WORLD BANK FUNDED PROGRAMME

Kenya Devolution Support
Programme (KDSP II)

Strengthening the capacity of county governments to deliver equitable, efficient, and accountable services to Kenyans — Phase II of the flagship devolution programme.

PROGRAMME OVERVIEW

What is KDSP II?

The Kenya Devolution Support Programme Phase II (KDSP II) is a World Bank-financed programme implemented by the State Department for Devolution. It provides performance-based grants and technical assistance to county governments to strengthen institutional capacity, enhance public financial management, and improve service delivery at the county level.

Migori County participates in KDSP II, drawing on programme funds to build institutional systems, improve budget transparency, and deliver measurable results for residents across all 9 sub-counties.

2020–2025
Programme Period
World Bank Phase II
USD 750M
Total Programme Budget
World Bank IDA Credit
47 Counties
National Coverage
All county governments
1.1M+
Migori Residents
Direct beneficiaries

Programme Development Objectives (PDOs)

Strengthen County Institutions
Build robust governance structures, planning systems, and human resource capacity within county governments.
Improve Public Financial Management
Enhance budget preparation, execution, reporting, and audit systems for transparency and accountability.
Enhance Service Delivery
Improve the quality and reach of services in health, education, agriculture, and infrastructure.
Performance-Based Disbursement
Reward counties that meet minimum conditions and performance measures with additional conditional grants.
STRUCTURE

Programme Components

KDSP II is structured around three main components, each addressing a distinct dimension of county governance.

Component 1

Institutional Development Grants (IDGs)

Performance-based grants to counties that meet the Minimum Access Conditions (MACs) and demonstrate progress on Performance Measures (PMs). Funds institutional and service delivery investments.

  • Annual Performance Assessment (APA)
  • Minimum Access Conditions (MACs)
  • Performance Measures scoring
  • Eligible expenditure tracking
Component 2

Capacity Building & Technical Assistance

Direct technical support and capacity building for county governments, including training, advisory services, and institutional strengthening through the Council of Governors and sector ministries.

  • Training county officials
  • PFM systems support
  • Planning & budgeting skills
  • Peer learning exchanges
Component 3

Programme Management & M&E

Coordination, oversight, monitoring and evaluation of the programme at the national level by the State Department for Devolution, ensuring compliance with World Bank fiduciary standards.

  • Programme coordination
  • Results framework tracking
  • Fiduciary oversight
  • Independent evaluation
ASSESSMENT SYSTEM

Annual Performance
Assessment (APA)

Each year, all county governments are assessed against a set of Minimum Access Conditions (MACs) and Performance Measures (PMs). Counties that pass the MACs receive a base IDG allocation; counties that score higher on the PMs receive a larger performance-based top-up.

1
Minimum Access Conditions (MACs)
Counties must meet legal/regulatory thresholds — e.g., submission of Annual Development Plan, approved County Budget, external audit compliance.
2
Performance Measures (PMs)
Scored criteria across planning & budgeting, PFM, revenue management, service delivery, human resources, and citizen engagement.
3
Grant Calculation
IDG allocations are calculated based on county population share, poverty index, and performance score. Higher scores = larger grants.
4
Disclosure & Accountability
Results are publicly disclosed. Counties must publish how KDSP grants are spent in their budgets and annual reports.

Performance Measurement Areas

Scoring dimensions used in the APA

Planning & Budgeting
County Integrated Development Plan (CIDP), ADP, Budget
20%
Public Financial Management
Revenue, expenditure, procurement, reporting
25%
Audit & Accountability
External audit compliance, PAC recommendations
20%
Human Resource Management
Capacity, staffing, performance appraisals
15%
Service Delivery
Project implementation, citizen satisfaction
15%
Citizen Engagement
Participation in budgeting, public participation
5%
OUR RESULTS

Migori County KDSP Performance

Migori County has consistently worked to meet KDSP assessment requirements and improve its performance score to unlock additional grant allocations.

MACs Met
APA Compliance
Minimum Access Conditions satisfied
On Track
Grant Utilisation
IDG funds absorbed into county budget
Improving
PFM Score
Public financial management systems strengthened

KDSP-Funded Achievements in Migori County

County Plans Developed
Timely submission of CIDP, ADP, and CFSP documents meeting KDSP minimum conditions.
IFMIS Integration
Operationalization of the Integrated Financial Management Information System for transparent expenditure reporting.
Internal Audit Strengthened
Establishment and operationalization of the County Internal Audit function as required by KDSP.
Public Participation
Structured citizen engagement in the county budget process and project prioritization.
Infrastructure Projects
KDSP conditional grant funds channelled into priority infrastructure in health, roads, and water.
Staff Training
County officers trained on PFM, procurement, planning, and M&E systems under KDSP capacity building.
FUNDED SECTORS

Eligible Investment Areas

Counties may invest their KDSP Institutional Development Grants across a wide range of eligible expenditure categories, aligned with county development priorities.

Health Services
Agriculture
Infrastructure
Education
Water & Sanitation
Environment
Trade & Commerce
ICT

How KDSP Grants Flow

World Bank
Provides IDA credit financing to Kenya
National Treasury
Channels funds to State Dept. for Devolution
State Dept. for Devolution
Runs APA, calculates allocations per county
Migori County Government
Receives IDG based on APA performance score
County Projects & Services
Funds invested in eligible development activities
TRANSPARENCY

Key Documents & Reports

All Downloads
Planning

Annual Development Plan (ADP)

Yearly county development plan submitted as part of KDSP MACs.

Planning

County Integrated Development Plan (CIDP)

Multi-year strategic plan aligning county priorities with KDSP objectives.

Finance

County Budget Estimates

Annual revenue and expenditure estimates including KDSP grant allocations.

Audit

Annual Audit Report

External auditor report on county accounts — required for KDSP compliance.

Governance

Public Participation Report

Record of citizen engagement in county budget and planning processes.

Performance

APA Performance Results

Annual Performance Assessment results for Migori County.

Questions about KDSP II?

Contact the County Planning and Finance departments for information on KDSP implementation, grant utilisation reports, or the Annual Performance Assessment process.