Kericho County Integrated Development Plan Summary (2023-2027)

Executive Summary

The Kericho County Integrated Development Plan (CIDP) 2023-2027 is the third generation plan, building on previous efforts and aligning with national and international frameworks. It prioritizes support for Small and Medium Scale Enterprises (SMSEs) through the County Enterprise Fund to enhance access to credit, create employment, and reduce poverty. The plan also focuses on establishing the Kericho County Aggregated Industrial Park (CAIP) for value addition, improving healthcare access, developing entrepreneurship skills, enhancing ECDE infrastructure, and increasing access to safe drinking water. Environmental conservation and the application of ICT in service delivery are also key components.

Key Priorities

• Support SMSEs through the County Enterprise Fund.
• Establish the Kericho County Aggregated Industrial Park (CAIP) for value addition.
• Enhance access to quality healthcare services.
• Develop entrepreneurship skills through VTC programs.
• Improve ECDE infrastructure and teacher training.
• Increase access to safe drinking water in rural areas.
• Conserve the environment and mitigate climate change effects.
• Prioritize infrastructure development and efficient service delivery.

Sectors

• Finance and Economic Planning
• Agriculture
• Health Services
• Education
• Environment and Natural Resources
• Public Works and Transport
• Trade and Industrialization
• Information and Communication Technology

Challenges

• Climate change impacts on agriculture.
• Pest and disease outbreaks affecting crops and livestock.
• Limited market linkages for agricultural produce.
• Insufficient funding for key sectors.
• Inadequate access to clean drinking water in some areas.
• Stigma hindering reporting of Gender-Based Violence.
• Small land parcel sizes.
• Shortage of technical staff at ward level.
• Weak performance management systems.
• Political interference in project prioritization.

Implementation

• Inadequate funding for sector operations.
• Lack of enabling policies for revenue collection.
• Operational inefficiencies and limited institutional capacity.
• Limited land availability for development projects.
• Austerity measures affecting service delivery.
• Unmet revenue targets due to outdated valuation rolls.
• Unclear job descriptions and staff establishment.
• Ambiguous policies in sectors like ECDE and child care.

Notable Facts

• Total Area: 2,436 Km2
• 2019 Population: 901,777
• Projected Population 2027: 1,036,035
• Population Growth Rate: 1.2%
• Poverty Rate (2016): 30.3%
• Average Household Size (2019): 4.4
• Life Expectancy (2019): 60.5 years
• Tree Cover: 22.5%

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