Energy and Petroleum Cabinet Secretary Davis Chirchir and Principal Secretary for Parliamentary Affairs Aurelia Rono, spearheaded the sensitization forum for the Vision 2030 Medium-Term Plan IV (MTP IV) in Bomet.
The event that was attended by Bomet County Commissioner Dr Omar Ahmed, heads of departments and County Officials, marks a crucial step in advancing the government’s agenda for sustainable development and economic transformation.
CS Chirchir reiterated that MTP IV serves as a blueprint for progress and a roadmap for sustainable development.
Aligned with the government’s Bottom-up Economic Transformation model, the agenda aims to foster economic turnaround and inclusive growth by adopting a value chain approach.
The overarching objectives include reducing the cost of living, eradicating hunger, and promoting exclusive growth.
“The MTP IV is the cornerstone of our economic agenda. It outlines our commitment to fostering growth from the grassroots level upwards.
Through targeted investments in key sectors such as agriculture, micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs), housing, healthcare, digital infrastructure, and the creative economy, we aim to create 1.2 million new jobs annually and expand the tax base,” affirmed CS ChirChir.
Highlighting the significance of value addition for local commodities, CS Chirchir highlighted the importance of maximizing the potential of resources such as tea and milk, emphasizing the need for concerted efforts to enhance their value within the region.
PS Aurelia Rono emphasized the importance of open dialogue and collaboration with local leaders, the public, and county governments to ensure that MTP IV truly reflects the aspirations and needs of the people.
She reiterated the government’s commitment to inclusivity and participatory governance, emphasizing the importance of local input in shaping national development agenda.
The launch of the sensitization forum stresses the government’s proactive approach to engaging stakeholders and mobilizing support for the implementation of MTP IV.
With a focus on grassroots empowerment and inclusive growth, the government aims to catalyze economic transformation and improve livelihoods across the country.
By Lamech Willy.A.
