Department
Finance, Economic Planning & ICT
The department is responsible for ensuring the prudent management of county finances, spearheading economic development, and advancing digital transformation in Samburu County. Our goal is to build a strong economic foundation through effective financial management, strategic planning, and the integration of innovative technology solutions.
The Departments core responsibilities include:
Mandate
- Financial Management: Ensuring transparency, accountability, and efficiency in the management of public resources.
- Economic Planning: Formulating development plans and policies to promote economic growth and improve the livelihoods of Samburu County residents.
- Information and Communication Technology (ICT): Promoting the adoption of digital technologies to enhance service delivery, innovation, and economic competitiveness.

Key Focus Areas

Finance and Budgeting
The directory oversees the formulation and execution of the county’s budget, ensuring that resources are allocated effectively to support development and service delivery. Our key initiatives include:
- Budgeting and Expenditure Management: Developing a comprehensive county budget that reflects the needs of all sectors, ensuring that resources are allocated efficiently and spent responsibly.
- Revenue Mobilization: Implementing strategies to increase county revenue through improved tax collection, enhanced public-private partnerships, and innovative financing methods.
- Financial Accountability: Ensuring transparency in financial management by enforcing proper reporting, auditing, and public financial accountability practices.

Economic Planning and Development
Effective economic planning is crucial for sustainable development in Samburu County. The directory is responsible for:
- County Development Plans: Creating and implementing short- and long-term development plans that align with the county’s economic growth goals, prioritizing infrastructure, agriculture, tourism, and social services.
- Data-Driven Planning: Leveraging data and research to inform economic policies and planning decisions, ensuring that development initiatives are evidence-based and responsive to the needs of Samburu’s population.
- Public Participation: Engaging communities and stakeholders in the planning process to ensure that development programs address the real challenges faced by residents across the county.

Information and Communication Technology (ICT)
The directory is focused on leveraging digital technologies to enhance governance, service delivery, and economic opportunities in Samburu County. Our ICT initiatives include:
- E-Government Services: Implementing online platforms and digital tools that improve access to government services, streamline processes, and enhance transparency in service delivery.
- Digital Infrastructure Development: Expanding ICT infrastructure, including internet connectivity, to ensure that rural and urban areas alike benefit from the digital economy.
- Innovation and Technology Integration: Encouraging the adoption of digital solutions across sectors, such as education, health, agriculture, and trade, to promote efficiency, productivity, and innovation.