Mandera County Fiscal Strategy Paper 2021

Abstract

The 2021 County fiscal strategy paper (CFSP) sets out the priority programs that need to be implemented by Mandera County Government over the next MTEF period 2021/22. The programs and policies will reflect the concerns of Mandera people and are in line with the second County Integrated Development Plan (CIDP), Governor’s manifesto, the National Government’s ‘BIG FOUR’ agenda and the Kenya Vision 2030. The paper is also aligned with the national objectives contained in the Budget Policy Statement (BPS 2021). The 2021 CFSP comes at the mid stage of the County Integrated Development Plan covering the period 2018-2022. In this regard, the policy goals, priority programs and fiscal framework are aligned to support achievement of the objectives of the Second CIDP and ultimately the Vision 2030. The expenditure priorities are set to ensure that they are in accordance with the County Government strategic priorities. In addition, the County has already initiated a number of revenue reforms and will continue to invest in technology geared towards automating additional revenue streams. These reforms are expected to make revenue payment more convenient and increase Own Source of Revenue, which will help in financing County Budgets. As we finalize preparation of the budget for the FY 2021/22, we are clearly conscious of our limited fiscal space occasioned by revenue shortfalls and rising expenditure pressures.