Bomet County Integrated Development Plan 2013-2017

Abstract

The promulgation of the Constitution of Kenya in 2010 ushered in a structure of government with a two-tier system: one at national and the other at county level. The role and functions of county government is stipulated in the Fourth Schedule of the Constitution of Kenya 2010 and Section 5 of The County Government Act (2012). The Constitution of Kenya 2010 requires an integrated development planning framework to enhance linkage between policy, planning and budgeting. Bomet County Integrated Development Plan (CIDP) for the period 2013-2017 was prepared in accordance with the County Government Act 2012 and other legislations which stipulate that all county governments shall develop documents to drive their development agenda forward in collaboration with the national government. It forms the basis on which county budget allocations will be disbursed and accounted for and it is expected to contribute to the realization of aspirations of Kenya Vision 2030, its Medium Term Plans and Millennium Development Goals at the county level. The preparation of this CIDP required a significant level of reflection and consultation based on the development challenges, focus and priorities of the county. The Plan sets out an ambitious vision for Bomet County that represents the needs of the county residents and its entities as well as those of the wider stakeholder community. In order to achieve this vision, a significant level of change and flexibility is needed by County Government of Bomet to proactively respond to changing priorities. This will, therefore, be challenging though it will offer opportunities to embrace tried and successful approaches. This CIDP is the first strategy developed and approved by the County Government of Bomet, (executive and legislative arms) and represents a significant milestone in the context of the 50-year history of Kenya. It articulates our priorities and sets out a series of programs and projects that are believed will help transform Bomet County into ‘the county of choice’ in Kenya.