2.2 National Policies and Strategies

2.2. National Polices and Strategies

The diagnostic process set the basis and context for the development of the UEP. The Malindi Diagnostic Report covers the key international and national trends, which are likely to influence Malindi’s growth trajectory, and the policy framework from national Economic planning context The Malindi UEP aspires to build on and enhance the work already done strategies through to Malindi’s own priorities and ambitions. The Kitui UEP aspires to build on and enhance the work already done

Economic Planning Policy Context

International trends; Urbanisation trends; Depletion of resources; Climate change; Impacts of the 4th Industrial Revolution.

National Polices and Strategies

Kenya Constitution 2010 (Chapters 5 & 12); County Governments Act No. 17 of 2012 (revised 2017); Urban Areas and Cities Act (2011); Physical Planning Act No. 6 of 1996 (revised 2012); Kenya Vision 2030; National Spatial Plan (NSP); Kenya Green Growth Strategy.

Local Plans

Kilifi CIDP 2018-2022; Malindi ISUDP 2015; Malindi Municipal Charter (2018); Malindi spatial development Plan (2018).

Kilifi Priorities

Modernise agriculture and livestock production; Manage environmental degradation; Improve industrial capabilities.

Malindi Priorities

Develop physical and social infrastructure such as the expansion of Malindi airstrip and development of a coastal seaport; Sustainably exploit natural resources; Preserve Malindi’s rich culture; Greater development around key urban centres.