CIDP Document
This page provides a summary of the Kirinyaga County Integrated Development Plan (CIDP) for 2023-2027, outlining key development priorities and strategies.
Kirinyaga County CIDP
The Kirinyaga County Integrated Development Plan (CIDP) 2023-2027 outlines strategic priorities and programs for sustained productivity and improved living standards.
This CIDP for Kirinyaga County (2023-2027) is the primary framework for development and budgeting, integrating national agendas like Vision 2030 and BETA with local aspirations through public consultation. It details sector priorities, strategies, and programs, alongside an implementation and monitoring structure.
1: County General Information
Provides background on Kirinyaga's socio-economic, infrastructural, and demographic characteristics.
2: Performance Review of Previous CIDP
Reviews the implementation of the prior CIDP, analyzing performance, challenges, and lessons learned.
3: Spatial Development Framework
Outlines the spatial strategy for implementing development projects and programs.
4: Development Priorities, Strategies and Programmes
Details sector priorities, strategies, programs, and flagship projects aligned with national and international agendas.
5: Implementation Framework
Describes institutional arrangements, resource mobilization, and risk mitigation for CIDP implementation.
6: Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning
Outlines the framework for monitoring, evaluating, and learning from CIDP implementation.
Kirinyaga County is located between 0°1' and 0°40' South latitude and 37° and 38° East longitude, covering 1,478.1 sq km. It borders Nyeri, Murang’a, Embu, and Machakos Counties, with topography influenced by Mt. Kenya.
The county's population was 610,411 in 2019 and is projected to reach 671,838 by 2027, with a slightly higher female population.
The CIDP acknowledges multidimensional and monetary poverty as key considerations within the county's profile.
| Indicator | Value | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Total Area | 1,478.1 Km² | Total land area of Kirinyaga County. |
| Population (2019 Census) | 610,411 | Population recorded in the 2019 Kenya Population and Housing Census. |
| Projected Population (2027) | 671,838 | Projected population for the end of the CIDP period. |
| Sub-Counties | 5 | Administrative divisions within Kirinyaga County. |
| Constituencies | 4 | Electoral constituencies in Kirinyaga County. |
| County Assembly Wards | 20 | Electoral wards for the County Assembly. |
| Average Long Rains Rainfall | 2,146 mm | Average rainfall during the March-May season. |
| Average Short Rains Rainfall | 1,212 mm | Average rainfall during the October-November season. |
| Max Temperature (Lower Zones) | 30.3°C | Highest mean temperature in lower zones during the hot season. |
| Mean Temperature (Upper Zones) | 8.1°C | Average temperature in upper zones. |
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The CIDP 2023-2027 is Kirinyaga County's primary development and budgeting framework for the period, outlining strategic priorities and projects.
Key priorities include job creation, improved healthcare, increased income, urban development, skills enhancement, sustainable resource management, and gender equality.
Prioritized sectors include Health, Agriculture, Education, Roads and Infrastructure, Trade and Enterprise, Environment and Water, Gender and Youth, and Sports and Culture.
Challenges include limited resources, water supply issues, equitable resource allocation, youth and women empowerment, project funding, and poverty reduction.
The projected population for Kirinyaga County by 2027 is 671,838.
The plan includes a monitoring, evaluation, and learning framework with defined structures, data management, indicators, and dissemination methods.
