NYERI COUNTY INTEGRATED DEVELOPMENT PLAN 2018- 2022 · 2.1 linkage of the cidp with the kenya...

REPUBLIC OF KENYA

NYERI COUNTY INTEGRATED

DEVELOPMENT PLAN 2018- 2022

FEBRUARY, 2018

Towards a Competitive and Prosperous County

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COUNTY VISION AND MISSION

COUNTY VISION

A wealthy county with happy, healthy and secure people.

COUNTY MISSION

To create and sustain an environment that unlocks potential of the people of Nyeri to achieve

progressive socio-economic growth by running an open government.

STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES

Improve productivity in agriculture and overall food and nutrition security.

Promote shared economic growth and job creation.

Enhance good governance and active citizenry.

Enhance basic infrastructure for effective service delivery.

Promote sustainable use of natural resources.

Improve financial sustainability and resilience.

Provide accessible and quality health care services.

Scale up institutional development, transformation and innovation.

CORE VALUES

Patriotism - Our devotion to the county and its aspirations will be manifested in what we

say and what we do.

Innovativeness – We nurture and support creativity and the development of new ideas,

products and processes in delivery of services.

Teamwork We deliberately work together, collaboratively and across sectors to deliver

services to the citizens of Nyeri and win their approval.

Integrity - We are open, honest and trustworthy in dealing with all our stakeholders and

especially the citizenry at all times.

Accountability – We honor our commitments to our stakeholders by doing what we say

we will do.

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CONTENTS

COUNTY VISION AND MISSION ....................................................................................................................... 2

COUNTY VISION .......................................................................................................................................... 2

COUNTY MISSION............................................................................................................................................... 2

CORE VALUES ..................................................................................................................................................... 2

LIST OF TABLES .......................................................................................................................................... 8

ACRONYMS AND ABBREVIATIONS ................................................................................................................ 9

GLOSSARY OF COMMONLY USED TERMS ................................................................................................ 11

FOREWORD ........................................................................................................................................................ 13

ACKNOWLEGDEMENT .................................................................................................................................... 15

CHAPTER ONE ................................................................................................................................................... 20

COUNTY GENERAL INFORMATION ............................................................................................................. 20

1.0 INTRODUCTION .......................................................................................................................................... 21

1.1. COUNTY OVERVIEW ..................................................................................................................... 21 1.2 POSITION AND SIZE ....................................................................................................................... 21 1.3 PHYSIOGRAPHIC AND NATURAL CONDITIONS .............................................................................. 22

1.3.1 Physical and Topographic Features .................................................................................................. 22 1.3.2 Ecological Conditions ....................................................................................................................... 23 1.3.3 Climatic Conditions ........................................................................................................................... 23

1.4 ADMINISTRATIVE UNITS ............................................................................................................... 23 1.4.1 Administrative Subdivisions ............................................................................................................... 23

1.5 POLITICAL UNITS .......................................................................................................................... 25 1.5.1 Eligible and Registered Voters by Constituency ................................................................................. 25

1.6 DEMOGRAPHIC FEATURES ............................................................................................................ 26 1.6.1 Population Size and Composition ...................................................................................................... 26 1.6.2 Urban Population .............................................................................................................................. 27 1.6.3 Population Density and Distribution ................................................................................................. 28 1.6.4 Population of persons with disabilities .............................................................................................. 29 1.6.5 Demographic Dividend ..................................................................................................................... 29

1.7 HUMAN DEVELOPMENT APPROACH ............................................................................................. 30 1.7.1 Human Development Index ................................................................................................................ 30

1.8 INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT ............................................................................................... 31 1.8.1 Road, Rail Network, Airports and Airstrips ....................................................................................... 31 1.8.2 Information Communications and Technology ................................................................................... 31 1.8.3 Energy access .................................................................................................................................... 32 1.8.4 Housing ............................................................................................................................................. 32

1.9 LAND AND LAND USE..................................................................................................................... 32 1.9.1 Land ownership categories/ classifications ........................................................................................ 32 1.9.2 Mean holding size ............................................................................................................................. 32 1.9.3 Percentage of Land with Title Deeds ................................................................................................. 32 1.9.4 Incidences of Landlessness ................................................................................................................ 33 1.9.5 Settlement Patterns ............................................................................................................................ 33 1.9.6 Type and Size of Land........................................................................................................................ 33

1.10 EMPLOYMENT ............................................................................................................................... 33

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1.10.1 Wage earners ................................................................................................................................ 33 1.10.2 Self-employed ................................................................................................................................ 33 1.10.3 Labour force ................................................................................................................................. 33 1.10.4 Unemployment levels .................................................................................................................... 33

1.11 IRRIGATION INFRASTRUCTURE AND SCHEMES.............................................................................. 34 1.11.1 Irrigation potential ........................................................................................................................ 34 1.11.2 Irrigation schemes......................................................................................................................... 34

1.12 CROP, LIVESTOCK, FISH PRODUCTION AND VALUE ADDITION .................................................... 34 1.12.1 Main crops produced .................................................................................................................... 34 1.12.2 Acreage under food and cash crops ............................................................................................... 34 1.12.3 Average farm sizes ........................................................................................................................ 34 1.12.4 Main storage facilities ................................................................................................................... 35 1.12.5 Agriculture extension, training, research and information services ............................................... 35 1.12.6 Main livestock breeds and facilities ............................................................................................... 35 1.12.7 Main fishing activities, types of fish produced, landing sites .......................................................... 35 1.12.8 Apiculture (bee keeping) ............................................................................................................... 36

1.13 OIL AND OTHER MINERAL RESOURCES ....................................................................................... 36 1.13.1 Mineral potential .......................................................................................................................... 36 1.13.2 Ongoing mining and extraction activities ...................................................................................... 36

1.14 TOURISM AND WILDLIFE .............................................................................................................. 36 1.14.1 Main tourist attractions and activities ........................................................................................... 36 1.14.2 Classified / Major Hotels .............................................................................................................. 36 1.14.3 Main wildlife ................................................................................................................................. 37 1.14.4 Wildlife conservation areas ........................................................................................................... 37 1.14.5 Total number of tourists ................................................................................................................ 37

1.15 INDUSTRY AND TRADE .................................................................................................................. 37 1.15.1 Markets ......................................................................................................................................... 37 1.15.2 Industrial parks ............................................................................................................................. 37 1.15.3 Major industries ............................................................................................................................ 37 1.15.4 Types and number of registered businesses ................................................................................... 37 1.15.5 Micro, Small and Medium Enterprise (MSME) .............................................................................. 38

1.16 FORESTRY, AGRO FORESTRY AND VALUE ADDITION ................................................................... 38 1.16.1 Main Forest types and size of forests ............................................................................................. 38 1.16.2 Main Forest products .................................................................................................................... 38 1.16.3 Agro-forestry................................................................................................................................. 38 1.16.4 Value chain development of forestry products ............................................................................... 39

1.17 FINANCIAL SERVICES .................................................................................................................... 39 1.17.1 Finance institutions ....................................................................................................................... 39 1.17.2 Distribution of financial services by sub-county ............................................................................ 39

1.18 ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE CHANGE ....................................................................................... 39 1.18.1 Environmental degradation ........................................................................................................... 40 1.18.2 Environmental threats ................................................................................................................... 40 1.18.3 High spatial and temporal variability of rainfall ........................................................................... 42 1.18.4 Change in water levels or glacier .................................................................................................. 42 1.18.5 Solid waste management facilities ................................................................................................. 42

1.19 WATER AND SANITATION ............................................................................................................. 42 1.19.1 Water resources ............................................................................................................................ 42 1.19.2 Water supply schemes ................................................................................................................... 43 1.19.3 Water sources and access .............................................................................................................. 43

