What is KDSP II?
The Second Kenya Devolution Support Program (KDSP II) is a four-year program that aims to strengthen counties performance in financing, management, coordination, and accountability for resources.
Implemented through collaboration between the national government, county governments, and development partners, the programme provides performance-based support and technical assistance to help counties build institutional capacity and deliver more efficient and responsive services to citizens.
It is designed to build on the achievements realized under the first phase of the Kenya Devolution Support Program, implemented between 20162021.
How is KDSP II financed?
KDSP II is financed by the Government of Kenya through a loan facility from the World Bank to the tune of USD 150 million.
How long will KDSP II be implemented?
The program will be implemented over four years, from 20242027.
How can counties participate in the program?
To benefit from the program, counties will need to sign a Participation Agreement providing for, among others, publishing of budget and expenditure data and preparing approved work plans, cash plans, and budgets consistent with the agreed methodology and standards.
Once signed, counties are eligible to participate in the program.
What are the financing instruments under KDSP II?
The program has two financing instruments, namely:
Program for Results (PforR)
Investment Program Financing (IPF)
National reform activities are financed through Program for Results (PforR) and Investment Program Financing (IPF), while county reforms are financed under the Program for Results (PforR) instrument.
What kind of reforms are expected in the counties?
Reforms in the counties are aligned to three Key Result Areas (KRAs):
Sustainable Financing and Expenditure Management
Intergovernmental Coordination, Institutional Performance and Human Resource Management
Oversight, Participation and Accountability
How are the reforms under the program implemented?
The reforms under the program are implemented by the 47 County Governments, supported by 19 National Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs).