Wajir County Integrated Development Plan Summary (2023-2027)

Executive Summary

The Wajir County Integrated Development Plan (CIDP) 2023-2027 serves as the primary document for budgeting and public spending. It articulates the county's vision of becoming a green, resilient, and progressive region with a high quality of life, driven by a mission to foster sustainable development through evidence-based, people-centered solutions. The plan incorporates public participation and stakeholder consultations to identify development issues, priorities, and projects aimed at socio-economic transformation and improved well-being.

Key Priorities

• Improve quality and accessibility of health services.
• Ensure access to adequate water resources for livelihoods.
• Strengthen the livestock sector.
• Implement rainwater harvesting and support pastoralist drought preparedness.
• Enhance social support programs for vulnerable groups.
• Foster private sector investment and participation.
• Improve public service delivery and accountability.
• Sustain peace and tranquility within the county.

Sectors

• Agriculture and Livestock
• Health Services
• Water and Irrigation
• Education and Social Welfare
• Trade and Investment
• Infrastructure Development
• Environment and Natural Resources
• Lands and Urban Development

Challenges

• Frequent droughts impacting livelihoods and resources.
• Flash floods causing infrastructure damage and livestock losses.
• Increasing frequency of extreme climatic events.
• High food poverty and reliance on relief support.
• Low enrollment rates in education at various levels.
• High proportion of youth out of school, employment, and training.
• Low enrollment in vocational training centers.
• Prevalence of harmful cultural practices.

Implementation

• Significant resource gap for plan implementation.
• Challenges in staffing and equipping vocational training centers.
• Cultural and social barriers affecting women and girls' empowerment.
• High dependency burden due to a youthful population.
• Need for strategic investments to address demographic trends.

Notable Facts

• Total Area: 56,773.1 Km2
• 2019 Population: 781,214
• Projected 2027 Population: 964,154
• Youth Population (Under 35): 85%
• Average Annual Precipitation: 240mm
• Average Annual Temperature: 27.9°C
• Food Poverty Rate: 72%
• Agricultural Sector Income Share: 85%

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