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Kabete Constituency

Strategic Plan“We Lead and Others Follow”

Kabete Constituency ©2007

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First Published 2007

Written by Katindi Sivi

Institute of Economic Affairs

Published by

Kabete Constituency Development Committe

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Kabete Constituency is the leastpoor constituency in the country

out of the 210 constituencies

It is envisaged that Kabete will be a slum area in the next decade if

unplanned sewerage systems and housing continues

It is envisaged that Kabete will have severe water scarcity/Stress in the next decade if unregulated well &

borehole digging continues

Key Messages

Women & girls are generally more empowered than men & boys

Girl child’s education in Kabete isinterrupted by lack of sanitary towels

The boy child’s education is a key priority. There is need to institute an

affi rmative action programme when allocating bursaries

Education

Boys and girls have equalopportunities for primary education

On average, more girls thanboys go for higher education. There is declining education performance, low retention, transition & comple-

tion rates of the boys

Increased idleness, child labour in tea & coff ee plantations involvement in sophisticated crime as well as acute drug abuse among the male youth

Kabete is also the most unequal constituency in the country

Income disparities are high

The community’s access to social amenities is equitable

Acknowledgements vi

Acronyms viii

1.0 Kenya our History and Future 9

2.0 About Kabete Constituency 11

3.0 SWOT Analysis 15

4.0 Vision, Mission, Core Strategy, Values, Goals & Objectives 16

5.0 Sector Strategies 18

6.0 Monitoring and Evaluation 27

7.0 Location Action Plans 31

7.1 Muguga Location

7.2 Nyathuna Location

7.3 Kinoo Location

7.4 Karai Location

7.5 Kabete Location

7.6 Kikuyu Location

7.7 Women

7.8 Youth Priorities

Table of Contents

The preparation of this strategic plan began with a request from Kabete’s Member of Parliament, Hon. Paul Muite on 19th August 2005 to the Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA-Kenya) through its Futures Programme. This programme seeks to facilitate increased utilization of futures methodologies such as vision building, scenarios thinking, and strategic planning in research, policy debate and decision making processes.

The strategic planning involved collection and analysis of socio-economic data through a survey conducted by all the Chief’s in Kabete in June 2006, reading and synthesising information from CBS, the Kiambu District Development Plan and the Kiambu Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper document. Several consultative meetings were held between IEA-Kenya and Kabete Constituency Develop-ment Committee Chairman, Mr. Ephraim A Kiragu, to organize a strategic planning workshop, held on Monday 24th July 2006 – Thursday 27th July 2006 at Jumuia Conference and Country Home. Partici-pants to the workshop included; the constituency MP, committee members of all devolved funds i.e. LATF, Constituency HIV/AIDS Transfer Fund, RMLF, SSEBF and CDF. District and Divisional Development Offi cers i.e. in roads, water and education, locational development committee members, community policing representatives, women’s and youth group representatives, retired civil servants, active NGO’s and CBO’s, religious leaders, local administration offi cers i.e. all the chief’s and a select number of sub-chiefs, local opinion leaders like teachers, prominent business persons, various political party representatives, institutional representatives in the constituency e.g. Kikuyu hospital, University of Nairobi, cooperatives and colleges.

The 1st draft of the strategic plan was circulated widely to different stakeholders in the constituency and a peer review meeting held on 2nd September 2006 at Wida Highway Motel. Other consultative meetings were held between the MP and professionals from the constituency., to discuss the draft strategic plan.

Kabete Constituency Development Committee (CDC) and IEA-Kenya would like to thank their institutional representatives Mr. Ephraim Kiragu (core-facilitator) and Ms. Katindi Sivi (the workshop facilitator) for ably leading the strategic planning process.

There were several presentations that were invaluable in informing this strategic plan. We are grateful to Dr. Eliud Wagacha (Physical Planning in Kabete), Mr. Kiriro A. Karani (Status of education in Kabete constituency), Prof. David N Ngugi (Historical role of the church in Education in Kabete), Nyambura Ngugi (Gender), Rev. Wilfred Kogo, (Drug and substance abuse in Kabete), Jared Mbugua Ragoi (Community policing), Nancy Mutugu (Kikuyu Rural Development Trust), John Njenga Gitau (HIV/

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AIDS), John Wamagata (LATF), Benson Njoroge (Christian Children Fund), Mary Moraa Kimori (Water projects in Kabete) and Rebecca Butalanyi (Special Education Programmes).

