CIDP Document
This page summarizes the Baringo County Integrated Development Plan (CIDP) for 2023-2027. It outlines the county's development aspirations, strategies, and programs aimed at transforming the lives of its people.
The Baringo County Integrated Development Plan (CIDP) 2023-2027 outlines strategies to enhance productivity, create wealth, and improve service delivery for the highest standard of living.
This CIDP serves as Baringo County's master plan for 2023-2027, focusing on increasing productivity, wealth creation, project completion, and service delivery under the theme 'Delivering as One to Transform the Lives of the People of Baringo to the Highest Standard of Living.' It aligns with national and international development agendas.
Chapter One: COUNTY OVERVIEW
Provides background on Baringo County, including location, demographics, and poverty levels.
Chapter Two: PERFORMANCE REVIEW OF THE PREVIOUS CIDP PERIOD
Analyzes the performance of the 2018-2022 CIDP, identifying challenges and lessons learned.
Chapter Three: SPATIAL DEVELOPMENT FRAMEWORK
Outlines the spatial plan for development projects, aligning with national strategies and resource potential.
Chapter Four: DEVELOPMENT PRIORITIES, STRATEGIES AND PROGRAMMES
Details the county's development priorities, strategies, and programs aligned with national and international agendas.
Chapter Five: IMPLEMENTATION FRAMEWORK
Describes institutional arrangements, resource mobilization, and risk mitigation for CIDP implementation.
Chapter Six: MONITORING, EVALUATION AND LEARNING
Establishes the framework for monitoring, evaluating, and learning from CIDP implementation.
Baringo County is in Kenya's Rift Valley Region, covering 11,075 Km², with 221 Km² of surface water. It is largely arid and semi-arid.
The county had 666,773 residents in 2019, projected to reach 794,793 by 2027, with 89% living in rural areas.
In 2015/2016, Baringo's poverty rate was 39.6%, with 8.5% in extreme poverty. Multidimensional poverty affects 60.3% of the population, with women disproportionately impacted.
| Indicator | Value | Note |
|---|---|---|
| County Area | 11,075 Km² | Includes 221 Km² of surface water. |
| 2019 Population | 666,773 | Comprised of 336,322 males and 330,428 females. |
| Projected Population (2027) | 794,793 | Based on intercensal population growth rate. |
| Overall Poverty Rate (2015/2016) | 39.6% | National average was 36.1%. |
| Multidimensional Poverty Rate | 60.3% | National average was 53%. |
| Agriculture Contribution to GCP | 58% | Agriculture is the backbone of the County Economy. |
| Human Development Index (HDI) | 0.5108 | Lower than the national HDI of 0.575. |
| Youth Development Index (YDI) | 0.5952 | Above the national index of 0.5817. |
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The CIDP 2023-2027 is Baringo County's master plan for development and service delivery over five years, focusing on increasing productivity, wealth creation, and improving living standards.
The theme is 'Delivering as One to Transform the Lives of the People of Baringo to the Highest Standard of Living.'
Key priorities include enhancing energy, infrastructure, and ICT; protecting the environment and water resources; developing agriculture and urban areas; promoting economic growth; improving health services; strengthening social protection; expanding education; and ensuring effective governance.
Challenges include high poverty, climate change impacts, resource conflicts, limited water and sanitation access, inadequate infrastructure, low revenue, and high youth unemployment.
The plan has six chapters: County Overview, Performance Review, Spatial Development Framework, Development Priorities, Implementation Framework, and Monitoring & Evaluation.
Agriculture is the backbone of the county's economy, contributing 58% to its Gross County Product (GCP).
