Vihiga County Integrated Development Plan Summary (2023-2027)

Executive Summary

Vihiga County's Third Generation CIDP 2023-2027 outlines a strategic vision for a competitive, inclusive, and resilient economy, aligned with Vision 2030 and the Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Agenda. Key priorities include agricultural commercialization, MSME support, affordable housing, digital economy, and improved health systems, aiming for sustainable development through a participatory approach.

Key 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.

Sectors

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

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

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

Notable Facts

• Area: 563.8 KM²
• Agriculture Contribution to CGP: 34%
• Employment in Agriculture: 85%
• Lake Region Economic Bloc (LREB) Member Counties: 14

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