COUNTY TREASURY
SECOND QUARTER PROGRESS REPORT
2017-2018
FEBRUARY 2018
A Prosperous and Attractive County in Kenya and Beyond
COUNTY GOVERNMENT OF UASIN GISHU
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© Second Quarter Progress Report 2018
The County Treasury P. O. Box 40-30100 ELDORET, KENYA
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.uasingishu.go.ke
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
This Second Quarter Progress Report presents progress made over the second quarter of 2017/18
Financial Year. This report provides an assessment on activities undertaken by the various
county government departments and agencies as reflected in their work plans covering the period
between 1st October and 31
st December 2017.
The Report was prepared through the participation of all county departments and agencies.
Special recognition goes to all the Chief Officers and Directors from various departments who
provided data and information that went into the report. Special thanks go to the Planning Unit
for the successful compilation, editing and finalization of the report.
The stakeholders are also appreciated for their relentless support in the development process of
the county in the period under review.
I would also like to further extend my special appreciation and gratitude to His Excellency the
Governor, His Excellency the Deputy Governor and other members of CEC for their general
leadership in the development discourse of the county.
CPA MILLICENT OKONJO
AG CO - ECONOMIC PLANNING
COUNTY GOVERNMENT OF UASIN GISHU
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT ............................................................................................................................ 3
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY .......................................................................................................................... 5
ABBREVIATIONS AND ACRONYMS ..................................................................................................... 6
CHAPTER ONE: BACKGROUND INFORMATION ................................................................................ 7
1.0 INTRODUCTION ........................................................................................................................ 7
1.1.1 Vision ........................................................................................................................................ 7
1.1.2 Mission ..................................................................................................................................... 7
1.2 COUNTY BACKGROUND ......................................................................................................... 7
1.3 KEY DEVELOPMENT CHALLENGES ..................................................................................... 8
1.4 METHODOLOGY ....................................................................................................................... 8
1.5 LIMITATION OF THE REPORT ................................................................................................ 8
CHAPTER TWO: POLICY REVIEW ......................................................................................................... 9
CHAPTER THREE: PROGRESS REPORTS ............................................................................................ 10
3.1 DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SERVICE MANAGEMENT ..................................................... 10
3.1.2 COUNTY ATTORNEY’S OFFICE ........................................................................................... 13
3.2 DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION AND COORDINATION ....................................... 15
3.3 ROADS, TRANSPORT AND PUBLIC WORKS...................................................................... 19
3.5 DEPARTMENT OF WATER, ENVIRONMENT, NATURAL RESOURCES, TOURISM &
WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT ................................................................................................................ 21
3.6 DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, CULTURE AND SOCIAL SERVICES .............................. 27
3.7 DEPARTMENT OF YOUTH AFFAIRS, GENDER AND SPORTS DEVELOPMENT ......... 29
3.8 AGRICULTURE, LIVESTOCK AND FISHERIES ........................................................................ 30
3.9 ICT & E-GOVERNMENT ............................................................................................................... 33
3.10 TRADE, INVESTMENT & INDUSTRIALIZATION ................................................................... 36
3.11 CO-OPERATIVES AND ENTERPRISE DEVELOMENT ........................................................... 45
3.12 HEALTH SERVICES ................................................................................................................. 53
3.12 FINANCE AND ECONOMIC PLANNING .............................................................................. 60
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Section 166 of the Public Finance Management Act 2012 requires the County Government to
prepare a quarterly report for each quarter providing information on the financial and non-
financial performance of the County Government. This report provides an assessment on
activities undertaken by the various county government departments and agencies as reflected in
their work plans. The report covers the periods between 1st October 2017 and 31
st December
2017.
The Report gives an outline on departmental performance on programmes and reviews
expenditure for the period. It highlights challenges encountered and provides recommendations
to improve implementation of the budget in terms of efficiency, effectiveness, timeliness and
target for better service delivery.
The report captured only major activities undertaken during the period under review and
achievements made, as well as on challenges and way forward of each department and agencies
of the county government. However, comprehensive information is obtainable from respective
departmental reports. The report further made an assessment of the budget implementation for
the period by analyzing, among other issues, budget execution and expenditure trends. During
the period, substantial steps were made in actualizing planned activities by different departments
despite challenges inherent in the county development process.
This government continues to commit itself to improving the lives of Uasin Gishu residents by
ensuring that they get value for money. The challenges outlined above will be addressed for
improved achievement of county targeted development goals.
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ABBREVIATIONS AND ACRONYMS
A.I.A : Appropriation in Aid
AIDS : Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome
AMREF : Africa Medical Research Foundation
ANC : Ante Natal Care
ARV : Anti Retro Viral
ATC : Agricultural Training College
CBD : Central Business District
CEC : County Executive Committee
CFF : Customer Feedback Forms
CFSP : County Fiscal Strategy Paper
CIDP : County Integrated Development Plan
C.O : Chief Officer
CLTS : Community Led Total Sanitation
ECDE : Early Childhood Development Education
ELDOWAS : Eldoret Water and Sewerage
EIA : Environmental Impact Assessment
ICT : Information Communication Technology
IFMIS : International Financial Management Information System
KEMSA : Kenya Medical Supplies Agency
KICOSCA : Kenya Inter-County Sports and Cultural association
LAN : Local Area Network
M & E : Monitoring and Evaluation
MTP : Medium Term Plan
PFM : Public Finance Management
TIVET : Technical, Industrial, Vocational, and Entrepreneurial Training
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CHAPTER ONE: BACKGROUND INFORMATION
1.0 INTRODUCTION
The County Second Quarter Progress Report reports on activities undertaken by the various
county government departments and agencies as reflected in their work plans. It further outlines
progress in implementing the plans, challenges encountered and way forward. The report covers
the periods between 1st October 2017 and 31
st December 2017.
1.1.1 Vision
A Prosperous and Attractive County in Kenya and Beyond.
1.1.2 Mission
To serve and improve our people’s livelihoods through good leadership, innovative technology
and efficient infrastructure
1.2 COUNTY BACKGROUND
Uasin Gishu County is one of the 47 counties in the Republic of Kenya. It lies between
longitudes 34 degrees 50’ east and 35 degrees 37’ West and latitudes 0 degrees 03’ South and 0
degrees 55’ North. It is a highland plateau with altitudes falling gently from 2,700 meters above
sea level to about 1,500 meters above sea level. The county shares common borders with Trans
Nzoia County to the North, Elgeyo Marakwet County to the East, Baringo County to the South
East, Kericho County to the South, Nandi County to the South West and Kakamega County to
the North West. It covers a total area of 3,345.2 Sq. Km. with a population, according to the
2009 Population and Housing Census, of 894,179 people. This population was projected to
increase to 1,002,153 in 2012, and 1,123,165 and 1,211,853 in 2015 and 2017 respectively.
Administratively, the county has six sub-counties (constituencies), namely, Soy, Turbo, Kesses,
Kapseret, Ainabkoi and Moiben. The county has thirty (30) County assembly Wards.
Uasin Gishu County’s economy is largely driven by agriculture; it is agro-based. It has large and
fertile lands which can be classified as high potential. The crop enterprises include food crops,
cash/industrial crops and horticultural crops. Large scale farming supports wheat, maize, flowers
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and other horticultural crops for export. However, crop farming is mainly concentrated on maize
and wheat. Livestock enterprises include dairy, poultry, sheep, goats, pigs, bee keeping and fish
farming. But concentration is mainly on dairy. The county can also support agribusiness and
industries and this is yet to be fully exploited. There are manufacturing, wholesale and retail
activities taking place in the county.
1.3 KEY DEVELOPMENT CHALLENGES
During the implementation period, the county government encountered a myriad of challenges
ranging from delays in procurement processes to delays in disbursement of funds from the
National Treasury. Prolonged electioneering period experienced in the country during the period
under review also adversely affected economic activities in the county. In addition, challenges in
infrastructure such as roads and other public institutions i.e. ECDE and health facilities are being
addressed by the county government.
1.4 METHODOLOGY
This report was generated by incorporating inputs of various departmental heads and county
government agencies from their respective reports forwarded to the County Treasury. Follow up
communications and meetings with the departments for clarification and additions were also
conducted to strengthen the content of the report. The departments should be impressed upon to
observe the deadline of 15th
day of the month after the end of every quarter to allow the
Economic Planning Department adequate time to compile county reports by the end of that
month.
1.5 LIMITATION OF THE REPORT
This report does not incorporate all the literature and narratives contained in the respective
departmental reports. It only captures major and key activities and achievements, challenges and
way forward of each department. For detailed and comprehensive information, departmental
reports will complement.
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CHAPTER TWO: POLICY REVIEW
This chapter gives key policy priorities and objectives guiding development process in the
county in line with CIDP, Vision 2030 and the Medium Term Plan II (MTP). Development
process in the county was informed by the desire to create employment mainly for the youth and
women as a way of incorporating their participation in economic development; food security and
poverty alleviation; development of physical infrastructure to reduce cost of production,
improved competitiveness and provide access to the markets for both goods and services;
development of human resources for enhanced capacity to adopt innovative approaches to
development; and Information Communication Technology, a growth sub-sector with immense
potential of unlocking many opportunities in business, education, agriculture, industry and
security.
By the end of the CIDP (2013-2017) Uasin Gishu County anticipates to realize the following
broad development outputs/outcomes:
Improved physical infrastructure in the county – roads network, electricity, renewable energy
technology promotion, housing;
Improved food security and poverty alleviation – promotion of commercialization of dairy
industry, increased agricultural and livestock production, and trade;
Clean and secured environment and access to clean and affordable water and sanitation. Also
improved environmental regulation in line with EMCA 1999 for environmentally friendly
extraction of natural resources such as quarrying activities;
Improved school infrastructure for enhanced access to education
Improved health of residents of Uasin Gishu County through improved health infrastructure
and health care and reduced incidences of diseases and conditions such as malaria, HIV/Aids,
tuberculosis among others.
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CHAPTER THREE: PROGRESS REPORTS
3.1 DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SERVICE MANAGEMENT
The Public Service Management is a department in the Department of Devolution, Public
Administration and Public Service Management, one of the ten departments in the county
government of Uasin Gishu. It is responsible for:
1) To identify reform opportunities for the County Government Human Resource and to advise
the County Government on policy innovations and strategy in those areas of reform.
2) In conjunction with the County Public Service Board, lead the strategic development and
management of the Human Resource in relation to: Planning, identifying risks and strategies
to minimize such risks; Performance management and recognition; and Equity and diversity,
including strategies to ensure implementation of appropriate strategies, policies, and practices
for leadership structure in the Department.
3) Advise the County Government on appropriate strategies, policies, and practices in relation
to such other Departments from time to time and provide technical support in the
implementation of the same.
4) Develop service delivery strategies through collaboration with other Stakeholders and the
wider community
5) Coordinate corporate communication at the county
6) Coordinate planning and branding of county events
7) Ensure proper records management in the registry
8) Provide legal advice and support to all departments
The department is further divided into three sections namely; the directorates of Human
Resource Management, Communication and the Legal section.
3.1.1 DIRECTORATE OF HUMAN RESOURCE
During the period under review, the directorate achieved the following:
A total of 280 staff members were able to take their annual leave as captured in the HR
Registry records.
