2024/2025
CITIZEN BUDGET
NAIROBI CITY COUNTY
RATIONALE FOR PREPARING A CITIZEN’S VERSION OF THE
BUDGET.
The county Budget Estimates is prepared pursuant to section 125 of the Public
Finance Management Act (PFMA), 2012 and section 831 of the Public Finance
management (County Governments) Regulations, 2015.
It is the government policy that sets out the broad strategic priorities and policy goals
to guide the County Government in preparing budgets.
The budget estimates are prepared in accordance with the CFSP Ceilings as
approved by the County Assembly.
It is prepared by the County Treasury then approved by the County Executive
Committee. The county treasury then submits the approved budget estimates to the
county assembly.
The Kenyan Budget Process.
The budget process at the county level takes place as demonstrated in the
table below.
BUDGET STAGE IN CHARGE KEY BUDGET DOCUMENT(S)
Formulation County Executive Annual Development Plan (ADP)
County Budget Review and Outlook
Paper (CBROP) (outlook
sections)
County Fiscal Strategy Paper (CFSP)
County Budget Proposal
Approval County Assembly Enacted budget/Appropriation act
Implementation County Executive Quarterly Implementation Reports
CountyAssembly &
controller of Budget
Audit and Evaluation Auditor General Audit Reports
County Budget Review and Outlook
paper (CBROP) (review sections)
NOTE: The public and the county assemblies play an oversight role throughout the four stages of the budget cycle
REVENUE PROJECTIONS 2024/2025
770,000,000
351,000,000 11,000,000
20,375,544,797
20,060,926,033
EQUITABLE SHARE OWN SOURCE REVENUE LIQUIR LICENCES FEES
WORLD BANK (KISSIP) WORLD BANK (FFLOCA)
COUNTY ALLOCATION TO SECTORS
nairobi revenue
inclusivity public authority,
participation and
business & hustler citizen
county public service public service
opportunities, engagement, management,
board, 123,911,430 ,
1,851,852,590 , 4% 392,744,170 , 1% 1,887,288,740 , 5%
0%
agriculture, livestock
finance & development ,
economic fisheriser& forestry,
planning, 219,189,356 , 1%
3,234,707,930 , 8%
talent skills devt &
care, 3,512,118,734 ,
8%
county assembly,
3,414,000,000 , 8%
mobility and works,
4,589,840,938 , 11%
environment, water
enery & natural
resources,
2,973,383,382 , 7%
ward
development
fund,
health wellness &
boroughs and public 2,020,000,000
nutrition,
8,942,939,137 , 22% administration, , 5%
built environment &
urban planning, 5,082,711,870 , 12%
1,551,401,230 , 4%
liquor licensing board,
county attorney, 351,000,000 , 1%
344,746,650 , 1%
innovation and digital
economy, 524,649,474
, 1%
inclusivity public
participation and citizen GROSS RECURRENT
engagement, 322,744,170 , nairobi revenue authority, county public service
1% business & hustler 451,985,199 , 2% board, 123,911,430 ,
opportunities, 657,852,590 0%
, 2%
built environment & urban finance & economic agriculture, lives
planning, 488,401,230 , 2%
talent skills devt & care, planning, 3,214,707,930 , development , fishe
2,067,685,710 , 7% 11% forestry, 188,434,8
public service
mobility and works, management,
1,688,809,175 , 6% 1,887,288,740 , 6%
county assembly,
2,104,000,000 , 7%
environment, water enery &
natural resources,
health wellness & nutrition, 2,761,923,382 , 9%
7,875,051,800 , 27%
ward developmen
65,000,000 , 0
boroughs and
public liquor licensing
administration, 294,000,000
innovation and digital economy, 4,315,711,870 , 15%
260,674,850 , 1% county attorney,
329,746,650 , 1%
inclusivity DEVELOPMENT EXPENDITURE
public finance &
participation nairobi revenue agriculture, livestock
economic
and citizen authority, development ,
planning,
engagement, 100,000,000 , 1% 20,000,000 , 0% fisheriser& forestry,
70,000,000 , 30,754,496 , 0%
1%
environment, water
enery & natural
business & hustler county assembly, resources,
opportunities, 1,310,000,000 , 11% 211,460,000 , 2%
1,194,000,000 , 10%
talent skills devt &
care, 1,444,433,024 ,
12%
ward development
fund, 1,955,000,000 ,
16%
liquor
boroughs and public licensing
mobility and works, administration, board,
2,901,031,763 , 23% 767,000,000 , 6% 57,000,00
0 , 0%
health wellness & county attorney,
nutrition, 15,000,000 , 0%
1,067,887,337 , 9%
built environment & innovation and
urban planning, digital economy,
1,063,000,000 , 9% 263,974,624 , 2%