We applaud the workshop participants in both meetings i.e. Rev. Leonard Mbito, Mrs. Judy Warui, Mr. Francis Njuguna, Mr. Samuel Njoroge, Ms. Rachael Njeri, Rev. Mary W. Gichuhi, Mrs. Rachael N Kinyan-jui, Mrs. Nancy Mutugu, Mr. George K. Njuguna, Mr. Simon N Gichuhi, Mr. Henry M Karanja, Mr. Thiru P Mugi, Mr. Kenneth N Njoroge, Mr. John Taruru, Mrs. Mary M Papin, Mr. Peter N Gitaru, Ms. Eva M Gichuru, Mr. Jasson G Kariuki, Dr. DS Walia, Rev. John K. Gitau, Mr. Q N Mathu, Mrs. Ann Nyakio, Rev. Samuel M Wanyoike, Prof. David N Kariuki, Mr. Evan M Mberere, Mrs. Mary W Njenga, Mrs. Janet W Njoroge, Mr. Muigai Wamui, Mr. Simon N Gichuhi, Mr. George N Karanja, Mr. David M Wanjenga, Mr. Joseph G Githenji, Mr. Danson M Gichuhi, Mr. Evanson M Gachunga, Mr. John K Kimani, Mr. James M Gicharu, Mr. Francis N Boro, Mr. David N Kanja, Mr. Boniface Nyaga, Mrs. Esther W Thande, Mr. Peter N Turuthi, Cllr. J G Muriuki, Cllr. Logan G Kinyanjui, Eng. Lewis N Kihuria, Mr. Stephene M Ngotho, Ms. Irene W Kimani, Mr. Joseph C Waikwa, Mr. Timothy M Njuguna, Mr. Jackson M Kamau, Mr. Hezekiel Watitu, Mr. Charles N Gitau, Mr. Richard N Ndungu, Cllr. S K Kamau, Mr. Sammy Mutua, Mr. Solomon K Kuria, Mrs. Rachel M Kiarie, Mr. Joseph M Gichuhi, Mr. Michael K Mukono, Mr. Benson Nginyo Njoroge, Dr. Humphrey Mbugua, Mr. Simon K Njane, Mr. Patrick Gakaria, Mr. Francis Wainaina, Mr. James M Gicharu, Mr. Michael K Njoroge, Mr. Amos H Thairu, Mr. John M Hinga, Mr. Peter Muhoho, Mr. Samuel G Kangee, Mr. John M Muite, Mr. Alex K Ngei Mr. Peter Kibuku, Mr. Johnson N Mbugua, Mrs Jacquiline SN Gichuru, Mrs. Jacinta N Kago, Bishop Peter Njenga, Mr. Patrick Ijaa, Mr. Richard Onyango, Mr. Geoffrey M Mutura, Mr. Gideon M Mugunyu, Mrs. Judith W Githu, Mr. Samuel N Ngigi, Mr. John W Murimi, Mrs. Rachael W Kamau, Mrs. Nellie N Mwaura, Mrs. Anne W Muinamia

Both institutions would also like to thank Mr. Abraham Rugo, Mr. Owino Magana and Mr. John Nyerere for reviewing the strategic plan for quality control. We commend Mr. Chrispine Odour for writing the workshop report, Irene Kinuthia for proof reading the fi nal draft, Tandisonia Mwandama and Mr. James Kinyanjui all of IEA for providing the needed support in the workshops.

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Strategic planning workshop participants, July 2006

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AIDS Acquired Immuno Defi ciency SyndromeAP Administration PoliceARVs Anti RectroViralsCACC Constituency Aids Control CommitteeCDC Constituency Development CommitteeCDF Constituency Development FundDFRD District Focus for Rural DevelopmentDRC District Roads CommitteeDRB District Roads BoardECD Early Childhood DevelopmentFPE Free Primary EducationHBC Home Based Care HIV Human Immuno-Defi ciency VirusIEA Institute of Economic AffairsIGA Income Generating ActivitiesKCPE Kenya Certifi cate of Primary EducationKCSE Kenya Certifi cate of Secondary EducationKP&LC Kenya Power and Lighting CompanyLATF Local Authority Transfer FundMDG Millennium Development GoalsM&E Monitoring and EvaluationMoRPW Ministry of Roads and Public WorksMoE Ministry of EducationMoH Ministry of HealthMoW Ministry of WaterNACC National Aids Control CouncilOCS Offi cer Commanding StationOP Offi ce of the PresidentPEF Poverty Eradication FundRMLF Road Maintenance Levy FundREPLF Rural Electrifi cation Program Levy Fund SSEBF Secondary School Education Bursary FundSWOT Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and ThreatsVCT Voluntary Counselling and Testing

Acronyms

Kenya emerged from colonialism with a profound unifying vision situated in eradicating three ills- poverty, ignorance and disease. However, like many African countries, Kenya inherited a colonial administrative framework and for decades its development has

been run from the centre. This model has been counterproductive to the aspirations of the indigenous population and has not been effective in equitably distributing resources to rural areas where most of the country’s population live and derive their livelihood.

Attempts to restructure the economy in order to achieve economic growth and national development have been done mainly after considerable prodding from donors and therefore most of the growth and development policies and strategies pursued have constantly refl ected the priorities of international agencies more than the needs of Kenyans.

Government in the past has also tried to respond to the needs of the rural population by trying to adopt a bottom-up approach and establish a greater presence/solicit for the participation of the masses at the community level. These attempts were made with varying degrees of political commitment, the most signifi cant being the District Focus for Rural Development (DFRD), which did not bear much fruit.

With all these efforts, many Kenyans continue to experience increased poverty and worsening living conditions. The most urgent challenge for the country therefore has remained to halt the increase in poverty and to reverse the trend through employment and wealth creation as well as through re-distribution to fi ght against inequality.

Some of the recent strategies include provision of funds to the de-centralised levels. These funds are; the Constituency Development Fund (CDF), Local Authorities Transfer Fund (LATF), Constituency HIV/AIDS Transfer Fund, Roads Maintenance Levy Fund (RMLF), Secondary Schools Education Bursary Fund (SSEBF), Poverty Eradication Fund (PEF), the Rural Electrifi cation Levy Fund (RELF) and Free Primary Education (FPE). Through these provisions, it is envisaged that rural areas will have access to infrastructure and thus achieve the needed development.

Whereas providing these resources will aid the provision of the above mentioned services, effective transformation of rural communities cannot be realised without proper planning to rid duplication of projects, wastage of resources and non- participation of the benefi ciaries. Without a well stated plan, a community may not even realise its optimum potential and

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creatively position itself for the required growth strategies.

It is in this regard that a Constituency Plan was commissioned – to explore the strategic positioning of Kabete so that the constituency is able to realise its full potential with its vision as ‘A just, united and developed society living in a secure environment, enhancing quality of life where all opportunities and resources are equitably shared’.

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2About Kabete Constituency

Facts And Figures1

Geographical location and Size

Kabete Constituency (Kikuyu Division) is a cosmopolitan constituency in Central Province, Kiambu District. Other constituencies in the District are Lari, Githunguri, Limuru and Kiambaa. Kabete is situated on the Western side of Nairobi and South East of the Rift Valley Province. It has six locations namely; Karai, Kikuyu, Muguga, Kinoo, Kabete and Nyathuna.

The constituency covers a total area of 232.7 Km2 and occupies 18% of Kiambu District. It is the 3rd largest constituency after Lari (34%) and Limuru (21%) constituencies respectively. Kiambaa occupies 14% while Githunguri occupies 13% of the total area in the District.

Population

The total population in the constituency is 230,362 people2. It has the highest population in the district accounting for 27% of the people in the District. Kiambaa follows with 25% of the population in the District then Githunguri (18%), Lari (15%) and Limuru (15%).

Within Kabete Constituency, Kinoo location accounts for 26% of the population, Muguga (18%), Karai (17%), Kikuyu (15%), Kabete (13%) and Nyathuna 11%. The constituency has slightly more females than males but the ratio is 50:50

Age distribution

The population of those less than 18 years in the constituency is 46% while those aged 18 to 55 years account for 36%. Those above 55 years are at 18%. 0-4 and 20-24 years age groups form the highest populations in the constituency. Kinoo location has the highest population of 0-18 while Karai location has the highest number of 18 to 55 age group. Muguga location has the highest number of those aged under 55.

Topography and climate

Kabete lies within the Kikuyu Highlands and has rich, well-drained volcanic loam soils that support crop farming. The climate is cool and wet with the short rains in August and September. The long rains come in April making it a high agricultural potential area. Besides subsistence farming there is commercial horticultural farming being carried out in the constituency.

1Information used to compile the facts and fi gures is from Kenya National Bureau of Statistics, A survey conducted by Local Chiefs in June 2006, Kiambu District Development Plan and the Kiambu PRSP2Kiambu District Development Plan, 1997 - 2001


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Infrastructure

Kabete has an extensive road network. However most of these roads require rehabilitation. The constituency has 54.5 kilometres of tarmacked roads distributed amongst fi ve locations with Kikuyu having the highest tarmack coverage of 32km, Nyathuna 2.5km, Kinoo 8km, Kabete 4km and Muguga 8km. Karai does not have any tamacked road. Most of the other access roads are murramed and have poor drainage systems leading to damage.

Poverty and economic activities

Kabete Constituency Map showing the Population below the Poverty Line

Kabete constituency has been ranked the least poor constituency out of the total 210 constituencies nationally. The constituency has the lowest percentage of people living below the poverty line in the district at 18%. Lari has 31% poverty prevalence, Limuru 22%, Githunguri 25% and Kiambaa 19%.

Despite being the least poor, Kabete is also the most unequal constituency in the country3 i.e. in relation to the dispersion of the distribution over the entire consumption aggregate using the

Source: CBS 2005

3 GOK, 2005, Geographic Dimensions of Well-Being In Kenya: Who and where are the poor?, A constituency level profi le, Volume (ii).

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Gini index. It was found that Kabete has a rural Gini index of 39 while the average provincial rural Gini index is 37. Disparities in income distribution could be a case in point for stating in-equality in Kabete. It is interesting however to note that the community’s access to social amenities is equitable. In this regard, some scholars have dismissed the claim that Kabete is un-equal and have instead argued that the claim could be a mirage created by statistics4.

Agriculture and business are the main economic activities. The main agricultural products are maize, potatoes, kales, cabbages, carrots and peas, which are sold mainly in Nairobi’s Wakulima market. Most farmers do zero grazing. Animals kept include dairy cattle, poultry and pigs.

Education

There are 60 primary Schools with an enrolment of 28,145 pupils (14,242 boys and 13,903 girls)5. This is evidence that boys and girls have almost equal opportunities for primary education. The constituency has a high concentration of private primary schools, 35 in number, with an enrolment of over 10,000 pupils. In the 2005 K.C.P.E performance, the constituency was placed second in Kiambu district, and the district was 5th from last in the Province. Compared with other constituencies in the district, Kabete schools seem to be performing well as three of its schools i.e. Thogoto, Muguga and Karai were some of the best in the district. However, a lot needs to be done to raise general standards of primary education and performance in the constituency.

