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Garissa County Integrated Development Plan (CIDP)

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2023-2027

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Latest Plan Summary

This plan aims for a prosperous and cohesive Garissa County with a high quality of life, guided by democratic and equitable development principles. It addresses multifaceted challenges by aligning with national and international development agendas, including Kenya Vision 2030 and the SDGs, through a participatory process involving all 30 wards.

Key Priorities

  • Enhance economic recovery and growth.
  • Improve accessibility and quality of basic services.
  • Mitigate the impacts of climate change.
  • Foster people-responsive socio-economic transformation.
  • Strengthen health services and healthcare access.
  • Boost the agricultural and livestock economy.
  • Promote trade, investment, and enterprise.
  • Develop and maintain essential infrastructure.

Key Challenges

  • Arid climate conditions causing droughts and floods.
  • High poverty and food insecurity.
  • Limited access to essential services in remote areas.
  • Inadequate infrastructure (water, transport, energy).
  • Economic vulnerability due to high dependency on livestock.
  • Socio-cultural barriers affecting education access.
  • Strain on resources from a large refugee population.
  • Low investment and limited economic diversification.