Vision:
A self-esteemed innovative socially and economically empowered society.

Mission:
To develop sustainable social cultural product, gender mainstreaming, Youth empowerment, promotion of e-government services, sustainable sports program and provision of social

i. Culture:
1. Preservation and promotion of culture, heritage and creative arts – Building synergy with relevant cultural institutions.

2. Develop policies and institutions on indigenous and traditional knowledge

ii. Gender, Social Development and Children Services:
1. Facilitate gender mainstreaming in the county.

2. Designing and facilitating programs/projects that promote gender equity and equality.

3. Institutionalization of gender mainstreaming across the county ministries/departments and Agencies.

4. Socio-economic development to empower women, aged, PWDs, Aged and Marginalized groups.

5. Effective delivery of community-based services in Kitui county.

iii. Youth
1. Development and implementation of County policies and legislations on Youth Development.

2. Promotion of quality and relevant Youth training and skills development programmes.

3. Promotion of empowerment of youth and creation of employment opportunities.

4.Establishment of collaborations and networking strategies with stakeholders to develop youth development standards in Kitui.

5. Supporting existing institutions and establishing canters of excellence.

6. Widening the scope, the learning quality practical oriented education to youth.

7. Empowering and mentoring (coaching) Youth.

iv. ICT
1. To promote e-Government services.

2. Provision of ICT services to other County departments.

3. To establish collaborations and networking strategies with stakeholders to develop ICT skills and standards in the County.

4. Skills development and applied research by supporting existing institutions and establishing canters of excellence.

5. Leverage ICT for a knowledge-based economy and governance.

v. Sports
1. Promotion and development of sports programs in the entire county.

2. Facilitate development of sports facilities and infrastructure.

3. Create an enabling environment for sports talents exposure.

• Formulation and Implementation of County tourism policies.
• Implementation of wildlife conservancy policy in the county.
• Development and promotion of county tourism products and services.
• Conservation of game reserves, wildlife sanctuaries, culture and heritage for tourism.
• Collaboration/networking with diverse stakeholders in the tourism sector in the development and promotion of tourism in the county.
• Research and innovation in the tourism sector.
• Promotion of eco-tourism in the county.
• Promotion of cultural and local tourism in the county.
• Promotion of environmental conservation in the forested and protected areas in the county.
• Facilitation of collaboration with diverse stakeholders in the tourism and environmental conservation sectors.
• Advocating for the involvement of local communities and investors in the tourism industry.
• Promotion of tourism research, documentation and dissemination of cultural information and research findings.
• Promotion of principles, values, and ethics of public service

In the culture sector, progress has been made in the completion of the gallery 1, II, III at Lower Eastern Heritage Centre at Tseikuru, which stands at 30% of the target. Additionally, engagement with institutions relevant to the department is at 60%, and frameworks with local and national partners have been strengthened.

For gender, social development, and children services sector, the socio-economic empowerment initiatives for women and community groups achieved 494 out of 534 groups target. The completion of eight resource centres and social halls is at 2 out of the 8, and child development initiatives for 20% of the target have been supported. The sector has only achieved 30% of the target in accessing 30% public procurement for 2470 persons and 494 women registered companies. The county is yet to complete the entire wards in forming the gender awareness and response framework, and sensitization seminars and barazas for SGBV
and other related family cohesive matters have only reached 40% of the target.

In the sports sector, the construction of ultra-modern stadia complex, which has a target of 100%, is at 0% due to inadequate funding, delayed disbursement of funds, Covid 19 effects, and FKF wrangles. The upgrade of sports facilities in at least one per village is at 45%, while talent development in rugby and sports equipment/kit to teams and clubs have reached 100% and 35% of the targets, respectively. The county is yet to set up a County Sports Council.

For youth development, approximately 6800 youths were trained and employed in KICOYDEC, albeit in phases, instead of the targeted 800. The youth skills development program for 3,200 youths trained only 1,920, and only 48 youths per ward were trained in the entire 40 wards due to limited financial resources.

Overall, the county has made progress in some areas, while others are still below the set targets due to various challenges, including inadequate funding, Covid 19 effects, and delayed disbursement of funds.