The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission has launched a compliance monitoring exercise on the implementation of the County Aggregation and Industrial Parks (CAIPs) programme to ensure the initiative follows required legal, financial, and governance frameworks.
The exercise was launched at the headquarters of the Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry in Nairobi, bringing together national and county leaders involved in the programme, which is aimed at accelerating agro-industrialisation and strengthening local economies.
Speaking during the launch, EACC Vice Chairperson Monica Muiru commended the Ministry, the Council of Governors, and county governments for partnering with the Commission to safeguard the programme.
She urged county administrations to strengthen systems that promote transparency and accountability, noting that collaboration among institutions remains critical in advancing Kenya’s development agenda under Kenya Vision 2030.
In remarks delivered on behalf of Cabinet Secretary Lee Kinyanjui, Principal Secretary Juma Mukhwana said the compliance monitoring exercise was both timely and necessary.
EACC launches compliance check on County Industrial Parks
He said the exercise would help assess whether the implementation of CAIPs aligns with the legal, financial management, procurement, and governance frameworks guiding public investments in the country.
Representing the chairperson of the Council of Governors, Jonathan Bii, the governor of Uasin Gishu County, described the monitoring exercise as a constructive step toward strengthening governance systems, identifying risks early, and ensuring effective delivery of the programme.
County governments also reaffirmed their commitment to transparency, prudent management of public resources, and full cooperation with monitoring teams involved in the exercise.
The CAIPs initiative is expected to create opportunities for farmers, cooperatives, micro, small and medium enterprises, and investors, while supporting manufacturing, job creation, and economic growth across counties.