There is a clear improvement in Secondary School performance but until Primary schools can produce quality students, secondary schools will continue performing poorly. For example in 2005 of the 1,072 KCSE candidates, only 19 students, excluding those from both Alliance Boys and Girls, qualifi ed to join the Public Universities i.e. 8 boys and 11 girls. This is below average for a constituency thus endowed.

There is an imbalance of opportunity between boys and girls in Kabete, in quality of education facilities as well as in education performance. There are more girls’ schools than boys schools, the best three being Mary Leakey, Uthiru and Moi Girls Kamangu - all girl’s schools. On average, more girls than boys go for higher education with the constituency registering a higher number of boy child dropout rates than that of the girls. Boy’s education is therefore a key priority area in the constituency. One solution is to establish a centre of excellence for the education of boys.

Health

Life expectancy in the constituency is at 56.3 years with infant mortality rates of 33.9 per every 1000 live births whereas the under 5-year mortality rate is at 72 per 1000. Fertility rate is at a low of 3.4 children and the average household size is 3.85 people. Kikuyu, Karai and Nyathuna locations have the highest number of health facilities in the constituency.

Civic Participation6

Despite Kabete having slightly more females than males, registered female voters form 45% of 4 Nyerere, 2007 (USIU lecturer and a consultant in strategic management). 5 Divisional Education Offi ce, 20066 Electoral Commission of Kenya , 2005


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all registered voters while the male registered voters form 55%. Total voter registration is 83,307 people as of September 2005. 21% of the votes come from Kikuyu location, 19% from Kinoo, 17% from Muguga, 15% from Karai, 14% from Nyathuna, and another 14% from Kabete location.

Water

34% of people in Kabete use piped water while 32% and 22% use water from boreholes and wells respectively. The constituency is ranked 27 in the country in regards to extent of piped water with Embakasi running the highest and Mandera West running the least number of piped water systems. Other water sources include streams (9%), springs (1%), river (1%) and tank (1%).

Roof and Floor Types

93% of people in Kabete use corrugated iron sheets for roofi ng. This provides a good opportunity to harvest rain water. The majority use cement and earth for their fl oors. Tiles and wood are minimally used.

Waste disposal

92% of people in the constituency use pit latrines, and 5% use septic tanks.

Lighting

45 % of people in Kabete use electricity while 36% use tin lighting. The constituency is ranked 12th nationally in regard to the extent of electricity coverage. Embakasi has the highest coverage while North Horr and Mandera West have the least.

Energy

Most of the population uses fi rewood, paraffi n and charcoal as their main sources of fuel. The use of electricity and other sources like solar and gas are minimal.

Post and telecommunication

There are two main post offi ces in Kabete at Kikuyu town and in Uthiru with other subsidiary collection points within the constituency. The telephone network is available in most of the places. Telephone lines in areas like Karai, Nyathuna and Muguga locations are not accessible due to high vandalism cases. Other means of communication especially in major shopping centres are mobile phones and the Internet. Mobile telephone boosters are present especially along the highway and other major roads making communication easy and therefore enhancing socio-economic development.

3SWOT Analysis

Strengths

w Proximity to Nairobi hence ready markets for farm produce

w Availability of small industriesw Supportive institutions like banksw Availability of human resource and many

professionals who settle in the constituency from different parts of Kenya

w Extensive road network including the Nairobi/Nakuru highway

w Committed leadership of the current MPw Existence of many women groupsw Strong historical impact of the missionary

church w Good community policing networksw Good communication networkw Many health care facilities & adequate

number of educational facilitiesw National/reputable education institutions

like the Alliance high schools and the University of Nairobi - Kikuyu Campus

w Adequate rainfallw Rich soils for agriculturew An entrepreneural spirit among people

Opportunities

w Proximity to Nairobi/cosmopolitan nature of Kabete hence opportunities for businesses to thrive

w Availability of reliable water sourcesw Favourable climatic conditionsw Favourable topography w Existence of churches and good missionary

infl uencew Availability of small industries

Weaknesses

w Its cosmopolitan nature and the negative infl uences that come with it e.g. increased crime

w Insecurity and high sophisticated crimew Environmental degradation & pollutionw Disease burden due to HIV/AIDSw High dependency as a result of more young

and elderly people without a relaible incomew Individualism hence a lack of collective

responsibility/action w Inadequate resources for securityw Extensive land sub-divisionw Inequalityw High drop out rates of the boy childw Idleness of the youth in market centresw Child labour in coffee and tea fi rmsw Poor attitudes by youth towards work

Threats

w Insecurityw Unemploymentw Cultural decayw High growth of unplanned housing units as

a result of high demand for cheap housing which is more profi table than farming

w HIV/AIDS w Pockets of extreme poverty in some areasw Shortage of landw Acute drug abuse by the youthw Social irresponsibility

Vision / Mission / Core Strategy Values/Goals & Objectives

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4.3 Core Strategy

Strategically position Kabete to be Nairobi’s main supplier of food. 4.3.1 Priority sectors for Kabete’s development

4.2 MissionThe mission statement captures the overriding purpose/mandate of the people of Kabete Constituency and the role they will play in achieving the vision. It is hoped that this will be achieved through the coordination and M&E structure

VISIONA just, united and developed society living in a secure environment, enhancing quality of

life where all opportunities and resources are equitably shared

4.1 VisionThe Vision responds to the high in-equality faced by the constituency, insecurity and issues of the emerging individualistic culture

MissionTo create and strengthen institutions &

structures to attain the agreed objectives by incorporating all stakeholders towards a

collective well-being

Pillars for successTechnical support from the line ministries, visionary leadership, coordinated development, adequate fi nances, implementation,

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Education with an emphasis/ affi rmative action on boys:• To curb insecurity, drug abuse and child labour• To increase retention & completion rates• To create a strong human resource base

Water conservation is a priority as Kabete risks being water scarce

Institute urban planning & expand the constituency’s sewerage system.

