Ministry of Water & Irrigation​

This ministry strives to ensure accessible, high-quality healthcare for all citizens through policy, training, infrastructure, and collaboration, focusing on curative care, disease prevention, public health promotion, and affordable medical supplies.

Mission

To provide accessible, affordable, quality health care services to all through strengthening health systems, scaling up health interventions, partnership, and innovation and empowering communities to foster sustainable social and economic growth.

Vision

A County with healthy residents that embrace preventive health care and have access to affordable and equitable health care services.

Departments

Culture

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Gender, Social Development and Children Services

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Youth

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ICT

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Sports

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Our Responsibilities

  • Tourism Policy: Formulate and implement county tourism policies.
  • Wildlife Conservation: Implement wildlife conservancy policy and manage game reserves/sanctuaries.
  • Tourism Development: Develop and promote county tourism products and services.
  • Cultural Heritage: Conserve cultural and heritage sites for tourism.
  • Stakeholder Collaboration: Collaborate with tourism stakeholders and environmental actors.
  • Tourism Innovation: Research and innovate in the tourism sector.
  • Sustainable Tourism: Promote eco-tourism and environmental conservation.
  • Local Participation: Advocate for local community and investor involvement in tourism.
  • Knowledge Sharing: Promote tourism research, documentation, and information dissemination.
  • Ethical Public Service: Uphold principles, values, and ethics in public service.

Achievements

Water Resource Development program

The borehole drilling program aimed to equip 90 boreholes but only achieved 39, due to delays and funding issues.

Rehabilitation of boreholes

The borehole rehabilitation program aimed to fix 360 but only managed 46 due to delays from Kenya Power.

Mega dams

The sub-program aimed to construct 5 dams, but only 2 dams were constructed due to insufficient funds.  Construction of medium dams aimed to construct 40 medium earth dams but only 11 were constructed due to unavailability of water catchment areas and community land issues.

Small dam construction & maintenance

 Achieved 46 out of 80 of planned constructions, providing new water sources for local communities despite resource limitations. While overall household access reached 42%, the program is actively addressing water quality issues in boreholes, rivers, and earth dams to reach the 60% target.

Construction of sand dams/subsurface dams

Achieved a high completion rate of 145 out of 160 sand dams despite funding limitations, increasing water access in local areas. While the program aimed for a 3 km target, the overall distance to water points was reduced to 5 km, bringing water closer to communities. 

Small dam construction & maintenance

 Achieved 46 out of 80 of planned constructions, providing new water sources for local communities despite resource limitations. While overall household access reached 42%, the program is actively addressing water quality issues in boreholes, rivers, and earth dams to reach the 60% target.

Subsidies for WSPs sub-program

This aims to enhance continuous safe water access in Kitui and Mwingi towns through supporting water service providers. So far it has achieved 42% household access despite rapid urbanization, demonstrating positive impact.

Construction of River-Athi-Kanyangi-Mutomo-Kanziko & Kiomo-Kyethani

The program was able to reduce the average distance to water points, reaching 5 km from the initial target of 3 km. Efforts are underway in Kanyongonyo, Kiseuni, Mwaani, and Kamutei to further reduce this distance and ensure convenient water access for all residents.

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.

Our Minister

Ms. Mutemi is a highly experienced professional with a diverse skillset spanning administration, accounting, education, and research. Holding an MBA in finance and a Bachelor’s in education, she has actively pursued further development through accounting certifications and specialized training programs like SMASE. This dedication to continuous learning reflects her commitment to excellence and staying at the forefront of her fields.

Ms. Mutemi’s professional journey showcases her adaptability and impact across various sectors. From shaping young minds as a teacher to managing finances and operations as an accountant, she has consistently demonstrated expertise and leadership. Notably, her role as a KCSE Mathematics Paper 2 Examiner with the Kenya National Examinations Council underscores her deep subject matter knowledge and commitment to educational standards. Ms. Mutemi’s diverse experiences and proven contributions make her a valuable asset to any organization.

Peter Nkunda

County Executive Committee Member

Bretta Mwangangi
Chief Officer
Irrigation
Nathan Kasamba Vungo
Chief Officer
Water

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Explore Resources

final budgets 2013-2026

CGoKTI- Final FY 2025-26 Supplementary II Budget 2025-26-submitted to CA

CGKTI-KITUI PROGRAMME BASED BUDGET SUPPLEMENTARY II FY 2025-2026

CGoKTI - KITUI COUNTY PROGRAMME BASED BUDGET PBB FY 2025-2026