Kwale County Integrated Development Plan 2013-2017

Abstract

This Plan, mirrors the aspirations of Kenya’s national development strategy Vision 2030 and its Medium Term Plan (2013-2017). Vision 2030 is Kenya’s national long-term development blueprint that aims to transform Kenya into a newly industrializing, middle-income country providing a high quality of life to all its citizens by 2030 in a clean and secure environment. Vision 2030 is anchored on three key pillars; economic, social and political governance. This document is also consistent with the Constitution of Kenya 2010 and the provisions of the County Government Act 2012 which identifies county integrated development planning as an integral step in organizing and coordinating the affairs of county government including effective delivery of public services. Equally the plan is grounded on lessons learnt from the previous District Development Plans which were operational in the 4 main Sub-Counties of Kwale. Preparation of this strategy was also done through wider consultations with the people of Kwale county and development partners. The county plans to realize her vision through 9 strategic platforms. The first component will be investment in education technical and vocational training to meet the human capital needs of the county. Agriculture, livestock and fisheries is another sector of focus in the next 5-years. The county government will ensure there is more prospects for research, extension services and facilitate improvements in production, processing and marketing of agricultural related products to ensure the county is food secure and provides more opportunities for job creation among the urban and rural populations.