Mombasa City County Fiscal Strategy Paper 2015

Abstract

This fiscal strategy paper, the second to be prepared by the Mombasa County Government sets out the County Government of Mombasa’s policy priority programs to be implemented in the Medium Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF) under the devolved system of Government. The policy mix comprises of five priority areas that the County feels will transform the way of life of the residents of Mombasa and bring about sustainable economic development: (i) Investing in transport infrastructure so as to make transport affordable and faster for economic efficiency and scaling investments in other key infrastructures; (ii) Provision of quality portable water and improved sanitation and sewerage services;(iii) creating a conducive business environment and better livelihoods through improved land services as to ensure that investors and the residents are able to benefit from land as a factor of production; (iv) Investing in quality and accessible healthcare services; and (v) provision of quality basic education so as to give children a better foundation consistent with the requirements of modern labour market and building a knowledge economy, all geared towards an enhanced equitable economic development. The Fiscal Strategy Paper is framed under a backdrop of improving global economic prospects underpinned by gradual strengthening of the advanced economies and continued robust growth in Sub-Saharan Africa. Kenyan economy is currently ranked 9th largest in Africa and 4th largest in Sub Saharan Africa.