Agriculture (vegetable production), livestock, & agro-processing to strategically become Nairobi’s main supplier of food

Security – for safety & protection, law & order

Roads – for access & effi ciency

1. Infrastructure2. Security3. Water4. Education5. Health

6. Agriculture and Business7. Environment and physical planning of the

constituency8. Cross-cutting issues of youth, gender, the

role of the church and ICT’s


4.4 Core Values

The guiding principles include;w Networking among the stakeholder groupsw Transparency and accountabilityw Commitmentw Value of lifew Hard work

4.5 The Goal of Kabete’s Strategic Planning

To guide planning in Kabete constituency for the next three years

4.5.1 Objectives

w To coordinate development work in the constituency and network with all development agents

w To encourage the effective participation and involvement of the community in project identifi cation, implementation, monitoring and evaluation

w To promote good governance and accountability through projects/programme impact analysis, monitoring and evaluation of funds.

w To enhance visionary leadership and foster continuity of development initiatives.

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5Sector Strategies

InfrastructureThe government through Ministry of Public Works and by de-centralising funds through the Roads Maintenance Levy Fund administered at the district level endeavours to maintain roads in Kenya. LATF, CESS and CDF also have provisions for road maintenance in their budget allocations.

A good road network stimulates industrial and agricultural development, creates /increases employment opportunities, and reduces transportation costs.

Despite the fact that Kabete constituency has a good road network, the roads are in a poor state and in dire need of repair. This hinders economic development by hampering movement of people, access to processing factories and market outlets of farm produce especially during the rainy season. A number of access roads within the constituency have either been ‘grabbed’ or encroached on by farmers, businesses and/or other private developers.

Challenges;• Poor road drainage systems leading to damage• Unqualifi ed contractors• Lack of proper road maintenance and rehabilitation programme/system• Lack of proper coordination and organisation among implementing agencies

Interventions

• Enforce regular maintenance and monitoring of roads • Professional construction and supervision of road construction for durability• Culvert construction• Establish effective criteria for vetting contractors before awarding contracts• Accountability and transparent use of CESS funds by the concerned authorities• Re-assessment of current distribution and allocation procedure of road development

funds• Encourage liaison between implementing agencies• Stop cultivation of road shoulders/embarkments • Carry out surveys to repossess public land and road sections that have been encroached on.

Expected Results

• Effective coordination among all implementing bodies


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• Improved quality of roads that will boost access to processing factories and market outlets

InsecurityInvestment and development can only thrive in a secure environment. Insecurity is a major issue in Kabete as a result of unemployment, drug and substance abuse among young people. Escalating insecurity in the area is also attributed to the constituency’s proximity to Nairobi which makes it an easy hide out for thugs and a ready market for stolen goods. Its cosmopolitan nature is another contributing factor. Of concern is the increase in the number of rape cases, car jerking, murder, sodomy, arson and house breaking.

Government has not been adequate in providing security in the constituency. People have therefore resorted to privately organizing their own security.

Challenges

• Inadequate resources to combat crime• Lack of commitment by existing security personnel• Individualism and lack of collective responsibility towards security• Overwhelming cases of delinquency and crime• Delays in investigation and pending cases• Legal services not adequately accessible to people• Rampant corruption in delivery of legal services

Interventions

• Awareness campaigns to sensitise the people and security personnel on crime reporting• Retraining security personnel on community policing• Build more police stations• Community mobilisation towards security provision• Advocate for security personnel’s better pay to motivate them• Advocate for an effective judicial system• Address social problems of unemployment and drug abuse

Expected Results

• Improved safety in Kabete• Thriving economic activities• Improved relations and synergy between security personnel and constituents.

Water Water is life. Clean and safe drinking water contributes to a healthy populace that is economically productive.

Kenya is chronically water scarce. Due to rapid population growth over the last 30 years, our water per capita decreased from 1,853m3 in 1969 to 704m3 in the year 2000, to the current estimate of


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647m3 thus going below the global benchmark of 1,000m3 per person per year. Kenya is therefore classifi ed as a water scarce country. This per capita water availability will continue to decline creating a most dangerous national situation. By way of comparison, Kenya’s neighbours, Uganda and Tanzania have annual renewable fresh water supplies of 2,940 and 2,696 cubic metres per capita respectively.

Whereas over 75% of the people in Kabete have access to clean dinking water, most of the supply is from natural sources. The ever-increasing number of wells and boreholes dug are however posing a threat to the water table in some areas and there is need to have technical assistance from the ministry as well as an integrated source and distribution in the constituency.