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1.19.4 Water management ....................................................................................................................... 43 1.19.5 Sanitation ...................................................................................................................................... 43

1.20 HEALTH ACCESS AND NUTRITION ................................................................................................ 44 1.20.1 Health Access................................................................................................................................ 44 1.20.2 Morbidity ...................................................................................................................................... 44 1.20.3 Nutritional status .......................................................................................................................... 45 1.20.4 Immunization coverage ................................................................................................................. 45 1.20.5 Maternal health care ..................................................................................................................... 45 1.20.6 Access to family planning services/Contraceptive prevalence ........................................................ 45 1.20.7 HIV/Aids prevalence rates and related services ............................................................................. 45

1.21 EDUCATION, SKILLS, LITERACY AND INFRASTRUCTURE .............................................................. 45 1.21.1 Early Childhood Development Education ...................................................................................... 45 1.21.2 Primary Education ........................................................................................................................ 45 1.21.3 Non formal Education ................................................................................................................... 45 1.21.4 Youth polytechnics ........................................................................................................................ 46 1.21.5 Secondary Education .................................................................................................................... 46 1.21.6 Tertiary Education ........................................................................................................................ 46 1.21.7 Adult and continuing Education .................................................................................................... 46 1.21.8 Technical, Vocational Education and Training.............................................................................. 46

1.22 SPORTS, CULTURE AND CREATIVE ARTS ...................................................................................... 46 1.22.1 Museums, Heritage and Cultural sites ........................................................................................... 46 1.22.2 Talent Academies .......................................................................................................................... 46 1.22.3 Sports facilities ............................................................................................................................. 47 1.22.4 Information and Documentation Centres/ Citizen Service centres ................................................. 47 1.22.5 Registered traditional herbalists and medicinemen ....................................................................... 47

1.23 COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS/NON-STATE ACTORS ................................................................... 47 1.23.1 Cooperative Societies .................................................................................................................... 47 1.23.2 Public Benefits Organizations (PBOs) ........................................................................................... 48 1.23.3 Development partners ................................................................................................................... 48

1.24 SECURITY, LAW AND ORDER ........................................................................................................ 48 1.24.1 Number of police stations and posts by Sub County ....................................................................... 48 1.24.2 Types, trends and crime prone areas ............................................................................................. 48 1.24.3 Types and number of courts........................................................................................................... 49 1.24.4 Prisons and probation services ..................................................................................................... 49 1.24.5 Number of public prosecution offices ............................................................................................ 49 1.24.6 Number of prosecutions ................................................................................................................ 49 1.24.7 Immigration facilities .................................................................................................................... 49

1.25 SOCIAL PROTECTION .................................................................................................................... 49 1.25.1 Orphans and Vulnerable children (OVCs) ..................................................................................... 50 1.25.2 Cases of Street children ................................................................................................................. 50 1.25.3 Child care facilities and Institutions by sub-county ....................................................................... 50 1.25.4 Social net programmes .................................................................................................................. 50

LINKAGE WITH VISION 2030 AND OTHER PLANS .................................................................................... 51

2.0 OVERVIEW .................................................................................................................................... 52 2.1 LINKAGE OF THE CIDP WITH THE KENYA VISION 2030 .............................................................. 52 2.2 LINKAGE OF THE CIDP WITH THE MEDIUM TERM PLANS ........................................................... 52 2.3 INTEGRATION OF THE SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS (SDGS) INTO THE CIDP ................ 53 2.4 LINKAGE OF THE CIDP AND THE ‘BIG FOUR’ PLAN FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ................. 56

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CHAPTER THREE: ............................................................................................................................................ 58

REVIEW OF IMPLEMENTATION OF THE PREVIOUS CIDP .................................................................... 58

3.0 INTRODUCTION ............................................................................................................................. 59 3.1 STATUS OF IMPLEMENTATION OF THE PREVIOUS CIDP .............................................................. 59

3.1.1 Analysis of the County Revenue Streams ............................................................................................ 59 3.1.2 County Expenditure Analysis ............................................................................................................. 61

3.2 SUMMARY OF KEY ACHIEVEMENTS VERSUS PLANNED TARGETS .................................................. 62 3.3 CHALLENGES IN THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE PLAN ................................................................ 64 3.4 LESSONS LEARNT ......................................................................................................................... 65

CHAPTER FOUR ................................................................................................................................................ 67

COUNTY DEVELOPMENT PRIORITIES AND STRATEGIES ..................................................................... 67

4.0 INTRODUCTION ............................................................................................................................. 68 4.1 SPATIAL DEVELOPMENT FRAMEWORK ........................................................................................ 68 4.2 NATURAL RESOURCE ASSESSMENT .............................................................................................. 69 4.3 DEVELOPMENT PRIORITIES AND STRATEGIES .............................................................................. 70

4.3.1 Office of the Governor ....................................................................................................................... 70 4.3.2 Finance and Economic Planning ....................................................................................................... 72 4.3.3 Lands, Physical Planning, Housing and Urbanization ....................................................................... 74 4.3.4 Health and Sanitation ........................................................................................................................ 75 4.3.5 Gender and Social Services ............................................................................................................... 79 4.3.6 County Public Service, Administration and Youth Affairs .................................................................. 81 4.3.7 Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries Development ............................................................................ 82 4.3.8 Trade, Culture, Tourism and Cooperative Development .................................................................... 84 4.3.9 Education, Science and Technology ................................................................................................... 87 4.3.10 Water, Environment and Natural Resources .................................................................................. 88 4.3.11 County Public Service Board ........................................................................................................ 90 4.3.12 Transport, Public Works, Infrastructure and Communication........................................................ 91 4.3.13 County Assembly of Nyeri ............................................................................................................. 92

4.4 COUNTY FLAGSHIP PROJECTS ...................................................................................................... 94

CHAPTER FIVE .................................................................................................................................................. 96

IMPLEMENTATION FRAMEWORK .............................................................................................................. 96

5.0 INTRODUCTION ............................................................................................................................. 97 5.1 INSTITUTIONAL FRAMEWORK ...................................................................................................... 97

5.1.1 County Government functions............................................................................................................ 97 5.1.2 County structure ................................................................................................................................ 98

5.2 STAKEHOLDERS IN THE COUNTY ................................................................................................ 100 5.3 RESOURCE REQUIREMENT BY SECTOR ...................................................................................... 100 5.4 RESOURCE MOBILIZATION FRAMEWORK .................................................................................. 101

5.4.1 Source of Revenues.......................................................................................................................... 102 5.4.2 County Government Expenditure ..................................................................................................... 102 5.4.3 Assets and Financial Management .................................................................................................. 102 5.4.4 Debt management ............................................................................................................................ 103 5.4.5 Capital Financing and Accountability. ............................................................................................ 103

5.5 RESOURCE GAP AND MEASURES TO ADDRESS ........................................................................... 104

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MONITORING AND EVALUATION FRAMEWORK .................................................................................. 105

6.0 INTRODUCTION ................................................................................................................................. 106

6.1 RATIONALE FOR COUNTY MONITORING AND EVALUATION FRAMEWORK ................................ 106 6.2 DATA COLLECTION, ANALYSIS AND REPORTING ....................................................................... 106 6.3 LEGAL BASIS FOR THE COUNTY MONITORING AND EVALUATION FRAMEWORK ....................... 107 6.4 MONITORING AND EVALUATION OUTCOME INDICATORS .......................................................... 107

ANNEX 1 ............................................................................................................................................................ 111

