CIDP Document

Kilifi County Integrated Development Plan (CIDP) 2023-2027

This page summarizes the Kilifi County Integrated Development Plan (CIDP) for 2023-2027, outlining development priorities and strategies for socioeconomic transformation.

Kilifi County CIDP

Kilifi County 2023-2027

The Kilifi County Integrated Development Plan (CIDP) 2023-2027 outlines strategies for socioeconomic transformation and inclusive growth.

Overview

The Kilifi County CIDP III (2023-2027) focuses on addressing poverty, unemployment, and food insecurity. It prioritizes investments in health and education, employment creation through agricultural value chains, and attracting foreign investment, while integrating cross-cutting issues and automating government services.

Development Priorities

  • Improve healthcare quality and access.
  • Enhance education access and quality.
  • Ensure access to clean water and sanitation.
  • Create employment through agricultural value chains.
  • Attract foreign direct investment.
  • Integrate gender, disability, youth, and climate change.
  • Automate government services for efficiency.

Priority Sectors

  • Health
  • Education
  • Water and Sanitation
  • Agriculture
  • Trade and Tourism
  • Energy and Infrastructure
  • Social Protection
  • Public Administration

Key Challenges

  • Poverty and unemployment.
  • Food and nutrition insecurity.
  • Disease burden.
  • Limited access to water and sanitation.
  • Agricultural productivity.
  • Attracting investment.
  • Ensuring equitable development.
  • Resource mobilization.
  • Plan implementation risks.

Implementation Issues

  • Resource gaps.
  • Implementation risks.
  • Stakeholder coordination.
  • M&E capacity.
  • Revenue collection challenges.
  • Strengthening institutional frameworks.
  • Integrating cross-cutting issues.
  • Asset management.

Plan Structure

One: COUNTY OVERVIEW

Provides background on Kilifi County's location, demographics, and poverty profile.

Two: PERFORMANCE REVIEW

Reviews the implementation of the previous CIDP, including performance, challenges, and lessons learned.

Three: SPATIAL DEVELOPMENT FRAMEWORK

Outlines the spatial framework for development projects and programs.

Four: DEVELOPMENT PRIORITIES AND STRATEGIES

Details sector priorities, strategies, programs, and targets for the plan period.

Five: IMPLEMENTATION FRAMEWORK

Describes the institutional framework, resource mobilization, and risk mitigation for CIDP objectives.

Six: MONITORING, EVALUATION AND LEARNING

Outlines mechanisms for monitoring, evaluating, and learning from CIDP implementation.

County Profile

Kilifi County is located in Kenya's Coast region, bordering Kwale, Taita Taveta, Tana River, and Mombasa counties, with a coastline on the Indian Ocean. It covers 12,370.8 km2.

Kilifi County had a population of 1,453,787 in 2019, projected to reach 1,517,824 in 2022. The population is largely young.

Poverty and impoverishment are identified as key challenges addressed by the development plan.

Important Statistics

IndicatorValueNote
County Area12,370.8 km2Total area of Kilifi County.
2019 Population1,453,787Population from the 2019 Census.
2022 Population Projection1,517,824Projected population for 2022.
Sub-Counties7Number of administrative sub-counties.
Wards35Number of administrative wards.
Average Household Size (2019)4.8Average household size from the 2019 Census.

Official PDF

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the main objective of the Kilifi County CIDP 2023-2027?

The main objective is to accelerate socioeconomic transformation for inclusive growth by addressing poverty, unemployment, and food insecurity.

What are the key development priorities for Kilifi County?

Key priorities include improving healthcare and education, ensuring water and sanitation access, creating employment, attracting investment, and integrating cross-cutting issues.

What are the major challenges identified in the CIDP?

Major challenges include poverty, unemployment, food insecurity, disease burden, limited water access, and difficulties in attracting investment.

How does the CIDP plan to create employment?

Employment creation is planned through scaling up agricultural value chains and establishing complementary industries.

What is the projected population for Kilifi County in 2027?

The plan covers the period 2023-2027. The population was projected to be 1,517,824 in 2022.

Which sectors are prioritized in the CIDP?

Priority sectors include Health, Education, Water and Sanitation, Agriculture, Trade and Tourism, Energy and Infrastructure, Social Protection, and Public Administration.