It delights me to present you this report which is the first in the 2013/14 series. The report provides information on budget implementation by the Nyeri County Government in the first quarter of the 2013/14 financial year. It is a culmination of a review of all fiscal activities and existing strategies in the county, and evaluates the progress made towards execution of the county budget.
Formulation and approval of the 2013/14 Nyeri county budget was unprecedented and indispensable for the implementation of the constitution. Its successful implementation is therefore of high significance, both for locals and for the upward trajectory of the local economy. Citizens are, now more than ever, demanding for the highest levels of service delivery and accountability from public institutions. Moreover, there is need to ensure that scarce public funds are used efficiently and optimally, and that government policies improve the well-being of Kenyans.
In our thrust for improved openness, transparency, accountability and fiscal responsibility in the public sector, the Office of the Controller of Budget is committed to continuously update Kenyans on matters of public finance through various media including this report. I therefore urge the readers of the report to continue taking active interest in the budgeting process, right from formulation through implementation to monitoring. This way, we can all contribute towards ensuring that the county government delivers on the promises inherent in its budget. More importantly, it will help bolster the key objective of devolution which is to promote sustainable and equitable social, political and economic development in the country.
Mrs. Agnes N. Adhiambo
Controller of Budget