Kiambu-Report-February-2025 (county report including security aspects)

In its February 2025 bulletin, the County Government of Kiambu reports significant strides in both education and infrastructure across the county. Among the highlights were the completion of 247 new Early Childhood Development (ECD) classrooms, signalling a robust push to expand access to pre‐primary education. The report further reveals progress on road works, irrigation support for farming communities, and enhanced digital‑connectivity initiatives aimed at bridging the urban–rural divide. Kiambu County+1
Delving deeper into the background, the report underscores how these gains are part of the county’s medium‑term strategy under its 2024/25 Annual Development Plan. The construction of ECD facilities is aligned with plans to improve learning environments and absorb rapidly growing young cohorts. In the infrastructure sphere, the county has kicked off construction of access roads and drainage systems in informal settlements, and continues to roll out ICT hubs across wards to foster digital literacy. Kiambu County+1 The report also draws attention to the funding flows: the county received approximately KSh 9.47 billion in revenue up to February 2025, comprising own‑source revenue of about KSh 2.36 billion and national government transfers at around KSh 6.06 billion, though development‑budget absorption remained modest at 18 % of the allocated development budget. Kiambu County+1
Public and stakeholder reactions to these developments have been mixed. Community leaders and education stakeholders welcomed the proliferation of ECD classrooms, noting that the move will ease pressure on existing facilities and reduce overcrowding. In contrast, some civil‑society groups pointed out that low absorption in the development budget risks slowing down planned infrastructure works. Others argued that while ICT hubs and connectivity are commendable, uneven rollout across wards could entrench existing inequities. The county government has responded by pledging tighter budget execution and further stakeholder engagements to ensure inclusive rollout.
Looking ahead, the county is poised to deepen implementation of its priority programmes in the coming quarter. The February report flags upcoming initiatives including market‑upgrades across sub‑counties, expansion of fire‑stations and emergency services, and further deployment of smart revenue‑collection systems to boost own‑source revenue. If executed with improved budget absorption and strong oversight, these efforts could accelerate Kiambu’s delivery of services and infrastructure. The key watch‑points will be inter‑ward equity, sustained funding flows, and timely completion of capital works.