Taita Taveta County Integrated Development Plan Summary (2023-2027)

Executive Summary

The Third Generation Taita Taveta County Integrated Development Plan (CIDP III) for 2023-2027 guides the county's development and addresses citizen needs. It aligns with Kenya Vision 2030 and the Sustainable Development Goals. The plan aims for accelerated socio-economic transformation by enhancing food security, empowering special interest groups, and promoting transparent governance through strategies across various sectors.

Key Priorities

• Promote good governance and public participation
• Ensure effective land use and sustainable resource management
• Develop human resources
• Improve access to quality education and training
• Enhance food and nutrition security through climate-smart agriculture
• Increase access to quality healthcare services
• Provide adequate and safe water
• Invest in renewable energy and conservation

Sectors

• Agriculture
• Public Works and Infrastructure
• Trade and Tourism
• Health Services
• Education and ICT
• Lands and Energy
• Public Administration
• Youth and Social Services
• Water and Environment

Challenges

• Developmental challenges facing residents
• Need for coherent planning
• Ensuring food security and nutrition
• Empowering special interest groups
• Promoting transparent governance
• Effective land use and resource management
• Human resource development
• Access to quality education and healthcare
• Access to safe water
• Infrastructure and communication deficits

Implementation

• Significant resource requirements
• Estimated resource gap
• Need for effective resource mobilization
• Requirement for sound financial management
• Reliance on external funding and partnerships

Notable Facts

• Total County Area: 17,084.1 km²
• Projected 2022 Population: 360,000
• Highland Rainfall: Up to 1900 mm/annum
• Average Temperature: 23°C
• Arable Land: 2,055 km²
• Gazetted Forests Area: 1,489.80 ha
• Number of Sub-counties: 4
• Number of Wards: 20

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