According to the National Census (2009), Kitui West Constituency has a population of 102, 134. Mutonguni ward (Comprises Kakeani, Kangii, Kaimu, Musengo, Mithini, Kakumuti and Yalatani sub–Locations)has the highest population of 34, 140, followed by Kauwi Ward(Comprises Kauwi, Kiseveni, mutanda, Sangala, Katheka, Kasakini, Kyenge, kisayani, Katutu, Kangungi, Nzalae and Kivani Sub–Locations)with 25, 385, then Matinyani Ward(Comprises Kauma, Maseki, Kyondoni, Kavuvuu, Musosya, Nzakame, Kathuma, Kyambusya, Katheuni, Kalia and Kitumbi Sub–Location) with  24, 081, and finally Kwamutonga/Kithumula (Comprises Syokithumbi, Maselele, Kathivo, Kalindilo, Kithumula, Kasaini, Mithikwani, Mutonga and Kwamulungu Sub–Locations)with 18, 708. On average Kitui West Constituency households consists of 4-6 members (Census, 2009).

The Constituencies Development Fund (CDF) was established in 2003 through the CDF Act of (2003), which was revised in 2013, and further repelled in 2015 to National Government Constituencies Development Fund Act No. 30 of 2015. The NG-CDF Act implemented through Kenya Gazette Supplement No.200 (Acts No.30). The Fund is one of the many development initiatives by the Government to address the Sustainable Development Goals by the year 2030. This coincides with Kenya Vision 2030 three pillars: Social Pillar, Economic Pillar, and Political Pillar. The Kitui West Strategic Development Plan (2023-2027) gives an overview of NG-CDF activities as proposed by Kitui West Constituency residents in public forums.

This Strategic Plan highlights priority projects that are expected to be implemented by Kitui West Constituency NG-CDFC, in conjunction with the County and the National Governments as well as other donor agencies. The Strategic Plan also highlights Wards Action Plans, that are to be executed within various wards in Kitui West Constituency within the period of 2023-2027. Key priority sectors earmarked for improvement by this Strategic Plan include infrastructure (roads, and electricity); Health care facilities (Health centers, dispensaries, and health workers); Water (including piped water, Boreholes, Dams, Reservoirs and Sand dams); Security (Chiefs offices, Aps offices) and Cross-Cutting Issues (Women, Youth & HIV/AIDs). As a result, Kitui West Constituency is geared to experience enhanced developmental growth, that will better the socio-economic lives of the Kitui West Constituency Residents. 

To this end, Kitui West Constituency Strategic Development Plan (2023-2027) has been developed through a consultative process to guide the sub-county development, as well as provide a road map for the next five years to guide the development of Kitui West Constituency. The NG-CDFC is in charge of ensuring the tenets of this Plan are implemented to the later.  The NG-CDFC will also develop a Strategic Plan Implementation Monitoring Team, that will be in charge of monitoring and evaluation of the plan on a quarterly, and annual basis, which will culminate in an overall Mid-Term Evaluation by an external consultant in 2024.

Under the Devolved System of Government, CDF funding still falls under the National Government, however, Kitui County Government will shoulder some of the projects through Kitui County Integrated Development Plan.  The proposed funding for 2022-2027 is estimated to be Ksh. 500,000, 000; which is divided equally between Kauwi, Matinyani, Mutonguni and Kwamutonga/Kithumula wards

Last but not the least, I appeal to all people of Kitui West Constituency, the County Government and National Governments as well as Development Partners to support the implementation of this Strategic Plan.

Thank You and may God bless you all.