SECTOR PROJECTS DERIVED FROM PROGRAMMES ........................................................................... 111

7.1 OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR ........................................................................................................ 112 7.1.1 Ongoing projects ............................................................................................................................. 112 7.1.2 New project proposals ..................................................................................................................... 112

7.2 COUNTY ASSEMBLY .................................................................................................................... 112 7.3.1 Ongoing projects ............................................................................................................................. 112 7.3.2 New project proposals ..................................................................................................................... 112

7.4 FINANCE AND ECONOMIC PLANNING ......................................................................................... 113 7.4.1 On-going projects ............................................................................................................................ 113 7.4.2 New Project Proposals .................................................................................................................... 113

7.5 LANDS, HOUSING, PHYSICAL PLANNING AND URBANISATION .................................................... 113 7.5.1 On-going projects ............................................................................................................................ 113

7.5.2 NEW PROJECT PROPOSALS ......................................................................................................... 113 7.6 HEALTH AND SANITATION .......................................................................................................... 115

7.6.1 On-going Projects ........................................................................................................................... 115 7.6.2 New project proposals ..................................................................................................................... 115 7.6.3 Stalled projects ................................................................................................................................ 123

7.7 GENDER, SOCIAL SERVICES AND SPORTS ................................................................................... 124 7.7.1 On-going projects ............................................................................................................................ 124 7.7.2 New Project Proposals .................................................................................................................... 124 7.7.3 Stalled Projects ............................................................................................................................... 128

7.8 COUNTY PUBLIC SERVICE, ADMINISTRATION AND YOUTH AFFAIRS ......................................... 129 7.8.1 On-going Projects ........................................................................................................................... 129 7.8.2 New Project Proposals .................................................................................................................... 129

7.9 AGRICULTURE LIVESTOCK AND FISHERIES DEVELOPMENT ...................................................... 130 7.9.1 On- going Projects .......................................................................................................................... 130 7.9.2 New Project Proposals .................................................................................................................... 131 7.9.3 Stalled Projects ............................................................................................................................... 137

7.10 TRADE, CULTURE, TOURISM AND COOPERATIVE DEVELOPMENT ............................................. 137 7.10.1 On-going projects ....................................................................................................................... 137 7.10.2 New project proposals ................................................................................................................. 137 7.10.3 Stalled Projects ........................................................................................................................... 142

7.11 EDUCATION, SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY .................................................................................. 142 7.11.1 On-going projects ....................................................................................................................... 142 7.11.2 New Project Proposals ................................................................................................................ 143 7.11.3 Stalled Projects ........................................................................................................................... 154

7.12 WATER, ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES ................................................................. 154 7.12.1 On-going projects ....................................................................................................................... 154 7.12.2 New Project Proposals ................................................................................................................ 162

7.13 COUNTY PUBLIC SERVICE BOARD .............................................................................................. 173

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7.13.1 New Project Proposals ................................................................................................................ 173 7.14 TRANSPORT, PUBLIC WORKS, INFRASTRUCTURE AND COMMUNICATION .................................. 173

7.14.1 New project proposals ................................................................................................................. 173

LIST OF TABLES Table 1: Area of the County by Administrative Sub-Counties ................................................................................. 24 Table 2: County Electoral Wards by Constituency .................................................................................................. 25 Table 3: Registered Vs. Eligible Voters by Constituency ........................................................................................ 25 Table 4 : Population Projections by Age Cohort ..................................................................................................... 26 Table 5: Population Projection for Selected Age Group .......................................................................................... 26 Table 6: Population Projections by Urban Centre .................................................................................................... 27 Table 7: Population Distribution and Density by Sub- Counties .............................................................................. 28 Table 8: Population Projections by Sub County ...................................................................................................... 28 Table 9: People living with disabilities by type, sex and age. .................................................................................. 29 Table 10: County Demographic Dividend Potential ................................................................................................ 29 Table 11: Kenya’s HDI trends based on consistent time series data......................................................................... 30 Table 12: Category of Road Surface by Type.......................................................................................................... 31 Table 13: Electricity connectivity within the county ............................................................................................... 32 Table 14: Sources of county revenue and their performance ................................................................................... 59 Table 15: Budget allocation and expenditure 2013-2017 ......................................................................................... 61 Table 16: County Spatial Development Strategies by Thematic Areas .................................................................... 68 Table 17: Natural Resource Assessment ................................................................................................................. 70 Table 18: Summary of Proposed Budget by Sector ............................................................................................... 100 Table 19: Revenue Projections.............................................................................................................................. 103 Table 20: Summary of Monitoring and Evaluation................................................................................................ 107

LIST OF FIGURES

Figure 1: Location of the County in Kenya ............................................................................................................. 21 Figure 2: Nyeri County Administrative Boundaries ................................................................................................ 24

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ACRONYMS AND ABBREVIATIONS

ABT Alternative Building Technologies

AIDS Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome

ANS Age Not Stated

ATC Agricultural Training Centre

BPO Business Process Outsourcing

CCTV Closed Circuit Television

CFCs Chlorofluorocarbons

CH4 Methane

CRH County Referral Hospital

CIDP County Integrated Development Plan

CIMES County Integrated Monitoring and Evaluation System

CO2 Carbon Dioxide

CRA County Revenue Allocation

DDP Demographic Dividend Potential

DHIS District Health Information Software

DRM Disaster Risk Management

ECDE Early Childhood Development Education

EDE Ending Drought Emergencies

EIA Environment Impact Assessment

ESBP Electronic Single Business permit

FBO Faith Based Organizations

FOSA Front Office Services Activities

GHG Greenhouse Gases

GII Gender Inequality Index

GIS Geographic Information Systems

GNI Gross National Income

HDI Human Development Index

HDR Human Development Report

HIV Human Immunodeficiency Virus

HMS Health Management System

ICIPE International Centre of Insect Physiology and Ecology

ICT Information Communications and Technology

IEBC Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission

INGOs International Non-Governmental Organization

IP Irrigation Potential

ISUDP Integrated Strategic Urban Development Plan

KARLO Kenya Agricultural and Livestock Research Organization

KCC Kenya Cooperative Creameries

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KDHS Kenya Demographic Household Survey

KEFRI Kenya Forestry Research Institute

KEMRI Kenya Medical Research Institute

KMA Kenya Maritime Authority

KNATCOM Kenya National Commission for UNESCO

KNBS Kenya National Bureau of Statistics

KTBH Kenya Top Bar Hive

LAN Local Area Network

M&E Monitoring and Evaluation

MSME Micro Small and Medium Enterprise

MTEF Medium Term Expenditure Framework

MTP Medium Term Plan

MOU Memorandum of Understanding

N2O Nitrous Oxide

NMK National Museum of Kenya

NCPB National Cereals and Produce Board

NEMA National Environment Management Authority

NHIF National Health Insurance Fund

NGO Non-Governmental Organization

OVC Orphans and Vulnerable Children

PFM Public Finance Management

PHC Primary Health care

PPP Public Private Partnership

PPP Purchasing Power Parity

RHSP Rural Housing Stability Assistance Programme

SACCO Savings and Credit Cooperative Organization

SDGs Sustainable Development Goals

SO2 Sulphur Dioxide

TWSB Tana Water Services Board

UNDP United Nations Development Programme

UNESCO United Nations Educational Scientific and Cultural Organization

UTNaRP Upper Tana Natural Resources Project

VTC Vocational Training Centres

WASREB Water Services and Regulatory Board

WRUA Water Resource Users Association

YP Youth Polytechnic

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GLOSSARY OF COMMONLY USED TERMS

County Integrated Development Plan (CIDP): The County Government’s five-year master plan

for the county’s economic, social, environmental, legal and spatial development to meet the service

and infrastructural needs and its own targets for the benefit of all local communities.

Monitoring, Evaluation and Reporting Framework: The policy and operational context and

process of ensuring policy priorities and intentions are delivered and/or are being delivered as

intended, as measured against clearly defined performance indicators.

Programme: A grouping of similar projects and/or services performed by a Ministry or

Department to achieve a specific objective; The Programmes must be mapped to strategic

objectives.

Project: A project is a set of coordinated activities implemented to meet specific objectives within

defined time, cost and performance parameters. Projects aimed at achieving a common goal form

a programme.

Public Participation/Consultation: is a democratic process of engaging people in thinking,

deciding, planning, and playing an active part in the development and operation of services that

affect their lives.

Flagship/Transformative Projects: These are projects with high impact in terms of employment

creation, increasing county competitiveness, revenue generation among others. They be derived

from the Vision 2030 or may be from County Specific Transformative Agenda

Demographic Dividend: The accelerated economic growth that is achieved through a reduction

in the population growth rate coupled with strategic investments in the health, education, and

economic opportunities for the population.

Output: The products, capital goods and services which results from an organization/ institution/

agency operation

Monitoring: A continuing function that uses the systematic collection of data on specified

indicators to inform management and the main stakeholders of an ongoing organization operation

of the extent of progress and achievement of results in the use of allocated funds.

Indicator: Quantitative and qualitative factor or variable that provides a simple and reliable means

to measure achievement or to reflect the changes connected to an organization’s operations.

Evaluation: The systematic and objective assessment of an on-going or completed operation,

programme or policy, its design, implementation and results. The main objective is to determine

the relevance and fulfillment of objectives, as well as efficiency, effectiveness, impact and

sustainability.

Green Economy: The green economy is defined as an economy that aims at reducing

environmental risks and ecological scarcities, and that aims for sustainable development without

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Impact: Positive and negative, intended or unintended long-term results produced by an

organization operation, either directly or indirectly. Relates to the goal level of the log frame

hierarchy.

Stakeholders: Agencies, organizations, groups or individuals who have a direct or indirect interest

in the operation, or its evaluation.

Sustainability: The continuation of benefits from an intervention after major assistance has been

completed.

Outcome: The medium-term results of an operation’s output. Relates to the purpose level of the

log frame hierarchy

FOREWORD

Chapter eleven of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010, provides for

devolvement of key government functions to the county level. In

particular, the fourth Schedule of the constitution, clearly sets out

the distribution of functions between the National Government and

the County Governments. Article 220 (2) (a) of the constitution

places a key responsibility on the National Government in terms of

prescription of the structure of the county development plans and

budget. Amongst the enabling pieces of legislation contemplated in

article 220(2) (a) is the County Government Act. 2012 where in Section 108 envisions a five-year

County Integrated Development Plan with clear goals and objectives; an implementation plan with

clear outcomes; provisions for monitoring and evaluation; and clear reporting mechanisms. It’s

against this backdrop that my Government presents the second generation County Integrated

development plan for the plan period 2018-2022.

The second Nyeri County Integrated Development Plan (CIDP) 2018-2022, was prepared to guide

planning and budgeting at county level. It is also the key component of the County Performance

Management Framework (CPMF) that incorporates the development priorities that my Government

will pursue in the next 5 years.

The CIDP provides an integrated development planning framework to enhance linkage between

policy, planning and budgeting. The CIDP is expected to contribute to the realization of aspirations

of Kenya Vision 2030 and its Medium Term Plans and Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) at

the county level. The second CIDP will build on the achievements of the first CIDP which was

implemented in the period 2013 to 2017.

This CIDP articulates my government’s priorities and outlines the policies, programmes and projects

which the county government intends to implement during the five years from 2018 to 2022 in order

to improve health care provision, food security, road network and the living standards of the residents

of the County as well as job creation, especially for the youth. It has also internalized President

Kenyatta’s Big Four agenda of his Government’s second term which is anchored on enhancing and

accelerating food security, manufacturing, universal health care and affordable housing. The main

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objective of CIDP 2018-2022 is to transform lives of the county residents by harnessing the diverse

socio-economic opportunities available for exploitation.

The CIDP was prepared through an inclusive and wide consultative process in conformity with the

Constitution of Kenya and other guiding legislations. The programmes and projects contained in the

CIDP and priorities were set out in consultation with all stakeholders to address the development

challenges faced by the community. The Nyeri CIDP, during it’s preparation was aligned to national

plans notably the Kenya Vision 2030, Medium Term Plan III, of Vision, 2030 and the National Spatial

Plan. The CIDP has, in addition, been aligned to international commitments and specifically the

SDGs.

The implementation of this plan requires the support of all: the political leadership including the

County Assembly of Nyeri, the residents of Nyeri County, development partners, the private sector

and all stakeholders. Its implementation will improve service delivery and generate economic growth

necessary for job creation and the improvement of living standards of our people.

I would like to thank all stakeholders led by the people of Nyeri County for their contribution in the

development of this Plan. I particularly commend the Executive and the Honorable Members of the

County Assembly of Nyeri County for their continued dedication and commitment to providing

quality services to the people.

I call upon all the stakeholders to join hands in the implementation of this Plan and work hard to

realise our aspirations as the residents of Nyeri County. Finally, it is my humble appeal to all friends

of Nyeri County to support these initiatives to uplift the livelihoods and wellbeing of our people.

H.E. Edward Mutahi Kahiga

The Governor,

County Government of Nyeri

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ACKNOWLEGDEMENT

The development of this plan was realized through concerted efforts

and an all-inclusive consultative process bringing on board all

stakeholders within and outside the County. Among the players who

have shaped this plan are; county government institutions, national

government entities, Members of the County Assembly, members of

the public from all the thirty electoral wards, development partners

working in the county and the business community. The preparation

and completion of this plan would not have been realized without support and leadership provided

by H.E the Governor Edward Mutahi Kahiga. We enormously benefited from his invaluable input

and transformative vision for the county.

The contribution and tireless guidance and insights offered by Executive Committee Members

namely; Dr. Kwai Wanjaria (Lands and Physical Planning), Dr. Racheal Kamau (Health), Muthui

Kariuki (Roads and Infrustructure), Kendi Tarichia (Trade, Cooperatives and Tourism), Fredrick

Kinyua (Water, Sanitation and Environment), Margaret Macharia (Education and ICT), Henry

Kinyua (Agriculture and Livestock Development) and Beth Karimi (Public Service Management) is

highly appreciated. Special recognition goes to the County Chief Officer for Economic Planning,

Budgeting, Monitoring and Evaluation, Francis Kirira, for tirelessly leading the process. I am

indebted to the County Secretary, Benjamin Gachichio, Chief of Staff, Paul Wambugu and the Head

of Performance management, Mr. Samuel Nyingi for their immeasurable support and guidance

through-out the process.

I cannot forget the entire staff of my Department of Finance and Economic Planning for their

commitment and dedication throughout the entire process. Special thanks goes to the Chief Officer

for Finance and Accounting, John Ngugi and the technical officers in the Economic Plannining Unit,

namely Chris Gathogo, Gibson Mwangi and Dennis Kariuki for their technical expertise in socio-

economic analysis, coordination and report writing skills which were significant in having a quality

plan.

My appreciation, further, goes to the County Chief Officers and technical Directors in various

departments for their provision of the information/data required and in development of the county

strategic priorities and in designing programmes and projects for the period 2018-2022. I am also

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grateful to the State Department of Planning and the Council of Governors (COG) for preparing the

guidelines that were instrumental in the preparation of this Plan and the support in editing final draft.

To our development partner namely, United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) your

technical and financial support is highly appreciated.

I am thankful for the role played by the Speaker, Hon. John Kaguchia, the Clerk, Mr. Jenard Muiggeh

and all the Members of the County Assembly in making the approval and the public participation

process a great success. I also thank the people of Nyeri whom without their insatiable desire for

quality, efficient and effective service delivery this plan would not have been realized.

Finally, to all those who were involved and have not been mentioned by name, I salute you as we

acknowledge that the greater challenge lies in the actual implementation of this Plan. I call on you to

continue with the same support as we deliver the programs and projects documented herein, aimed at

improving the quality of life for our county residents.

Mr. Robert Thuo Mwangi

County Executive Committee Member,

Finance and Economic Planning.

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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

The CIDP 2018-2022 is the second CIDP for Nyeri County, following the successful implementation

of the first CIDP (2013-2017). This CIDP incorporates lessons learned during the implementation of

the first CIDP. It is also linked to the national and international development agenda. The CIDP is a

product of broad-based consultation among diverse stakeholders beginning with national and county

government entities, NGOs, the corporate sector, professional bodies, and farmers’ groups among

others. Stakeholders brought up diverse views and expertise which was an integral in coming-up with

priority programmes and projects for the period 2018-2022.

The CIDP 2018-2022 is divided into 6 chapters: - Chapter one gives the background information on

the socio-economic and infrastructural information that has a bearing on the development of the

county. The chapter provides a description of the county in terms of the location, size, physiographic

and natural conditions, demographic profiles as well as the administrative and political units. In

addition, it provides information on demographic features, Road network; information and

communication technology; energy access; housing; land and land use; employment ;irrigation

infrastructure and schemes; crops, livestock, fish production and value addition; mineral potential;

tourism and wildlife; industry and trade; main forest products; Financial services; environment and

climate change; water and sanitation; Health access and nutrition;, education, skills, literacy and

infrastructure museums, heritage and cultural sites; community organizations/non-state actors;

corporative societies; security and law and order and social protection.

The County is located in the central region of the country and covers an area of 3,337.2 Km2. It is

situated between longitudes 36038” east and 37020” east and between the equator and latitude 00 380

south. It borders Laikipia County to the north, Kirinyaga County to the east, Murang’a County to the

south, Nyandarua County to the west and Meru County to the northeast.

The County is divided into 6 Constituencies, 8 admnistrative subcounties and 30 wards. Further, the

county has 21 divisions, 69 locations and 256 sub locations constituting the administrative sub-units

of the National Government.

The county population during the Kenya Population and Housing Census of 2009 stood at 693,558,

but is currently (2018) projected to be 845,863 comprising of 414,329 males and 431,535 female

representing a ratio of almost 1:1. The population is projected to increase to 923,819 by 2022.

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Majority of the people in Nyeri County are from the Kikuyu Community most of whom are

predominantly farmers growing tea and coffee as cash crops alongside food crops such as maize,

beans, assorted vegetables and sweet potatoes. Further, the County lies between Mount Kenya and

the Aberdare ranges with agriculture as the main economic activity. It is also renowned for

horticultural farming. Other agricultural activities which act as a source of income include dairy

farming and aquaculture. There are also a number of light industries, tea and coffee factories

providing a market and employment to the residents.

Chapter Two Provides the linkage of the CIDP with other development plans and legislations such

as the Kenya Vision 2030, the Medium Term Plans, National spatial plan, Sustainable Development

Goals (SDGs), the Constitution of Kenya, 2010, Integrated Green Economy implementation

programme, African Agenda 2063 among others. The CIDP 2018- 2022 has taken cognizance of

vision 2030 and MTP 3 provisions in coming up with proposals, strategies and intervention for

accelerated socio-economic development. Further the CIDP 2018- 2022 rides on major national

flagship projects as well as other national policy implementation within the Country in order to

benefit from positive externalities. The CIDP also take into consideration the national spatial plan

framework which aims to harmonize development in the Country.

Chapter three presents a review of the implementation of the previous CIDP (2013-2017). It gives a

summary of key achievements and challenges per sector and lessons learned. Some of the Key lessons

learnt were: need for increased funding to implement the programmes and projects as outlined in the

county development plan; this calls for increased mobilization of resources; Need for enhanced

Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) to ensure effective tracking of programme implementation and

the need to leverage on technology.

Chapter Four outlines the County Development Priority Programs that are envisaged to be

implemented over a period of five years. Some of the identified priority programmes are:

Development of a county spatial plan, equipping health facilities, improving agriculture by upscaling

input subsidy, acquisition of more agricultural farm machinery and equipment, Value addition of

agricultural outputs and improving market access, improved animal genetics and vaccine

administration, constructing new roads, maintaining and upgrading existing ones across the county,

water resource management, Construction of dams, water pans and drilling boreholes, Improve

sewerage and sanitation systems ,Construction and rehabilitation of early child development centers,

technical and vocational training centers, promoting and developing sporting activities across the

county, Tourism promotion and marketing ,promoting our rich cultural heritage and art,

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mainstreaming gender and youth affairs in socio –economic development ,support for SMEs among

others.

Chapter Five Gives an overview on the CIDP implementation framework. The chapter also discusses

the framework which includes institutions responsible for the actualization of the plan, resource

requirements and how they will be mobilization.

Chapter six outlines the implementation, monitoring and evaluation framework for all the projects. It

provides details, in a matrix format, of the implementation plans, measurable performance indicators

and monitoring and evaluation strategies.

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CHAPTER ONE

COUNTY GENERAL INFORMATION

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1.0 INTRODUCTION

This chapter gives the background information on the socio-economic and infrastructural aspects that

has a bearing on the development of the county. The chapter provides a description of the county in

terms of the location, size, physiographic and natural conditions, demographic profiles as well as the

administrative and political units. In addition, it provides information on human development

approach;infrastructural development; land and land use;employment; irrigation infrastructure and

schemes; crop, livestock, fish production and value addition; mineral resources; tourism and wildlife;

industry and trade; financial services; forestry, agro-forestry and value addition; environment and

climate change; water and sanitation; health access and nutrition; education skills, literacy and

infrastructure;sports, culture and creative arts; community organizations/non-state actors; security,

law and order.

1.1. County Overview

Nyeri County has a population of 845,863 (male - 49% and female - 51%), according to the

projections by KNBS, 2018. Majority of the people living in Nyeri County are from the Kikuyu

Community most of whom are predominantly farmers growing tea and coffee as cash crops alongside

food crops such as maize, beans, assorted vegetables and sweet potatoes. Nyeri County plays host to

all Kenyan communities who are mostly engaged in own businesses or employed by the government.

The County lies between Mount Kenya and the Aberdare ranges with agriculture as the main

economic activity. The County is also renowned for horticultural farming. Other agricultural

activities which act as a source of income include dairy farming and fish keeping. There are also a

number of light industries, tea and coffee factories providing a market and employment to the

residents.

The county is easily accessible by road from Nairobi and other neighbouring towns. It also has three

airstrips namely Mweiga on the Nyeri-Nyahururu highway, Nyaribo on the Nanyuki-Nairobi

highway about 15km from Nyeri town and the Nanyuki near Nanyuki Town. The County

headquarters is located in Nyeri Town which is easily accessible from all the eight sub counties.

1.2 Position and Size Nyeri County is one of the 47 counties in Kenya and is located in the central region of the country. It

covers an area of 3,337.2 Km2 and is situated between longitudes 36038” east and 37020”east and

between the equator and latitude 00 380 south. It borders Laikipia County to the north, Kirinyaga

County to the east, Murang’a County to the south, Nyandarua County to the west and Meru County

to the northeast.

Figure 1: Location of the County in Kenya

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1.3 Physiographic and Natural Conditions

1.3.1 Physical and Topographic Features

The main physical features of the county are Mount Kenya (5,199m) to the east and the Aberdare

ranges (3,999m) to the west. The western part of the county is flat, whereas further southwards, the

topography is characterized by steep ridges and valleys, with a few hills such as Karima, Nyeri and

Tumutumu. These hills affect the pattern of rainfall, thus influencing the mode of agricultural

production in some areas.

The major rivers found in the county are Sagana, Ragati, Chania, Gura and Nairobi. If well tapped,

these rivers and the numerous streams will make the county self-sufficient in surface and sub-surface

water resources for domestic, agriculture and industrial development.

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1.3.2 Ecological Conditions

The county has two forest eco-systems, namely Aberdare and Mt. Kenya. The county also has other

isolated forested hills under the management of County Government such as Karima and Tumutumu.

Apart from being a source of traditional forest products such as timber, fuel, fodder, herbal medicine

among others, these forests play vital roles which include; maintenance of water cycle, wildlife

habitat and are also repository of a wide range of biodiversity. Since soil conditions in the county are

almost similar, agricultural productivity is influenced by rainfall intensity and temperature conditions.

1.3.3 Climatic Conditions

The county experiences equatorial rainfall due to its location within the highland zone of Kenya. The

long rains occur from March to May while the short rains are experienced in October to December,

but occasionally this pattern is disrupted by abrupt and adverse changes in climatic conditions.

The annual rainfall ranges between 1,200mm-1,600mm during the long rains and 500mm-1,500mm

during the short rains. In terms of altitude, the county lies between 3,076 meters and 5,199 meters

above sea level and registers monthly mean temperature ranging from 12.8ºC to 20.8ºC.

1.4 Administrative Units Nyeri County is divided into various administrative units. The administrative units are crucial for the

management and service delivery to the public.

1.4.1 Administrative Subdivisions

Nyeri County is divided into various administrative units. These units are the sub-counties, divisions,

locations and sub-locations. This is illustrated by figure 2 and the table 1.

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Figure 2: Nyeri County Administrative Boundaries

Source: Kenya National Bureau of Statistics, 2010

The county is divided into eight administrative sub counties namely; Kieni East, Kieni West, Mathira

East, Mathira West, Nyeri Central, Mukurweini, Tetu and Nyeri South.

Table 1 shows the area of the county by sub-counties. The county is further subdivided into 21

divisions, 69 locations and 256 sub-locations

Table 1: Area of the County by Administrative Sub-Counties

Sub County Area (Km2) Divisions Locations Sub-locations

Mathira East 131 4 13 44

Mathira West 165.6 3 8 31

Kieni West 623.3 2 6 26

Kieni East 817.1 2 12 33

Tetu 217.5 2 8 35

Mukurwe-ini 178.6 4 7 32

Nyeri Town 167.8 1 4 26

Othaya 174.5 3 11 29

TOTAL *2,475.5 21 69 256

Source: County Commissioner’s Office, Nyeri, 2017

*The total area excludes Mt. Kenya and Aberdare Forests (861.7Km2)

Kieni East Sub County is the largest with a land size of 817.1 Km2 while Mathira East is the smallest

with an area of 131 Km2. Mathira East has got the highest number of locations and sub locations

while Nyeri Town has got the least.

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1.5 Political units The Political units are represented by elected persons at the national and county level. Table 2 shows

political units in the county divided into constituencies and electoral wards. It further shows the

distribution of electoral wards by constituency.

Table 2: County Electoral Wards by Constituency

Constituency Electoral

wards

Administrative

Sub county

Ward Names

Mathira 6 Mathira West Ruguru, Kirimukuyu

Mathira East Iriaini, Karatina, Magutu, Konyu

Kieni 8 Kieni East Gakawa, Naromoru/ Kiamathaga, Thegu River

Kieni West Gatarakwa, Mugunda, Endarasha/Mwiyogo, Mweiga

Tetu 3 Tetu Aguthi/Gaaki, Dedan Kimathi, Wamagana

Mukurwe-ini 4 Mukurwe-ini Rugi, Gikondi, Mukurwe-ini Central, Mukurwe-ini West

Nyeri town 5 Nyeri town Kamakwa/Mukaro, Kiganjo/Mathari, Rware, Ruringu, Gatitu/Muruguru

Othaya 4 Othaya Chinga, Mahiga, Iriaini, Karima

Total 30

Source: Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission, 2017

Kieni with eight wards has the highest number while Tetu with three has the lowest. This is majory

attributed to the fact that Kieni is vast compared to other constituencies in the county.

1.5.1 Eligible and Registered Voters by Constituency

Table 3 shows the number of eligible and registered voters for the six constituencies in the county. It

provides the figures as per the 2009 population and housing census and the projection for the year

2012 and 2017.

Table 3: Registered Vs. Eligible Voters by Constituency

Constituency Eligible

voters (2009)

Eligible

voters 2012

Eligible

voters 2017

Number of registered

voters(2017)

Proportion of registered voters

to the eligible (2017) (%)

Nyeri Town 55,605 78,857 94,053 82,860 88.1

Tetu 36,513 49,281 58,777 51,716 88.0

Othaya 40,734 53,898 64,284 58,566 91.1

Mukurwe-ini 39,129 51,084 60,928 55,310 90.8

Mathira 69,392 94,565 112,788 99,496 88.2

Kieni 81,963 104,016 124,060 109,001 87.9

County 323,336 431,701 514,890 456,949 88.7

Source: Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission, 2017

There are a total of 514,890 eligible voters in the county out of whom only 456,949 are registered

representing 88.7 per cent. Kieni and Tetu have the highest and the lowest number of registered voters

respectively. There is need to intensify civic education to ensure all the eligible voters are registered

to enable them to actively participate in the democratic process.

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1.6 Demographic Features

1.6.1 Population Size and Composition

Table 4 provides information on the county population projections by age cohorts with 2009 as the

base year. The figures are given at the interval of two years for ease of analysis and planning purposes.

Table 4 : Population Projections by Age Cohort

Age

Cohort

2009 (Census) 2018 (Projections) 2020(Projections) 2022 (projections)

M F T M F T M F T M F T

0-4 39174 37164 76338 47,777 45,325 93,102 49,931 47,369 97,300 52,180 49,502 101,682

5-9 39807 38908 78715 48,549 47,452 96,001 50,738 49,592 100,330 53,023 51,825 104,848

10- 14 39815 39395 79210 48,558 48,046 96,605 50,748 50,213 100,961 53,034 52,474 105,508

15- 19 34581 32312 66893 42,175 39,408 81,583 44,077 41,185 85,262 46,062 43,040 89,101

20-24 29966 30840 60806 36,547 37,612 74,159 38,195 39,309 77,503 39,915 41,079 80,994

25-29 27677 30205 57882 33,755 36,838 70,593 35,277 38,499 73,776 36,866 40,233 77,099

30-34 24971 26275 51246 30,455 32,045 62,500 31,828 33,490 65,318 33,261 34,998 68,260

35-39 21965 23473 45438 26,789 28,628 55,416 27,997 29,919 57,915 29,257 31,266 60,523

40-44 17890 19926 37816 21,819 24,302 46,120 22,803 25,398 48,200 23,829 26,541 50,371

45-49 16287 17451 33738 19,864 21,283 41,147 20,759 22,243 43,002 21,694 23,245 44,939

50-54 10343 12069 22412 12,614 14,719 27,334 13,183 15,383 28,566 13,777 16,076 29,853

55-59 9029 10054 19083 11,012 12,262 23,274 11,508 12,815 24,323 12,027 13,392 25,419

60-64 9054 9817 18871 11,042 11,973 23,015 11,540 12,513 24,053 12,060 13,076 25,136

65-69 5987 7526 13513 7,302 9,179 16,480 7,631 9,593 17,224 7,975 10,025 17,999

70-74 4961 6077 11038 6,050 7,412 13,462 6,323 7,746 14,069 6,608 8,095 14,703

75-79 3048 4043 7091 3,717 4,931 8,648 3,885 5,153 9,038 4,060 5,385 9,445

80+ 5064 8200 13264 6,176 10,001 16,177 6,455 10,452 16,906 6,745 10,922 17,668

ANS 106 98 204 129 120 249 135 125 260 141 131 272

TOTAL 339725 353833 693558 414,329 431,535 845,863 433,013 450,996 884,009 452,514 471,306 923,819


The population growth rate in the county is estimated at 2.2 per cent against the national average of

2.6 per cent. The county is estimated to have a population of 845,863 persons comprising of 414,329

males and 431,535 females in 2018 as projected from the 2009 population and housing census.