Challenges

• Corruption in the water sector and the haphazard digging of excess boreholes• Diminishing water table • Inadequate/lack of a proper water monitoring unit• Diversion of water canals e.g. streams • Soil erosion and acute deforestation

Interventions

• Identify vital water catchment areas and protect them to sustain natural water sources• Sensitising people on the need to follow rules regulating well/borehole digging by consulting

the Ministry of Water in the district• Creating awareness on the need to work with the water engineers• Water board to control excess digging of boreholes and well sinking• Arrest people illegally diverting water• Encourage roof catchment of rain water for domestic use. • Encourage agro-forestry to combat desertifi cation e.g. in Karai location• Need for a water policy

Expected Results

• Maintain and eventually improve the water table• Improved water conservation in the constituency

EducationThe government is committed to providing education to all school going children in a bid to address ignorance and reduce poverty. This has been seen in the provision of universal primary education which has boosted enrolments countrywide. Through the Ministry of Education, constituencies get the Secondary Schools Education Bursary Fund (SSEBF). Bursaries are also administered through LATF and through CDF. Both LATF and CDF have provisions to develop education facilities. NGOs also participate in the development of education in the community.

Despite these efforts, the constituency has experienced declining academic performance and low transition rates from primary to secondary as well as at the tertiary level. Of concern is the


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declining performance and drop out rates of the boy child, contrary to the dominant trend in the country. This can be attributed to the rampant use of drugs that are easily obtainable, a historical over-emphasis in girl child education in the constituency and the demand for labour in coffee and tea fi elds. It is however important to note that the girl child’s education in Kabete is interrupted by lack of sanitary towels.

Performance in science, mathematics and business related subjects in the schools is poor.

Challenges that the constituency has to overcome include;

• Lack of good secondary schools/centres of excellence for the boy child (the alliances are excluded as constituent members feel that the institutions do not serve the community)

• Inadequate secondary school institutions leading to low transition rates• Increased school drop out due to poverty in some areas• Drug use and abuse• Lack of adequate personnel in learning institutions • Early pregnancies• Inadequate Early Childhood Development (ECD) programmes in mainstream schools• Huge school fees balances at post primary levels• Child headed households as a result of HIV/AIDS which deter access to education• Child labour in tea and coffee plantations

Interventions

• Create centres of excellence for boys (the education committee has recommended that Kahuho be developed into an entirely boys boarding high school)

• Educate students on the dangers of drug abuse• Profi le the needy children in the constituency and ensure that they obtain bursary• Fundraise for more resources from other development partners towards the education

sector• Provide more teachers in schools• Renovate the existing polytechnics to cater for those who do not qualify to go to

university • Advocate for the motivation of teachers by introducing appropriate incentives• Productive interaction amongst stakeholders (parents, teachers, pupils, inspectors and

leaders)• Additional investment in instructional materials• Improve physical facilities in both Primary and Secondary Schools • Ensure academic discipline especially in secondary schools• Provide sanitary towels for the girl child• Emphasis on the ECD programmes in all public primary schools• Cooperation with authorities to curb drug abuse in the area• Support the construction of laboratories and equipment to boost performance in the science

subjects• Begin to mainstream ICT in Kabete’s school curriculum


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Expected Results

• Increased enrolment, retention and completion of education especially of the boy child• Improved overall performance in the national scene• A drastic decline in drug abuse and crime• A thriving education sector in Kabete

HealthA healthy populace provides quality human resource. A healthy populace can be attained by preventive health care and the provision of accessible and affordable health facilities/services. However, inadequate facilities and medical supplies have been a major challenge in the provision of health services in Kenya.

The constituency has a 7% HIV/AIDS prevalence and there is need to mitigate its spread and mitigate new infections. The increasing number of Orphans and Vulnerable Children (OVCs) also needs attention.

Challenges

• Inadequate medical supplies• In-accessibility due to poor roads• HIV&AIDS prevalence• Emphasis on preventive health care

Interventions

• Upgrade existing health facilities • Improve on access to health facilities • Train and provide more medical personnel• Increase HIV&AIDS awareness and mount campaigns against the maladies• Build more Voluntary Counselling and Testing centres (VCTs) and encourage their use• Hospitals and clinics also need to be capacitated to treat and rehabilitate victims • Enhance home based care (HBC)• Provide Anti Retrovirals (ARVs) at health centres• Establish Income Generating Activities (IGAs) for the infected/affected• Strengthen CACC structures within the constituency

Expected Results

• Lower rates of diseases• Lowering HIV/AIDS infections• Improved access and quality health care

Agriculture and IndustryAbout 70% of Kiambu district’s population derive their livelihood from agriculture. Kabete has rich, well-drained volcanic loam soils and a cool wet climate that supports crop farming making it a high agriculture potential area. Its proximity to Nairobi provides excellent market opportunities for produce.


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Challenges

• Poor infrastructure • Drought in semi-arid areas • Inadequate fi nances for investments• Poor farming skills• Very small plots of land to have large scale production

Interventions

• Emphasis and education on soil and water conservation including a large scale adoption of water effi cient farming methods to increase productivity

• Improve rural access roads to effectively transport farm produce• Harness available water sources for irrigation to combat drought effects• Reclaim grabbed land to construct Cura market as Kabete’s collection centre of food stuffs,

with the aim of developing it as Nairobi’s main supplier of food.• Start food and fruit processing industries• Enhance access to credit and micro fi nancing services• Encourage fl ower and vegetable seeds production for export• Start fi sh farming, processing and marketing.

