It is with great pleasure that we present to you the first quarter departmental report for the financial year 2015/16. This report provides information and achievements of various departments and entities of the County Government for the first quarter of 2015/16 financial year. It highlights the performance of recurrent and development expenditures of departments and other entities.

This report is prepared in accordance with the requirements of Section 166 Sub- Section 4(a, b) of the Public Finance Management Act, 2012. It states that the county treasury shall consolidate all the quarterly reports from County Government entities and submit them to the County Assembly and deliver copies to office of the Controller of Budget, National Treasury and the Commission on Revenue Allocation (CRA).

Also, the report is important source of information for budget implementation and reporting including informing the general public.

The report appreciates both the financial and non-Financial performance of each department and sections as well as governance aspects of the county government. In order to have successful implementation of budget by the County Government, there is need to put in place strong social and accountability systems.

I therefore present this report for your action/information as required by Law. This will go further towards efficient and effective service delivery towards attainment of the County Government’s objectives.

Geoffrey K. Bartenge
County Executive Member for Finance