Trans Nzoia
County Director for Human Resources Emelda Agoi
during staff
training in
Kitale/ MATHEWS NDANYITrans Nzoia County has rolled out a digital tracking system
to monitor the implementation of development projects across its 10
departments.
County focal persons underwent a two-day training on the use
of the online tool, which is spearheaded by the Department of Public Service
Management.
The initiative is part of the Kenya Devolution Support
Programme 2 (KDSP 2), a project co-funded by the World Bank and the Trans Nzoia
County Government through the national government's State Department of
Devolution.
Speaking during the opening of the workshop, Trans Nzoia
county KDSP 2 coordinator Emeldah Agoi said the project tracking system is
critical for the effective monitoring and evaluation of development projects.
"This tool will ensure transparency and accountability
to members of the public and relevant government agencies monitoring project
implementation and the prudent use of public resources," Agoi said.
The project's Key Result Area (KRA 2) and Monitoring and
Evaluation focal persons, Tima Omar and Boaz Bulimu, said the system will
capture all details of government tenders.
The two officers said the system, which will be hosted on
the official county website, will display contractual agreements, including
project costs, exact locations, commencement dates and expected completion
timelines.
Bulimu added that the platform will provide daily progress
updates and photographs, allowing residents to interact directly with the data.
"Members of the public will get a chance to comment on
the implementation of projects, expressing either their satisfaction or
dissatisfaction with the ongoing works," Bulimu said.
According to the officers, the system is a mandatory
requirement by the World Bank and the State Department of Devolution for all
counties benefiting from KDSP 2 funding.
The county aims to train officers across all sectors so that
the tracking system can be replicated for other local development projects
beyond those funded under the World Bank programme.
To ensure a seamless rollout, the two-day training session
brought together two key officers from each of the 10 county departments. They
are expected to cascade the knowledge to their respective project
implementation teams.
One of the trainers, Kelvin Mutai, said the system will help
build public confidence by enabling residents to independently monitor how
public funds are being spent.
"The PMTS will also help keep track of contractors by
providing clear timelines, which will go a long way in preventing unnecessary
project delays," he said.
Mutai added that the platform serves as an accountability
tool for both the county government and contractors from project inception to
completion.
