West Pokot County Programme Based Budget 2025/2026

Abstract

The West Pokot County Budget Estimates for the Financial Year 2025/2026 have been prepared in accordance with the Constitution of Kenya, 2010 and the Public Finance Management Act, 2012. This document presents the County Government’s strategic expenditure plan aimed at accelerating sustainable development, improving service delivery and enhancing the welfare of all residents of West Pokot. This budget draws guidance from the County Integrated Development Plan (CIDP) 2023–2027, the Annual Development Plan (ADP) FY 2025/26 and the County Fiscal Strategy Paper (CFSP) 2025. It is the product of extensive public participation, inter-departmental consultations through zero based budgeting and sectoral prioritization and it seeks to address both short-term needs and long-term development goals. The projected revenue for FY 2025/26 stands at Kshs.8.63 billion, up from Kshs.8.1 billion in FY 2024/25; an increase of 6.5 per cent. The county own source revenue target for the fiscal year is estimated at 290.96 million. The estimate also factored Ksh 61.7 million and Ksh 600 million for pending bills and ward specific projects respectively. Key priorities for the year include infrastructure development, service delivery enhancement, institutional strengthening, transition to IPSAS accruals, economic empowerment, improved health and education services, social development and increased water access and climate resilience aligned with the County’s vision of exemplary service delivery. Considering prevailing fiscal challenges, the County Treasury is committed to sound financial stewardship, increased efficiency in public spending and enhanced revenue mobilization. These measures are essential in ensuring that available resources are aligned to high-impact programs and deliver tangible results for our citizens. I wish to extend my appreciation to all departments, the County Assembly, development partners, civil society and the people of West Pokot for their valuable contributions to the budgeting process. Together, we will continue to build a resilient, inclusive and forward-looking county. I call upon all our stakeholders to continue supporting us based on mutual respect, cooperation and consultation.