KEY HIGHLIGHTS OF THE 2024/2022 BUDGET ESTIMATES
1. BOROUGHS AND PUBLIC ADMNISTRATION
The focus remains on infrastructure development and administrative consolidation. Several
key interventions are planned to address critical needs within Nairobi City County. These
interventions include the construction of three new fire stations strategically located across
the county, aiming to enhance emergency response capabilities and ensure the safety of
residents. Additionally, the construction of five Borough Offices is slated, with each office
set to integrate multiple Sub Counties, streamlining administrative processes and
improving service delivery efficiency. These projects align with the county's vision of
promoting safer communities and enhancing administrative effectiveness.
Projects for 2024/2025
Construction of 3 new fire stations in different locations within Nairobi City County
Construction of 5 Borough Offices, each amalgamating several Sub Counties
Procure land for office construction or lease existing buildings to bring services closer to
the people.
2. INNOVATION AND DIGITAL ECONOMY
Nairobi county government aims at promoting and facilitating the development of
ICT . This will be achieved through formulating policies and providing the necessary
legal framework to support the growth of ICT and optimize its utilization both within the
county and its sub-counties. Additionally, the county prioritizes facilitating the provision
of county services electronically; ensuring citizens can access services conveniently
from anywhere at any time. Also, the county aims to encourage the adoption of new
technologies and best practices within the ICT sector, promoting innovation and
efficiency in service delivery.
Projects for 2024/2025
Implement infrastructure upgrades for enhanced internet connectivity
countywide.
Establish digital service centers for convenient access to electronic county
services.
Collaborate with private sector partners to develop innovative ICT solutions for
improved service efficiency and accessibility.
3. HEALTH WELLNESS AND NUTRITION
Nairobi City County is centered on the provision of quality healthcare services that are
accessible, equitable, and sustainable to the population of the county and beyond. Efforts are
aimed at ensuring that healthcare services meet the diverse needs of the population while
maintaining high standards of quality and efficiency.
Additionally, Nairobi County is targeting to provide meals daily for 300,000 public school
children through Dishi Na County school feeding program.
Projects for 2024/2025
Refurbishment of hospitals
Procurement of pharmaceuticals and non-pharmaceuticals.
3. BUILT ENVIRONMENT AND PLANNING
The Built Environment and Planning sector aims at formulating urban development plans,
processing development applications, regularizing unauthorized development, and enforcing
surveillance and compliance. These actions are critical for promoting sustainable urban
development and enhancing residents' quality of life in Nairobi City County. Additionally,
Nairobi county will establish a valuations court, to solve the pending bills between land owners
and the county.
Projects for 2024/2025
Formulate comprehensive urban development plans and policies.
Streamline processes for development application approval.
Regularize unauthorized developments and enforce compliance.
Enhance stakeholder involvement in decision-making.
Prioritize funding for key infrastructure projects.
4. INCLUSIVITY, PUBLIC PARTICIPATION, AND CUSTOMER SERVICE
The sector focuses on enhancing inclusivity, improving customer service, developing cultural
infrastructure, and enforcing gender equality. These strategic initiatives are designed to address
key challenges and advance the county's objectives of promoting citizen satisfaction and
equitable development. Specifically, interventions include strengthening public participation
platforms and civic education to ensure diverse representation and engagement in decision-
making processes. Additionally, by establishing cultural infrastructure to promote creative
industries and diversify tourism products. Lastly, by enforcing gender equality through training,
legal frameworks, and support for vulnerable groups.
