Kakamega County Budget Review and Outlook Paper 2018

Abstract

Kakamega County has witnessed significant improvement in socio-economic and fiscal development since the inception of devolution. After a slow start of devolution that was coupled with so many challenges, the County can now boast of many development activities which have stimulated the economic growth being witnessed so far. Despite the growth, poverty and unemployment still remain major challenges. However, with decisive and firm action being implemented in accountable and transparent manner, the County can speed up the pace of economic growth and accelerate massive transformation. This transformation will enable the county to expand job market and wealth creation. The implementation of the 2017/18 budget faced some challenges. Among the notable challenges was prolonged electioneering period which affected expenditure outturns and revenue collection. There was also unpredictable and delayed disbursement of funds from the national government.