Kisii County Integrated Development Plan Summary (2023-2027)

Executive Summary

The County Integrated Development Plan (CIDP) for Kisii County, 2023-2027, is the third medium-term development blueprint. It is motivated by a collective aspiration for prosperity and an improved quality of life for its citizens. The plan acknowledges significant challenges, including a high age dependency ratio and food poverty, and aims to address these through strategic investments in priority areas that foster sustainable employment and income-generating opportunities, especially for the youthful population. It aligns with national and international development frameworks such as Kenya Vision 2030 and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), with implementation structured through Annual Development Plans (ADPs). The preparation involved a review of the previous CIDP, incorporating lessons learned and lessons from challenges. A broad-based consultative approach was adopted, including public participation, engagement with Sector Working Groups (SWGs), and input from the County Budget and Economic Forum (CBEF). The plan details the county's overview, performance review of the previous CIDP, spatial development framework, development priorities, strategies, and programmes, an implementation framework, and a monitoring and evaluation structure. The estimated cost for implementing the plan is KShs. 209.611 billion, with a projected resource gap of KShs. 66.713 billion to be mobilized from development partners and national government entities.

Key Priorities

• Enhance agricultural productivity and returns.
• Improve road network and public infrastructure.
• Strengthen health service delivery and public health.
• Ensure access to clean water and sustainable energy.
• Promote trade, tourism, and industrial development.
• Address housing needs and improve urban development.
• Expand access to quality education and innovation.
• Support youth engagement and social welfare.

Sectors

• Agriculture
• Health Services
• Water and Environment
• Trade and Tourism
• Infrastructure
• Education
• Lands and Housing
• Youth and Social Services

Challenges

• High age dependency ratio.
• Significant food poverty levels.
• Unmet revenue targets.
• High pending bills.
• Limited collaborative frameworks.
• Need for increased investment in public amenities.
• Challenges in resource mobilization.

Implementation

• Securing adequate funding for the resource gap.
• Ensuring effective stakeholder coordination.
• Managing high wage and pending bills.
• Limited land availability for public amenities.
• Strengthening institutional capacity.
• Enhancing revenue collection systems.
• Mitigating development project risks.

Notable Facts

• County Area: 1,323 km2
• 2019 Population: 1,266,860
• 2027 Population Projection: 1,396,619
• Population Density (2019): 957 persons/km2
• Youthful Population: 75%
• Food Poverty Level (2018): 44.5%
• Estimated Poverty Level: 41.7%
• Average Annual Rainfall: 1,600mm

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