CIDP Document

Tana River County Integrated Development Plan (CIDP) 2023-2027

This document summarizes the Tana River County Integrated Development Plan (CIDP) for 2023-2027. It outlines the county's development aspirations and key priorities for the next five years.

Tana River County CIDP

Tana River County 2023-2027

The Tana River County Integrated Development Plan 2023-2027 outlines the county's aspirations for a peaceful, cohesive, and prosperous future with a high quality of life.

Overview

This plan guides Tana River County's third phase of devolution, focusing on peace, cohesion, and prosperity. It aims to develop human potential, ensure equitable resource distribution, and foster unity through strategies like urbanization, water services, green energy, tourism, social protection, improved healthcare, and early years education.

Development Priorities

  • Enhance agriculture and rural livelihoods.
  • Promote economic growth and enterprise.
  • Develop energy, infrastructure, and ICT.
  • Improve access to quality health services.
  • Invest in education and youth empowerment.
  • Strengthen social protection and community well-being.
  • Ensure sustainable water and natural resource management.
  • Strengthen public administration and governance.

Priority Sectors

  • Agriculture
  • Economic Affairs
  • Energy and Infrastructure
  • Health
  • Education
  • Social Protection
  • Environment and Natural Resources
  • Public Administration

Key Challenges

  • Vulnerability to cyclic disasters (droughts, floods, conflicts).
  • Impacts of climate change on environment and livelihoods.
  • Underdeveloped infrastructure limiting service delivery.
  • High poverty rates and low human development index.
  • Shortage of skilled human resources.
  • High infant mortality rate.
  • Low pre-primary enrollment and high school dropout rates.
  • Strain on school facilities due to population growth.
  • Limited youth employment opportunities.
  • Rapid population growth due to low contraceptive adoption.

Implementation Issues

  • Challenges in resource mobilization and management.
  • Significant resource gap for CIDP implementation.
  • Need for robust risk management and mitigation.
  • Limited capacity for monitoring and evaluation.
  • Ensuring effective data collection and reporting.
  • Facilitating citizen engagement and feedback.
  • Capacity building for M&E structures.

Plan Structure

Chapter One: COUNTY OVERVIEW

Details the county's background, location, demographics, and human development index.

Chapter Two: PERFORMANCE REVIEW

Reviews the previous CIDP's performance, including finances, programmes, challenges, and lessons learned.

Chapter Three: SPATIAL DEVELOPMENT FRAMEWORK

Outlines the spatial framework for implementing development projects aligned with county and national plans.

Chapter Four: DEVELOPMENT PRIORITIES, STRATEGIES AND PROGRAMMES

Details key development priorities, strategies, programmes, flagship projects, and cross-sectoral linkages.

Chapter Five: IMPLEMENTATION FRAMEWORK

Describes the institutional arrangements, resource mobilization, asset management, and risk mitigation for CIDP implementation.

Chapter Six: MONITORING, EVALUATION AND LEARNING

Presents the framework for monitoring, evaluating, and learning from CIDP implementation.

County Profile

Tana River County is located in Kenya's Coast Region, covering 39,190.6 Km2, bordering several other counties and possessing a coastal strip.

The projected population for Tana River County was 341,080 in 2022 and is expected to reach 391,199 by 2027, with an inter-census growth rate of 2.78%.

The county faces significant challenges related to high poverty incidence and a low human development index, impacting resource availability for development.

Important Statistics

IndicatorValueNote
Total Area39,190.6 Km2Area of Tana River County.
2019 Population315,943Population from the 2019 Kenya Census.
2027 Projected Population391,199Projected population for 2027.
Population Growth Rate2.78%Inter-census population growth rate.
Male to Female Ratio99:100Ratio of males to females in the county.
Sub-counties5Administrative divisions.
Constituencies3Political constituencies.
Wards15Electoral wards.
Infant Mortality Rate91/1000Infant mortality rate as of 2018.

Official PDF

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Tana River CIDP 2023-2027?

The CIDP 2023-2027 is the county's master plan guiding development, coordination, and stakeholder collaboration for transformational and sustainable progress.

What is the vision for Tana River County?

The vision is 'A peaceful, cohesive and prosperous County offering high quality of life to its citizens'.

What are the main development priorities?

Key priorities include agriculture, economic affairs, energy/infrastructure/ICT, health, education, social protection, environmental management, and public administration.

What are the projected population figures?

The population was projected at 341,080 in 2022 and is expected to reach 391,199 by 2027, with a growth rate of 2.78%.

What are the key challenges facing the county?

Challenges include cyclic disasters, climate change impacts, underdeveloped infrastructure, high poverty, and high infant mortality.

How is the CIDP implementation and monitoring addressed?

The plan outlines institutional arrangements, resource management, risk mitigation, and a framework for monitoring, evaluation, and learning.