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Bajeti Hub Wraps Up SDG Localization Training in Kitui

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Bajeti Hub has successfully concluded a two-day workshop aimed at strengthening the localization of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) at the county level. The training, which ran from May 5th to May 6th, 2025, was held at a hotel in Kitui Town and brought together key stakeholders from across the region. The forum served as a platform to deepen understanding of how counties can effectively align their planning and budgeting frameworks with the global SDG agenda.

The workshop was conducted in collaboration with leading development partners UNDP, UNICEF, and UN Women who are supporting efforts to anchor the SDGs more firmly within local governance structures. Discussions focused on a detailed analysis of SDG targets and indicators, and how these can be tracked at the subnational level.

Participants also explored methods of aligning the goals with the Program-Based Budgeting (PBB) approach that counties have adopted, ensuring that budget estimates directly reflect SDG priorities.

One key entry point highlighted during the training was the identification of county programmes and budget expenditures that have a direct relationship with specific SDG targets. By mapping out which activities contribute to goals such as quality education, health, and clean water, counties can sharpen their focus and allocate resources more effectively.

The workshop underscored the importance of using budgets not just as financial tools, but as instruments for driving sustainable development outcomes.

In support of this effort, Bajeti Hub is developing a specialized tool designed to analyze subnational budgets against key SDG goals, particularly those related to social services. This tool will target counties through five regional budget hubs, offering them a structured approach to assess and monitor their allocations and spending in relation to the SDGs. The innovation is expected to provide counties with actionable insights, helping them bridge gaps and accelerate progress where needed.

The initiative currently covers eight counties Kitui, Wajir, Narok, Kwale, Embu, West Pokot, Samburu, and Homa Bay all of which stand to benefit from this targeted technical support. Participants expressed commitment to applying the lessons learned to ensure that county budgets and development plans are more responsive to local realities and SDG priorities. By doing so, they aim to fast-track the achievement of the 2030 Agenda at the grassroots level, where development impact matters most.

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