ADVANCING THE BOTTOM-UP ECONOMIC TRANSFORMATION AGENDA IN KITUI COUNTY

Tana and Athi Rivers Development Authority participated in the just-concluded sensitization workshop on the Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Agenda (BETA) held in Kitui County, bringing together National Government Administration Officers (NGAOs) and representatives from the Office of the President and the Office of the Deputy President.

The engagement focused on aligning county-level implementation  of Projects with national development priorities, reinforcing the role of NGAOs in driving structured oversight and accelerating delivery of government programmes. The workshop was followed by an inspection tour of key national projects, including Ithookwe Airstrip, Ithookwe Stadium, the ongoing Kwa Ngindu Affordable Housing Project, and the Umma Dam Project — currently at 57% completion. The site visits underscored a clear shift from policy dialogue to measurable execution.

For TARDA, participation in this forum is directly aligned with our mandate of integrated basin-based development. Water infrastructure, irrigation expansion, and sustainable resource management remain central to unlocking economic potential in ASAL regions. The Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Agenda provides a coordinated framework through which institutions can synchronize planning, investment, and implementation for greater impact.Effective transformation requires more than plans — it requires disciplined oversight, inter-agency collaboration, and sustained follow-through. Platforms such as this strengthen alignment and ensure development priorities translate into tangible outcomes for communities.