The highest and the lowest population for 2018 are the age cohort of 10-14 and 75-79 respectively.

Ages 10-14 represent 11.4 per cent, while 75-79 comprise of just one per cent of the total population.

Over 60 per cent of the population is below 30 years, portraying a youthful population which is more

productive and thus the need to consider them in development activities.

Table 5 shows the population projection for selected age groups; under one year, under five years, 6-

13 years, 14-17 years, 15-29 years, 15-49 years and 15-64 years.

Table 5: Population Projection for Selected Age Group

Age Group 2009 2018 2020 2022

M F T M F T M F T M F T

Under 1 7,881 7,587 15,468 9,612 9,253 18,865 10,045 9,670 19,716 10,497 10,106 20,603

Under 5 47,408 45,149 92,557 57,819 55,064 112,883 60,426 57,547 117,973 63,147 60,138 123,286

6- 13 63,834 63,003 126,837 77,852 76,838 154,690 81,363 80,304 161,666 85,027 83,920 168,947

14-17 28,695 27,593 56,288 34,996 33,652 68,649 36,575 35,170 71,745 38,222 36,754 74,976

15-29 92,224 93,357 185,581 112,476 113,858 226,335 117,549 118,993 236,542 122,842 124,352 247,194

15-49 0 180,482 180,482 0 220,116 220,116 0 230,042 230,042 0 240,402 240,402

15-64 201,763 212,422 414,185 246,070 259,070 505,140 257,167 270,753 527,920 268,748 282,946 551,694

Above 65 19,060 25,846 44,906 23,246 31,522 54,767 24,294 32,943 57,237 25,388 34,427 59,815


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Under 1: The population below the age of one will be growing at a very low rate increasing

insignificantly from 18,865 in 2018 to 20,603 by 2022, thus pressure on the county to provide for this

age group will be minimal.

Age group 6 – 13: This is the primary school going age. This group is projected to increase to 154,690

by 2018 and is expected to rise to 168,947 by 2022. This means that the number of pupils enrolled

in primary school will increase and thus there is need to create conducive environment for learners.

Age group 14 – 17: This is the secondary school going age. A total population of 68,649 is estimated

to be attending secondary school in 2018 out of which 48.8 per cent are female and 51.2 per cent are

male. This number is expected to rise gradually to about 74,976 in 2022. There is need to provide

conducive learning environment in terms of well-equipped libraries, laboratories and other critical

amenities.

Age group 15 – 49: This group comprises of the female reproductive age which is considered as

critical for planning in the county. The total population of 180,482 in 2009 is projected to rise to

220,116 by 2018 and to 240,402 by 2022. With a total fertility rate of 3.8, which is lower than the

national average of five, implies there is good uptake of family planning services in the county.

Age group 15 – 64 (Labour force): This is the productive population of the county. There is a

projected total labour force of 505,140 persons comprising of 48.8 per cent males and 51.2 per cent

females of the total population in 2018. This number is expected to rise to 551,694 in 2022. There are

more female than male in this category. There is need for affirmative action in employment and also

increased availability of credit facility and financial literacy for women and youth to establish small

and micro enterprises.

A large proportion of this population mainly between 15 – 24 years consisting of 30.9 per cent of the

labour force is either in secondary schools or at the tertiary level. The bulk of the labour force is either

unskilled or semi – skilled and is mainly engaged in agricultural activities and there is need to equip

and employ instructors for the youth polytechnics and other training institutes to impart the youth

with necessary and marketable skills.

1.6.2 Urban Population

There is only one town in the county and five major urban centers. Table 6 shows the population

distribution by urban centers as projected from the 2009 census report.

Table 6: Population Projections by Urban Centre

Urban Centre

2009 2018 2020 2022

Male Female Total Male Female Total Male Female Total Male Female Total

Nyeri Town 31,885 31,741 63,626 38,887 38,711 77,598 40,641 40,457 81,098 42,471 42,279 84,750

Karatina 3,594 4,634 8,228 4,383 5,652 10,035 4,581 5,906 10,487 4,787 6,172 10,960

Naromoru 2,965 2,840 5,805 3,616 3,464 7,080 3,779 3,620 7,399 3,949 3,783 7,732

Endarasha 1,429 1,620 3,049 1,743 1,976 3,719 1,821 2,065 3,886 1,903 2,158 4,061

Mweiga 1,698 1,885 3,583 2,071 2,299 4,370 2,164 2,403 4,567 2,262 2,511 4,773

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Othaya 2,385 2,752 5,137 2,909 3,356 6,265 3,040 3,508 6,548 3,177 3,666 6,842

TOTAL 43,956 45,472 89,428 53,609 55,458 109,066 56,026 57,959 113,985 58,549 60,569 119,118

Source: Kenya National Bureau of Statistics, 2017.

Nyeri Town has the highest population while Endarasha has the lowest. Karatina urban center has a

higher number of people during the day because of people moving in for business activities; and is

expected to have a projected population of 10,960 persons by the year 2022. There is need for

involvement of the department of physical planning in planning of urban centres and enhancement of

service delivery especially solid waste management, provision of water and sewer services.

Establishment of farm produce processing plants and cottage industries in other urban centers will

curb migration to Nyeri Town and other major urban areas.

1.6.3 Population Density and Distribution

Generally, there are two types of settlements in the county; clustered and scattered. Clustered

settlement patterns are mainly found around urban centres and horticulture producing areas. Scattered

settlement patterns are mainly found in Kieni Sub County which is semi-arid. This is mainly due to

ecological factors since most people usually settle in fertile lands with adequate and reliable rainfall.

Table 7 shows population distribution and density by sub- County. It provides the data for 2009

census and projections up to the year 2022. The density is largely determined by the type of settlement

in a particular sub county.

Table 7: Population Distribution and Density by Sub- Counties

Sub- County

2009 2018 2020 2022

Pop Density

(per Km2)

pop Density

(per Km2)

Pop Density

(per Km2)

Pop Density (per

Km2)

Tetu 78320 360 95,519 439 99,827 459 104,322 480

Kieni 175812 122 214,420 149 224,090 156 234,182 163

Mathira 148847 502 181,534 612 189,720 640 198,264 668

Mukurwe-ini 83932 470 102,363 573 106,980 599 111,797 626

Nyeri Town 119273 711 145,465 867 152,025 906 158,872 947

Othaya 87374 501 106,561 611 111,367 638 116,382 667

County 693558 280 845,863 342 884,009 357 923,819 373


As indicated in Table 7, majority of the population is found in the high potential areas of Mathira,

Othaya, Nyeri Town and parts of Mukurwe-ini. This calls for massive investment in the social and

physical infrastructure to support the high population in these areas. The low land areas of Kieni with

low rainfall have lower population densities; the focus here will be on irrigated agriculture to support

food security in the region. The population density for Nyeri County was 280 in 2009 and is projected

to reach 342 in 2018 rising up to 373 by the year 2022. Table 8 shows the population projections by

sub-county.

