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Governor Dr. Julius Malombe has attributed the sweeping development strides made across Kitui County to his administration’s firm embrace of performance-based governance, underlining a renewed focus on transparency, impact, and measurable service delivery.
Speaking during the signing of the Fourth Cycle of Performance Contracts for the 2025/2026 Financial Year at his office boardroom, Governor Malombe said his administration has strategically used performance contracting not just as a bureaucratic requirement, but as a transformative leadership tool to anchor accountability and drive results.
“This framework has empowered departments to align their objectives with the county’s broader development vision, enhanced coordination, and allowed us to track progress in real time,” said the Governor. “Through this approach, we have turned policies into action and action into results.”
Since taking office in August 2022, the county government has recorded major achievements backed by data:
1921 development projects implemented, with 989 rooted at the grassroots through the flagship Community Level Infrastructure Development Programme (CLIDP).
Over 527,000 farmers trained, 280 youth agri-preneurs engaged, and significant support injected into agricultural value chains.
Completion of 115 solar-powered boreholes, 18 sumpwell schemes, and 250 sand dams, reflecting a sharp focus on water security.
The county also invested Ksh. 183.6 million in the expansive Kangu Kangu Water Project, which is now impacting thousands.
In health, 852 health workers were promoted, health services automated, and primary care expanded to cover 87% of Kitui’s villages.
Education saw the confirmation of 1,688 ECDE teachers to permanent terms and the distribution of furniture to over 14,000 learners.
Bursary disbursements hit Ksh. 244.8 million, while TVET enrolment rose to 7,617 students.
Infrastructure upgrades include 1,103 streetlights, improved drainage systems, and over 5,029 km of roads opened or graded.
Own Source Revenue increased to Ksh. 636 million, and pending bills were slashed by Ksh. 601 million.
Governor Malombe emphasized that these outcomes are not accidental but the fruit of a consistent and transparent system that holds public officers accountable and keeps citizens at the center of governance.
“The figures speak for themselves. Performance contracting is not about paperwork. It’s about delivery, integrity, and proving that public service can and should work for the people,” he said.
As the new cycle begins, Malombe reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to deepening citizen participation, enhancing public trust, and maintaining momentum in service delivery.
“This is not just a signature ceremony. It is a pledge to do more, to do better, and to stay true to the aspirations of the people of Kitui,” he concluded.
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