Publisher | Council of Governors (CoG) |
Year of Publication | 2019 |
Category | |
County | Kakamega |
Description | The Kakamega County Fiscal Strategy Paper (CFSP 2019) is prepared as provided undersection 117 of PFM Act of 2012. It sets out the county priority programmes to beimplemented during the financial year 2019/2020 and over the MTEF period. Preparationof this document has been done through collaborated effort and therefore reflects theneeds of people of Kakamega County. The document has been aligned to key Nationaland County policy documents which include Kenya Vision 2030, MTP 2018-2022,Kakamega County Integrated Development Plan( CIDP 2018-2022) and KakamegaCounty Annual Development Plan (CADP 2019/2020).The County has continued to record positive economic development as a result ofimproved infrastructure, revitalized agricultural sector and the significant investments inother sectors including health, education and trade. To continue with this developmentpace, the focus of 2019/2020 will be geared towards achieving the County Vision.Pursuing this agenda will have long term impact of job creation and improved incomesfrom the vibrant economic activities in the County.Despite the tremendous progress made, the County is still faced with several challengesthat hold it from achieving its full potential. These challenges include inadequate financialresources, high unemployment rates, and political related issues. Strategies and measuresto address these challenges have been captured in this document.To achieve the County vision and the broad economic transformation, the County willfocus on five core areas which are aligned to the Big four agenda as outlined below: Transforming the Agricultural Sector to ensure food security and increasedincomes; Infrastructure Development including opening of road networks and housing units; Achieve universal Health Care; Promotion of fair trade, trade development, industrial growth and investment; and Access to clean and safe water for all.This fiscal strategy paper also gives parameters for the 2019/20 budget and the MediumTerm Expenditure Framework which is consistent with both County and NationalGovernment priority programs, strategies and policies. |
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