Garissa County development plan – Security, Law & Order section

The county administration of Garissa County has officially adopted its 2023/2024 Annual Development Plan (ADP), a detailed roadmap that outlines the county’s strategic priorities, programmes, and projects for the coming fiscal year. The plan — now submitted for implementation — seeks to align Garissa’s medium-term development agenda with broader national and regional goals, including socio-economic transformation, infrastructure expansion, and improved service delivery.
Under the plan’s economic pillar, Garissa aims for an ambitious target: achieving a consistent 10 percent annual Gross Domestic Product growth through 2030. Key sectors earmarked for growth and investment include tourism; agriculture and livestock; manufacturing; wholesale and retail trade; Business Process Outsourcing (BPO); financial services; and the newly added oil and mineral resources sector.
The ADP is derived from the broader five‑year Garissa County Integrated Development Plan (CIDP) 2023–2027, ensuring that yearly programmes and budgets are closely linked to long‑term county development goals.
Local leaders and government officials have welcomed the adoption of the plan as a critical step toward realizing Garissa’s potential. If implemented effectively, the ADP could boost employment opportunities, enhance infrastructure and social services, and stimulate economic growth. At the same time, the plan raises expectations among residents for improved standards of living, especially in areas like water supply, healthcare access, and economic diversification beyond traditional pastoral activities. The adoption signals both ambition and accountability, as the plan includes measurable indicators, time‑frames, and implementing agencies for each major project.
Looking ahead, the success of the Garissa ADP will depend heavily on consistent funding, transparent implementation, and active engagement with communities across the county’s many sub‑counties. As Garissa seeks to balance economic growth with social inclusion and infrastructure development, the coming months will be critical in translating the blueprint into tangible benefits for residents. If the county keeps to its targets and monitors progress carefully, the 2023/2024 ADP could mark a significant turning point for Garissa’s development trajectory.