The document provides an overview of Kenya's progress toward achieving the Millennium Development Goals. It discusses Kenya's MDG status and implementation process, including mainstreaming the MDGs into national and county development plans. It reviews Kenya's current status for each MDG goal, finding that goals on poverty, gender equality, and disease are on track but goals on child mortality, maternal health, and environment still face challenges. It identifies financing, climate change, and regional disparities as ongoing obstacles to fully achieving the MDGs by 2015.
2. MODE OF PRESENTATION
• Background of MDGs
• Overview of MDGs process in Kenya
• MDGs based planning in Kenya
• Mainstreaming MDGs into MTP II and County Development
plans
• Linkage between MDGs and Vision 2030
• Current status of MDGs in Kenya
• MDGs trimesters
• Role of CSOs and Private Sector
• Challenges in Achieving MDGs
• Conclusion
3. Background of the MDGs
• In the Year 2000, 189 members of the United Nations signed the
Millennium Declaration.
• Commitment to reduce extreme poverty by creating an
environment conducive to development.
• The Declaration resolved to put in place actions that will lead to
marked improvements in the human conditions by 2015.
Developing Countries Developed countries
To better manage their resources To increase development assistance at least up to the
0.7% of their Gross National Income
To address the debt issue
To improve governance To improve terms and conditions of trade
To facilitate technology transfer to developing
countries
4. Back ground of MDGs cont…
• However 8 Goals with 21 specific targets and 60 indicators
became the Cornerstone of the Millennium Declaration .
• The goals form Universally Accepted Development Bench marks
for developing countries
In Kenya,
• MDGs in Kenya date back to the sessional paper no.10 of 1965
which focused on the elimination of poverty, disease and
ignorance.
• Subsequent government policy documents have since then
focused on mainstreaming MDGs into policy, planning and
budgeting process.
5. Overview of MDGs process in Kenya
• Kenya started implementation of MDGs in september2002 and
the MDGs based planning was launched in 2004.
• Mainstreaming MDGs in Kenya has been done under two themes;
“Mainstreaming MDGs in Kenya’s Development Process” -
2004-2009.
“ Mainstreaming, accelerating and coordinating MDGs in
Kenya’s development process”-2011-2013
• A Needs Assessment Study was carried out in 2005 to establish
the resources required to achieve the MDGs by 2015; The
financing gap stood at Ksh 4.1 trillion
• The Needs Assessment informed on the need for an aggressive
mainstreaming and advocacy campaign for the MDGS.
6. MDGs Based Planning in Kenya
• The Economic Recovery Strategy(ERS) of 2002-2007 addressed
most of MDGs through recognition of key Economic sectors.
• Kenya’s Vision 2030 incorporated the MDGs. The first Medium
Term Plan (MTP 2008-2012) aimed at accelerating the
achievements of MDGs by redirecting spending to high priority
areas.
• Sector Plans 2008-2012 which were drawn from the Vision2030
and its 1st MTP also mainstreamed MDGs.
• Corresponding District Development Plans also ensured that local
level planning and budgeting in all districts was responsive to the
MDGs.
• NIMES the tool used for tracking & reporting on Vision 2030
flagship projects, also reports on MDGs through sector reporting.
7. Mainstreaming MDGs in to County Profiles
and MTP II
• The Vision 2030 is a long term national policy framework to be
implemented through 5 year medium term plans.
• The just launched MTP II process will incorporate MDGs and
their targets.
• Interim County development plans are expected to mirror
image of the Kenya Vision 2030 at the county level and are
expected to ensure that local level planning and budgeting in
all counties is responsive to MDGs
8. Linkage between MDGs and Vision 2030
Pillar Aim/Objective Millenium Development Goal
Economic Pillar To maintain a 10% economic growth
rate annually.
