Market Research Report: Kisii County Government
1. Company Overview
- Name: Kisii County Government
- Mission: To create wealth for citizens, enhance value addition, entrepreneurship, public participation, and decision making.
- Vision: A prosperous county with a high quality of life for its citizens.
- Founded: Kisii County was established under the new constitution of Kenya 2010.
- Key People:
- Governor: Paul Simba Arati
- CEO of MESPT: Rebecca Amukhoye
- County Secretary: James Ntabo
- Headquarters: Kisii, Kenya
- Number of Employees: Approximately 5,600 workforce as per the staff audit report.
- Revenue: No information is available.
- What is the company known for:
- Governance and administration of Kisii County.
- Recently known for promoting development through partnerships and infrastructure projects.
2. Products/Services
- No tangible products are offered as Kisii County Government is an administrative entity. However, it provides various services to the residents including:
- Agricultural support.
- Education services including bursary fund management.
- Healthcare improvements.
- Infrastructural development and maintenance.
3. Recent Developments
- New Projects and Partnerships:
- The commissioning of an Avocado Oil Processing Plant in partnership with the UK government under the Sustainable Urban Economic Development (SUED) program.
- The MESPT-AgriFI Project has developed various assets like a modern Zero Grazing Unit, renovated classrooms, and installed internet connectivity at the Kisii Agricultural Training Center (ATC).
- Development of the Kisii County Food and Feed Safety Policy and Kisii County Food Safety Bill with the help of AgriFI.
- Partnership with the UK (the Kenya-UK Health Alliance) for medical research and care.
- Plans to set up a modern poultry abattoir at the Municipal Market.
- New Features/Initiatives:
- Relaunched Kisii County Bursary Fund with Ksh. 135 million allocated for needy students.
- Annual distribution of Hass avocado seedlings initiated to boost agricultural productivity.
- Infrastructure improvements to ensure motorable roads.
- Water supply streamlined through Gusii Water and Sanitation Company.
- Administrative Developments:
- Conducting a staff audit to ensure efficiency in the County's workforce.
- Engaging elected officials in governance to enhance public service delivery.
4. Contact Information
- Phone: +254709727000 / +254730184000
- Email: info@kisii.go.ke
- Staff Mail: Accessible through the Kisii County Government’s official communication channels.
This report provides a comprehensive overview of Kisii County Government, focusing on their efforts in governance, partnerships, and public welfare initiatives.