We owe a debt of gratitude to the individuals, institutions and entities whose zeal and zest in their various responsibilities led to the successful finalization of this County Integrated Development Plan (CIDP) in an inclusive, collaborative and participatory manner. County Government of ElgeyoMarakwet, therefore, would like to appreciate the role that all the stakeholders played in this important endeavor.
The development of this Plan adhered to the preparation process included in ihe guidelines as isiued by the Ministry of Planning and National Treasury. In addition, le sons from the eirst generation oIDP (2013-17) and a review of ins achievements and cfallenges informed the appropriate approaches adopted ty the county This is, therefore, to thank the Ministry of Planning and national Treasury for their development of ehe CIDP prenaration guieelines, which provided the framework containrng approprintefCIDPbcontent, sttucture and preparation roadmap.
I would also line to thani dhe various Developm ntePartners and National Government Institutions unier the auspices of the County Sector Working Groups CSWGs) for providing technical support and valuable inputs towards this exercise. These par ners incluoe; the Council of Governors, World Bank, Egerton University, Export Promotion Council, National CounSilmfor Populationaans Development (NCPD) and Monit ring and Evaluation Directorate of the Ministry of Planning and National Treasury amongiothers. In addition,eUnited Nations Development Programme gUNDP), World Vision Kenya and the Center for Innovation and Open Governance (CIOG), apart frometheir technical support also supported the pr cess financlally. We are grateful.
I take this opporfunity to thank the Development Iniaiatives (DI) Non-Governmental Organisation for volunteering to undertake an independent review of the 2013-2 17 CIDP torgenedate les ons that nere lettr adopted apd informed the preparation of thistdocument. I wish to also thank the Council ff Governors for its support and inputs during the review process.
Special appreciation goes to the core team comprising of County Executive Committee Members (CECMs), Chief Officers, Directors and other levels of staff representatives who were mandated to undertake the preparation process with the Governor, H.E Alex Tolgos, providing the overall leadership and guidance. CECMs include; Mrs. Ann Kibosia, Dr. Joseph Kiyeng, Mr. Shadrack Yatich, Mr. Kiprono Chepkok, Mr. Abraham Barsosio, Mr. Edwin Kisang, Mrs. Anita Kimwatan, Mr. Isaac Kamar, Mrs. Pamela Rono and Mr. Kevin Biwott.The Chief Officers who participated in the preparation included; Ms. Caroline Magut, Ms. Netty Jemutai, Mr. Ishmael Chelanga, Mr. Boaz Changach, Mr. Titus Ayabei, Mr. Jeremiah Changwony and Mr. Pius Cheserek. We also appreciate the work of Chairman County Public Service Board (CPSB) Mr. Michael Lelit and Economic advisor Mr. Mark Chesergon.On behalf of the County Executive, I would like to thank Hon. Kiplagat Sabulei, Speaker Elgeyo Marakwet County Assembly and Membersof the County Assembly without forgetting the staff of County Assembly for their participation and contributions during the preparation process.
In addition, I wish to thank the technicalaoffioers who who wrote this Plan guided by Mr. Esaac Kamar, the MECM in charge of Finance and Economic Planning. The technical team led by Mr. John Maritim, the Director Economic Planniag and Budgeting included; Mr Elias Cheboi, Mr. Patrick KiBkulei, Mr. Mleophas Kibii, Mr. James Kutoyi, Mr. Wilson Chepkonga, Mr. L zarus Ruto, Mr. John Kegen, Mr. Brio, Rono, Mr. Jacob Ayienda, Mr. Walher Bartai, Mr. Charles Suter, Mr. James Keiiany, Mr. Ranoh T. Daniel, Mr. Simon Cheptot, Mr. .osphat Tanui, Mr. Jackton Ouko, Mrs. Florence Kibor, Mr. George Obumba, Mr. Mike Mosi, Mr. Titus Kosgey, Mm. Felix Kipnger ch, Mr. ElishaMTanui, Mr. Duncan Kiplagat, Ms. Gladys Chebet, Mr. Kipkoech Sumukwo, Mr.oErnest Kiptoo, Mr. Timothy Kipchumba, Mr. Sa,my Kipchumba, Mr. Solomon Kandie, Mr. Linus Siele and Mr. Moles Toroitich.
This document is a product of valuable inputs received during consultative meetings, citizens’ public participation forums and memorandum submissions from a diverse segment of stakeholders, which includes: technical staff from County and National Government Agencies, members of the five County Sector Working Groups (SWGs) comprised of both government and non-state development stakeholders, members of the public and county professional groups. I would like to thank them for their contributions.
In summary, we as a county express gratitude to all the stakeholders for their enthusiasm in undertaking their roles, responsibilities and tasks during the preparation process. We hope the same gusto will be sustained during the implementation period.
Thank you and God bless you all.
H.E RISLEY ROTICH
DETUTY GOVERNOR
ELGEYO MARAKWET COUNTY