Bomet County Integrated Development Plan Summary (2023-2027)

Executive Summary

The Bomet County Integrated Development Plan (CIDP) 2023-2027 serves as a roadmap for county development, guided by national legislation. As the third CIDP, it builds on past successes and addresses challenges to foster economic growth and improve quality of life. The plan articulates a vision for a prosperous region and a mission to enhance livelihoods through dynamic leadership, efficient service delivery, and community involvement, with key focus areas including education, healthcare, food security, infrastructure, and youth employment. It was developed through inclusive stakeholder consultations.

Key Priorities

• Improve access to quality education and increase secondary school transition.
• Enhance healthcare services and reproductive health.
• Strengthen food security through improved agriculture and livestock production.
• Expand and maintain road network connectivity.
• Create employment opportunities, particularly for youth.
• Promote economic growth via trade, industry, and investment.
• Ensure access to clean water and sanitation.
• Promote environmental conservation and sustainable resource management.

Sectors

• Health Services
• Education
• Agriculture
• Roads and Transport
• Trade and Investment
• Water and Environment
• Youth and Gender
• Economic Planning

Challenges

• High population growth straining services.
• Widespread food insecurity.
• Significant poverty levels.
• Environmental degradation and biodiversity threats.
• Need for enhanced tertiary education and youth skills.
• Challenges in serving the aged population.
• Addressing misconceptions about family planning.
• Reducing school dropout rates.
• Providing adequate urban amenities.
• Managing climate change impacts.

Implementation

• Resource mobilization and management.
• Addressing the resource gap.
• Effective debt and asset management.
• Managing project risks.
• Ensuring adequate monitoring and evaluation capacity.
• Coordinating with national government and stakeholders.
• Securing program and project funding.

Notable Facts

• Total Area: 2,507 Km²
• Population (2019): 875,689
• Projected Population (2027): 987,694
• Population Density (2019): 440 people/Km²
• Population Below Poverty Line: 31%
• Food-Poor Households: 36.2%
• Persons with Disability (2019): 13,395
• Fertility Rate (2019): 3.3

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