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Uasin Gishu County Integrated Development Plan 2023-2027

This page summarizes the Uasin Gishu County Integrated Development Plan (CIDP) for 2023-2027. It outlines the county's development priorities and strategies focused on service delivery, enablers, and empowerment.

Uasin Gishu County CIDP

Uasin Gishu County 2023-2027

The Uasin Gishu County Integrated Development Plan (CIDP) 2023-2027 outlines strategies to transform the county into a place of opportunities, focusing on service delivery, enablers, and empowerment.

Overview

This CIDP for Uasin Gishu County (2023-2027) focuses on service delivery, enablers, and empowerment to foster a county of opportunities. It aligns with national and international development agendas and addresses key challenges to enhance economic opportunities and public services.

Development Priorities

  • Enhance access to quality healthcare services.
  • Empower youth, women, and vulnerable groups.
  • Promote agribusiness and value addition.
  • Improve agricultural sector productivity and food security.
  • Develop critical infrastructure (roads, water, ICT).
  • Foster growth in sports and arts.
  • Strengthen SMEs through training and credit access.
  • Conserve the environment and address climate change.

Priority Sectors

  • Health
  • Agriculture
  • Infrastructure
  • Education
  • Economic Development
  • Governance

Key Challenges

  • High cost of living.
  • Limited financial resources.
  • Declining agricultural productivity.
  • Inadequate markets and low value addition.
  • Ensuring quality public service delivery.
  • Youth unemployment.
  • Improving access to healthcare and education.
  • Inadequate road infrastructure.
  • High cost of credit.
  • Insufficient housing and urban planning.

Implementation Issues

  • Significant resource gap requiring enhanced revenue and external funding.
  • Need for effective coordination among stakeholders.
  • Strengthening monitoring and evaluation systems.
  • Capacity building for county staff.
  • Ensuring continued public participation.
  • Managing project implementation risks.

Plan Structure

ONE: COUNTY OVERVIEW

Provides background on Uasin Gishu County's location, demographics, and administrative units.

TWO: PERFORMANCE REVIEW

Reviews the performance of the previous CIDP period, including revenue, expenditure, sector performance, and lessons learned.

THREE: SPATIAL DEVELOPMENT FRAMEWORK

Outlines the spatial development framework for the county.

FOUR: DEVELOPMENT PRIORITIES, STRATEGIES AND PROGRAMMES

Details development priorities, strategies, and programmes across various sectors.

FIVE: IMPLEMENTATION FRAMEWORK

Describes the framework for CIDP implementation, including institutional arrangements and resource mobilization.

SIX: MONITORING, EVALUATION AND LEARNING

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

County Profile

Uasin Gishu County is in Kenya's Rift Valley region, covering 3,345.2 Km². It serves as a regional transport hub.

The population was 1,163,186 in 2019 and is projected to reach 1,355,385 by 2027, with a growth rate of 3.8%.

Specific poverty statistics for Uasin Gishu County are not detailed in the provided text.

Important Statistics

IndicatorValueNote
Total Area3,345.2 Km²Area of Uasin Gishu County.
2019 Population1,163,186Population of Uasin Gishu County as per the 2019 census.
Projected Population 20271,355,385Projected population for Uasin Gishu County in 2027.
Population Growth Rate3.8%Inter-censual population growth rate for Uasin Gishu County.
County GDP Contribution (2021)2.3%Uasin Gishu County's contribution to Kenya's GDP in 2021.
Services Sector Contribution to County GDP50%Contribution of the services sector to Uasin Gishu County's economy in 2021.
Agriculture Sector Contribution to County GDP39%Contribution of the agriculture sector to Uasin Gishu County's economy in 2021.
Average Annual Rainfall1500 mmAverage annual rainfall in Uasin Gishu County.
Gazetted Forest Area29,802 HaArea of gazetted forests in Uasin Gishu County.
Number of Sub-counties6Administrative divisions within Uasin Gishu County.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Uasin Gishu CIDP 2023-2027?

The CIDP 2023-2027 is the county's development framework for planning, budgeting, and evaluation, aiming to create opportunities through service delivery, enablers, and empowerment.

What are the main pillars of the CIDP?

The plan is structured around three pillars: Service Delivery, Enablers, and Empowerment.

What are the key development priorities for Uasin Gishu?

Priorities include enhancing healthcare, empowering vulnerable groups, promoting agribusiness, developing infrastructure, supporting sports and arts, strengthening SMEs, and environmental conservation.

What are the major challenges identified in the CIDP?

Key challenges include the high cost of living, limited finances, declining agricultural productivity, youth unemployment, and inadequate infrastructure.

How does the CIDP align with national and international goals?

The plan aligns with Kenya Vision 2030, the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), and AU Agenda 2063.

What is the projected population of Uasin Gishu by 2027?

The projected population for Uasin Gishu County by 2027 is 1,355,385.