Expected Results

• The growth of Kabete as Nairobi’s main supplier of food• Poverty eradication by increasing household incomes

Environment & Physical PlanningDespite good agricultural soils, farming plots in Kabete are too small for large scale production of vegetables. Many people are opting to convert their pieces of land into residential areas by building low cost housing which is more profi table than engaging in farming. Due to an increasing urban population, there is also a high demand for these housing facilities in the peri-urban areas of Nairobi, Kabete being one of the most strategic areas. These unplanned housing and sewerage systems have now crowded Kabete and it is envisaged that the constituency will be a slum area in the next decade. There is urgent need to institute urban planning and expand water supply as well as the constituency’s sewerage system, to manage domestic waste and animal effl uent from zero grazed stock.

Challenges

• Low cost housing• No proper sewerage system• Increased plastic waste and wanton dumping of waste

Interventions

• Awareness campaigns to sensitise the people• Constituency by-laws prohibiting ad-hoc building of shanties• Sensitising people on the need to follow rules regulating housing i.e. consulting an urban


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planning expert or the district’s housing offi ce.• Enacting strict requirements to put up proper sewerage when constructing houses • A housing policy needs to be instituted

Expected Results

• Planned housing• Adequate water supply and sewerage system• A clean & organised constituency

Cross Cutting IssuesYouth Youth in Kabete are the majority. They are faced with low technical skills and mostly engage in low-income informal sector activities such as public transport as matatus touts, juakali and artisan work. This makes it hard for them to be absorbed in the formal job market. Most lack capital to start small business enterprises. They therefore idle in the market centres and engage in anti-social behaviour such as drug abuse hence high school drop out rates, immorality and crime. Being a very sexually active group, HIV/AIDS pandemic is highest within this age-group.

Challenges

• Poor work attitude and ethic• High school drop out• Low skill levels• Early pregnancies• Increased Kabete rural -urban migration• Drug abuse • HIV & AIDS • Dependency syndrome • Exploitation in tea and coffee plantations• Lack of youth friendly resource centres such as cultural centres, libraries, sports centres etc• Increased crime rate / involvement of young people in sophisticated crime• Idleness

Interventions

• Provide bursary at secondary and post secondary levels to boost retention and completion rates

• Prioritise the boy child education to increase skill levels, retention and completion rates therefore embarking on affi rmative action strategy

• Improve infrastructural network and create job opportunities to reduce Kabete-urban migration

• Educate the youth on the harm of drugs and HIV/AIDS and institute youth friendly VCTs• Create opportunities for alternative sources of income• Organise and train the youth to take advantage of the newly instituted youth revolving fund

for income generating activities • Build/improve recreational, sports facilities and resource centres


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• Build a drug rehabilitation centre • Carry out regular random swoops in school with sniffer dogs to fl ush out drug users/

peddlers• Stop food vending in/around schools to eliminate drug peddlers • Demolish makeshift structures near schools which act as dens for drug peddlers and

maintain cleanliness• Intensify community policing against drug peddlers.• Involve the youth in community policing

Expected Results

• A vibrant youth that is well educated, hard working and innovatively engaged in various economic activities.

• Increased human resource base among the youth• Low crime rates• Decline in drug abuse• Low HIV/AIDS infection/prevalence rates

GenderGender refers to the social differences between men and women, girls and boys. It is what society tells men and women, girls and boys about their roles and responsibilities. Whereas this division of labour is important in enhancing our co-existence, in many instances it has led to discrimination and inadequate access to some essential services. In Kenya, women have traditionally been the marginalised group and as a result, they have embarked on repositioning themselves in the society by articulating their needs and rights. Through affi rmative action, this group has made gains. In Kabete, women and girls are more empowered than men. There is therefore need to empower the boy child economically and socially.

Challenges

• Low boy child enrolment, retention, completion and transition rates to higher levels of learning.

• An over-emphasis of the girl child education in the constituency, child labour, drug abuse and involvement in crime has led to high school drop out rate and low performance on the boy child in Kabete.

• Gender inequality in property distribution• Insecurity hence high cases of sodomy and rape• Inability to raise capital for business among the poor and the disabled people

Interventions

• Affi rmative action for the boy child in bursary opportunities and provision of adequate education facilities.

• Improved safety for both men and women in Kabete• Affordable credit facilities targeting men, women & women groups, youth groups, the

physically challenged etc• Promote and support involvement of women and youth in structures of governance at all


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levels.• Capacity building for men and women to build skills that can boost income generation

Expected Results

• Gender balance in the performance of both boys and girls in schools• Financially empowered people (the poor, the disabled, youth) to start their own

businesses

The role of the church in KabeteThe impact of the Church in Kabete has been felt since 1898 when the Church of Scotland Mission among other denominations introduced Christianity, formal education and modern medicine among the Kikuyu people by setting up a church, a hospital and a school at Thogoto. The church was also able to integrate agriculture to evangelize. In 1925, the Alliance High Schools were established by the protestant churches. In addressing Early Childhood Development in Kabete, the church has been instrumental in laying down the child’s moral foundation, the provision of food and care for the orphan and vulnerable children. This should also be taken up by the mainstream schools.

