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Mombasa City County Budget Review and Outlook Paper 2025
Get PDFThe Mombasa County Budget Review and Outlook Paper (CBROP) 2025, the third to be prepared in the third devolution regime and the second to implement the County Integrated Development Plan (CIDP) 2023/27 which is also anchored on the framework of the National Government’s Bottom-up Economic Transformation Agenda (BETA). The priority policies, programmes and projects under the CIDP 23/27 themed “Mombasa - A New Beginning; Voice of the People” will be implemented through Annual Development Plans (ADPs) and are also linked to the Fourth Medium-Term Plan for the period 2023-2027 that realizes the Kenya Vision 2030 that prioritizes implementation of economic recovery strategies of the new Administration to reposition the economy on a steady, inclusive and sustainable growth trajectory. The Mombasa 2025 CBROP has been prepared against a backdrop of projected modest global recovery of 3.1 percent in 2026 from 3.0 percent in 2025. This reflects the positive impact of further easing of monetary policy as inflationary pressures subside, stronger domestic demand in emerging markets and developing economies, and a gradual recovery in global trade. Overall, the outlook suggests a cautiously optimistic rebound, though risks from geopolitical tensions, debt vulnerabilities, and climate-related shocks remain significant. Domestically, Kenya's economy continues to demonstrate resilience, underpinned by prudent fiscal and monetary policies, strong agricultural performance, industrial recovery, and a robust services sector. Growth is projected at 5.3 percent in 2025 and 2026, up from percent in 2024. The growth outlook will be reinforced by implementation of strategic interventions under the Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Agenda (BETA) aimed at fostering sustainable and inclusive growth, improving livelihoods, and maintaining fiscal discipline. The BETA as articulated in the Fourth Medium Term Plan (MTP IV) of the Kenya Vision 030 focuses on five key pillars, namely: Agricultural Transformation; Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) Economy; Housing and Settlement; Healthcare; and the Digital Superhighway and Creative Economy. The agenda aims to lower the cost of living, eradicate hunger, create jobs, expand the tax base, improve foreign exchange reserves, and promote inclusive growth. Nationally, fiscal performance in FY 2024/25 was characterized by revenue shortfalls arising from the withdrawal of the Finance Bill 2024 and ensuing public protests that disrupted economic activities. To sustain fiscal consolidation, protect essential services, the Government implemented various revenue and expenditure measures. On the revenue side the Government enacted the Tax Laws (Amendment) Act, 2024, Tax Procedures (Amendment) Act, 2024 and Business Laws (Amendment) Act, 2024. On expenditure side, the Government rationalized spending on non-essential services. Despite the challenging fiscal environment, the Government met key obligations such as debt repayments, releasing funds due to Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs), and disbursing 100. Mombasa County Budget Review and Outlook Paper 2025 iv percent of the equitable share to all counties by 30th June 2025. Implementation of the FY 2025/26 budget is on track. The Government will continue to ensure that revenue projections and expenditure estimates for FY 2025/26 remain aligned with those in the approved 2025 Budget Policy Statement (BPS)
Baringo County Programme Based Budget 2025/2026
Get PDFProgramme Based Budgeting (PBB) is a budgeting approach that organizations including County Governments use to allocate its resources to the different departments. The approach entails the assignment of resources to the achievement of programme outcomes rather than to the inputs and is more focused on what the county government aim to achieve in a more effective and transparent manner. The PBB is organized around two Programmes with clear objectives and focuses more on connection between inputs, outputs and outcomes. The PBB framework is organized into various parts; Part A, B and C states the Vision, Mission and Strategic Objectives for the respective departments, Part D provides the Context for budget intervention through review of the expenditure trends and majors achievements in the previous MTEF period, it further states the constraints and challenges experienced during the budget implementation and how such challenges were addressed. The section concludes by detailing the major services/outputs to be provided in the MTEF period 2025/26 – 2027/28. Subsequently; Part E, F, G, and H of the PBB present Summary of Expenditure by Programmes for the period 2025/26 – 2027/28, Summary of Expenditure by Vote and Economic Classification, Summary of Expenditure by Programme, Sub- Programme and Economic Classification and Summary of the Programme Outputs and Performance Indicators for the budget estimates FY 2025/26 respectively for each of the departments. Annexes I & II of the PBB itemizes the recurrent and development expenditure. Essentially, Programme Based Budget framework gives the purpose of the budget and means to measure budget performance through identification of key inputs that facilitate core operations and processes required to achieve the County’s strategic objectives
Meru County Annual Development Plan 2026/2027
Get PDFThe Public Finance Management Act (PFMA), 2012, requires every County Government to prepare an Annual Development Plan (ADP) as part of the annual budget process. This legal requirement, provided under Section 126 of the PFMA and in line with Article 220(2) of the Constitution, ensures that our plans are not only visionary but also anchored in a clear framework that links policies, programs, and budgets.
