Kirinyaga County Fiscal Strategy Paper 2017

Abstract

This Fiscal Strategy Paper is the forth to prepare since the operationalization of the County Governments and sets out county policy goals and strategic priorities that will form the basis for budgeting for the financial Year 2017/18 and the Medium Term. It has been prepared in accordance with the Public Finance Management Act, 2012 and PFM Regulations, December 2015. It outlines County priorities and goals based on the County Integrated Development Plan (CIDP) with emphasis on investment in: (1) Agriculture, Veterinary, Livestock and Fisheries resources,(2) Infrastructure (3) accessibility of water (4) accessible to health care (4) Trade and Cooperatives, and Access to Free ,Quality education. These priorities shall form the basis for resource allocation. The paper therefore links planning and policies to Budget which is the main objective of the Medium Term Expenditure Framework. It also covers the following broad areas in review of the fiscal performance of financial year 2016/17; overview of the recent economic developments and economic outlook; review of fiscal performance and emerging challenges; broad strategic priorities and policies for the Medium Term and the Medium Term Fiscal Framework.