A total of 308 students were attached in various departments
A total of Nine (9) members of staff were promoted of which one (1) from the
department of Economic Planning and Eight (8) from the department of health Services.
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A total of Three (3) training requests for various courses
The county engaged 32 employees; Ten (10) of the employees under contract were the
County Executive Committee Members (CECM).
A total of 72 County members of staff exited service for various reasons.
Declaration of Income, Assets and Liabilities - 2017 was the year when all public officers
were required to make their declaration of income, assets and liabilities. Towards the end
of the month of November, 2017, all departments had received declaration forms to
distribute to their staff members. The forms were returned to Human Resource Registry
for verification and onward transmission to authorized officer by 31st December, 2017.
So far 87.6% of the total forms distributed have been returned.
Staff medical cover - Showing in the table below is a record of members of staff and their
dependants who were facilitated to access medication in various hospitals within Eldoret
in Uasin Gishu County during the period under review. They made a total of 2,699 visits
and the total amount incurred was Kshs 47,047,438.56.
Staff wellness week - A successful staff wellness week was conducted between 28th
November and 2nd December, 2017. Staff wellness week is an event that is conducted by
the County Government of Uasin Gishu with an aim of creating awareness on healthy
lifestyle to ensure a healthy workforce. During the week a number of staff members were
medically examined, advised and treated while other cases were referred.
Staff end-year party - Staff end-year party was conducted on 21st December, 2017
conjoined with the lighting of the Governor’s Christmas tree. During the party, the
County recognized and awarded 51 members of staff who had retired from active public
service. Also in the event, the best three performed departments were awarded with
trophies. Other awards like the employee of the year and Governor’s Christmas gifts were
also given to the winners.
Challenges:
Leave reconciliation remains a challenge since returns from departments are not
submitted to Human Resource Registry for updating.
Understaffing in the Human Resource Section. The section requires a HR officer per
department to handle HR issues and specific persons to handle specific crucial functions
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such as Occupational safety, Training and Development, Records Management and
Employee Welfare.
Lack of staff establishment record which should be updated annually alongside the
budget
Harmonization of schemes of service remains a challenge.
Recommendations:
Leave management be automated and monitored from a central point.
The County to identify train and deploy from its existing staff those with Human
Resource and Records Management inclinations to take up the positions of the
underperformed tasks in the HR function.
There is need for a County staff establishment ascertain optimal staffing levels and to
guide in staffing
There is need to train HR staff on how to use the IPPD System.
3.1.2 DIRECTORATE OF CORPORATE COMMUNICATION
The directorate responsibilities include; Carry our media coverage on County functions and
events. This includes photography and videography; Develop content for the County website,
print media, LED screen and social media; Receive compliments and complaints from clients,
forward the same to the respective departments and administrative units and respond to their
queries; Coordinate county functions and events; and Prepare working papers related to local,
regional and international conferences, seminars and meetings pertaining to the County’s
activities, in coordination with relevant departments.
During the period under review, the directorate achieved the following:
Coverage of all departmental activities
Attended training on the County Integrated Portal
Provided photos for the departmental handing over reports for all the departments
Participated in creation and making of the 2013-2017 handing over progress report
Updated the County infomercials aired in the LED
Updating the County Website, YouTube and Facebook accounts
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3.1.2 COUNTY ATTORNEY’S OFFICE
The County Attorney’s section is an office headed by the County Attorney who works in
collaboration with four legal officers, one office administrator and two secretaries. The County
Attorney’s offers legal advice to all departments within the county government. This particular
section is mandated to handle matters that require legal analysis, legal representation and
advisory legal opinions.
The legal section is expected to achieve on the following targets as set out in the performance
contract. They include; Compliance with the Constitution on polices; Legislation on County
operations; Advisory and guidance; Legislative drafting; Legal process while procuring for legal
services; Managing Litigation; Enhancing county revenue collection; Implementing measures to
promote national cohesion and national values; Enhance good corporate governance; Enhance
implementation of County Integrated Development Plan (CIDP); Provide and manage the
requisite human resources for efficient service delivery; Provide and enabling legal framework
for County operations and programmes; Coordinate government functions and operations at all
levels; Promote public participation for participatory governance and decision making; and
Strengthen and sustain partners and intergovernmental relations
To highlight a few on advisory guidance we have issued on; (i) Advisory on issuance of licenses
in regard to betting; (ii) On disciplinary matters; (iii) On all instituted cases; and (iv) Advisory to
the committee of assumption of the office of the Governor.
During the period under review, the section’s implementation progresses include:
Compliance with the constitution on policies - the section is still engaging other
departments and looking forward to draft more policies in line with the Constitution.
Legislation on county policies - the section is involved in drafting various legal
documents which include; Bills, Agreements, Contracts, Memorandum of Understanding
(MoUs) and Opinions. The section alongside the CO`s and Directors, have successfully
negotiated, advised and eventually in some instances signed MOU`s and agreements with
various investors. The section has so far drafted and signed tender contracts with all the
departments We have advised and offered legal opinions to various departments as
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sought, most notable ones being Industrial court matters, matters before Arbitration and
various land cases pending in court.
Litigation - This basically is the process of handling cases in which the County
Government has either been sued or is suing. The legal section took over cases that were
being handled by the defunct Municipal Council of Eldoret in addition to new cases
involving the County Government. A number of these cases are ongoing in court whereas
others have been concluded and judgement delivered. The section has on some instances
advised and proposed for out of court settlement and Alternative Dispute Resolution as
opposed to court process. Through this mechanism, some cases have been settled out of
court and others referred to Arbitration. The section has acted on several matters of
illegally acquired parcels of land, several complaints have been filled before National
Land Commission, Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission and a number of cases are
ongoing in court.
Offering advisory opinion - the section is keen to ensure that due process is followed by
the departments in disciplinary cases, policy making and drafting of legal documents so
as to avoid legal technicalities. We have also boosted service delivery of other
departments by issuing guidance in line to Constitutional, Administrative and
Employment law. There are instances where we have advised and opted for out of court
settlement and Alternative Dispute Resolution.
Enhancing revenue collection - the section is working with the relevant departments to
ensure that County legislations are adhered to in order to improve revenue collection.
Implenting measures to promote national cohesion and national values - we are liaising
with the relevant department on how best to approach this target noting that it is an
important measure to be adopted by the Government in line with the Constitution.
Challenges:
Some of the challenges faced in the section include;
Limited budgetary allocation.
Lack of space to expand the legal section more so to accommodate our new legal officers.
Lack of space and resources to establish a fully-fledged legal library/registry.
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Slow response by some departments when requested for documents/evidence to be
produced in court.
Lack of office stationery to be used by the new staff.
Slow procurement processes on requisitioned items
Lack of a full-time vehicle for the legal section. The one allocated is an Executive vehicle
and cannot serve the section well given the kind of work assigned.
Conclusions and Recommendations:
In conclusion it is clear that the Legal Office has improved despite the many challenges. We
however endeavor to attain the success of our goals as a section and as a County at large.
However, areas of key concerns that we need to be addressed are:
Allocation of more funds as per our forwarded budget proposal.
Allocation of more office space, stationery and furniture to accommodate all legal staff.
Creation of a fully-fledged legal registry and library, this is by getting space and
allocation of enough funds to enable the legal section work towards its goals.
Allocation of full time vehicle to assist in office coordination.
It will be noted that the challenges and recommendations have not changed much from the
previous quarterly report; this is because we are still facing similar challenges as before which
we hope that they be addressed
3.2 DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION AND COORDINATION
The mandate of the department is to coordinate and manage the general administrative functions
of the county government for efficient service delivery; facilitate citizen participation in county
government activities; and ensure delivery of services to the residents of the county.
In addition, the department is expected to realize the following outcomes:
Provision of the infrastructure and facilities for efficient in decentralized units.
To promote good governance accountability and participation of the people in
development of policies and plans and implemented of county government programmes.
Coordinate performance d delivery of county government functions in centralized units.
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Propagate articulate and implement county government programme's in sub counties and
wards.
Working with other agencies and actors, promote cohesion, integration and patriotism to
enhance peace and county unity.
Coordination disaster management where the county government is required to
coordinate.
Coordination of county functions and celebration.
Achievements:
NO
.
SECTION OBJECTIVE ACTIVITY OUTPUT
INDICATOR
STATUS
ACHIEVEMENT
1. Field
administration
Provision of
infrastructure and
facilities for efficient
service delivery in
decentralized units
Construction of Sub
county headquarters
(3)
Renting of ward
offices
Sub county and
and ward
offices
Constructions of 3 sub
county offices in progress.
Renting of ward offices in
progress
2.
FIELD
ADMINISTR
ATION
Promote good
governance,
accountability and
participation of the
people in development
of policies and plans and
implementation of
county government
programmes
-Public participation
meetings, public
barazas, project
implementation
committee meetings
No of public
participation
meetings/
barazas
6 meetings per sub county
held in the quarter, totaling
36.
6 meetings per ward held in
the quarter, totaling 180
Public participation
3. Field
administration
Coordinate performance
and delivery of county
government functions in
decentralized units
-Establish and
operationalize
coordination
committees to
monitor, evaluate
and report on
programmes,
projects and
initiatives of the
county government
in the field.
-Establish and
operationalize sub
county and ward
No of
coordination
committee
meeting held.
M&E meetings
held.
No of service
delivery
committee
meeting held
Minutes of the meetings.
M&E reports
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level service
delivery committees
4. Field
administration
Propagate, articulate and
implement county
government policies and
programmes in sub
counties and wards
Public participation
meetings, public
barazas/functions,
stake holder
meetings
No of public
participation/
baraza meeting
No of
stakeholder
meeting
Minutes of the baraza and
the stakeholders meeting.
5 Field
administration
Working with other
agencies and actors,
Promote cohesion,
integration and
patriotism to enhance
peace and county unity
Inter-agency
meetings,
Intergovernmental
barazas, peace
meetings, dialogue
committees
No of inter-
agency
meetings held
No of public
participation/ba
raza/peace
meeting
Report of the inter-agency
meetings.
Minutes of the baraza/ peace
meetings.
6 Field
administration
Coordinate disaster
management where the
county government is
required to respond
Disaster committee
meetings, Inter-
agency meetings,
Identification of
lead agencies
No of the
disaster
committee
meetings.
No of inter-
agency
meetings held.
No of the lead
agencies
identified.
Minutes of the disaster
management committee
meetings.
Report and minutes of the
inter-agency meetings.
Minutes of the identification
of the lead agencies.
7 Field
administration
Coordination of county
functions/celebrations
Intergovernmental
celebrations
committee meetings,
Departmental
functions committee
meeting
No of the
intergovernmen
tal celebrations
held.
No of the
departmental
Minutes of the celebrations
committee meetings and
reports
Minutes of the departmental
functions committee
meeting
8 Enforcement Ensure compliance of
county legislation
-Enforce all county
laws and take
appropriate on
offenders/defaulters.
