...The 2016/17 budget takes cognisance of the reality of scarce resource and the fact that there is need to invest on high impact programmes within a framework of sustainable fiscal stance.The county has ensured that fiscal principles are adhered to and that budgeting greatly focuses on ongoing programmes and projects aspriority. The county will embark on long-term expenditure planning in alignment with the national governments policy objectives.In considering these proposals, we must emphasize that containing expenditure growth will not compromise front-line services. Key social programmes will be protected and the county government will continue to roll out its capital investment programme especially in the roads sector as well as provision of clean water which are lifeline and key economic macro enablers.In this regard, a comprehensive program on water supplies and harvesting will be rolled out in the fiscal year as well as road infrastructure as spelt in the Governors manifesto.The 2016CFSP identified the following eight enablers whose implementation lays a firm foundation for sustainable economic growth:

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