Uasin Gishu County Programme Based Budget 2025/2026

Abstract

The Uasin Gishu County Annual Budget Estimates for the Financial Year 2025/2026 have been prepared pursuant to section 129(1) of the Public Finance Management Act, 2012, and within the framework of the 2025 County Fiscal Strategy Paper. The budget is also aligned to national objectives as highlighted in the Budget Policy Statement and took into consideration the views of the public as required by the Constitution of Kenya (CoK). The 2025/2026 budget has been prepared against the backdrop of a stable national economy as a result of easing global inflation and supply-chain restrictions. This growth was primarily supported by the strong performance in the agriculture sector, a slight recovery of the manufacturing sector, and the resilience of the services sector. Uasin Gishu County has also benefited from this growth potential, with its share of Gross County Product (GCP) rising to 2.5 percent in 2023, up from 2.4 percent the previous year. The budget preparation therefore reflects a strategic alignment with this broader economic trend and a vision for growth. The budget seeks to leverage this strong economic performance to deliver the Nguzo Kumi transformational agenda. Thus, the budget prioritizes completion and operationalization of all key Nguzo Kumi flagship projects initiated in the current financial year as well as new projects expected to deliver the promises of the Governor. In addition, the budget has complied with the 2025 County Fiscal Strategy Paper (CFSP), which prioritizes roads, followed by agriculture and agribusiness, water, health, education and vocational training, trade and cooperatives, lands and physical planning, and the City of Eldoret in that sequence. It will also bolster the business environment in the county through structural reforms in trade and investment and prepare a city development plan to tap into the anticipated opportunities for economic growth.