Kwale County Annual Development Plan 2019/2020

Abstract

The County Annual Development Plan 2019/2020 will form the basis for the County Budget FY 2019/2020.The County Government in the financial year 2019/2020 anticipates revenues amounting to Ksh 9,553,169,247.00 from all sources. In terms of economic classification and allocation, Ksh 4,622,247,054.00 which translates to about 48.0 percent of the total revenues will be allocated to development programmes. Recurrent expenditures will receive the balance of Ksh 4,931,172,192.00 which amounts to 52.0 percent of the total funding. The County Government will strengthen revenue collection at the local level to supplement the revenues from other sources and ensure prudent expenditure management to utilize resources efficiently and effectively. This plan will continue the implementation of the strategic programmes identified in the five main strategic areas namely;(i)enhancing education to create a robust and skilled human resource base(ii)investing in infrastructure including roads, water supply systems, industrial plants, markets and energy connectivity(iii)guaranteeing access to universal health care through improved services and health insurance cover for all(iv) expanding food and agricultural production through farm mechanization, strengthening extension services, livestock development and promotion of the Blue economy(v)strengthening land tenure systems, sustainable management of the environment and natural resources for improved livelihood.