Trans Nzoia County Engages Residents in 2025-2026 Budget Planning
Date: February 21, 2025
Category: Finance & Economic Planning
Trans Nzoia County took a major step toward inclusive governance by engaging residents in the preparation of the County Physical Strategy Paper (CPSP) for the 2025-2026 financial year. The public forum, held at the Museum Hall, allowed citizens to provide input on budget priorities and development needs.
Key Highlights:
Dr. Joseph Pepela, CEC for Finance and Economic Planning, emphasized that public participation is mandated by the 2010 Constitution and the Public Finance Management Act of 2012.
Masungo Emmanuel, Chief Officer for Finance, reaffirmed the county’s commitment to transparency and civic education in budget planning.
Ibrahim Telewa, County Budget Officer, presented the KES 9.5 billion budget, detailing ceilings for development and recurrent expenditure.
The county expects KES 7.899 billion from national government allocations, with additional grants and loans totaling KES 804 million from partners like Sweden, Germany, and the World Bank.
Citizen Reactions:
Residents commended the county leadership for aligning the budget with development needs.
Community representatives highlighted the importance of accountability and expressed optimism that recommendations on water, health, agriculture, and infrastructure will be implemented.
Why It Matters:
The forum promotes transparency, accountability, and citizen-centered governance, ensuring efficient resource allocation and improved public service delivery.