Publication date: January 30, 2024 07:22 (EAT)
Siaya Governor James Orengo and former UNCTAD Secretary-General Dr. Mukisa Kitui at the launch of the County Comprehensive Development Plan at JOOUST on January 30, 2024.Photo | Courtesy
Siaya Governor James Orengo has announced a five-year integrated county development plan (CIDP 2023-2027) worth Ksh100 billion.
Governor Orengo, while presiding over the launch at the Jaramogi Odinga Odinga University of Science and Technology (JOOUST), said the third generation county master plan will increase productivity and improve service delivery in all sectors of the economy. He said his goal is to
The governor said that the 2 billion silicate that Siaya County is getting for development is not enough, but to support the realization of the master plan, he needs to find a way to raise adequate funds to carry out development projects. I made it clear that I need to think about it now.
Orengo said the county would seek investment to help it achieve its development plans, but maintained that this would only be possible if it also created an enabling environment for investment.
The governor expressed optimism that anything is possible, saying it is not necessarily necessary to partner with the national government to attract investors.
Speaking during the event, the Chairman of Siaya County Assembly, Mr. George Okode, called on the Committee on Revenue Allocation (CRA) to provide funds to enable the county to realize its development plans.
He said if the CRA really valued decentralization, it should release funds based on the review laid out in the third generation CIDP for each county government across the country.
The occasion was also attended by former United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) Secretary-General, Dr. Muksa Kituyi, who will help Siaya County attract investors by dispelling the existing perception that the area is not suitable for investment. Said it was necessary. investment.