1. To eradicate extreme poverty and hunger
3. To achieve gender equality and empower women
8. To build Global partnerships for development
Social pillar To build a just and cohesive society
that enjoys equitable social
development in a clean and secure
environment
2. Achieve universal primary education
4. Reduce child mortality
5. Improve Maternal health
6. Combat HIV/AIDs Malaria and other diseases
7. Ensure environmental sustainability.
Political pillar To strengthen rule of law and ensure
good governance in the country.
Millenium Declaration that Developing countries will
spare no effort to promote democracy and strengthen
the rule of law, respect internationally recognized
human rights and fundamental freedoms, including
right to development.
9. Current Status of MDGs in Kenya
Tracking and reporting on MDGs
• MDGs implementation is monitored goal by goal every two years.
• Reports prepared in 2003,2005,2007,2009 and 2011 status
report is almost being finalized.
• These reports are important in giving the status of each goal
against given targets and indicators.
Goal 1- Eradicate Extreme Poverty and Hunger
• The proportion of people living below the poverty reduced from
52% in 2000 to 46% in 2006 .
• Indications are that, the current poverty rate may be lower than
46.6% by 2011 although the set target for 2015 is 26%.
Goal is unlikely to be met by 2015
10. GOAL 2; Achieve Universal Primary Education
With the launch of FPE (Free Primary Education) in 2003 the
country is on track to achieve universal primary education
• Gross enrolments ratios rose from 88 % in 2002 to 115%in 2011.
• Primary to secondary school transition rate also improved from
67% in 2009 to 73% in 2011
• Net enrolment rates rose from 92.9% in 2009 to 95.7% in 2011.
• Gender parity has also been achieved in the enrolment rates.
• The constitution of Kenya has put basic education as a right for
every school age going child
• The cabinet recently approved a bill that guarantees free
ECD,Primary and Secondary Education.
Current Status of MDGs in Kenya cont…
11. Goal2 cont…
However this goal has regional disparities as well as quality issues.
Goal is likely to be met by 2015
Goal 3; Promote Gender Equity and Empower Women
• Proportion of female MPs at 9.9% in 2011 up from 4.1% in 1998.
• The Constitution of Kenya 2010 guarantees a representation of at
least two thirds of either gender at the level of national and
county assemblies
• Share of women in wage employment in the non-agricultural
sector was at 29.8% in 2011
Goal is on track.
Current Status of MDGs in Kenya cont…
12. Goal 4; Reduce Child Mortality
Both Infant mortality and under-five mortality rates have
remained at 52 deaths per 1,000 live births and 74 deaths per
1,000 live births respectively as was the case in 2009
• The proportion of one year olds who are fully immunized was
80% in 2011 against 90 % 2015 target up from 78 % in 2009.
• Drugs for prevention of mother to child transmission of HIV are
available in almost all Government health facilities.
Goal 5; Improve Maternal Mortality
• As at 2011,43.8% of births in Kenya were attended to by trained
health personnel against a 2015 target of 90 %.
• Only 43% of deliveries take place in health facilities.
Current Status of MDGs in Kenya cont…
13. Goal 5; Improve Maternal Mortality cont…
• Maternal mortality rates are at 488 per 100,000 live births in 2011
against a 147 target by 2015.
• Contraceptive prevalence rate is at 46 % up from 39% in 2000
against a 2015 target of 70 %.
Goal 4 & 5 are faced with regional disparities and are lagging
behind in the country.
Goal 6; Combat HIV and Aids, Malaria and other Diseases
• The overall HIV prevalence rate among adults 15-49 years was
estimated to be 6.3% in 2011 (KDHS 2008-9) down from 7.4% in
2007 (KAIS 2007) and 6.7% in 2003 (KDHS2003).
Current Status of MDGs in Kenya cont…
14. Goal 6; Combat HIV and Aids, Malaria and other Diseases cont…
• The HIV prevalence among youths aged 15-24 years was 2.9 % in
2011 down from 3.8% in 2007.
• Prevalence rate among adults 15-49 years was estimated to be
6.3 % in 2011 (KDHS 2008-9) 7.4 % in 2007(KAIS 2007).
• Inclusion of HIV/AIDS in school learning curriculum will help in
sustaining the gains made so far.
