Figure 1.1 Purpose of the Plan

1.2 Purpose of the Plan

Combining local knowledge and international expertise, the Kerugoya-Kutus Urban Economic Plan:

Figure 1.1 Purpose of the Plan

Provides an inclusive economic strategy that can guide future development towards increasing prosperity in KKM;

Prioritises economic activities and climate resilient infrastructure that can maximise benefits and support the development of a sustainable economic future of KKM and introduce international best practice and innovation;

Brings together stakeholders on deciding the economic future of KKM and implementing it; and

Identifies and prepares value chain projects that can be considered further in terms of their feasibility and bankability before SUED seed financing is committed.

Source: Atkins The UEP is an advisory document that builds on existing work and priorities identified under the County Integrated Development Plans (CIDP), Municipality Integrated Development Plans (IDeP), the Mountain Cities Blueprint 2032, Draft Local Physical and Land Use Development Plan (LPLUD) and the Draft County Spatial Plan (CSP) as well as aligning and complementing work done by other donors. In doing so, it will provide a focused economic strategy for the Municipal Board and Municipal Departments to enable them to deliver economic development within the Municipality.