5. NAIROBI REVENUE AUTHORITY
Nairobi Revenue Authority (NRA) focuses on streamlining payment processes for suppliers and
allocating adequate resources to regulate risk management practices within the county.
Additionally, NRA aims at collecting 19B which will assist in service delivery.
6. MOBILITY AND WORKS
Mobility and Works sector in Nairobi City County highlight a comprehensive approach to
infrastructural development and service enhancement. Under the Works initiative, the sector is
committed to the development of 45 km of new roads, complemented by the construction of 110
km of storm water drainage systems. Furthermore, a strict focus will be maintained on the
upkeep of all roads and drainage networks to ensure their optimal functionality. In the Mobility
sector, strategic planning is geared towards the formulation of two new Transport Plans and
Policies, supported by measures to elevate road safety standards through enhanced road
markings, the installation of guardrails, and traffic signal optimization. The public transport
infrastructure will also witness significant expansion with the development of seven new
facilities and the construction of 35 km of Non-Motorized Transport (NMT) systems
Projects for 2024/2025
Develop 45 km of roads.
Develop 110 km of storm water drainage.
Maintain 100% of roads and storm water drains
Develop 2 Transport Plans and 2 Policies.
Improve road safety through road markings, installation of guardrails, and traffic
signals.
Develop 7 public transport facilities.
Construct 35 km of Non-Motorized Transport (NMT) systems.
9. TALENT SKILLS DEVELOPMENT & CARE
The sector focuses on overseeing education, development, and social welfare. It is committed in
managing educational functions from Pre-Primary Education to coordination with national
educational bodies and policy formulation. Additionally, it is committed in promoting sports,
managing youth empowerment programs, and identifying talents within the community. On the
social services front, the sector is committed to the welfare of vulnerable children, provides care
for the aged, and spearheads community development initiatives, alongside efforts to combat
drugs and pornography and formulate social policies to address community needs.
Additionally, Nairobi County will offer bursaries to needy students. The Bursary program aims
to uplift the lives of those students who are in need of financial support in Nairobi, giving hope
to the hopeless and supporting the dreams of the future generation in our beloved County.
Projects for 2024/2025
Construction of Stadias
10. BUSINESS & HUSTLLER OPPORTUNITIES
The sector is dedicated to promoting and implementing socio-economic policies for a rapidly
industrializing economy, supporting Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) through
business counselling, capacity-building programs, and financial assistance schemes.
Additionally, it is committed to regulate and control betting, lotteries, gaming, and liquor outlets
to ensure responsible business practices. The Markets and Trade sub-sector is committed to
ensuring fair trading practices, promoting trade development, and managing markets and their
infrastructure, while also regulating business permits and collaborating with relevant institutions
on trade matters. Lastly, the Cooperatives sub-sector is committed to certify and audit
cooperative societies, processing registration applications, conducting inspections and
investigations, and providing training and advisory services to promote cooperative growth and
compliance.
Projects for 2024/2025
Construction of Industrial park at Mathare.
11. GREEN NAIROBI
The Green Nairobi sector focuses on Environment, Water, Food, and Agriculture with three key
sub-sectors. The Environment sub-sector is committed to oversee refuse removal, pollution
control, and natural resource conservation, including parks, energy regulation, and climate
change initiatives. The Food, Agriculture, and Natural Resources sub-sector aims at coordinating
food systems, ensures food safety, and manages crop, livestock, and fisheries development. It is
also committed to control plant and animal diseases, promote urban forestry, and manage animal
welfare and veterinary services. Lastly, the Water and Sewerage sub-sector is committed to
manage water and sanitation services, implement water conservation policies, monitor water
quality, and oversee borehole drilling and rural water supply development.
