Kisii County Fiscal Strategy Paper 2019/2020

Abstract

Kisii County Fiscal Strategy Paper, 2019 sets out the county policy goals and strategic priorities that will be the basis for formulation of the County’s Financial Year 2019/2020 budget and the medium term projections. This is an annual planning document that shows the various fiscal strategies that the County Government of Kisii intends to employ to meet its overall objective of improving the livelihoods of its citizens. Preparation of this Paper is a requirement under Section 117 of the Public Finance Management Act, 2012. The Fiscal Strategy Paper outlines the Medium-Term Fiscal Framework, which offers mechanisms for entrenching sustainable growth and development for efficient service delivery in Kisii County. This calls for openness, transparency, accountability, responsiveness, and abiding by the rule of law to facilitate fiscal discipline and maintain macroeconomic stability. In compliance with the mandate bestowed on the County Governments by the Constitution of Kenya, 2010, Kisii County Government is dedicated to prudently utilizing the available resources and enhancing fiscal discipline so as improve the living standards of its residents. The County Government will focus on expanding and maintaining the road network, improve health care, increase water reticulation, enhancing food security and urban development.