No of arrests
made
Reports
Reports on enforcement
9 Enforcement Support county
government officials to
effectively discharge
their duties in different
work stations
Provide the
necessary support to
county officials in
various departments
and work stations to
No. of Reports
and briefs
Reports and briefs on
operations
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ensure that the set
targets are achieved
10 Enforcement Protection of all county
government assets
Man all county vital
installations
including buildings,
yards, markets and
other county assets
Reports and
briefs
Security reports
Challenges:
The contract period for the sub-counties offices have expired and procurement committee is
yet to extend the time. In addition, there is a variance between contract bills and drawings as
the case of Ainabkoi, ongoing construction is using a drawing twice as big as the initial used
during tendering.
Inadequate infrastructure and facilities for efficient delivery of services by field staff
Departmental functions are still largely centralized at the county headquarters which hampers
efficiency.
Recommendations:
There is need for the project managers in the case of sub county office projects to urgently
conduct appraisal of the projects to address the challenge (ii) above
There is need for provision of adequate development funds for construction and equipping of
field offices. Completion of the three ongoing sub county office projects and beginning of the
remaining three.
There is need for decentralization of functions by all departments to sub county and ward
level to increase access of county services by the public.
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3.3 ROADS, TRANSPORT AND PUBLIC WORKS
This department is vested with the responsibility of providing a holistic and integrated transport
system within the county as well as operating and maintaining an efficient, safe and cost
effective transport system.
3.3.1 Roads
The Subsector is responsible for development, rehabilitation and maintenance of roads network
in the county (All roads except those classified as KeNHA, KURA and KeRRA roads).
3.3.2 Transport
The Subsector is responsible for transport policy formulation and development of regulatory
framework and transport infrastructure.
3.3.3 Public Works
The Subsector is responsible for development, maintenance and rehabilitation of Government
buildings and other public works in the county. The county fire and disaster management unit is
also included in this section.
3.3.4 Electrical
The Subsector is responsible for development, maintenance and rehabilitation of street lights and
other electrical works on Buildings.
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Achievements:
4 Table 3.4.1: Summary of Project/Activities Implemented by Roads Department
S/No. Activity/
Project Name
Objective Estimated
Cost
(Kshs.)
Output
Indicator
Target for
the
Quarter 2
Achievement
for the Q2
2017/18
Remarks
1.
Construction
of roads
To improve
road network
33M No. of
kilometres
1.4 3 9 Adverse
weather
conditions
affected
completion
2.
Grading To improve
road network
360,000 No. of
kilometres
50 30 Gravelling
programmes
still ongoing Gravelling 200M 150 90.13
Dozing To improve
road network
6M
3.
Drainage and
culvert work
To improve
road network
140M No. of
metres
1200 911.4 Others
ongoing
4.
Construction
of bridges/box
culverts
To improve
road network
and linkage
153M No. of
bridges/box
culverts
27 13 6 The
bridges/box
culverts
completed;
2 substantially
completed
(98%); and
5 ongoing.
5. Street lights To improve
security
71M No. of street
lights poles
3200 3000 Phase 1
completed
6. Construction
of Burnt forest
fire station
To improve
response to
emergencies
and disasters
6M Percentage
completion
1 1 Ongoing
7. Construction
of County
Liaison office
in NSSF
building
Nairobi
To strengthen
liaison
services
15M Percentage
completion
1 1 Ongoing
Challenges:
1. Lack of enough office space for the department.
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2. Most of the personnel were new hence they require intensive training on management and
professional registration.
3. Inadequate funding for maintenance.
Way forward:
1. Completing the Directorate building in Kapsoya to offer office space.
2. Training new staff on management and professional registration.
3. The department, in collaboration with the National Government, is developing the CBD. This
entails surveying and designing of by-passes, new roads, walkways and cycle ways. This will
be followed by constructing the designed passages.
4. More funding is required to match the network already devolved to the county.
3.5 DEPARTMENT OF WATER, ENVIRONMENT, NATURAL RESOURCES,
TOURISM & WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT
The mandate of the department includes coordination of water supply and catchment protection,
provision of solid waste management, control of air pollution, noise pollution, public nuisance
and outdoor advertising; implementation of national government policies on natural resources;
environmental conservation; and Tourism & Wildlife management within the county.
Broad outputs and outcomes to be achieved by the department
Increased access to clean portable water
Increase water volumes through de-silting of dams
Running of water supplies
Protection of water catchment areas
Increase of forest cover
Efficient waste management in the county
Tourism development & Wildlife Management
Payment of suppliers/pending bills
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Achievements:
Provision of water and sewerage services in the urban areas is also prioritized in the county. The
current total water production for Eldoret and its Environs is 36,000 M3
per day. This is way
below our current demand of about 60,000 M3
per day. To breach this gab, the county in
conjunction with Lake Victoria North Water Services Board developed Elgarini water project
that would give additional 9,000 M3
per day. The project was 75% complete and was expected to
be completed by end of 2017. In addition, plans were underway to develop Kipkaren water
treatment plant that would give additional 24,000M3
per day thus closing the gap. It is also
noteworthy to mention that for the first time, Eldoret Water and Sanitation Company
(ELDOWAS) made a surplus and this would be used to further improve services. Furthermore
the department in its endeavour to promote tourism continued to develop the county tourism
products during the quarter under review. Other achievements include: -
1. Maintenance of 7 NO (Moi’sBridge, Turbo, Sosiani, Burnt Forest, Ngeria and Kipkabus)
water supplies within the County. Sambut Water Supply is not operational due to disput
over land ownership.
2. 115 NO noise permits issued.
3. 6 NO clean up campaigns
4. Regular street cleansing.
5. Regular solid waste collection and transportation services.
6. Regular maintenance of solid waste disposal site
In the period under review, the department implemented the various programmes and activities
as indicated in the table 3.5.1
Table 3.5.1: Summary of Project/Activities Implemented by Environment, Water and
Natural Resources
S/No. Activity/ Project Name
Objective Estimated Cost (Kshs.)
Output Indicator Target for the quarter
Achievement for the 2nd quarter 2017/18FY
Remarks
1. Drilling & equipping of boreholes
To improve access to clean and safe water
- No. of boreholes drilled
- 2drilled 6 equipped
2016/17 FY projects under completion
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Table 3.5.2: Summary of Project/Activities Implemented by tourism & wildlife
Activity Objective/Project name
Estimated Cost Million (Kshs.)
Output Indicator
Target (2nd Quarter 2017/18)
Achievement for the 1st & 2nd quarter 2017/18FY
Remarks/comments
Enhancing Tourism Product Development
To develop and promote River Sosiani Nature park as an urban conservation initiative and making Eldoret town green
5 To come up with the wildlife zone and a nature trail as the first phase of the project To have a unique tourism product in the city
Fencing the Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital side for the buy in of the other stakeholders and landowners adjourning the river
Fencing of the MTRH side has already commenced
Most parcels that the county intends to utilize have been encroached and the department is trying to Enhance public participation and consultation with other stakeholders and land owners to appreciate what has been done in the MTRH side so as to enable the project to continue with the second phase
To develop and validate an integrated wetland management plan for Kesses dam that will prescribe the tourism activities and conservation
2,651 Create awareness and conduct Education programmes to seek community
Conservation awareness and sensitization barazas to the local community has been done
The intergrated management plan is at its implementation stage
The integrated wetland management plan has been validated by all stakeholders and this will prescribe the tourism activities to be carried out around the
2. Development of community water projects
To improve access to clean and safe water
- No. of community water projects done
- 22 2016/17 FY projects under completion
3. Maintenance of water supplies
To improve access to clean and safe water
- No. of water supplies maintained.
6 6 Routine operations & maintenance
4. Rehabilitation and Beautification
To create a clean and attractive environment
- No. of areas rehabilitated/beautified
- Rehabilitation of Uganda road & Nandi park
Finalization of last FY projects
5. Afforestation To Increase forest cover
- No of tree seedlings planted
- Nil No rains & no finances
6. Purchase of skip loader lorry
To improve solid waste management efficiency
13M No of skip loader lorries
- - No finances
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initiatives that needs to enhance environmental sustainability of the various activities and promote tourism development
good will in the development of the attraction
dam. Construction of the gate and toilet block is on going
To construct a world class athletics training camp (Chagaiya High Altitude Training camp)
164,486 million
Tender was awarded to the contractor for construction and consultancy respectively EIA for the project was conducted and certificate has been issued by NEMA
Complete sports facility, hostels and the field.
Construction of the camp is ongoing. EIA report has been submitted to NEMA and the certificate has been awarded
There is good will by the local community about the coming up of the training camp and construction process is going on well. Contract Implementation Team (Committee) for the project has been constituted to ensure that the same is delivered on time.
Harness Tourism Stakeholder/ partnership in the sector
Kenya Tourism Board has partnered with the County in establishing a Tourism Information Center
200,000 Giving first hand information to the visitors, to the County and NOREB as a region
To make Uasin Gishu known as a tourism and investment destination of choice in the North Rift.
The office space has been allocated for the information center
The office space was found to be an ideal and KTB officials are ready to refurbish and equip the office
Training and capacity building of the tourism stakeholders by Kenya Tourism Board and Kenya Wildlife Service
1,000,000 Having well informed and trained personnel
To ensure provision of good service delivery by the tourism and hospitality players
Uasin Gishu County emerged to be the best destination in the region since it has a huge bed capacity and its able to handle visitors even of large numbers Tourism Fund are in the process of developing and implementing the training programme based on the proposal by
There is need for the County Government to be conducting training and capacity building for the staff of the tourism facilities and establishment, so as to maintain the standards required in the industry
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the county
Tourism promotion and marketing
Identification of community based enterprises in the six Sub counties
1,200,000 To identify the community based tourism enterprises
To identify the activities being practiced by the different enterprises
Needs assessment was done for each of the community based tourism enterprises identified
The department is now developing a training program for the same so as to enhance skills and also be able to receive visitors in this various destinations
To participate in the inauguration of the County Wildlife Conservation and Compensation committee
50,000 Having a familiarization meeting with the Wildlife Conservation and Compensation committee
Getting to know the functions of the committee and how they will work with the County
This committee and its functions is stipulated in the Wildlife Conservation and Management Act,2013. It acted as a strategy to enhance and solve the several issues concerning the Human-Wildlife conflicts in the county
There are many complains concerning human-wildlife conflicts arising from Kesses community because of the Sitatungas. The Committee has reviewed the claims and made the recommendations to KWS for compensation
B, Ongoing Projects
Activity/ Project Name
Objective Estimated Cost (Kshs.)
Output Indicator
Target (2nd Quarter 2017/18)
Achievement (2nd Quarter 2017/18)
Remarks/comments
Chagaiya High Altitude Training Camp
To be a world class training camp that will attract both local and international athletes’
164,486,000
Training camp -Commencement of the construction
-The Administration block is under way and is currently at the lintel level
Ongoing project
River Sosiani Nature Park
To create a nature park in an urban setting
5 Million Nature park -Fencing of the Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital side has commenced -Environmental Impact Assessment has been done
-Fencing of the project area is ongoing (phase one of the project)
Ongoing project
Kesses dam To increase tourism products
2.651Million
The project area has been
-Integrated wetland management plan for
-construction of the two tusks gate and a
Ongoing project
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and activities in the County
identified and the tender has been awarded to the contractor
the dam has been prepared and has been validated and its currently on its implementation stage
toilet block is ongoing (80% done)
Challenges:
Delay in servicing of refuse trucks. Most of the service providers declined to service the
trucks due to pending payments.