The Annual Development Plan (ADP) 2026/2027 is our collective blueprint for the year ahead. It is the 4th annual implementation plan of the 3rd Generation County Integrated Development Plan (CIDP) 2023–2027. More than just a document, it reflects our shared aspirations, the lessons we have learned, and the priorities of the citizens of Meru. This plan has put the people of Meru at the center, focusing on building resilience in all sectors, preparing the Meru economy to withstand shocks, responding to the realities of climate change, and consolidating the gains made in the post-election recovery. The priorities in this plan are aligned to the big picture: Kenya Vision 2030, the Fourth Medium Term Plan (MTP IV – Beta), the approved CIDP 2023–2027, the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), Meru Vision 2040, and the County Spatial Plan. The plan is also guided by the Governor’s development philosophy of “Inclusive Development”-development that is lasting, meaningful, and beneficial to all, leaving no one behind. Under the theme “Building Meru Together”, the ADP 2026/2027 lays out programs and projects that will strengthen public service delivery, spur economic growth, safeguard natural resources, expand educational opportunities, improve planning and infrastructure, ensure food security, promote investment, and enhance health and social protection services. This plan is the result of open and inclusive consultations. Farmers, business owners, youth, women, professionals, community leaders, and development partners all had a voice in shaping it. Their ideas, needs, and hopes are embedded in it. With unity, transparency, and accountability, the priorities outlined will move Meru County closer to the Meru envisioned by all: a county of opportunities, dignity, and shared prosperity
Speech by His Excellency President William Samoei Ruto, Phd., C.G.H on Mashujaa Day October 20, 2025
Get PDFPresident William Ruto’s 2025 Mashujaa Day Address pays tribute to the late former Prime Minister Raila Amolo Odinga, honouring him as a national hero whose lifelong dedication to unity, democracy, stability, and nation-building helped shape Kenya’s path. Ruto reflects on Odinga’s values—putting country above self, promoting peace over division, embracing national unity beyond tribe and region, and maintaining unwavering optimism for Kenya’s future—presenting them as guiding lessons for the nation. He uses these reflections to outline Kenya’s next phase of development, highlighting four priorities: food security through irrigation and mega dams, value addition and industrialisation, massive expansion of energy capacity, and world-class infrastructure including highways and the SGR. The President concludes by posthumously awarding Odinga the Chief of the Order of the Golden Heart (C.G.H.) and calling on Kenyans to honour his legacy by becoming a united, visionary, and ambitious nation
Nyamira County Sector Plans for General Economic, Commercial and Labour Affairs 2023-2033
Get PDFThis Sector Plan is organised around six chapters. The first chapter covers basic introductory and background issues that are considered pertinent to the implementation of the Sector Plan. It also covers issues to do with sectorial development challenges, development agenda, sectorial resources and their contribution to the economy, sectorial Vision, Mission and Core Values, Departmental roles and lessons learnt from previous strategic plans. This Department is composed of Trade, Cooperative Development, Tourism, Investment and Industrialization. This strategic plan is a manifestation of the Department’s commitment to deliver quality services to the private sector, which is the engine of economic growth and development.
County Integrated Development Plan
This Sector Plan has been developed and anchored against the background of the Nyamira (2023-2027) CIDP. Through the stipulated initiatives and activities detailed in this plan, it is hoped that the department will be able to meet the challenges while ensuring the achievements of the Nyamira CIDP as well as fulfilling the aspirations of the national development blueprint, the Kenya Vision 2030. The plan identifies goals, objectives, strategies and activities, expected outputs and outcomes that the Department intends to pursue in the next five years. The plan is expected to accelerate economic growth and development by promoting trade, investment, industrialization, enterprise and private sector development
Makueni County Budget Review and Outlook Paper 2025
Get PDFThe Makueni County Budget Review and Outlook Paper (CBROP) 2025 has been prepared in compliance with Section 118 of the Public Financial Management Act, 2012. The paper provides a review of the budget performance for the fiscal year 2024/25 and outlines the development outlook for the fiscal year 2026/2027. It also presents recent economic and financial projections to inform budget proposals for the FY 2026/2027 and medium term. The county government recorded an overall revenue performance of KShs 11,113,783,719 against a budgeted revenue of KShs 11,580,212,378 in FY 2024/25, representing 96 percent performance. This was an eight percent increase from 88 percent recorded in FY 2023/24. The county's own generated revenue performed at 83 percent, equitable share at 100 percent, and conditional allocations, loans and grants at 30 percent. The county recorded a cumulative budget absorption of KShs. 10,080,142,766 representing 87 percent absorption rate with development performing at KShs 2,619,413,768 (71 percent) and recurrent at KShs. 7,460,728,998.72(94 percent). The recurrent expenditure included Kshs. 4,916,538,609 with respect to personnel emoluments and Kshs 2,544,190,389 on operations and maintenance. The fiscal performance in FY 2024/25 was broadly in line with the county's financial objectives and fiscal responsibility principles outlined in the PFM Act of 2012 and the 2024 County Fiscal Strategy Paper. The 2025 CBROP is developed in line with the FY 2025/26 theme of Stimulating Local Economies for shared prosperity.” which underscores the significance of local economic actors in both agricultural and non-agricultural sectors. It addresses the challenges these actors encounter and explores how government intervention can alleviate them and revitalize various enterprises in the county to enhance their contributions to the local economy. This paper also aligns with the 2026/2027 development theme, empowering the community for a vibrant, inclusive, and resilient economy”. The indicative ceiling outlined in this paper will shape the priorities for the 2026 County Fiscal Strategy Paper, which will subsequently inform the preparation of the 2026/2027 MTEF budge
Isiolo county Procurement Strategy 2025
Get PDFThis Procurement Strategy provides high-level key objectives for the Procurement Team to deliver performance and value creation.
