CIDP Document

Vihiga County Integrated Development Plan (CIDP) 2023-2027

This document summarizes Vihiga County's Third Generation CIDP 2023-2027. It outlines the county's vision for socio-economic transformation and key development priorities.

Vihiga County CIDP

Vihiga County 2023-2027

Vihiga County's Third Generation CIDP 2023-2027 aims to accelerate socio-economic transformation for a competitive, inclusive, and resilient economy.

Overview

The CIDP 2023-2027 is Vihiga County's third integrated development plan, aligning with Vision 2030 and BETA. It focuses on agriculture, MSMEs, housing, digital economy, and health, emphasizing inclusive and sustainable growth.

Development Priorities

  • Strengthen primary health care for Universal Health Coverage.
  • Improve transport, communication, and ICT infrastructure.
  • Promote green growth, environmental conservation, and renewable energy.
  • Enhance county unity and public participation.
  • Advance climate-smart agriculture, agribusiness, and food security.
  • Expand access to clean water and sanitation.
  • Promote trade and MSME development.
  • Create youth and women employment through entrepreneurship.

Priority Sectors

  • Health
  • Transport and Infrastructure
  • Trade and Enterprise Development
  • Agriculture
  • Environment, Water & Sanitation
  • Housing and Urban Development
  • ICT
  • Social Protection

Key Challenges

  • Lack of a county land use policy.
  • Increasing population and urbanization.
  • Unplanned settlements.
  • Environmental degradation and diminishing agricultural land.
  • Substance abuse.
  • Gender-based violence.
  • Need for sustained infrastructure investment.
  • Challenges in water and sanitation access.
  • Need for reliable energy and internet connectivity.
  • Improving urban transport and rural road access.

Implementation Issues

  • Resource mobilization.
  • Public financial management.
  • Reducing pending bills.
  • Staff capacity building.
  • Performance management systems.
  • Establishing ICT infrastructure.
  • Digitizing government processes.
  • Supporting digital skills.

Plan Structure

Chapter One: COUNTY OVERVIEW

Provides background on Vihiga County's location, environment, demographics, and socio-economic characteristics.

Chapter Two: PERFORMANCE REVIEW OF THE PREVIOUS CIDP

Reviews the achievements, challenges, and lessons learned from the 2018-2022 CIDP.

Chapter Three: SPATIAL DEVELOPMENT FRAMEWORK

Outlines the spatial framework guiding development project implementation within the county.

Chapter Four: DEVELOPMENT PRIORITIES, STRATEGIES AND PROGRAMMES

Details sector priorities, strategies, and programs for the plan period, linking to national and international agendas.

Chapter Five: IMPLEMENTATION FRAMEWORK

Describes the institutional framework, roles, resource needs, and risk management for plan implementation.

Chapter Six: MONITORING, EVALUATION AND LEARNING

Outlines the framework for monitoring, evaluating, and learning from the plan's implementation.

County Profile

Vihiga County is located in the Lake Victoria Basin in Western Kenya, bordered by Nandi, Kisumu, Siaya, and Kakamega counties.

The county is home to four major Luhya sub-tribes and other communities, with agriculture as the primary economic driver and source of livelihood.

Specific poverty details are not provided in the excerpt, though a 'County Poverty Profile' is mentioned.

Important Statistics

IndicatorValueNote
Area563.8 KM²Total area of Vihiga County.
Agriculture Contribution to CGP34%Agriculture is a major economic driver.
Employment in Agriculture85%Percentage of the labor force employed in agriculture.
Lake Region Economic Bloc (LREB) Member Counties14Vihiga County is a member of the LREB.

Official PDF

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Vihiga County CIDP 2023-2027?

The CIDP 2023-2027 is Vihiga County's third integrated development plan, aligning with national goals to accelerate socio-economic transformation.

What are the main development priorities for Vihiga County?

Key priorities include strengthening primary health care, improving infrastructure, promoting green growth, advancing climate-smart agriculture, expanding water and sanitation, promoting MSMEs, and creating employment.

What national agendas does the CIDP align with?

The plan aligns with Kenya Vision 2030 and the Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Agenda (BETA).

What are some key challenges identified in Vihiga County?

Challenges include lack of a land use policy, urbanization, environmental issues, substance abuse, gender-based violence, and infrastructure needs.

How is the CIDP structured?

The plan has six chapters covering county overview, performance review, spatial framework, development priorities, implementation, and monitoring and evaluation.

What is the economic base of Vihiga County?

The economic base includes agriculture, trade, transport, small-scale industries, construction, professional services, and remittances.