Inconsistent supply of fuel leading to delayed garbage collection
The dumpsite at Kipkenyo is filled up and acquiring a new one has not been forth coming
due to negative impacts associated with the current one
Illegal dumping of garbage in estates.
Limited refuse trucks
Members of public stopping water projections demanding compensation for way leaves.
Demand for water projects across the county not matching with budgetary allocations.
Most water sources and springs are in private lands who demand high compensation
Water catchment encroachment and degradation.
The department is understaffed with limited technical officers
Way forward:
Fill the vacant positions as per the approved staff establishment.
Sensitize members of public on importance of water reticulation and signing of way leaves
for water pipelines.
More budgetary allocations to water and environment subsectors to meet the demand.
Enforcement officers should be posted to the department to check on illegal dumping and
payment of service providers by the waste generators.
Priority to be given to servicing of refuses trucks and have consistent supply of fuel.
Multi-sectral approach to catchment conservation & enactment of relevant legislation.
Budget for and procure additional 3 refuse trucks
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3.6 DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, CULTURE AND SOCIAL SERVICES
This department is tasked with management of bursary and TIVET scholarships; management of
Early Childhood Education Centers; social services; community development; and promotion of
cultural activities.
Achievements:
Table 3.6.1 shows the progress and achievements on the projects/activities implemented by the
department during the period under review
Table 3.6.6.1: Summary of Projects/Activities Implemented by EC&SS Department
S/No Project Name Objectives Output Indicator Target for the quarter
Achievements Remarks
Education sector
1. Assessment of ECDE Centers
To ensure quality in ECDE Program
No. of schools visited
60 98 Successful
2. Assessment of schools for registration
To ensure ECDE schools meet standards for registrations
No. of schools visited
10 6 Delay of funds was a challenge
3. Monitoring and evaluation of ECDE projects
To ensure quality and timely completion of projects
No. of schools 40 10 Exercise ongoing
4. Tayari ECDE Officers training
To increase proportion of pre-primary children transiting to primary
No. of officers trained
29 31 Training successful, funded by RTI
5. ECDE KSRAT Tool officers training
To enhance the capacity of teachers
No. of officers trained in 12 zones
40 50 Training was successfully done
6. Tayari teacher cluster meeting
To refresh and sharpen teachers skills and methodology
No. of meetings held
Twice in zone per term
Twice in zone per term
Training was successful, funded by RTI
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S/No Project Name Objectives Output Indicator Target for the quarter
Achievements Remarks
7. Tayari Teacher Support
To support teachers through classroom observation
No. of teachers supported
497 494 Exercise Successful funded by RTI
Culture section
8. Kenya National Music and Cultural festivals
To promote cohesion and peaceful co-existence
No. of participants
630 618 Event was successful
9. Council of Elders Meetings
To identify and nurture talent
No. of meetings held
5 5 The meetings were well attended
10. Pamoja concert To entertain residents during new year events and tap new talents for artists
No. of Artist performed
20 17 Funds was a challenge
Social services section
11. Repatriation/Reintegration of street children
To promote child’s right, care and protection
No. of street children repatriated/reintegrated
200 30 Target was below average because of challenges in transport
12. Counseling services
To improve clients behavior and livelihoods
No. of clients counseled
120 70 Target not attained
13. Coordination of Christmas tree event
To support the less fortunate during Christmas season
Total amount donated
3,000,000 1.6,000,000 Target not attained
14. Construction of a building at Home craft center
To enhance infrastructural development
% completion - 90% completion Works ongoing
15. Disbursement of funds for PWDS
To improve livelihood of the PWDS
No. of PWDS assisted
2472 1,098 Target not attained
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Challenges:
Inadequate allocations of funds for programmed activities
Lack of means of transport to carry out M&E and other activities
Way forward:
Provision of vehicles to enhance mobility
Additional funding to programs
3.7 DEPARTMENT OF YOUTH AFFAIRS, GENDER AND SPORTS DEVELOPMENT
This department is responsible for sports development and management; and management of
youth polytechnics.
Achievements:
Table 3.7.1 shows the progress and achievements on the projects/activities implemented by the
department during the period under review.
Table 3.6.7.1: Summary of Projects/Activities Implemented by YG&SD Department
S/No.
Project Objectives Output Indicator
Target for the quarter
Achievements Remarks
Youth Affairs
1. Construction of Administration Blocks in Vocational Training Center.
To enhance service delivery
No. of administration blocks constructed
5 2 Works Ongoing
2. Disbursement of funds for tools and equipment in VTC
To improve quality of teaching and learning
No. of VTC benefited
11 11 Target was achieved
Sports Development
3. KICOSCA games To promote Sports and Cultural activities
No. of Participants
200 203 Target was achieved
4. Ziwa Marathon To identify, nurture and develop talent
No. of participants
400 420 Target achieved
5. Tuskys Marathon No. of participants
1200 1300 Target achieved
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3.8 AGRICULTURE, LIVESTOCK AND FISHERIES
The Department of Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries comprises of four Directorates and two
Institutions namely: Livestock production, Veterinary services, Agriculture and Fisheries
Directorates, Chebororwa Agricultural Training Centre and Agricultural Mechanization Station.
The department’s vision is anchored on an innovative, commercially oriented and competitive
agricultural sector. Further it is mandated to improve food security and livelihoods in Uasin
Gishu through commercial agriculture for sustainable development.
In the reporting period the department set out to achieve the following broad strategies;
Increase livestock and crop production and productivity
Improve value addition and market access
Increase fish production and productivity
Reduce post-harvest losses
Reduce incidences of Livestock diseases
In the period under review the department successfully rolled out farmer extension services
county wide. However the reporting period was marked with challenges due to delayed release
of funds and activation of Integrated Financial Management Information System (IFMIS)
Achievements:
In the period under review, the department planned implementation of the following various
programmes and activities as indicated in the table 3.8. However implementation has been
delayed due to delay of funds.
Table 3.6.8: Summary of Programmes/Activity Implementation by DALF
S/No Activity/Proje
ct Name
Objective Estimate
Cost
(Kshs.)
Output
Indicator
Target (2nd
Quarter
2017/18)
Achievement Remarks
Livestock & Fisheries Department
1. Construction
and restocking
of demo ponds
To provide
quality
and
affordable
fingerlings
8,000,000 Number of
ponds
constructed/re
stocked
- Implementatio
n guidelines
developed
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S/No Activity/Proje
ct Name
Objective Estimate
Cost
(Kshs.)
Output
Indicator
Target (2nd
Quarter
2017/18)
Achievement Remarks
2. Restocking of
fish ponds
To provide
quality
and
affordable
fingerlings
to fish
farmers in
the
County
3,000,000 Number of fish
ponds stocked
-. Identification
of
beneficiaries
on going
Requisitio
n done
3. Construction of
Milk Coolers
To
improve
milk
quality
and
marketing
59,500,000
No. of Coolers
installed with
electricity and
water
connected
46 Coolers
structures
Ongoing Requisitio
n done
4. Vaccination of
Animals
To control
spread of
Notifiable
diseases
in the
County.
23,000,000
No. of animals
vaccinated
1% reduction
in disease
prevalence
rate each
year in the
plan period.
Ongoing Vaccinatio
n
campaign
done
against
foot and
mouth,
5. Purchase of
acaricides
To control
spread of
Notifiable
diseases
in the
County.
40,000,000 No. of cattle
dips supplied
with
acaricides
- Requisition
raised
6. Subsidy of AI
services
To
improve
the Dairy
gene pool
23,000,000 % Increase in
the number of
artificial
inseminations.
5% increase
in artificial
insemination
s each year
in the plan
period.
Ongoing Done
through 23
cooperativ
es at
Kshs.500
subsidy
7. Completion of
Burnt forest
slaughter slab
Improve
Veterinary
Public
Health
5,000,000 % completion 100% 60% Requisitio
n raised
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S/No Activity/Proje
ct Name
Objective Estimate
Cost
(Kshs.)
Output
Indicator
Target (2nd
Quarter
2017/18)
Achievement Remarks
Agriculture Department
8. Kijana Na Acre
Phase II
Empower
youth to
engage in
income
generating
activities
through
promotion
of high
value
crops
17,000,000 Number of
youth groups
Funded,
69 youth
groups
69 youth
groups
identified
awaiting funds
disbursement
9. Completion of
cereal stores
Reduce
postharve
st
losses
19,000,000 No. of stores
constructed
2 Mafuta store –
65%
Tuiyo Store –
just began
10. Purchase of
mobile driers
Reduce
post-
harvest
losses
12,000,000 No. of driers
purchased
- Requisition
raised
11. Procurement
of high value
seedlings
Promotion
of high
value
crops
7,000,000 No. of bags
distributed
- Requisition
raised
Procurem
ent of
banana,
macadami
a,
avocado
and coffee
seedlings
12. Construction of
Dam for
irrigation
To
improve
training
facilities at
Cheboror
wa ATC
4,000,000 % completion Complete
and
functional
Requisition
raised
13. Purchase of To 90,000,000 No. of - Requisition
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S/No Activity/Proje
ct Name
Objective Estimate
Cost
(Kshs.)
Output
Indicator
Target (2nd
Quarter
2017/18)
Achievement Remarks
machinery improve
training
facilities at
AMS
machinery
purchased
raised
14. Extension
Services
Promote
good
agricultura
l services
- Number of
farmers
trained
16,500 16,500
15. Construction of
multi-purpose
hall
To
improve
training
facilities at
Cheboror
wa ATC
4,000,000 % completion Complete
and
functional
90%
3.9 ICT & E-GOVERNMENT
The ICT Department is mandated to develop policy on automation of County functions. The key
priority areas include cashless revenue collection, online human resource management, and
supporting infrastructure as well as designing and developing a GIS framework to guide E-
development in agriculture, health, trade, roads, urban planning, and other sectors.
Achievements:
Completion of County Integrated Communication Platform
Strengthening of Integrated Hospital Management Information System IHMIS (UG
Afyacare)
Enhancing the Revenue Management System (UG Pay)
Creation of Geodatabases and development of GIS/GPS training manual
During this period under review, the GIS section managed to;
Create Geodatabases for each department
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Each department has unique features and resources that need to be mapped and stored in an
organized manner to ease retrieval and usage of the data. It is for this reason therefore, that the
GIS team have created geodatabases for each department. The geodatabases will be continuously
updated every time more features and resources are mapped in a particular department.
Development of training manuals on the use GPS and GIS software
Training manuals on the use of GPS and both ArcGIS and QGIS software were developed are
ready to be shared with the Capacity Building section for review.
Supporting other departments
The GIS section offered support to the Department of Health on how to use GPS to collect
geographic locations of various health features. These coordinates were to be uploaded to their
systems like the DHIS and KMFL System
The following is a summary of the department’s planned implementation of various programmes
and activities as indicated in the table 3.9 below:-
Table 3.9 Summary of programmes and activities by ICT & E-Government
S/No.
Activity/ Project
Name
Objective Estimated
Cost
(Kshs.)
