CIDP Document
This page summarizes the Marsabit County Integrated Development Plan (CIDP) for 2023-2027, outlining the county's development roadmap and priorities.
Marsabit County CIDP
The Marsabit County Integrated Development Plan (CIDP) 2023-2027 outlines a roadmap for transformative and sustainable development to improve residents' quality of life.
Marsabit County's third CIDP (2023-2027) was developed through public participation to translate aspirations into actionable priorities. It addresses past challenges like drought and conflict while building on achievements in water and health.
Chapter One: COUNTY OVERVIEW
Provides background, geography, demographics, and administrative units of Marsabit County.
Chapter Two: PERFORMANCE REVIEW
Reviews achievements, challenges, and lessons from the previous CIDP period (2018-2022).
Chapter Three: SPATIAL DEVELOPMENT FRAMEWORK
Outlines the spatial framework for development projects, resources, and infrastructure.
Chapter 4: DEVELOPMENT PRIORITIES, STRATEGIES AND PROGRAMMES
Details development priorities, strategies, programs, and flagship projects linked to SDGs.
Chapter Five: IMPLEMENTATION FRAMEWORK
Describes institutional arrangements, resource mobilization, and risk mitigation for CIDP implementation.
Chapter 6: MONITORING, EVALUATION, AND LEARNING
Presents the framework for tracking progress and applying lessons learned.
Marsabit County is Kenya's largest county by area (70,961.2 km2), located in the north and bordering Ethiopia. Marsabit town is the headquarters.
Marsabit County had 459,785 residents in 2019, with 58% under 19. The population is projected to reach 565,091 by 2027, growing at 3.4% annually.
The county's monetary poverty rate is 63.2%, and its multidimensional poverty rate is 85.8%, significantly higher than national averages. Children, youth, and the elderly are most affected.
| Indicator | Value | Note |
|---|---|---|
| County Area | 70,961.2 km2 | Largest county in Kenya by land mass. |
| 2019 Population | 459,785 | Population recorded in the 2019 census. |
| Population Growth Rate | 3.4% | Annual population growth rate. |
| Projected Population (2027) | 565,091 | Projected population for the year 2027. |
| Population Under 15 (2019) | 46.94% | Percentage of the population under 15 years old. |
| Monetary Poverty Rate | 63.2% | Percentage of the population living below the poverty line. |
| Multidimensional Poverty Rate | 85.8% | Percentage of the population experiencing multiple deprivations. |
| Total Revenue Received (2018-2022) | KES 29.35 billion | Total revenue received against a budget of KES 42.54 billion. |
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The CIDP 2023-2027 is Marsabit County's third medium-term plan, outlining a roadmap for transformative and sustainable development from 2023 to 2027.
Key priorities include enhancing agriculture, livestock, and fisheries; improving water and natural resources management; developing lands, energy, and housing; upgrading infrastructure; strengthening education and health services; and promoting social services and public administration.
Challenges include economic slowdown, climate change impacts like drought, internal conflicts, humanitarian emergencies, low rainfall, high population growth, and high poverty rates.
The population is projected to reach 565,091 by 2027, with a growth rate of 3.4%.
Marsabit County has a monetary poverty rate of 63.2% and a multidimensional poverty rate of 85.8%.
The plan is structured into six chapters covering county overview, performance review, spatial development framework, development priorities, implementation framework, and monitoring, evaluation, and learning.
