CIDP Document
This page summarizes the Murang’a County Third Integrated Development Plan (CIDP) for 2023-2027, outlining the county's strategic roadmap for sustainable development and socio-economic transformation.
Murang’a County CIDP
The Murang’a County Third Integrated Development Plan (2023-2027) outlines the county's blueprint for sustainable development and socio-economic transformation.
This plan is Murang’a County's development blueprint for 2023-2027, focusing on sustainable development and socio-economic transformation. It aligns with global, regional, and national development agendas. The plan emphasizes strengthening healthcare, modernizing agriculture, and investing in urban infrastructure to improve living standards and foster inclusive growth.
Chapter One: COUNTY OVERVIEW
Provides background, geography, demographics, and poverty profile of Murang’a County.
Chapter Two: PERFORMANCE REVIEW OF THE SECOND CIDP (2018-2022)
Reviews the performance of the previous CIDP, including revenue, expenditures, and sector program outcomes.
Chapter Three: SPATIAL DEVELOPMENT FRAMEWORK
Outlines spatial development strategies for agriculture, tourism, settlements, environment, and infrastructure.
Chapter Four: DEVELOPMENT PRIORITIES, STRATEGIES AND PROGRAMMES
Details development priorities, strategies, and programs for each sector, including flagship projects.
Chapter Five: MONITORING, EVALUATION, LEARNING AND REPORTING
Describes the framework for monitoring, evaluation, and reporting on CIDP implementation.
Chapter Six: RESOURCE REQUIREMENTS AND IMPLEMENTATION FRAMEWORK
Addresses resource needs, institutional frameworks, and implementation strategies for the CIDP.
Murang’a County is located in Kenya's central region, covering 2,558.8 Km2. It borders Nyeri, Kiambu, Nyandarua, and Kirinyaga counties.
The 2019 census recorded 1,056,640 residents. The population is projected to reach 1,163,103 by 2027, with a male-female ratio of 49:51.
The county's poverty profile is detailed in Chapter One, Section 1.7, guiding development strategies.
| Indicator | Value | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Total Area | 2,558.8 Km2 | Land area of Murang'a County. |
| 2019 Population | 1,056,640 | Population from the 2019 Census. |
| 2022 Estimated Population | 1,095,371 | Estimated population for Murang'a County in 2022. |
| Population Growth Rate | 1.2% per annum | Estimated annual population growth rate. |
| Number of Constituencies | 7 | Murang'a County has seven constituencies. |
| Number of Wards | 35 | The county comprises 35 administrative wards. |
| Number of Sub-counties | 9 | Administrative division into nine sub-counties. |
| Agriculture's Economic Contribution | 60% | Agriculture accounts for 60% of the county's economic activities. |
| Employment in Agriculture | >70% | Over 70% of residents are employed in the agriculture sector. |
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It is the county's strategic blueprint for sustainable development and socio-economic transformation from 2023 to 2027, aligning with global and national agendas.
Key priorities include strengthening healthcare, modernizing agriculture, investing in urban infrastructure, improving roads, promoting value addition, enhancing water and sanitation, expanding education, and fostering youth engagement.
The economy is primarily based on agriculture (tea, coffee, horticulture), dairy farming, quarrying, transportation, hospitality, and commerce.
Challenges include infrastructure development needs, ensuring irrigation, managing urban expansion, addressing non-communicable diseases, and resource mobilization.
The population is projected to increase from 1,056,640 in 2019 to 1,163,103 by 2027.
Agriculture accounts for 60% of the county's economic activities, and over 70% of residents are employed in this sector.