Output
Indicator
Target
for the
Quarter
Achieveme
nt
for the
Quarter
Remarks/comme
nts
1. Development of
information centres at
Kapseret, Ainabkoi,
Moiben and Soy sub-
counties
Improved
access to
information
and service
delivery to
the citizens
26 M No of
information
centres
completed
4
informati
on
centres
90% Project ongoing;
Finalizing power
and Internet
connectivity.
2. Development of a data
backup and recovery
centre
Enhanced
information
security
5M A functional
data backup and
recovery system
50% 30% To be retendered
in the next quarter
3. Implementation of
county hospital
management system
Enhanced
service
delivery and
reporting in
3M No of public
health facilities
automated
90% Sustainability and
support for all the
existing facilities
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county health
facility
4. Installation and
Commissioning of
Asset Tagging and
Staff Access
Management System
Facilitate an
asset
verification
process to
be
undertaken
periodically
and on
demand
basis.
5M No of assets
tagged and
tracked
80% 70% Ongoing project;
awaiting
configuration and
approval of
barcodes.
To be completed
in the next quarter.
5. Design, Development
and Implementation of
An Integrated
communication
platform
Provide
efficient and
effective
online
communicati
on
management
system
4.4M No of county
citizens reached
in all the county
news as well as
increase in
generated news
on the platform
100% 100% Project completed,
awaiting
commissioning.
Challenges:
Insufficient ICT tools to create an enabling environment for proper utilization and uptake
of ICT.
Lack of training space in the County for staff in house training and stakeholders.
Slow Internet speeds hence delays in service delivery.
Inadequate equipment and tools such as plotters, GPS devices, GIS softwares and
protective gear.
Inadequate office space.
Way Forward:
Continuous improvement of staff through capacity building to foster expertise and skills
enhancement.
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Acquisition of workspaces for all staff to ease congestion in office.
Request for another vehicle to ease operations and support services offered by the
department.
3.10 TRADE, INVESTMENT & INDUSTRIALIZATION
This department is responsible for the implementation, formulation, coordination and
administration of activities in respect to Trade, Industrialization. The department is made up of
four Directorates namely; Directorate of Trade Development and Industry, Markets, Licensing
and Compliance.
The department’s vision is to spearhead trade development and investment opportunities.This is
achieved by providing reliable business information to investors and the business community;
increasing access by SMEs to affordable financial services; promoting trade, investment in the
county.
In the reporting period 2017/18 financial year, the department implemented programmes/projects
in development of markets, issuance of business permits, Capacity building of SMEs.
Achievements:
The following is a summary of programmes/projects achievements during the reporting period as
shown in table 3.10 below:-
Table 3.10 Summary of Programmes/Projects Implemented by Trade & Industry
S/
No
Activity/Project
Name
Objective Estimated
Cost
(Kshs.)
Output
Indicator
Target
(2nd
Quarter
2017/18)
Achieveme
nt
(2nd
Quarter
2017/18)
Remarks/
Comments
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S/
No
Activity/Project
Name
Objective Estimated
Cost
(Kshs.)
Output
Indicator
Target
(2nd
Quarter
2017/18)
Achieveme
nt
(2nd
Quarter
2017/18)
Remarks/
Comments
1 To organize for
trade fairs and
exhibitions for
innovators.
The exhibitors
to showcase
their products
and improve
their marketing
skills and also
to gain
expertise on
product design
and packaging
3,000,000 Exhibitors
selected and
attending the
expo.
1 1 The department
facilitated 7 Jua Kali
traders to attend the
18th East African
Jua Kali/Nguvu Kazi
exhibition in
Bujumbura, Burundi
from 4th – 10th
December, 2017
2 Submitted most of
the remaining
documents for the
establishment of
fresh Produce
Wholesale Market
by EU Union.
To promote
growth of
wholesale and
retail trade in
the County
N/A
1. Forward
ing of
the
docume
nts to
EU to
pave
way for
the
signing
of the
grant
contract
and
release
of the
same.
100% 100% Traders fully
embrace the market
development
following positive
consultation.
3 Bilateral Trade and
Investment
Promotion
forums/conference
s
To promote
and attract
investment in
Uasin Gishu
County
1,000,000 1. No. of
new
businesses
commissione
d.
2. No. of
Conferences
/forums/semi
6 4 -Java Coffee House,
Kenya Wines and
Liquors (KWAL)
Agency were
commissioned and
KFC set up shop in
the County.
-The department co-
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S/
No
Activity/Project
Name
Objective Estimated
Cost
(Kshs.)
Output
Indicator
Target
(2nd
Quarter
2017/18)
Achieveme
nt
(2nd
Quarter
2017/18)
Remarks/
Comments
nars
attended.
hosted a business
forum/Conference
with Moi University
dubbed AGBA.
hosted and held a
business dinner for
AEZ Group of
investors and
Guangzou Chinese
investors at Boma
Inn Hotel
4 To establish a
credit/loan facility
for traders
To increase
access by
SMEs to
affordable
financial
services.
N/A 1. Drafted
bill re-
introduc
ed to
the
County
Assembl
y for
adoption
.
100% 50% Funds are have
been budget for in
the next financial
year for
disbursement
5 Casino supervision
from opening to
closing and
General office
administration
Control and
Regulate all
gaming
activities in the
Casino
-500,000
-includes
general
office
administratio
n
-Increased
confidence
in gaming
activities
leading to
improved
casino
performance
.
-
Effectivenes
s and
efficiency in
revenue
-Maximum
Supervisio
n from
opening to
closing to
ensure
adherence
to Gaming
rules and
regulations
-Guard
against
loss of
-Supervised
Gaming
activities in
the Casino
from
opening to
closing and
filed returns
-Arbitrated
in gaming
disputes
between
customers
-Officers working at
night in the casino
lacked transport and
are yet to be paid
their meals
allowances
-Casinos pay 16 per
cent vat of their
winnings to KRA
-Licensing of
Casinos is a
National function
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S/
No
Activity/Project
Name
Objective Estimated
Cost
(Kshs.)
Output
Indicator
Target
(2nd
Quarter
2017/18)
Achieveme
nt
(2nd
Quarter
2017/18)
Remarks/
Comments
collection
-Enhanced
revenue
collection
-Adherence
to gaming
rules and
regulations
revenue
and the
manageme
nt
-Witnessed
all
transactions
in the
casino
-We only have one
Casino(Jambo
Casino) in the
County
6 License operation
of pool tables and
Amusement
machines
-Ensure that
no one
operates
without a valid
Gaming
Licence
Included in
general
office
administratio
n
- Enhanced
revenue
collection
- Strict
adherence to
Gaming laws
and
regulations
Collect
kshs.
500,000.00
from pool
tables
licensing
during the
quarter
Licensed
115 pool
tables
during the
quarter
totaling
kshs.
407,500.00
-Pool tables are
charged kshs. 5000
within former
Municipality areas
and kshs. 2500 in
other areas per year
-renewal of the
licences is done
mostly at the
beginning of the
financial year
7 Conduct mobile
Pool table licensing
trips and spot
checks
Ensure all
Pool table
operators
acquire a
Gaming
licence
125,500.00 -Increase in
No. of Pool
Tables
Licensed
- Enhanced
revenue
collection
-Improved
adherence to
gaming rules
and
regulations
Conduct
30 mobile
pool
licensing
trips during
the quarter
The
department
Conducted
29 mobile
pool
licensing
trips during
the quarter
We usually conduct
the exercise during
the first and third
quarters of the
financial year.
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S/
No
Activity/Project
Name
Objective Estimated
Cost
(Kshs.)
Output
Indicator
Target
(2nd
Quarter
2017/18)
Achieveme
nt
(2nd
Quarter
2017/18)
Remarks/
Comments
8 License operation
of
funfair games
-Curb illegal
gambling in
the County
-Collect
Revenue from
Funfair
Licensing
Included in
general
office
administratio
n
-Reduced
cases of
illegal
gambling
-Sensitized
public on the
consequenc
es of illegal
gambling
-Increased
compliance
of the
gaming Act
by the
operators
-reduced
public outcry
on illegal
gambling
Collect at
least kshs.
70,000
from
Funfair
licensing
during the
quarter
Issued/rene
wed 9
funfair
permits
totaling
kshs.
58,500.00
during the
quarter
-licensing was
affected by
mushrooming of
chinese gambling
machines.
- Funfair permits are
renewed after 3
months
-Each funfair licence
is charged kshs.
6,500.00 per 3
months
-Electioneering
period also affected
renewal of licences.
9 Curb illegal
gambling
Ensure all
Funfair
operators
acquire
Gaming
licences
125,500.00 -Reduced
cases of
illegal
gambling
-Sensitized
public on the
consequenc
es of illegal
gambling
-Increased
Conducted
30 spot
checks to
curb illegal
gambling
during the
quarter
The
department
conducted
29 spot
checks to
curb illegal
gambling
during the
quarter
-The sector doesn’t
have any arresting
powers we have to
liaise with law
enforcement
agencies to curb
illegal gambling
- We usually do spot
checks during the
first and third
quarters of the
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S/
No
Activity/Project
Name
Objective Estimated
Cost
(Kshs.)
Output
Indicator
Target
(2nd
Quarter
2017/18)
Achieveme
nt
(2nd
Quarter
2017/18)
Remarks/
Comments
compliance
of the
gaming Act
by the
operators
-Enhanced
revenue
Collection
-Reduce
public outcry
on illegal
gambling
financial year.
10. Development of
county Market’s
a) Kuinet
b) Ainabkoi
c) Sogomo
d) Eldoret West
e) Burnt Forest
f) Moiben market
-Enhance
growth of
wholesale and
retail trade in
the County.
a) Merewet
-
10,283,
750
b) Momoni
at -
3,361,0
20
c) Kuinet -
6,590,0
70
d) Ainabkoi
-
6,759,2
08
e) Sogomo
-
3,952,3
60
f) Eldoret
West -
2,998,1
50
Percentage
of works
done in each
of the
markets:
-No. of stalls
refurbished
and
repainted.
-Fencing
undertaken.
-No. of
sheds
constructed
and
completed
- No. of
toilets
constructed
100%
completion
a) Kuinet
– 70%
b) Ainabk
oi –
30%
c) Sogom
o –
100%
d) Eldoret
West –
100%
e) Burnt
Forest
– 100%
The projects which
did not achieve the
target for the quarter
have active works in
progress.
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S/
No
Activity/Project
Name
Objective Estimated
Cost
(Kshs.)
Output
Indicator
Target
(2nd
Quarter
2017/18)
Achieveme
nt
(2nd
Quarter
2017/18)
Remarks/
Comments
g) Burnt
Forest -
4,252,5
50
For a total
of Kshs.
38,197,108
- No. of
toilets
constructed
and
completed
Other notable achievements:-
Issuance of Licenses
The directorate managed to issue about 1500 permits during the period under review and netted
about Shs. 4.5 Million in revenue. There were some manual permits that were also issued due to
insufficient ICT infrastructure in the rural areas
Hawking Regulations
Implemented hawking reforms to at least 90%, registered five Saccos, gave them identification
cards and uniforms and hawking zones and managed to secure a space at West market
Removal of Illegal structures
Managed to remove illegal structures that were being developed in Ziwa Market, Annex
shopping Centre, Road Block and many other areas.
