Kakamega County Sector Plan for Social Protection, Culture and Recreation 2023-2032

Abstract

Social Protection, Culture and Recreation Sector is one of the key sectors that are expected to drive the County’s agenda in realizing the Kenya Vision 2030. This Sector Plan is expected to promote socio-economic empowerment of youth, women and vulnerable groups in the society. The Plan also aims at promoting diverse culture so as to realize a peaceful coexistence among all Kenyans. This Plan identifies development issues and outlines strategies for solving them. In addition, programs and projects to be implemented in the next ten years (2023-2032) have been highlighted. The Plan has been aligned to the Constitution of Kenya 2010, Kenya Vision 2030, Fourth MTP, gender, youth and vulnerable groups related, regional and international commitments, conventions and treaties. The Plan has been prepared in consultation with relevant sectors and other key stakeholders. The key thematic areas addressed by the Plan are: Social services, Labour, Gender and Children; Youth and Sports; Culture, heritage and Library. To achieve the sector’s objectives under these thematic areas, several flagship projects will be implemented within the plan period. These are: Social Protection Schemes, Women and Youth Empowerment, Sports promotion and establishment of a County Museum. Finally, effective implementation of this sector plan will require active participation and support by all stakeholders.