Meru County Annual Development Plan 2026/2027

Abstract

The Public Finance Management Act (PFMA), 2012, requires every County Government to prepare an Annual Development Plan (ADP) as part of the annual budget process. This legal requirement, provided under Section 126 of the PFMA and in line with Article 220(2) of the Constitution, ensures that our plans are not only visionary but also anchored in a clear framework that links policies, programs, and budgets. The Annual Development Plan (ADP) 2026/2027 is our collective blueprint for the year ahead. It is the 4th annual implementation plan of the 3rd Generation County Integrated Development Plan (CIDP) 2023–2027. More than just a document, it reflects our shared aspirations, the lessons we have learned, and the priorities of the citizens of Meru. This plan has put the people of Meru at the center, focusing on building resilience in all sectors, preparing the Meru economy to withstand shocks, responding to the realities of climate change, and consolidating the gains made in the post-election recovery. The priorities in this plan are aligned to the big picture: Kenya Vision 2030, the Fourth Medium Term Plan (MTP IV – Beta), the approved CIDP 2023–2027, the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), Meru Vision 2040, and the County Spatial Plan. The plan is also guided by the Governor’s development philosophy of “Inclusive Development”-development that is lasting, meaningful, and beneficial to all, leaving no one behind. Under the theme “Building Meru Together”, the ADP 2026/2027 lays out programs and projects that will strengthen public service delivery, spur economic growth, safeguard natural resources, expand educational opportunities, improve planning and infrastructure, ensure food security, promote investment, and enhance health and social protection services. This plan is the result of open and inclusive consultations. Farmers, business owners, youth, women, professionals, community leaders, and development partners all had a voice in shaping it. Their ideas, needs, and hopes are embedded in it. With unity, transparency, and accountability, the priorities outlined will move Meru County closer to the Meru envisioned by all: a county of opportunities, dignity, and shared prosperity.