“As your Deputy Governor, I am committed to providing effective leadership, strategic vision and direction and to ensure efficient and prudent management of resources, inclusive service delivery, equitable development and investments attraction for improved livelihoods and a high quality of life for the people of Kitui County”.
To develop and market tourism products, coordinate performance management, disaster risk
reduction and emergency services through formulation and implementation of programs for
sustainable livelihoods.
To make Kitui County an integral part of the national tourism circuit, promote quality service
delivery and disaster risk management services.
Key roles of Performance Contracting, Disaster and Emergency Services Department:
Key roles of Tourism, Hospitality and Game Reserves Department:
According to the CIDP II (County Integrated Development Plan II) for Kitui County in Kenya, which covers the period 2017-2022, there were several key indicators to measure the progress of tourism development in the region.
The baseline for this indicator was set at 3, with a target to develop an additional attraction site. The achievement to-date is the ongoing development of the majority of targeted and mapped potential sites.
The baseline for this indicator was set at 1500, with a target to increase the number to 26809. The actual achievement to-date is a positive variance in visitation, which has been triggered by the influx of local tourists into the Kalundu Eco Park. However, urgent plans are needed to make the park fully operational
The baseline for this indicator was set at 6, with a target to hold six promotional events. The actual achievement to-date is 6, which includes the successful conduct of Miss Kitui 2017, World Wildlife Day in 2018 and 2019, the Kalundu Ecopark Launch, the Kitui County Expo in 2020, and the George Adamson Experience in 2019.
The baseline for this indicator was set at 1, with a target to develop an additional web portal. The actual achievement todate is one tourism web portal that has been developed, which can be accessed at www.kitui.tourism.go.ke.
The Deputy Governor, plays a vital role in supporting the Governor and ensuring the smooth functioning of the county government. He assists the Governor in executing their duties, represents the county in various forums, oversees policy implementation for development, and steps in during the Governor’s absence to maintain continuity in governance. Additionally, he engages with stakeholders, promotes accountability, and provides advisory support, contributing significantly to the county’s leadership and progress.
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