The Kakamega County Fiscal Strategy Paper (CFSP 2021) is prepared as provided under section117 of PFM Act of 2012. It sets out the county priority programmes to be implemented during thefinancial year 2021/2022 and over the MTEF period. Preparation of this document has been donethrough collaborated effort and therefore reflects the needs of people of Kakamega County. Thedocument has been aligned to key National and County policy documents which include and notlimited to; the Kenya Vision 2030, MTP III 2018-2022, Kakamega County IntegratedDevelopment Plan (CIDP 2018-2022) and Kakamega County Annual Development Plan (CADP2021/2022).The County has continued to record positive economic development as a result of improvedinfrastructure, revitalized agricultural sector and the significant investments in other sectorsincluding health, education and trade. To keep this development pace, the main focus of FY2021/2022 will be geared towards wealth and employment creation. The County will focus on fivecore areas which are aligned to the Big four agenda as outlined: Transforming the AgriculturalSector; Infrastructure Development including motorable road networks and housing units; Achieveuniversal Health Care; Promote trade and industrial development and Access to clean and safewater by all.Despite the tremendous progress made, the County is still faced with several challenges that hold itfrom achieving its full potential. These challenges include; inadequate financial resources, highunemployment rates, COVID-19 pandemic, and political related issues. However, strategies andmeasures geared to address these challenges have been captured in this document.This fiscal strategy paper also gives parameters for the FY 2021/2022 budget and the MediumTerm Expenditure Framework which are consistent with both County and National Governmentpriority programs, strategies and policies.

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