The below strategic objectives and activities of the County Government of Isiolo as set out in the County Integrated Development Plan (CIDP) 2023-27: Improved access to clean and safe water;
Quality health services;
Strengthening Early Childhood Development Education (ECDE);
Agriculture and livestock promotion;
Exploring the commercialization of mining;
Diversification of tourism products; and
Promoting and marketing our tourism sites and empowerment of women, youth and persons with disabilities among other priorities captured in this CIDP. Everyone involved in procurement must be aware of the policies to abide by and process to follow, protocols to be adopted and clear on their responsibilities. It is key that everyone engaged in the acquisition of goods, services and works has a strategic understanding of the supply market and elements of the sourcing process itself. Both awareness and detailed training shall be provided to ensure this understanding is fully embedded in the County Government of Isiolo
Narok County Programme Based Budget 2025/2026
Get PDFCounty executive is charged with the mandate of providing county leadership in implementation of county development agenda through coordination and information sharing amongst the county entitles to ensure that there is harmony and that county development is in accordance with existing laws, policies, plans and programmes.
Major achievements during this period include; facilitating the County Executive in fulfilling its mandate accordance with the constitutional of Kenya 2010, the County Government Act 2012 and the Public Finance Management Act 2012; facilitating capacity building to the official of the county executive committee members, and improvement of county infrastructures.
Some of the challenges encountered in the course of budget implementation were: resource constraints during the budget implementation period which affected the achievement of planned programmes
Makueni County Fiscal Strategy Paper 2025
No full textThe 2025 Makueni County Fiscal Strategy Paper is the third in a series guiding the implementation of the 3rd Generation County Integrated Development Plan (CIDP) 2023-2027. It outlines the county’s medium-term development strategy, aligned with CIDP III’s theme, "Building a Resilient Economy for Sustainable Development," and the FY 2025/26 focuses on "Sustaining Economic Gains for Inclusive Development.” In compliance with the Public Finance Management (PFM) Act, 2012, this paper sets out the county’s key priorities, economic outlook, and medium-term budget estimates and ceilings, forming the basis for the FY 2025/26 budget formulation.
The development agenda for FY 2025/26 will focus on strategic priorities aimed at stimulating local economies through fostering economic transformation, sustainable development, and inclusive growth for shared prosperity. Economic transformation will be driven by four key sectors: water, agriculture and rural development, social protection and youth empowerment, and health services. These sectors are strategically positioned to enhance local livelihoods by addressing each ward’s specific needs. Together, these sectors will create a strong foundation for inclusive and sustainable growth at the community level
Tana River County Fiscal Strategy Paper 2025
No full textThe 2025 CFSP is the thirteenth to be prepared by the County Government of Tana River. This document provides direct linkages between policies, plans and budgets. Additionally, it provides the resource envelope and presents the fiscal framework for the FY 2025/2026 budget estimates and over the MTEF period.
This FY 2025/26 Tana River County Fiscal Strategy Paper (CFSP) is prepared in accordance with the provisions of Section 117 of the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA), 2012 requiring the County Treasury to submit the County Fiscal Strategy Paper by 28th February. The strategy paper specifies the Tana River County broad strategic priorities and policy goals which will inform the FY 2025/2026 budget over the medium term. It further gives the forecast on revenues and expenditures and the sector spending limits as a basis for the FY 2024/2025 and the medium term. During the preparation of FY 2025/2026 CFSP document, the technical team took into account views of the public, the Commission on Revenue Allocation (CRA), The National Treasury, the Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) and other stakeholders and groups. The Policy objectives in this CFSP will focus on continued consolidation of gains made in previous Financial Years for accelerated socio-economic development. The strategic p1iorities will aim to be all inclusive and strive to ensure that programs and projects actively involve all demographics including the youth, women, and persons with disabilities