The Kakamega County Fiscal Strategy Paper (CFSP 2020) is prepared as providedunder section 117 of PFM Act of 2012. It sets out the county priority programmesto be implemented during the financial year 2020/2021 and over the MTEF period.Preparation of this document has been done through collaborated effort andtherefore reflects the needs of people of Kakamega County. The document has beenaligned to key National and County policy documents which include Kenya Vision2030, MTP 2018-2022, Kakamega County Integrated Development Plan( CIDP2018-2022) and Kakamega County Annual Development Plan (CADP 2020/2021).The County has continued to record positive economic development as a result ofimproved infrastructure, revitalized agricultural sector and the significant investmentsin other sectors including health, education and trade. To continue with thisdevelopment pace, the focus of 2020/2021 will be geared towards achieving theCounty Vision. Pursuing this agenda will have long term impact of job creation andimproved incomes from the vibrant economic activities in the County.Despite the tremendous progress made, the County is still faced with severalchallenges that hold it from achieving its full potential. These challenges includeinadequate financial resources, high unemployment rates, and political related issues.Strategies and measures to address these challenges have been captured in thisdocument.To achieve the County vision and the broad economic transformation, the Countywill focus on five core areas which are aligned to the Big four agenda as outlinedbelow: Transforming the Agricultural Sector to ensure food security and increasedincomes; Infrastructure Development including opening of road networks and housingunits; Achieve universal Health Care; Promotion of fair trade, trade development, industrial growth and investment;and Access to clean and safe water for all.This fiscal strategy paper also gives parameters for the 2020/21 budget and theMedium-Term Expenditure Framework which is consistent with both County andNational Government priority programs, strategies and policies.

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