CIDP Document
This page summarizes the Kwale County Integrated Development Plan (CIDP) 2023-2027, outlining the county's development roadmap and key priorities.
Kwale County CIDP
The Kwale County Integrated Development Plan (CIDP) 2023-2027 outlines the county's roadmap for service delivery and citizen transformation.
This CIDP 2023-2027 aligns with Kenya Vision 2030 and the Bottom Up Economic Transformation Agenda. It prioritizes healthcare, water, infrastructure, education, and economic empowerment, guided by good governance principles, aiming to improve quality of life through strategic investments.
Chapter 1: County Overview
Details Kwale County's geography, demographics, and economic profile.
Chapter 2: Performance Review
Reviews achievements, challenges, and lessons from the previous CIDP period.
Chapter 3: Spatial Development Framework
Outlines the spatial framework for implementing development projects.
Chapter 4: Development Priorities
Details priorities, strategies, programs, and projects across sectors.
Chapter 5: Implementation Framework
Describes institutional arrangements and resource mobilization for CIDP implementation.
Chapter 6: Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning
Presents the framework for tracking CIDP progress and impact.
Kwale County is located in southern Kenya, bordering Tanzania, and covers approximately 8,270.2 square kilometers.
The 2019 Census recorded a population of 866,820, with an annual growth rate of 3.8%. The population is projected to reach 969,442 by 2027.
In 2015/2016, Kwale County had an overall poverty rate of 47.0%, with 69.9% experiencing multidimensional poverty.
| Indicator | Value | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2019) | 866,820 | Population recorded in the 2019 Census. |
| Land Area | 8,270.2 sq km | Total land area of Kwale County. |
| Population Density (2019) | 105 persons/sq km | Average population density based on the 2019 Census. |
| Annual Population Growth Rate | 3.8% | County's annual population growth rate. |
| Overall Poverty Rate (2015/16) | 47.0% | Percentage of population below the poverty line. |
| Multidimensional Poverty Rate (2015/16) | 69.9% | Percentage experiencing deprivation in multiple dimensions. |
| GCP as % of GDP (2017) | 1.1% | Kwale County's Gross County Product share of national GDP. |
| Service Sector Contribution to GCP (2017) | 47.0% | Proportion of GCP from the service sector. |
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It is the county's development roadmap for 2023-2027, aligning with national goals and focusing on service delivery and citizen transformation.
Key priorities include healthcare, water access, agriculture, education, economic empowerment, good governance, and infrastructure development.
Challenges include high poverty, reliance on subsistence farming, low school transitions, youth issues, climate impacts, and funding constraints.
The 2019 Census recorded 866,820 people, projected to reach 969,442 by 2027.
The economy is based on agriculture, manufacturing, services, tourism, and mining.
The plan covers county overview, performance review, spatial framework, development priorities, implementation, and monitoring and evaluation.
