Trans Nzoia County Programme Based Budget 2025/2026

Abstract

The FY 2025/2026, Trans Nzoia County presents its decisive step forward through the Annual Development Plan (ADP) and budget framework aligned with its medium-term strategic ambitions. The document links closely to the third-generation County Integrated Development Plan (CIDP 2023-2027) and Kenya’s Vision 2030. The county has prioritised inclusive governance and transparency: a public participation forum was held to review the County Physical Strategy Paper (CPSP) and solicit citizen input in shaping budget priorities. Notably, residents voiced needs around agriculture, health infrastructure, education, land tenure and market access. From a fiscal standpoint, the county is set to receive an equitable share allocation of KES 7.9 billion from the national government for the year. The broader budget framework aims at approximately KES 9.5 billion, including national allocations, grants and other funding sources. The ADP emphasises prudent resource allocation, linking planning and budgeting processes under the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA). Strategically, the key objective is to advance Trans Nzoia’s vision of becoming an “Agro-industrialised county with high quality of life for residents.” The thematic priorities include: Strengthening agricultural productivity, value-addition and market access. Upgrading health and education infrastructure to improve quality of life. Developing critical infrastructure and institutional capacity for service delivery. Mobilising revenue and enhancing accountability to ensure sustainability of programmes. In recognition of deeper systemic challenges, the county has also committed to improving own-source revenue collection, strengthening public financial management, and leveraging development partner support (for example the World Bank‐supported Kenya Devolution Support Programme) to bridge funding gaps and elevate project implementation standards. In sum, this foreword presents the 2025/2026 financial plan as a pivotal year: one where citizen participation, strategic alignment with national frameworks, resource mobilisation and implementation discipline must all converge. With disciplined execution and sustained transparency, Trans Nzoia County is positioning itself to transform its strong agricultural heritage into sustainable, inclusive growth — and to deliver improved quality of life for its people. The successes and challenges of this year will shape the county’s trajectory through the remainder of the CIDP period.