Regulation of Slot Machines
Managed to impound several slot machines that were in operation in rural areas and were
allowing children to play.
County one stop shop and Yard Management
Started implementation of Yard Management system(YMS) and Que Management
System(QMS) for use at the county yard and county one stop shop respectively. The county
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government owns and operates a yard that impounded goods are stored before the owners can
claim them after paying the stipulated fee as contained in the Financial Act. The County
Enforcement/Compliance teams are charged with impounding goods that are found to have
contravened the counties by laws. Impounded goods range from motor vehicles parked in non-
designated areas, motorbikes, fruits sold outside the market, traders wares (mitumba clothes,
hawker’s items) among others. Currently, there is a manual register that allows for the entry and
release of the goods. The system does not calculate fines automatically and does not trace the
released goods. It doesn’t eliminate the collusion between rogue county officers and traders who
may get the impounded goods released from the yard without the county’s knowledge hence loss
of revenue.
Development of Licensing Strategic plan 2018-2022
Managed to development strategic plan for 2018-2022.The strategic plan is in its final stages of
review towards the development of the final draft.
Markets management and supervision
Uasin Gishu County has six markets in the Central Business District (C.B.D) and over 30
markets at the sub counties. Overall, the county can net about Kes. 30 million annually from
markets. Congestion in some markets especially within CBD is evident. This is as a result of
collapse of wholesale markets due to the proliferation of many retail traders at the markets. The
county government needs to define all markets properly, tighten enforcement, finish major
renovations and develop large markets that can accommodate many traders. The activities that
were carried out in markets included Sanity restoration at Wholesale market due to congestion
and barricading of the access road, revenue collection, training of traders, construction of
markets, etc. The Challenges in markets that were encountered in markets were as follows;
a) Lack of complementary facilities. Traders operating in many markets that lack certain
physical facilities are reluctant to remit county revenue. A collapsed toilet in burnt forest
market in February 2016 resulted in nonpayment of revenue. Other markets with no toilet
Turbo, Ngeny, Rehema, Muchorwe, Kerita, etc.
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b) The markets which are at the boundary of our county and other counties have low
revenue collection because the amount charged in other counties is lower compared to
ours hence traders prefer selling from the other counties.
c) Our attempt to push hawkers into Hawkers market was met with significant resistance
from the
Revival of dormant Markets
Managed to carry out publicity with an intention of reviving dormant markets that include
Kahoya, Cherunya, Kapseret and Mlango. There has been an increase in business activity since
then.
Challenges:
The Department was faced with a number of challenges among which are the following:-
1. Delay in the release of budgetary allocation for development and to run departmental
programs hampered achievement of departmental goals.
2. General staff capacity, the department faced challenges of inadequate training resources
to equip staff with the requisite skills to effectively deliver on its mandate.
3. Licensing of pool tables and funfair games were affected by mushrooming of Chinese
gambling machines. The Department couldn’t crackdown these machines as there is a
court injunction. This affected revenue collection as most operators preferred the
machines hence were not willing to renew their pool tables and funfair licences.
4. Licensing of Casinos is a National function. Revenue from the casinos goes to KRA as
VAT. Counties are expected to charge premises fees to the casinos according to Gazette
notice of 8th September, 2017.
5. Betting Control officers working at night in the casino are not ferried home due to lack of
a reliable driver residing near the town. They are yet to be paid their meals allowances
totaling to over two million shillings.
6. In the weights and Measures section, traders are not conversant with proper procedures of
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using weighing scale and therefore require sensitization.
7. The department does not have actual number of scales in the County and therefore it
cannot predict the amount of revenue expected to be collected precisely.
8. Inability to verify underground tanks because the vehicle assigned to the Weights and
Measures cannot pull the prover tank
Recommendations
1. Streamlining departmental procurement processes to enhance access to funds for
implementation of projects/programmes.
2. Adequate allocation of resources for achievement overall departmental goals.
3. Counties should push through the Governors’ summit to be allowed by the National
Government to license and regulate these machines in order to generate more revenue. At
the moment they are operating without licenses due to the court injunction.
4. Counties should push through the Governors’ summit to be allowed to license sports
betting shops which are currently licensed from the national office of Betting control.
5. The Counties should push to be allowed a percentage of the casino license fees and also a
percentage of the revenue collected from casinos to cater for their expenses of
supervision.
6. Sensitization programs be organized to train traders on proper use of Weights and
Measures equipment
7. Facilitation be accorded to the Weights and Measures to purchase lead and discs
8. Provision of a vehicle that is able to pull the prover tank
9. An extra vehicle to be provided to the Weights and Measures section to enable them
perform their duties effectively and efficiently.
3.11 CO-OPERATIVES AND ENTERPRISE DEVELOMENT
This departmental report covers the activities for the second quarter for 2017/2018 financial year.
The activities were aimed at achieving the sector objectives which are:
1) Capacity building to the Co-operative movement
2) Ensure compliance with co-operative legislation
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3) Promotion and registration of new co-operative societies
4) Promotion of value addition investments through co-operatives
5) Revival of dormant co-operative societies
6) Conflict resolution to improve governance in the co-operative sector
7) Ensuring access to affordable credit by co-operative societies
8) Audit of co-operative societies.
The County Enterprise Fund in her agenda of transforming the cooperative movement in the
county has since its inception, funded 61 Cooperative Societies with a total of Ksh 126.2 million.
The successful cooperatives have received funding between Ksh 500,000 to Ksh 5million.
The fund has operated as a revolving fund since its inception in 2014. The funded societies have
shown a significant improvement in loan repayment in the quarter. A total of Ksh. 5,410,756 was
collected in the quarter. In a bid to strengthen the capacity of the cooperative society, the fund
will train the 2016/2017 funded cooperatives in the third quarter of the current financial year.
During the quarters, the fund has made significant progress towards the attainment of the
objectives. The period witnessed fair loan repayment where a total of Kshs 5,410,756. It is
within this period that the Enterprise Fund sensitized 3 groups on County Enterprise Fund.
The following is a summary of programmes/projects achievements during the reporting period as
shown in table 3.11.1 below:-
Table 3.11.1 Summary of Programmes/Projects Implemented by Co-operatives
Objective Activity/
Project name
Esti
mated
Cost
(Kshs.)
Output
Indicator
Target
(2ndQuarter 2017/2018)
Achievement
(2nd Quarter
2017/18)
Remarks/comments
Capacity building
for the Co-
operative
sector
Co-operative
Day
celebrations
No. of
preparation
meetings held
County 1 County 1 It was successfully
held
In the 1st Quarter
Member
Education
Programs
No. of meetings
held and
attendance
Ainabkoi 2
Moiben 3
Soy 2
Turbo 3
Kapseret 2
Kesses 2
Ainabkoi 3
Moiben 4
Soy 3
Turbo 5
Kapseret 3
Kesses 2
The activities were
facilitated by the
respective societies.
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Objective Activity/
Project name
Esti
mated
Cost
(Kshs.)
Output
Indicator
Target
(2ndQuarter 2017/2018)
Achievement
(2nd Quarter
2017/18)
Remarks/comments
Total 20
Committee
member
Education
Programs
No. of meetings
held and
attendance
Ainabkoi 2
Moiben 2
Soy 2
Turbo 2
Kapseret 2
Kesses 2
Ainabkoi 3
Moiben 3
Soy 4
Turbo 5
Kapseret 3
Kesses 4
Total 22
All the activities were
funded by the
respective co-
operative societies.
Pre-
cooperative
Education
meetings
No. of meetings
held
Ainabkoi 3
Moiben 3
Soy 3
Turbo 3
Kapseret 3
Kesses 3
Ainabkoi 5
Moiben 6
Soy 3
Turbo 4
Kapseret 4
Kesses 3
Total 25
The trainings were
successful and some
of the groups
registered co-
operative societies.
Seminars and
Workshops
No. of seminars
and workshops
held
Ainabkoi 1
Moiben 1
Soy 1
Turbo 1
Kapseret 1
Kesses 1
Ainabkoi 0
Moiben 0
Soy 0
Turbo 0
Kapseret 0
Kesses 0
Total 0
None was carried out
because of lack of
funds.
Seminars and
Workshops
for
government
staff
No. of seminars
and workshops
held
Ainabkoi 1
Moiben 1
Soy 1
Turbo 1
Kapseret 1
Kesses 1
Ainabkoi 0
Moiben 0
Soy 0
Turbo 0
Kesses 0
Kapseret 0
Total 0
None was held.
Tours and
visits
No of visits Ainabkoi 1
Moiben 1
Soy 1
Turbo 1
Kapseret 1
Kesses 1
Ainabkoi 0
Moiben 0
Soy 0
Turbo 0
Kapseret 0
Kesses 0
Total 0
None was carried
because of lack of
funds
Ensure
compliance with
co-operative
Annual
General
Meetings
No. of
AGMs held
Ainabkoi 2
Moiben 3
Soy 3
Ainabkoi 4
Moiben 5
Soy 4
All meetings met the
required quorums.
Final accounts read &
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Objective Activity/
Project name
Esti
mated
Cost
(Kshs.)
Output
Indicator
Target
(2ndQuarter 2017/2018)
Achievement
(2nd Quarter
2017/18)
Remarks/comments
legislation
Turbo 3
Kapseret 3
Kesses 3
Turbo 5
Kapseret 4
Kesses 3
Total 25
adopted, Budgets of
the preceding year
approved, Maximum
borrowing powers
fixed, Elections for
1/3 retiring officials
conducted.
Special
general
meetings
No. of
SGMs held
Ainabkoi 5
Moiben 7
Soy 5
Turbo 5
Kapseret 3
Kesses 3
Ainabkoi 6
Moiben 7
Soy 9
Turbo 6
Kapseret 5
Kesses 4
Total 37
All meetings met the
required quorums.
Budgets for
preceding year
approved.
First General
Meetings
No. of meetings
Held.
Ainabkoi 3
Moiben 5
Soy 3
Turbo 2
Kapseret 2
Kesses 2
Ainabkoi 5
Moiben 7
Soy 4
Turbo 5
Kapseret 4
Kesses 3
Total 28
The meeting met the
required quorum.
Certificates of
registrations were
handed over,
Budgets for the year
were approved,
Elections of office
bearers conducted.
The new co-
operatives have
started operations.
Co-operative
Leaders Meeting
Meeting held County 0 County 0 There was no leaders
meeting held in this
quarter.
Management
Committee
Meetings
No. of meetings
held
Ainabkoi 5
Moiben 5
Soy 5
Turbo 5
Kapseret 5
Kesses 5
Ainabkoi 5
Moiben 7
Soy 6
Turbo 6
Kapseret 5
Kesses 7
Total 36
Monthly reports were
presented &
discussed.
Preparation of
budgets for
presentation to SGM.
Governance in the
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Objective Activity/
Project name
Esti
mated
Cost
(Kshs.)
Output
Indicator
Target
(2ndQuarter 2017/2018)
Achievement
(2nd Quarter
2017/18)
Remarks/comments
co-operative societies
has improved.
