Kakamega County Integrated Development Plan Summary (2023-2027)

Executive Summary

The Kakamega County Integrated Development Plan (CIDP) 2023-2027 is a comprehensive blueprint for county development, based on citizen consultations and aligned with Vision 2030 and the SDGs. It builds on previous plans and the Governor's Six-Point Agenda. Implementation requires an estimated Kshs 96.368 billion, with a projected resource gap of Kshs 41.587 billion. Strategies to bridge this gap include enhancing Own Source Revenue and resource mobilization. The plan prioritizes sectors like Health, Agriculture, Infrastructure, and Wealth Creation to address challenges such as poverty and unemployment.

Key Priorities

• Improve health services and outcomes.
• Enhance food security and agricultural productivity.
• Develop road and energy infrastructure.
• Promote wealth creation and economic empowerment.
• Increase access to clean water and conserve the environment.
• Strengthen early childhood and vocational education.
• Ensure efficient and quality public service delivery.

Sectors

• Health Services
• Agriculture
• Infrastructure and Energy
• Trade and Industrialization
• Water and Environment
• Education and Technology
• Social Services and Youth Empowerment
• Public Administration

Challenges

• Food insecurity and poverty.
• Sub-optimal health outcomes.
• Limited access to clean water.
• High unemployment and low technical skills.
• Inadequate infrastructure.
• Low value addition in manufacturing.
• Public health concerns.
• Resource mobilization and management challenges.

Implementation

• Significant resource gap.
• Need for enhanced Own Source Revenue.
• Unpredictable exchequer releases.
• Requirement for effective coordination.
• Capacity building for public service.
• Attracting and retaining specialized personnel.
• Prudent resource management.
• Bridging resource gaps through partnerships.

Notable Facts

• Total Area: 3,051.3 Km²
• Sub-counties: 12
• Wards: 60
• Average Annual Rainfall: 1280.1mm - 2214.1mm
• Temperature Range: 18°C - 29°C
• Average Humidity: 67%
• Estimated Resource Gap: Kshs. 41.587 billion
• Food Insecurity (2015/16): 33.3%

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