By Nandi News Reporter
KAPSABET, Nandi County – The Nandi County Government has unveiled what it describes as the most ambitious development budget in its history, with a proposed allocation of Ksh 3.89 billion for the 2026/2027 financial year targeting healthcare, road infrastructure, education, water access, agriculture, industrialization and youth empowerment across all 30 wards.
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| CEC Finance Alfred Lagat poses with the briefcase with members of the Executive ahead of his budget reading at the Assembly (Photo Courtesy) |
Presenting the budget estimates before the County Assembly, County Executive Committee Member for Finance and Economic Planning CPA Alfred Lagat said the spending plan is aimed at accelerating development, improving service delivery and ensuring equitable distribution of resources throughout the county.
“This is a budget that builds schools, roads, hospitals, water systems and industries. No ward is left behind,” Lagat said as he called on Members of the County Assembly to support the proposals.
Healthcare emerged as one of the biggest beneficiaries of the budget, reflecting the county government's commitment to improving medical services and expanding access to quality healthcare. The county has allocated Ksh 43 million for equipping the Mother and Child Health Unit at Kapsabet County Referral Hospital, with an additional Ksh 352 million expected through the Kenya Devolution Support Programme Phase II. A further Ksh 110.26 million has been set aside for ward-based health projects across all 30 wards, including the construction of dispensaries, maternity wings and staff housing.
The health sector will also benefit from Ksh 100 million for the completion and equipping of Chepterwai, Kobujoi, Kapseng’ere, Taito and Mogobich hospitals. Another Ksh 150 million has been allocated for the purchase of medical drugs, laboratory reagents and supplies for the renal unit, while Community Health Promoters will receive Ksh 96.6 million in stipends. The completion of Chepterwai Sub-County Hospital has been allocated Ksh 14 million. According to the budget estimates, county health facilities are projected to generate Ksh 916 million through the Facility Improvement Fund.
Education and vocational training have also received a substantial boost. The county has proposed Ksh 120 million for the bursary programme to support needy students in secondary schools and tertiary institutions. Another Ksh 90 million has been allocated to the ECDE School Milk Feeding Programme, which not only seeks to improve nutrition among learners but also provides a market for milk produced by local dairy farmers through the Nandi Cooperative Creameries processing plant.
To strengthen early childhood education, the county plans to spend Ksh 134 million on the recruitment and remuneration of ECDE teachers, while Ksh 92 million has been earmarked for the county uniform programme for ECDE learners. Ward-level education projects, including the construction and improvement of ECDE centres and Vocational Training Centres, have been allocated Ksh 255.6 million, while vocational institutions will receive Ksh 25 million in capitation grants.
Road infrastructure received the largest ward-level allocation in the budget, with Ksh 458.27 million earmarked for road projects identified by residents through public participation forums. Lagat said the allocation demonstrates the county's commitment to improving connectivity and opening up economic opportunities in rural areas. Additional investments in the transport sector include Ksh 75 million for the hire and lease of road construction equipment, Ksh 26 million for the acquisition of cabro-making machines in sub-counties, Ksh 20 million for fuel for road construction machinery and Ksh 10 million for emergency bridge and culvert construction.
Agriculture, a key pillar of Nandi’s economy, also features prominently in the spending plan. The sector is set to benefit from Ksh 105 million under the World Bank-funded National Agricultural Value Chain Development Project and Ksh 81.24 million through the IFAD-funded Integrated Natural Resources Management Programme. Coffee farming, which has rapidly gained popularity among local farmers, has been allocated Ksh 30 million for the purchase and distribution of seedlings.
In addition, the county has proposed Ksh 25 million for coffee pulping machines, Ksh 15 million for livestock vaccines, Ksh 10 million for subsidized Artificial Insemination services and Ksh 12 million for avocado seedling distribution. Ward-based agricultural projects will receive Ksh 53.1 million.
Water and environmental conservation remain a major focus of the county government. The Lands, Environment, Natural Resources and Climate Change sector has been allocated Ksh 217.88 million for water projects across all wards. The county has also set aside Ksh 24 million as counterpart funding for the Kenya Financing Locally Led Climate Action Programme and Ksh 20 million for the Kenya Water, Sanitation and Hygiene Programme. The solarization of the Nandi Hills Water Project will receive Ksh 10 million, while another Ksh 10 million has been allocated for digitization of the county land management system.
The county is also banking on industrialization and enterprise development to create jobs and stimulate economic growth. A total of Ksh 100 million has been allocated for the County Aggregation and Industrial Park at Chemase, while Ksh 30 million will go towards operationalizing the Nandi Textile and Apparel Unit in Mosoriot. Tourism development has also been considered, with funding set aside for the Kapsabet Animal Rescue Centre and the promotion of Nandi Rock and Chepkiit Waterfall as tourist attractions.
Recognizing Nandi’s global reputation as a cradle of athletics champions, the county has allocated resources towards sports and youth development. The budget proposes Ksh 12 million for the acquisition of a 52-seater bus to support athletes and youth groups, while funds have also been allocated for equipping the gymnasium at the Eliud Kipchoge Sports Complex, maintaining sports stadia and supporting ward-based sports initiatives.
To finance the ambitious development programme, the county is targeting locally generated revenue of Ksh 2.051 billion. A major component of this strategy is the implementation of the newly approved valuation roll, which is projected to generate Ksh 789.07 million. The county also plans to upgrade its Revenue Management System at a cost of Ksh 10 million and acquire an Asset Management System for Ksh 7 million. Further revenue growth is expected through expanded digital payment platforms and increased collections from health facilities.
Lagat said the budget is anchored on four key revenue pillars: equitable share allocations from the national government, an expanded local revenue base, national government grants and development partner support. He expressed confidence that the spending plan would accelerate development while maintaining fiscal discipline.
The Finance CEC also acknowledged the contributions of development partners including the World Bank and IFAD, as well as residents who participated in public forums that informed the county’s priorities.
The FY 2026/2027 Budget Estimates and accompanying revenue-raising measures have now been submitted to the County Assembly for scrutiny, debate and approval. If passed, the Ksh 3.89 billion development budget will become the largest development programme ever undertaken by the Nandi County Government, with investments spread across all 30 wards in an effort to transform livelihoods and drive economic growth.
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