CIDP Document
This page summarizes the Taita Taveta County Integrated Development Plan III (2023-2027), outlining the county's roadmap for socio-economic transformation.
Taita Taveta County CIDP
The Taita Taveta County Integrated Development Plan III (2023-2027) outlines strategies for socio-economic transformation, focusing on food security, empowerment, and good governance.
This CIDP III serves as a roadmap for Taita Taveta County's development over the next five years, addressing multifaceted challenges. It aligns with national and international development frameworks, emphasizing accelerated socio-economic transformation through investments in key sectors and fostering good governance.
CHAPTER ONE: COUNTY GENERAL INFORMATION
Provides background on Taita Taveta County, including location, environment, demographics, and poverty profile.
CHAPTER TWO: PERFORMANCE REVIEW
Reviews the implementation of the previous CIDP, analyzing performance, challenges, and lessons learned.
CHAPTER THREE: SPATIAL DEVELOPMENT FRAMEWORK
Outlines the spatial framework for implementing projects and programs to achieve county goals.
CHAPTER FOUR: DEVELOPMENT PRIORITIES, STRATEGIES AND PROGRAMMES
Details sector priorities, strategies, and programs, aligning them with national and international frameworks.
CHAPTER FIVE: IMPLEMENTATION FRAMEWORK
Describes institutional arrangements, resource mobilization, and risk mitigation for CIDP implementation.
CHAPTER SIX: MONITORING, EVALUATION AND LEARNING
Presents the framework for monitoring CIDP implementation, including data collection and reporting mechanisms.
Taita Taveta County is located in southeastern Kenya, bordering Tanzania. It covers 17,084.1 km², with significant portions within Tsavo National Parks.
The projected 2022 population is 360,000, with 51% males and 49% females. Population density varies significantly across the county.
The county poverty profile is detailed in Chapter One, outlining socio-economic challenges.
| Indicator | Value | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Total County Area | 17,084.1 km² | Includes parkland and water bodies. |
| Projected 2022 Population | 360,000 | Comprises 183,600 males and 176,400 females. |
| Highland Rainfall | Up to 1900 mm/annum | Lower regions receive an average of 440 mm. |
| Average Temperature | 23°C | Ranges from 18°C to 25°C. |
| Arable Land | 2,055 km² | Non-arable land is 14,307 km². |
| Gazetted Forests Area | 1,489.80 ha | Represents approximately 3.41% of county area. |
| Number of Sub-counties | 4 | Taveta, Wundanyi, Mwatate, and Voi. |
| Number of Wards | 20 | Distributed across the four sub-counties. |
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CIDP III (2023-2027) is a framework guiding Taita Taveta County's development, aligned with national and international goals, focusing on socio-economic transformation.
Key priorities include good governance, sustainable resource management, human resource development, education, climate-smart agriculture, healthcare, water access, and renewable energy.
Priority sectors include Agriculture, Public Works and Infrastructure, Trade and Tourism, Health Services, Education and ICT, Lands and Energy, Public Administration, Youth and Social Services, and Water and Environment.
Challenges include developmental issues, need for coherent planning, food security, empowering special interest groups, promoting transparent governance, and effective land and resource management.
Constraints include significant resource requirements, resource gaps, need for effective resource mobilization, sound financial management, and reliance on external funding and partnerships.
The projected 2022 population for Taita Taveta County is 360,000, with a slight majority of males.
