Makueni County Fiscal Strategy Paper 2017

Abstract

The 2017 Makueni County CFSP sets out broad strategic priorities and policy goals that will guide the County Government in preparing the FY 2017/18 Budget. The broad focus of the paper is for wealth creation for socio-economic transformation as outlined in Vision 2025. The paper anchors development on the three Pillars identified in the Vision. The implementation of the programmes will be undertaken through the key strategic sectors which are expected to trigger development in other related sectors. Key strategic interventions per pillar include; Economic Pillar; Enhancing extension services, value chain development with a focus on dairy, fruit and grain; urban development focusing on establishing the requisite infrastructure in the county urban areas; improvement in road infrastructure and investment in energy distribution. Social Pillar; Enhancing access to universal health care programme, equipping health facilities with adequate staff and adequate diagnostic capacity, investment in CTTI and ECDE infrastructure; enhancing social protection for the vulnerable in the society; water harvesting and distribution focusing on sub surface water and environmental conservation & climate change mitigation measures aimed at achieving sustainable and resilient livelihoods. Political Pillar; Entrenching governance and service delivery mechanisms.