We envision a modernized Kakamega County that possesses the essential elements for generating respectable job prospects for a vibrant youth demographic, a means to escape poverty and hunger, and an environment where every person can thrive, thereby propelling Kakamega County's shift towards a path of development.
Food Security & End Hunger
Transform Kakamega into a food-secure county by boosting farming with tech-driven irrigation, subsidies for seeds/fertilizers, and decentralized grain stores for price stability. Launch school feeding in all ECDEs and primaries to cut malnutrition and boost attendance. Promote agroecology and market links for smallholders, ensuring no family goes hungry (per Constitution Article 43).
Key Initiatives:
- Tech-driven irrigation systems
- Subsidized seeds and fertilizers
- Decentralized grain storage
- Universal school feeding program
Universal Healthcare for All
Build an accessible, modern health system slashing maternal deaths via mobile clinics, dialysis units, and cancer screenings in villages. Attract/retain doctors with better pay; integrate traditional medicines and birth attendants. Roll out primary coverage, vouchers for the poor, and digital tools for front-line care.
Key Initiatives:
- Mobile clinics in villages
- Dialysis and cancer screening units
- Healthcare worker incentives
- Digital healthcare tools
Jobs, Poverty Eradication & Youth Empowerment
Create 10,000+ jobs yearly via a County Enterprises Fund for startups, women/youth-focused SACCOs, and training in digital economy, agribusiness, and green sectors. Fund women entrepreneurs through mentorship, crowdfunding, and childcare. Link TVET grads to industries via public-private partnerships and rural value chains (dairy, crops).
Key Initiatives:
- County Enterprises Fund
- Women/Youth SACCOs
- Digital economy training
- TVET-Industry partnerships
Ward-Based Light Industrialization Program
We will establish Light Industrial Centers in every ward to unlock economic potential at the grassroots level. These centers will serve as engines of inclusive growth.
Key Benefits:
- Creates jobs locally in every ward
- Empowers youth and women entrepreneurs
- Reduces post-harvest losses
Implementation Pillars:
- Infrastructure development
- Skills & training with TVETs
- Access to revolving funds
- Public-Private Partnerships
Estimated Budget: KES 2.0 - 2.4 Billion for 60 wards
Per Ward Investment: KES 27M - 48M (includes infrastructure, equipment, training, and seed capital)
Quality Education from ECDE to TVET
Make education free/compulsory from ECDE to secondary, with new centers in all 60 wards, digital literacy hubs, and industry-aligned TVET. Train/recruit ECDE teachers; add adult literacy in Luhya for women. Modern infrastructure and tools for resilient learning, preparing kids for real jobs.
Transparent Governance & Infrastructure
Enforce 100% accountability: Online budgets/projects, quarterly reports, whistleblower hotline, and 50% on-time projects. Finish stalled roads/dams; build climate-proof feeders, clean water, electricity, and internet.