𝙆𝙞𝙩𝙖𝙡𝙚 𝙈𝙪𝙣𝙞𝙘𝙞𝙥𝙖𝙡𝙞𝙩𝙮 𝙍𝙤𝙡𝙡𝙨 𝙊𝙪𝙩 𝘿𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙡𝙤𝙥𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩 𝙍𝙤𝙖𝙙𝙢𝙖𝙥 𝙛𝙤𝙧 2025–2029.
Kitale Municipality has unveiled a bold five-year Strategic Plan (2025–2029) aimed at redefining urban management and service delivery in the fast-growing Trans Nzoia County capital.
In a sensitization forum held Monday, officials from the municipal board, county technical staff, and sector heads launched what they termed a “transformative urban blueprint” that seeks to align Kitale’s growth with national and global development frameworks.
“The strategic plan is not just a document—it’s a compass,” said Mrs. Phanice Khatundi, the acting County Executive Committee Member for Lands, Physical Planning, Housing, and Urban Development. “It ensures alignment of development goals with citizen needs, drives efficient decision-making, and strengthens transparency and accountability.”
Khatundi said the plan conforms to national and global benchmarks such as the County Integrated Development Plan (CIDP), Kenya Vision 2030, the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), and the Kenya Urban Support Program (KUSP). She added that its foundation is legally anchored in the Urban Areas and Cities Act, 2011, reinforcing compliance with urban governance standards.
The board credited Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya for his consistent backing of urban reforms. His administration has strengthened Kitale Municipality’s semi-autonomous functions and committed to institutional development.
“This strategic plan wouldn’t be possible without political goodwill,” Khatundi noted. “The governor’s leadership has enabled us to take bold steps.”
The municipality plans to implement a robust monitoring and evaluation framework, integrate public reporting systems, and engage donors and development partners for sustainable investments.
Kitale’s leadership sees the plan as more than just administration it’s a social contract with residents.
“Our city is growing. Our people deserve better,” said Nangole. “This plan is our promise to deliver.”