The County Government of Uasin Gishu is placing reliable statistical information at the heart of development planning, resource allocation and service delivery as it prepares its 2026 County Statistical Abstract, bringing together key county leadership and stakeholders to strengthen evidence-based governance.
The meeting brought together County Executive Committee Members led by CECM for Finance and Economic Planning, Micah Rogony; Chief Officers from various departments led by Chief Officer Economic Planning, Nixon Cheplong; County Public Service Board representatives led by Board Chairperson Paul Kibet; representatives from the City of Eldoret led by its Chairperson Alice Kositany; representatives from National Government entities, the County Commissioner’s Office and County Assembly members led by Majority Leader and Megun Ward MCA Julius Sang and Minority Leader Francis Muya of Langas Ward. Several directors were also present.
County Secretary Philip Melly underscored the importance of the Statistical Abstract, describing statistics as an integral part of governance and development. He noted that every development project begins with a feasibility study, which relies on statistical information to establish needs, assess viability and guide investment decisions.
Melly urged stakeholders to familiarise themselves with the publication and make it a key reference document in their respective areas of responsibility, emphasising the need to base decisions on reliable data rather than assumptions.
CECM for Finance and Economic Planning Micah Rogony said the 2026 edition would be the fourth County Statistical Abstract since devolution began, following previous publications in 2015, 2021 and 2025. He highlighted Uasin Gishu’s achievement as the first county in Kenya to launch its 2025 Statistical Abstract, describing it as a milestone in promoting evidence-based governance.
Rogony noted that the publication provides a comprehensive picture of the County’s demographic, social and economic landscape, helping the government identify development gaps, set priorities and allocate resources effectively. He added that it informs key planning and budgeting instruments, including the County Integrated Development Plan (CIDP), Annual Development Plans (ADPs), County Fiscal Strategy Paper (CFSP) and County Budget Review and Outlook Paper (CBROP), while strengthening accountability and monitoring of development outcomes.
County Public Service Board Chairperson Paul Kibet reaffirmed the Board’s commitment to strengthening institutional capacity through proper tooling and retooling of staff, mainstreaming gender equity in the public service and supporting the Executive in improving service delivery.
Chief Officer for Economic Planning Nixon Cheplong called on departments, National Government agencies, and other stakeholders to actively participate in the data collection and validation process, stressing the need for accurate, complete, consistent, and timely information to safeguard the publication’s credibility.
He emphasised that the quality of the Statistical Abstract depends on the collective responsibility of institutions to provide verifiable data that accurately reflects the County’s development status and informs future priorities.
The County Government is working in partnership with the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS) to strengthen its statistical systems and ensure the 2026 edition becomes a credible reference for evidence-based planning, prudent resource allocation and improved service delivery.
