.

Town Planning

The Town Planning Section executes town planning strategies to achieve a harmonious and acceptable urban environment. The key responsibilities under this section include:

  • Design of local Area plans.
  • Numbering of Plots
  • Forward Planning.
  • Coordination of transport routes and bus stations to optimise city planning.

Survey Section

The section is responsible for guiding land boundary limits. Some of the major tasks are:

  • Placement and Re-Establishing of property boundaries.
  • Road marking.
  • Preparation of survey diagrams.
  • Preparation of survey reports.
  • Management of Geographical Information Systems (GIS)

Social Economic Planning

The section is mandated to undertake socio-economic planning to enhance the implementation of Council developmental plans and programs. Key responsibilities include:

  • Development Planning.
  • Capacity building.
  • Project Proposals.
  • Coordinate Constituency Development Fund (CDF) activities
  • Monitoring and Evaluation.
  • Research.

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