The Constitution of Kenya, 2010, set out a new dispensation which embraces devolution. Functions have been distributed between the National and County governments in the 4th schedule either as exclusive or shared with provision for residual functions which are automatically taken up by the national government. Our approach is to ensure reasonable access to our services in all parts of the county during this planning period. We are also in consultation with all key stakeholders to enable sustained access to services in a constitutionally compliant manner.

The Annual Development Plan (ADP) is a key document that comprises a one year extract of the five year-County Integrated Development Plan (CIDP). The ADP serves as a basis for development of the county annual budget and guides the budget making process for the next financial year. The ADP is actually a mini budget that is produced earlier in the budget making process hence it informs the county executive’s decision in coming up with budget estimates.

This Plan was prepared in line with the requirements of Article 220(2) of the Constitution and in accordance with Section 126 of the PFM Act 2012, Section 102, 104, and 105 of the CGA 2012. The Annual Plan contains the strategic priority development programmes/projects that shall be implemented during the financial year 2019/2020.

The 2019/2020 Busia County Annual Development Plan (ADP) was developed in a consultative and participatory manner in line with the constitutional requirements of public and stakeholder participation and engagement in line with Section 87 of CGA 2012. The document contains the strategic priority development programmes/projects that shall be implemented during the financial year 2019/2020.

The ADP preparation process adopted the same approach used during the 2018/2019 budget making process which outlined expenditure per priority programme as well as allocation of resources to cover all the sectors in the county. In this document, the priority programmes identified and included in the 2019/2020 ADP, are also geared towards the attainment of the governors manifesto and the ‘Big Four Agenda’ as expressed in the 2018-2022 County Integrated Development Plan.

This ADP is therefore framed against a broad fiscal policy and reform measures underpinning the budget for the 2019/2020 FY. Achievement of the set objectives calls for greater transparency, effectiveness and efficiency in public financial management in order to ensure fiscal discipline. Together we aspire to make Busia Great.