Conflict
resolution
meetings
No
budget
No. of conflicts
resolved
Ainabkoi 3
Moiben 3
Soy 3
Turbo 3
Kapseret 3
Kesses 3
Ainabkoi 3
Moiben 5
Soy 2
Turbo 5
Kapseret 4
Kesses 3
Total 22
Most conflicts arose
from
misunderstandings
among the members
and the leadership.
Spot Checks No
Budget
No. of spot
checks done
Ainabkoi 2
Moiben 2
Soy 1
Ainabkoi 0
Moiben 1
Soy 1
Turbo 0
Kapseret 0
Kesses 1
Total 3
Three spot checks
were carried out and
recommendations
discussed with the
management
committees of the
respective societies.
Consultative
Meetings
No
Budget
No. of meetings
held
Ainabkoi 2
Moiben 2
Soy 2
Turbo 2
Kapseret 2
Kesses 2
County 5
Ainabkoi 4
Moiben 5
Soy 3
Turbo 4
Kapseret 4
Kesses 5
County 12
Total 37
These include
meetings with
stakeholders in the
sector.
Revival of
dormant co-
operative
societies
Revival
meetings
Nil No. of meetings
held and coops
revived
Ainabkoi 1
Moiben 1
Soy 1
Turbo 1
Kapseret 1
Kesses 1
Ainabkoi 0
Moiben 1
Soy 0
Turbo 0
Kapseret 0
Kesses 1
Total 2
The revival activities
carried out in this
quarter were on
routine duties.
Registration of
new co-op
societies
Preparation of
registration
documents
and forwarding
to
Commissioner’
s office in
Nairobi for
No
budget
No. of
Registration
certificates
received
Ainabkoi 3
Moiben 3
Soy 3
Turbo 3
Kapseret 2
Kesses 3
Ainabkoi 4
Moiben 6
Soy 3
Turbo 4
Kapseret 2
Kesses 4
Total 23
Certificates of
registration were
handed over to the
societies, elections
done and bank
accounts opened.
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Objective Activity/
Project name
Esti
mated
Cost
(Kshs.)
Output
Indicator
Target
(2ndQuarter 2017/2018)
Achievement
(2nd Quarter
2017/18)
Remarks/comments
registration
Other achievements:-
The renovation works for County Co-operative office commenced at a cost of Kshs. 1.96
million. The works are complete. There is need to do extra works which were not covered in the
BQs which include landscaping and drainage, slab around the building.
Challenges:
1. Inadequate knowledge on financial management and record keeping by cooperative
leaders
2. Low levels of education by some of the members and co-operative leaders which led to
low absorption of important issues in co-operatives.
3. Inadequate internal management and operational controls in the cooperative societies.
4. Political interference which leads to registration of small and unviable co-operatives.
5. The long electioneering period made it difficult to implement most co-operative
activities.
6. Unwillingness by the public to revive dormant societies in some areas.
7. Inadequate capital to do projects by the co-operative societies.
8. Inadequate co-operative officers to handle the massive work in the co-operative
movement. One co-operative officer manning 3 sub counties is a big challenge.
Recommendations to curb challenges:
1. The cooperative societies to be assisted to put in place good governance structures.
2. Strengthen the staffing in the department by recruiting more co-operative officers and
auditors.
3. Increase funding through the Co-operative Enterprise Development Fund to improve
capitalization in cooperative societies.
4. Sensitize co-operative members to build share capital to finance their projects.
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5. Sensitize the leaders to embrace amalgamation of small weak co-operatives to come up
with strong organizations.
Table 3.11.2: Summary of Programmes/Projects Implemented by the Co-operative
Enterprise Fund
No. Objective Program Activity Target Output
Indicator
Achievement
March2017
Remar
ks
Comm
ents
1 Offer cheap
credit to
cooperatives
Loan
Disbursement
Approve and
Disburse loans to
cooperative
societies
Disburse
30.8Million
No. of Cooperatives
funded and Amount
of funding released
Loans to be
disbursed from the
second quarter
Ongoin
g
2 Maintain high
Repayment
Rate(RR)
Loan Recovery Field visit for
Monitoring and
Evaluation
Good
Repayment
Rate
Good Repayment
rate
Collected Kshs
5,410,756 in the
quarter
Ongoin
g
3 Improve
efficiency in
loan
management
Keying in of
data into the
CEDF loan
system
Development of
CEDF loan
management
system
Automation of
loan data
Printed system
reports and analysis
Data capture
process ongoing to
be completed in the
next quarter
Ongoin
g
4 Sensitization of
the fund
Dissemination
of information
about the fund
Sensitize the
Societies in the
county about the
Fund
Number of
societies
sensitized
Visit to societies 3 groups sensitized
and trained on the
fund
Achiev
ed
5 Improve loan
repayment
Collection of
loan
repayments
Field visit for
Monitoring and
Evaluation
Maintain high
loan
Repayments
-Amount of loans
collected
-Bank deposit slips
-Field report on
commitments to pay,
-Arrears collections.
Collected Kshs
5,410,756 in the
quarter
Achiev
ed
good
repaym
ent
Challenges:
The fund during the period witnessed the following challenges:
a) Staff Capacity: the fund has only one employed staff. This makes the M&E job
cumbersome.
b) Motor Vehicle: the fund requires a designated vehicle for M&E and which currently is not
there.
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c) Loan Repayments: a number of members of some dairy cooperatives faced drought
leading to low milk production and hence affecting the loan repayments by cooperatives.
d) Default: some cooperatives have lagged behind in loan repayments citing mismanagement
of funds and leadership challenges.
e) High demand for the loan: the fund has received many loan applications as compared to
the budget allocation by the county.
Recommendations:
The fund recommends the following to overcome the challenges:
a) Increase staff capacity by hiring additional staff for the fund.
b) The fund appeals for one motor vehicle for M&E.
c) The fund will carry out closer monitoring and evaluation of funded societies to ensure that
the resources allocated to them in form of loans are utilized as per the proposal. This
reduces cases of diversion of funds.
d) The fund shall carry out targeted trainings for funded societies on areas that need skills and
knowledge.
e) The fund will take appropriate measures to recover loans from cooperative societies that
have delayed their repayments to ensure full payment of the loans.
f) The funds recommends higher budget allocation of funds for the enterprise fund loans for
cooperatives
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3.12 HEALTH SERVICES
This department is charged with the provision of equitable, affordable and quality health care of
the highest standard to the populace of the county. The mandate of the department is to reduce
illnesses, disabilities and exposure to risk factors through evidence-based interventions and best
practices. To achieve that goal, the department has six key specific objectives as listed below.
Eliminate and control communicable conditions
Halt and reverse increasing burden of NCDs
Reduce the burden of violence and injuries
Provide essential health services to Uasin Gishu County citizens
Minimize exposure to health risk factors.
Strengthen collaboration with other sectors
Achievements:
Table 3.12: Summary of Projects/Activities Implemented by the Health Services
Project
name
Objective Output indicator Target for
the quarter
Baseline
achievement as
at 30th June
2017
Achievement Remarks
Immunizati
on
Programm
e
To eliminate
communicable
conditions
% immunization 90 66.8% 65.7% 17 new sites
opened and
initiated
immunization
services
% Children 12-59
months dewormed
80% 43% 49.2% De-wormer’s
available,.
Tools need to
be harmonized.
Suppleme
nts
To boost
immunity
systems
No. of Children age
12-59 months given
Vitamin A
supplements
141,198 31,822 36,807 Needto enhance
schooled ECD
program.
Community
activities
targeting pre-
school children
initiated
Ante Natal
care
To increase %
of pregnant
% LLITN issued to 100% 111.7% 107.%
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Project
name
Objective Output indicator Target for
the quarter
Baseline
achievement as
at 30th June
2017
Achievement Remarks
services women
attending 4th
ANC visits
new ANC clients
Tuberculosis And Leprosy Program
Communic
able
disease
managem
ent
To Improve TB
treatment
success rate
% TB treatment
coverage
85% 88 89.2% Defaulter tracing
enhanced
through
Community TB
activities (NIAK
support).
Mapping and
assessment of
all private
facilities done.
30 pediatricians
within the
County
sensitized on
Childhood TB.
New TB tools
received
distributed and
staff sensitized,
No. of MDR TB
patients on
treatment
1 2 New Gene
expert machine
received.
OJT done in
facilities with
new cases of
MDR TB.
MDRTB
surveillance
ongoing.
Deliveries
conducted
To improve
safe deliveries
% of Skilled
deliveries
70% 56.6% 55.6% All facilities
reported on
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Project
name
Objective Output indicator Target for
the quarter
Baseline
achievement as
at 30th June
2017
Achievement Remarks
by skilled
attendanc
e
(maternal/neon
atal mortality
% of 4th ANC Visit 60% 44.7% 49.8% deliveries.
Staff training on
EMOEC and
renationalization
done.
Family
planning
Programm
e
To increase
deliveries
conducted by
skilled
attendants
% Uptake of FP
commodities
70% 52.6% 49.2%
Order EMMS to
ensure commodity
security
Zero
Commodity
stock outs
EMMS ordered Ordered
EMMS from
KEMSA worth
80M
EMMS delivered
on time directly
to health
facilities.
Commodities
adequately
stocked.
HIV/Aids Program
HIV/AIDS
programs
To Reduce
infections and
HIV related
mortality
% of PMTCT
prophylaxis
90% 96.0% 96.1% PMTCT
mentorship
done in 35
facilities.
Monthly review
done.
19 more mentor
mothers
enrolled to
enhance follow
up.
Health Records And Information
Informatio
n storage
and
disseminat
ion
To collate
process, store
and increase
use of health
data.
% of MOH 705A
OPD <5 reporting
summary
85% 90.3% 91.3 Monthly data
review meetings
done in all Sub
Counties and
DQA conducted %of MOH 705B
OPD >5 reporting
summary
85% 73.2 93.1%
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Project
name
Objective Output indicator Target for
the quarter
Baseline
achievement as
at 30th June
2017
Achievement Remarks
No. of Automated
facilities
117 7
Health Promotion Activities
Access to
informatio
n
To enhance
access to
information
% Access to correct
and precise
information on LLITs
100 25% 100% IEC materials
distributed
during LLTNs
mass net
distribution.
IEC materials
available
Stakeholder
partnership
initiated.
School health
programs
ongoing.
Media briefs
done.
% coverage of
continuing medical
education
25% 25%
Public Health And Sanitation
Public
health and
sanitation
To enhance
sanitation
% Latrine coverage 90% 84% 86%
No. of villages
declared Open
defecation free
133 23 103
No. of Household
with hand washing
facilities
9496 13257
Inspection
of food
premise
To improve
hygiene in the
premises
No. of food premises
inspected
1546 420 863 (55.6%)
No. of non food
premises inspected
758 201 526 (69.4%)
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Project
name
Objective Output indicator Target for
the quarter
Baseline
achievement as
at 30th June
2017
Achievement Remarks
Public
health law
enforceme
nt
To enforce
compliance
with county
public health
laws
No. serve with
statutory notices
70 132
No complied with
statutory notices
67 109
IRS for
malaria
To reduce
spread of
malaria
NO. of Households
done IRS for malaria
(Turbo)
832 37,975 IRS done in
high risk malaria
mapped out
areas.
