Kitui County Assembly on Wednesday unanimously approved the 2024/25 fiscal year budget, with the Health Ministry receiving the largest allocation. The budget, moved by Budget and Appropriations Committee Chairperson Zacchaeus Syengo, will be financed through an equitable share of Sh11 billion, grants of Sh1.1 billion, and own-source revenue of Sh6 billion.
The approved budget allocates Sh3.9 billion to health, Sh2 billion to the Office of the Governor, Sh1 billion to education, and Sh1.1 billion to the county assembly. Additional funding will support road expansion, cluster irrigation projects, and construction of health facilities, including the Nzamba Kitonga Memorial Hospital and Kalingile dispensaries. The County Integrated Development Plan (CIDP) received a Sh40 million boost, ensuring each ward benefits from development projects.
Speaker Kevin Kinengo praised the assembly for its efficiency, noting Kitui is the first county in Kenya to pass its budget for the second consecutive year. He urged swift implementation to ensure residents benefit promptly, emphasizing that the budget reflects the county’s commitment to service delivery and development priorities.