Kirinyaga County Fiscal Strategy Paper 2019

Abstract

The County Fiscal Strategy Paper 2019 outlines the economic policies and sector priority programs to be implemented in the next MTEF period (2019/20- 2021/22) which mirrors the priorities from the Kirinyaga residents and as anchored in the County Integrated Development Plan, The ‘Mountain Cities Blueprint and also taking into account the National Government’s economic policy under the ‘Big Four’ agenda of Vision 2030. The main objective of the CFSP is to strengthen past achievements over the last few years as well as trying to take into account the various challenges. It also seeks to identify opportunities geared towards realization of the county broad strategic mission as well as aligning the county towards realization of the broader Kenya Vision 2030. The policy goals, priority programs and fiscal framework are aligned to support achievement of the objectives of CIDP, alignment to the overall National Agenda, the Vision 2030. In addition, economic growth will be realized by focusing on implementation of programs tailored towards job creation and inclusive growth and prosperity in the County. This focus includes promoting industrialization activities through supporting value addition, improving food and nutrition security by supporting the agricultural sector and achieving universal health coverage.