Diseases Surveillance
Disease
surveillanc
e
To reduce
spread and
infections of
diseases
No. of AFP cases
detected and
investigated
4 1 0 Performance
review done in
1st quarter.
LLITNS mass
net distribution
done.
House hold
mapping on
LLITNs activities
No. of facilities
reporting IDSR
weekly
117 719(60.7%) 89 (76.1%)
Guinea worm
sensitization
Guinea worm
awareness
meeting/advoca
cy
Inoculation
Inoculation
services
To enhance
food hygiene
and boost
immunity
systems
No. of food handlers
vaccinated against
Typhoid
nil 201 Vaccine
shortage
No. of travelers
vaccinated against
yellow fever
nil 122 Vaccine out of
stock
No. of Ant rabies
vaccines given
9 13 Cases bitten by
suspected rabid
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Project
name
Objective Output indicator Target for
the quarter
Baseline
achievement as
at 30th June
2017
Achievement Remarks
animals
Community Strategy
Communit
y health
informatio
n systems
To increase
the number of
Functional
units reporting
No. of Community
units
204 169 169
No. of Community
units functional
169 70 70
No. of dialogue days
done
11 49
No. of community
action days done
7 24
Health Infrastructure
Completio
n of sub
county
hospitals
To enhance
infrastructural
development
No. of sub county
hospitals
6 - - Burnt forest and
Turbo complete
Kesses-
ongoing
Ziwa and
Moiben-stalled
Completio
n of 40
bed
maternity
unit at
Kapteldon
sub county
hospital
To enhance
post natal care
% completion - - - Works ongoing
Constructi
on of 70
bed
maternity
unit at
west
health
center
% completion - - - Handed over to
the contractor to
commence
work.
Completio
n of
To enhance
testing and
% completion - - - construction
works ongoing
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Project
name
Objective Output indicator Target for
the quarter
Baseline
achievement as
at 30th June
2017
Achievement Remarks
reference
laboratory
at Huruma
hospital
diagnostic of
diseases
Challenges:
Shortage of healthcare workers across all cadres
BCG syringes were out of stock country wide.
No. of facilities do not have standard KEPI recommended fridges
Needs to plan and budget for de wormers for preschool children to reduce
In adequate Gene Xpert machines leading delays in TB /MDR TB diagnosis and costs
during specimen referral.
Inadequate equipment’s for skilled deliveries for BEOC.
Insufficient knowledge on inventory management/ procurement processes.
Prolonged duration in getting architectural drawings and Bills of Quantities from
department of public works for flagship projects, leading to delays in implementation.
Inadequate public education to understanding that there is an essential drug list for public
facilities.
Lack of power supply in some health facilities therefore hindering delivery of
immunization and diagnostic laboratory services.
Inadequate funding especially for development projects.
Incomplete projects built by national government through the Economic Stimulus
Program (ESP) and African Development Bank (ADB)
Way forward:
Need to hire more healthcare workers across all cadres
Purchase designated vehicle for re-distribution of drugs
Procure adequate medical and diagnostic equipment.
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Department of Public works to prioritize assigning its officers to county government
flagship projects and set firm datelines for preparation of Bill of Quantities.
Deploy procurement and human resources staff to the department of health to enable
efficiency in management of functions.
Need for public education on available essential drug list for public facilities.
Increase budgetary allocation for power connection
Increase funding especially for development programs.
The County legal team to follow up the National government to complete the incomplete
projects built through the Economic Stimulus Program and African Development Bank.
3.12 FINANCE AND ECONOMIC PLANNING
The County Treasury is established by PFM Act (2012) Sec 103 (i). It is comprised of two
departments namely; Finance and Economic Planning. It is charged with the responsibility of
monitoring, evaluating and overseeing the management of public finances and economic affairs
of the county.
3.12.1 Economic planning Department
During the period under review, the department achieved the following:
Preparation and submission of the policy documents to both executive and the County
Assembly as required by law (PFM Act 2012):
Compiled First Quarterly Report
The department also conducted sector hearings meetings for preparation of 2018-19
MTEF budget.
Conducted sensitization on the preparation of CIDP II.
3.12.2 Finance Department
During the period under review, the county Government of Uasin Gishu managed to collect a total of
Kshs. 116,501,748 against a target of Kshs. 320,833,333 representing a negative variance of Kshs
204,331,585 approximately 64%. The collection for the second quarter FY 2017/18 had a reduction of
Kshs 13,856,968.57 approximately 6.3% decrease from the same period in FY 2016/17 collection of
Kshs 219,860,420.70.
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The drop in Revenue Collection was occasioned by;
(i) the political climate, the period witnessing election in month of October 2017 in the
country,
(ii) Political interference since residents tie compliance to politics,
(iii) Low ICT Literacy level among citizens and the view that ICT procedures are sort of a
punishment,
(iv) Lack of sufficient revenue legislations to guide in revenue collection and management,
(v) Court cases in Housing revenue,
(vi) Increased cost of vaccines in public health section lead to decrease in inoculation fees
(Revenue),
(vii) Nursery schools fees were not collected in FY 2016/17 which was abolished during the
year,
(viii) Break out of livestock diseases lead to closure of Cattle Auction thus reduction in Market
fees
As shown in Table 3.12.1, local revenue collection for the half-year period under review
amounted to Kshs. 116,501,748.
Table 3.12.1 Revenue Performance per Stream Second Quarter FY 2017/2018
REVENUE STREAMS Quarter 1 Quarter 2 Variance %
Variance
Bar Inspection Fee 40,200 1,361,500 1,321,300 3287%
Application Fee 374,100 53,400 -320,700 -86%
Audit and Supervision Fees 29,600 64,700 35,100 119%
Buildings Plan Approval Fee 669,000 941,909 272,909 41%
Burial Fees 117,200 125,500 8,300 7%
Business Permits Current Year 3,274,087 345,626 -2,928,461 -89%
Clamping Fee 537,900 735,008 197,108 37%
Council Premises Occasional Hire
(Offices, etc.) 40,700 11,600 -29,100
-71%
Court Fines 724,458 1,997,852 1,273,394 176%
Enclosed Bus Park Fee 19,891,027 23,068,180 3,177,153 16%
Fire-Fighting Services 87,000 22,000 -65,000 -75%
Housing Estates Monthly Rent 2,940,933 8,645,599 5,704,666 194%
Impounding Charges 33,100 201,400 168,300 508%
Innoculation Fee 382,100 1,182,970 800,870 210%
Land Rates Current Year 9,289,382 5,888,154 -3,401,228 -37%
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Log Cess/ Bark cess 34,890 31,647 -3,243 -9%
Market Fees 3,731,309 4,298,785 567,476 15%
Refuse Collection Fee 637,535 342,000 -295,535 -46%
Motor Bikes 624,360 1,214,060 589,700 94%
Right-of-Way / Way-Leave Fee (KPLN,
Telkom, etc.) 729,884 148,984 -580,900
-80%
Sand, Gravel, and Ballast Extraction Fees 645,035 1,013,030 367,995 57%
Sign Boards & Advertisement Fee 4,591,189 8,877,732 4,286,543 93%
Slaughtering Fee 2,691,420 3,060,260 368,840 14%
Street Parking Fee 8,744,115 15,674,102 6,929,987 79%
Sugarcane Cess 405,868 50,743 -355,125 -87%
Tender Documents Sale 11,500 0 -11,500 -100%
Weight and Measures 0 145,610 145,610 100%
Water Kiosks Sale/Supply 0 12,260 12,260 100%
Wheat & Maize Cess 1,902,701 2,473,354 570,653 30%
Public Toilet 80,000 120,000 40,000 50%
Agriculture AMS 292,800 13,800 -279,000 -95%
Agriculture Vertenary 578,020 1,708,200 1,130,180 196%
Betting Control 473,000 368,310 -104,690 -22%
Health Centers & Dispensaries Fees 5,677,739 6,804,830 1,127,091 20%
Public Health 218,300 683,500 465,200 213%
DIRECT BANKING 19,001,253 24,815,143 5,813,890 31%
TOTAL REVENUE COLLECTION 89,501,705 116,501,748 27,000,043 30%
Table 3.12.2: Showing Expenditures by Departments
DEPARTMENT BUDGET ALLOCATION (Kshs) EXPENDITURE (Kshs) Absorption (%)
RECURRENT DEVELOPMENT TOTAL RECURRENT DEVELOPMENT TOTAL RECURRENT DEVELOPMENT
Governor's Office 143,549,472
- 143,549,472
31,540,983
- 31,540,983
22% 0%
Finance and Economic Planning 450,080,813 -
450,080,813
94,666,073
- 94,666,073
21% 0%
Public Service Management 312,383,916
32,444,978
344,828,894
46,347,732
- 46,347,732
15% 0%
ICT and E-Government 54,247,698
38,933,974
93,181,672
757,035,292
13,883,212 770,918,504
1396% 36%
Roads, Transport and Infrastructure
440,943,154
474,238,255
915,181,409
9,361,521
120,178,064 129,539,585
2% 25%
Lands, Housing and physical planning
105,395,722
173,039,883
278,435,605
22,258,373
7,210,234 29,468,607
21% 4%
Water, Environment, Energy and Natural Resources
66,405,835
300,079,766
366,485,601
114,321,604
106,115,702 220,437,306
172% 35%
Health Services 1,569,065,225
205,484,861
1,774,550,086
- 153,707,923
26,300,215 - 127,407,708
-10% 13%
Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries
258,361,619
410,969,723
669,331,342
- 8,233,934
22,232,764 13,998,830
-3% 5%
Trade, Cooperatives, Tourism and Wildlife
116,503,944
183,854,875
300,358,819
149,852,506
5,109,610 154,962,116
129% 3%
Education, Social Cultural, Youth and Sports
390,008,166
118,964,919
508,973,085
- 8,743,396
299,200 - 8,444,196
-2% 0%
County Public Service Board 67,426,580 -
67,426,580
12,256,305
12,256,305
18% 0%
Budget And Economic Planning 103,496,507 -
103,496,507
13,914,023
13,914,023
13% 0%
Public Administration 182,630,284
131,224,890
313,855,174
46,537,109
- 46,537,109
25% 0%
Youth and Sports Development 142,687,071
214,929,839
357,616,910
20,210,152
1,739,169 21,949,321
14% 1%
TOTAL 4,403,186,006
2,284,165,963
6,687,351,969
1,147,616,418
303,068,170 1,450,684,588
26% 13%
Other Achievements:
The following policy documents were prepared and submitted to the County Assembly as
required by law (PFM Act 2012.
All payments of personnel emoluments were up to date.
Statutory Reports submissions to the Office of Controller of Budget were up to date.
Funds were made available at the time required.
The County Budget and Economic Forum held their scheduled meetings.
The department conducted monitoring and evaluation on development projects across the
county and generated a report which has since been disseminated.
The department conducted revenue sensitization events aimed at improving revenue
performance through sensitizing residents on their revenue obligations.
Challenges:
Late disbursement of funds by the national government.
Underperformance in local revenue collection.
Way forward:
National Government should ensure timely disbursement of shareable funds to the county.
Fast track implementation of projects.