Governor’s Message
Nine years ago, Kenyans voted to decentralize government, ushering in a new era of leadership. When we began this journey almost a decade ago, our key agenda was and remains to improve the livelihoods of our people. All our initiatives and programs have been pegged on that goal so as to achieve shared prosperity, enhanced delivery of vital services and improved management of public resources.
We have prioritized strengthening our three key pillars; improve and provide quality education to our people, boost the county’s economy and achieve a more inclusive society for all. From annual bursaries to every student from high schools to colleges and tertiary institutions to ECDE infrastructure improvement, we are committed to ensuring that every child gets an equal chance at securing their future. With initiatives such as free distribution of cash crop seeds to improved livestock breeds and WEPESA Sacco, our economy is booming. These initiatives have and read more..
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County Departments
Finance and Economic Planning
To be a centre of excellence in financial and economic planning , service delivery transformation and devolution for a high quality of life to all county citizens
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Toursim, Sports, Culture & Social Development
The mandate of the department is to undertake formulation, coordination, administration of policy and programs with respect to promotion of Tourism, Culture, Sports, Youth, Social and Children Services functions.
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Pastoral Economy, Agriculture & Livestock
To be the leading agent of food security for all, employment creation, income generation and poverty reduction in West Pokot County.
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Quick Statistics on Projects
18 Drought Resillience Projects Completed
700km of road graded/ marramed/ gravelled
2,676km of county roads maintained/ rehabilitated.
62km of roads tarmacked.
7 footbridges constructed.
Establishment of 50 new community health units and 500 new community health volunteers trained on basic module for integrated community health services
150 labour based ECDE classes have been constructed
78 pit latrines have also been constructed
I. Drill 79 boreholes across the county, especially in North Pokot.
II. Upgrade 30 boreholes to solar powered ones.
III. Rehabilitated 180 boreholes.
IV. Constructed five water pans.
V. Constructed 34 sand/ sub-surface dams.
VI. Rehabilitated 9 water supply systems.
VII. Protected 15 water springs.
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