• The proportion of Kenyan households owning at least one
Insecticide Treated Net rose from 6% in 2003 (KDHS 2003) to 48%
in 2007 (KMIS 2007) and 56% in 2008/09.
• The proportion of under-five children using ITNs increased from
5% in 2003 and 39% in 2007 to 47% in 2008/09.
Current Status of MDGs in Kenya cont…
15. Goal 7; Ensure Environmental Sustainability
• At the end of year 2011, the proportions of rural and urban
populations with access to clean drinking water were 48% and
75% respectively(KNBS)
• The proportion of households with access to improved
sanitation was at 22.6% in 2008/09 (KDHS 2008/09) having
increased from 19.4% in 2003 (KDHS 2003).
• 73.6 % of urban population has access to durable housing.(2009
Census).
• National forest cover is at 4% against a 2015 target of 10 %
• There is increased investment in green energy e.g.
commissioning of Olkaria Geothermal plant
Current Status of MDGs in Kenya cont…
16. Goal 8:Develop a Global Partnership for Development
• Mobile telephone subscribers increased from 19,364,559 in
2009 to 26,980,771 in 2011.
• Mobile network coverage increased from 49.7% in 2009 to
68.4% in 2011.
• Internet subscribers increased from 3,96,975 in 2010 to
6,152,664 in 2011 and Internet users from 8,884,850 to
17,379,538, over the same period
Current Status of MDGs in Kenya cont…
17. MDGs Trimesters
Trimester Period Focus Major Activities
1 2000-2005 • Sensitization
•Awareness Creation
•Campaigns
•National MDGs Stakeholder Forums
•National MDGs Dissemination
•Regional Workshops
•Mainstreaming MDGs into MDAs Policy,
Planning and Budgeting
•MDGs Needs and Assessment Study
•Launch of 1st MDGs Status Report (2003)
•MDGs + 5 Summit
2 2006-2010 •Mainstreaming
•Localization
•Shift of Budgetary resources towards MDGs
Sectors
•MDGs District Forums
•CSO Partnership localization
•Focus on MDGs Based District Planning
•Launch of 2nd, 3rd and 4th MDGs Status
Reports (2005,2007,2009)
•Launch of Quick Wins Initiative
•MDGs + 10 Summit
18. 3 2011-
2015
•Acceleration
•Fast Tracking
•Intensification
•Shift of Budgetary resources towards MDGs
Sectors
•Launch MDGs 5th , 6th and 7th MDGs Status
Reports .i.e. 2011,2013,2015
•Review of MDGs 2013
•Post-2015 MDGs Dialogue
Trimester Period Focus Major Activities
MDGs Trimesters cont’d…..
19. Role of Civil Society and Private Sector
• Advocacy and sensitization
• Fast tracking and acceleration
• Participation in present and post 2015 MDGs
debate
• Mobilization of resources
• Domestic
• Foreign
• Lobby for Budgetary Allocations
20. Challenges of achieving MDGs in Kenya
• Inadequate resources for financing MDGs in the country -
2005 Needs Assessment found a 4.1 trillion funding need for
MDGs
• High Prices of food stuff and farm inputs.
• Inability of developed countries to avail 0.7% of GNI in
financial resources for MDGs in developing countries as
agreed in the Millennium Declaration.
• Slow technological transfer especially in food production from
developed countries to developing countries.
• Inadequate data for tracking & reporting on MDGs
• Effects of climate change
• regional disparities on some MDGs.
21. Conclusion
• In the recently launched MTP II MDGs are going to be
mainstreamed in all sectors.
• MDGs are going to be mainstreamed in the on going interim
County Profiles
• Increased allocation of devolved funds to counties will
accelerate achievement of MDGs.
• MDGs Acceleration Framework(MAF) will enhance
achievement of goals lagging behind.
• There is need to carry out advocacy on MDGS mainstreaming in
all counties.
• County planning and budgeting process should prioritise and
put more resources to sectors that can spur achievement of
MDGs.