Table 8: Population Projections by Sub County

Sub County 2009 2018 2020 2022

Male Female Total Male Female Total Male Female Total Male Female Total

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Tetu 37,773 40,547 78,320 46,068 49,451 95,519 48,145 51,681 99,827 50,314 54,009 104,322

Kieni 88,270 87,542 175,812 107,654 106,766 214,420 112,509 111,581 224,090 117,576 116,606 234,182

Mathira 71,851 76,996 148,847 87,629 93,904 181,534 91,581 98,139 189,720 95,706 102,559 198,264

Mukurwe-ini 40,382 43,550 83,932 49,250 53,114 102,363 51,471 55,509 106,980 53,789 58,009 111,797

Nyeri Town 59,753 59,520 119,273 72,875 72,591 145,465 76,161 75,864 152,025 79,591 79,281 158,872

Othaya 41,696 45,678 87,374 50,852 55,709 106,561 53,146 58,221 111,367 55,539 60,843 116,382

Total 339,725 353,833 693,558 414,329 431,535 845,863 433,013 450,996 884,009 452,514 471,306 923,819


Kieni Sub County has the highest population, followed by Mathira Sub County. The Sub County with

the lowest population is Tetu according to 2009 census. In 2022, the expected population for Kieni is

projected to be 234,182 and for Tetu will be 104,322. Across the sub counties, the numbers of females

are marginally higher than males. It is projected that the total population will be 923,819 by 2022.

1.6.4 Population of persons with disabilities

Table 9: People living with disabilities by type, sex and age.

Particulars 0-14 15-24 25-34 35-54 55+

Type M F M F M F M F M F

Hearing 2 2 2 - 3 1 1 1 4 1

Speech 2 1 - - 1 - - - 1 -

Visual 1 16 2 3 1 2

Mental 141 75 34 18

Physical 272 138

Self-care

Other

Source: Kenya National Survey Report for persons with Disability (2008)

1.6.5 Demographic Dividend

Demographic dividend refers to the temporary opportunity to achieve a sustained faster economic

development resulting from a decline in the fertility levels, a huge population of young persons, and

strategic investments in health, education, economic, and governance sectors. This means that for a

county to achieve a demographic dividend, the dependency ratio must decline over time while the

number of workers increases. With the increasing number of workers who are healthy, educated,

skilled, and have adequate income and employment opportunities, then Nyeri County has the

opportunity to increase its wealth and improve the quality of life for its citizens.

Table 10: County Demographic Dividend Potential

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1.7 Human Development Approach

The Human Development Approach focuses on human development for every one now and in future.

It starts with an account of the hopes and challenges of today’s world, envisioning where humanity

wants to go.Human development progress over the past 25 years has been impressive on many fronts.

But the gains have not been universal. There are imbalances across countries; socioeconomic, ethnic

and racial groups; urban and rural areas; and women and men. Millions of people are unable to reach

their full potential in life because they suffer deprivations in multiple dimensions of human

development.

The approach identifies the national policies and key strategies to ensure that every human being

achieves at least basic human development and to sustain and protect the gains. It addresses the

structural challenges of global institutions and presents options for reform. These policies and key

strategies are compiled into a workable document known as Human Development Report (HDR).

The latest HDR is of 2016 and introduces two experimental dashboards on life course on gender gap

and on sustainable development. The County and other development stakeholders are encouraged to

explore the issues raised in the HDR with the most relevant and appropriate data from national and

international sources.

1.7.1 Human Development Index

The HDI is a summary measure for assessing progress in three basic dimensions of human

development: a long and healthy life, access to knowledge and a decent standard of living.

Kenya’s HDI value for 2015 was 0.555—which put the country in the medium human development

category—positioning it at 146 out of 188 countries and territories. Between 1990 and 2015, Kenya’s

HDI value increased from 0.473 to 0.555, an increase of 17.3 percent. Table 9 below reviews Kenya’s

progress in each of the HDI indicators. Between 1990 and 2015, Kenya’s life expectancy at birth

increased by 3.4 years, mean years of schooling increased by 2.6 years and expected years of

schooling increased by 2.0 years. Kenya’s GNI per capita increased by about 26.0 percent between

1990 and 2015.

Table 11: Kenya’s HDI trends based on consistent time series data

Category 2009* 2017(KNBS) 2018 2022 2030

Population Size 693,558 814,205 845,863 923,819 1,006,605

Population below 15 (%) 33.8% 33.8% 33.8% 33.8% 33.8%

Population 15-64 (%) 53.4% 53.4% 53.4% 53.4% 53.4%

Population above 65 (%) 3.5% 3.5% 3.5% 3.5% 3.5%

Dependency ratio 100:51 100:51 100:51 100:51 100:51

Fertility rate 3.8% 3.8% 3.8% 3.8% 3.8%

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Year Life expectancy at

birth

Expected years of

schooling

Mean years of

schooling

GNI per capita(2011

PPP$)

HDI value

1990 58.8 9.1 3.7 2,287 0.473

1995 54.5 8.7 4.5 2,130 0.459

2000 50.8 8.4 5.3 2,138 0.447

2005 53.6 9.7 5.8 2,267 0.483

2010 58.8 11.1 6.1 2,529 0.53

2011 59.6 11.1 6.2 2,623 0.536

2012 60.3 11.1 6.2 2,662 0.541

2013 61 11.1 6.3 2,733 0.546

2014 61.6 11.1 6.3 2,800 0.55

2015 62.2 11.1 6.3 2,881 0.555

The HDI emphasizes that people and their capabilities should be the ultimate criteria for assessing

the development of a country and not economic growth alone since two countries/regions with the

same level of GNI per capita can end up with such different human development outcomes.

Improving equity in gender issues and reducing gender disparities will benefit all sectors and thus

contribute to sustainable economic growth, poverty reduction and social injustices.

1.8 Infrastructure Development

1.8.1 Road, Rail Network, Airports and Airstrips

The county has 3,092.73 Km of classified roads with 478.25 Km of bitumen, 2,492.85 Km gravel

and 121.63 Km earth surface. The table below shows the categories of various roads by surface type

since 2013 to date.

Table 12: Category of Road Surface by Type

Category of Road Surface by Type 2013(Km) 2014(Km) 2015(Km) 2016(Km) 2017(Km)

Bitumen 450 450 450 450 478.25

Gravel/Murram 1,390.59 1,619.97 1,871.95 2,332.20 2,492.85

Earth 1,252.14 1,022.76 770.78 310.53 121.63

TOTAL 3,092.73 3,092.73 3,092.73 3,092.73 3092.73

Source: County department of Transport, Public works, Infrastructure and Communication, 2017

In order for the roads to be fully utilized, bridges and culverts have been constructed at various

crossing points. The county has three airstrips i.e Mweiga, Nyaribo and Nanyuki. There are three

railway stations which are not functional at Karatina, Kiganjo and Narumoro.

1.8.2 Information Communications and Technology

The county is fairly developed as a result of the advent of mobile telephony and internet hubs in the

urban centers. The mobile phone coverage stands at 91 per cent and there are 384 cyber cafes. This

has greatly revolutionized the way people communicate and improved efficiency in service delivery.

There exist six Post Offices, 19 sub-post offices and 25 licensed stamp vendors. However, Post office

faces stiff competition from 30 private courier services mainly G4S, Wells Fargo, 2NK Sacco, 4NTE

etc.

Both Private institutions and Government departments have embraced the use of

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