Infrastructure, Education and Health Top Agenda in Budget Talks with Uasin Gishu Residents

Infrastructure, Education and Health Top Agenda in Budget Talks with Uasin Gishu Residents

Eldoret, Uasin Gishu
Thursday, 15 May 2025

A delegation from the National Assembly Budget Committee, led by Chairperson Hon. Samuel Atandi (Alego Usonga), today held a public participation forum in Uasin Gishu County to collect views on the proposed FY 2025/26 Estimates of Revenue and Expenditure.
The forum, held in line with the Article 10 of the constitution that mandates public participation in governance matters, brought together leaders and residents from across the county to deliberate on key priorities for the upcoming fiscal year.
Hon. Atandi emphasized the importance of citizen engagement in the budget-making process, noting that inclusive dialogue was central to achieving Kenya’s development agenda.
“We are here to ensure your views shape the national budget. This is not just a constitutional requirement, it’s a democratic responsibility,” Atandi said.
The proposed FY 2025/26 budget allocates Ksh 2.497 trillion to the National Government- covering the Executive, Parliament, and Judiciary. County governments will receive Ksh 405.7 billion, while the Consolidated Fund Services (CFS) is set to receive Ksh 1.337 trillion.
Accompanying Hon. Atandi were area MPs Hon. David Kiplagat (Soy), Hon. Julius Ruto (Kesses), and Hon. Janet Sitienei (Turbo), each of whom highlighted pressing needs within their constituencies.
Hon. Kiplagat called for urgent investment in road infrastructure to match the growing demands of Eldoret City, which was recently granted city status.
“We need expanded roads to facilitate movement of goods and improve access to the city. This is crucial for our economic growth,” he said.
Echoing similar concerns, Hon. Ruto stressed the need for increased development funding to uplift the livelihoods of local residents.
Hon. Sitienei called for greater budgetary allocation to education, particularly for hiring more teachers to address unemployment and also staffing shortages in public schools.
Various groups used the opportunity to voice their specific needs. People living with disabilities called for more secondary and tertiary learning institutions tailored to their needs. 
Youth representatives pushed for increased funding to establish ICT hubs in every ward, which they said would empower the younger generation with digital skills and job opportunities.
With Eldoret’s growing population, residents also requested urgent improvements in healthcare services, including the upgrading of equipment in health facilities and construction of new hospitals across the county.
Other concerns raised included Calls for expanded access to electricity in remote areas through increased funding for rural electrification programs.
There was an appeal for investments in water infrastructure, including the construction and desiltation of dams and sinking of boreholes to address ongoing water shortages.
Residents urged for financial intervention to revitalize Moi University, noting its critical role in education and the local economy.
Hon. Atandi assured residents of Uasin Gishu that all collected views would be taken into consideration as the final budget is being drafted.
“We are committed to a budget that reflects the real needs of Kenyans. Your input today is invaluable,” Hon. Atandi said.