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Kitui County Integrated Development Plan (CIDP)

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Kitui County County

Kitui County County

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2023-2027

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Latest Plan Summary

This CIDP outlines Kitui County's development priorities for 2023-2027, structured around six pillars: Food Security, Water Access, Healthcare, Aggregation & Industrial Parks, Human Capital Nurturing & Skill Development, and Planned Urban Development, supported by key enablers.

Key Priorities

  • Enhance agricultural productivity and farmer support.
  • Expand water infrastructure and access.
  • Improve healthcare service delivery at all levels.
  • Upgrade educational facilities and human capital development.
  • Develop urban centers and associated services.
  • Improve road networks and transport infrastructure.
  • Promote trade, investment, and MSME growth.
  • Support cooperative societies and economic empowerment.

Key Challenges

  • Arid and semi-arid climate with unreliable rainfall.
  • Water scarcity and limited access.
  • High poverty and food poverty rates.
  • Vulnerability to climate shocks.
  • Limited fertile land for agriculture.
  • Environmental degradation from overgrazing and deforestation.
  • Time spent by households fetching water.
  • Insufficient public funds for development.