Samburu County Spatial Plan 2021-2031

Abstract

The Fourth Schedule of the Constitution of Kenya confers the role of county planning to the County Governments. Additionally, the County Government Act of 2012 requires each County Government to prepare a ten-year GIS-based County Spatial Plan (CSP) in respect of the entire area of jurisdiction of the county. The Samburu County Spatial Plan (CSP) is a blueprint to guide development activities in Samburu. The Plan gives a detailed spatial depiction of the county’s territorial space, and highlights strengths and deficiencies in its existing spatial structure. Consequently, the plan suggests a strategy of intervention by which the various components of the existing spatial structure are integrated into a wholesome and overarching framework to achieve long-term sustainable development within the county. The purpose for the Samburu County Spatial Plan is to provide a clear strategic direction for the development of the County over the next 10 years but with the flexibility to respond to change. This county spatial plan identifies programs and projects on land development, designation of urban areas, delineation of sensitive areas that require conservation while integrating sectors such as natural resource and environmental characteristics, economy, human settlements, transport and infrastructure. The plan is a framework for organizing and distributing local populations and activities in a manner that achieves both national and county development objectives. The plan also aims to coordinate the implementation of sectoral projects and programs, especially to reduce the wastage of scarce resources and avoid the duplication of efforts.