Kajiado County has successfully hosted an independent verification exercise to assess its achievement of Minimum Access Conditions (MACs) for the 2024/2025 and 2025/2026 financial years.
The evaluation, conducted by analysts from the Office of the Deputy President through the State Department for Devolution under the Second Kenya Devolution Support Programme (KDSP-II), took place at the County Headquarters in Kajiado. The visiting team was led by Urbanus Mbindyo.
Kajiado County Secretary, Dr. Leina Mpoke, together with the County Executive Committee (CEC) Member for Devolution, Judy Pere, and the Director of Human Resources and Development, Winfred Taiko, received the verification team and briefed them on the county’s ongoing development initiatives and administrative performance.
The independent verification is a key accountability exercise that determines whether counties meet the Minimum Access Conditions necessary for continued funding and technical assistance under KDSP-II. These conditions focus on governance, planning, financial management, human resource capacity, and service delivery efficiency.
According to the State Department for Devolution, the assessment ensures that counties demonstrate measurable progress before accessing further program funds. The KDSP-II programme, which is supported by the national government and development partners, aims to strengthen county institutions, promote fiscal discipline, and enhance the quality of devolved services to citizens.
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The verification exercise in Kajiado marks an important step in the county’s ongoing commitment to transparent governance and institutional improvement. Results from the national verification process will determine the level of continued support and future allocations to qualifying counties.
In recent years, Kajiado County has made notable strides in enhancing public service delivery through improved human resource management systems, participatory planning, and increased citizen engagement in governance. The county has also implemented financial reforms aimed at improving accountability and efficiency in resource use.
The KDSP-II verification exercise will therefore help validate these achievements and identify areas that may require further strengthening to ensure that the county continues to meet national standards for good governance and service delivery.
By Benedict Aoya