The other role of the church/religion in Kabete has been the instilling of moral virtues and the reinforcement of social values in the society. The church therefore ought to take advantage of the enabling environment available for it to continue to engage constructively in the areas of development.

There is also room for developing innovative programmes in partnership with government. Its broad involvement in rural life where majority of the people live and its representation at points of maximum impact and usefulness of most development initiatives and innovations such as education, nutrition, local government and administration, social institutions, measures for environment conservation and protection as well as physical health of the rural population provides it with formidable potential as a development and change agent.

ICTKabete constituency will work to leverage the above socio-economic initiatives using ICT for;

• Awareness creation• Research• Decision making support• Monitoring and Evaluation• Income generating options• As an enabler of business initiatives

Kabete therefore will work in close consultation with the Government of Kenya, Ministry of Information and Communication through its Digital Village Programmes as well as through the Digital school initiatives. The CDC offi ce will also work at launching a Constituency website in this regard.

6Monitoring and Evaluation

Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) involves measuring progress and performance against laid down targets as a way of assessing progress and value. It enables the identifi cation of causal factors and ensures quality control and quality assurance. The process provides feedback allowing for review and recommendation making as well as the identifi cation of remedies

The process of M&E should be internalised within the development activities. This should involve tracking and reviewing the progress of development initiatives through; w Monthly meetings by implementing agenciesw Quarterly meetings by implementing agencies and sector committeesw Annual review meetings at locational and constituency levelw Impact analysis / Assessmentw Field visits and observations of projects bi-annuallyw End of project reviews by fund managersw Feedback messages to implementing bodies and the community

Some of the measurable indicators in the various sectors are as listed bellow:

Sector

Roads

Security

M&E Indicators

Condition of roads at all timesThe kilometers of all types of roads constructed and maintainedGood drainage of roadsReduced costs of constructing roads due to accountabilityIncreased accessibility to markets and processing factoriesReduced costs of transportationNon duplication of roads to be completedRatio of police offi cers to the population

Policy Implication

Construction and maintenance of trunk, classifi ed and rural access roads

Protection of com-munity and property

Strategies

w Enforce regular maintenance of roads and monitoringw Professional construction and

supervision of road constructionw Culvert constructionw Vet contractors before awarding

contractsw Accountability and transparent

use of CESS funds by the concerned authoritiesw Re-assessment of current

distribution and allocation procedure of road development fundsw Encourage liaison between

implementing agencies

w Build suffi cient number of police stations with adequate personnel


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Sector

Water

Education

Health

M&E Indicators

Accessibility of legal services

Increased membership in community water projects

Increase in number of households with access to safe drinking water

Reduction of water-borne diseasesFinalised community water projects by the set time frameNet primary enrolment by genderPrimary school completion rate by gender

Pupil teacher ratio

Primary to secondary school transition rate

Access to learning institutions

HIV/AIDS prevalenceDoctor patient ratioImproved infant/Under fi ve mortality rates

Policy Implication

Maintenance of law and order

Community parti-cipation and owner-ship in management of water resourcesClean and safe drinking water for domestic and industrial useEnforced physical planning for sewerage and sanitation

Gender equity

Reduction of drop out rates

Excellence in academic performance

Affordability of education

Regional equity in access to education

Provision of better health services and facilities

Strategies

w Community mobilisation towards security provision

w Motivate existing security personnel through better pay

w Sensitising people on the need to follow rules regulating well/borehole digging i.e. consulting the ministry of water in the district or division

w Emphasis on water harvesting by all though roof catchment

w Control of excess borehole and well sinking

w Arrest people illegally diverting water

w Motivate students and teachers through different ways

w Provision of quality education, adequate educational facilities and ensuring that they are strategically located

w Adequate bursaries to vulnerable students

w Increase the number of boys secondary schools in the district

w Increase the retention rate of the boy child in school by fi ghting child labour and drug abuse in the constituency

w Build new facilities and upgrade existing ones

w Improve on access to health facilities

w Train and provide more medical personnel

w Increase HIV&AIDS awareness


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Proposed Coordination of Development and M&E Structure in Kabete

NB: Committees that are handling related functions will work in consultation with each other e.g. the education committee can consult/work together with the safety committee regarding issues of safety in schools or a crackdown of drugs in schools. The M&E function is cross cutting in all the committees

Kabete CDC – This will be the offi ce that coordinates development in Kabete constituency. The offi ce will therefore convene meetings with all development agents in the constituency to plan and share responsibility. Members of the CDC will be secretaries to the various committees formed so that information can effectively fl ow to enable the CDC coordinate activities well.

Finance Committee – will consist of members in all de-centralised funds e.g. the treasurers. This is for purposes of coordinating planning with the resources available. The committee will also be charged with the responsibility of fundraising widely for projects in the constituency from other donors

Thematic committees – will consist of sector experts (professionals from Kabete constituency and ministry technocrats as well as development agencies working in those specifi c areas. Other interested constituency members are welcome to join. Locational representation will be

Roads Committee Business & Investment committee Security Committee

CDC - Kabete’s development coordinating offi ce

Environment, Agriculture & Water Conservation Committee

Physical Planning Committee

M&E committeeConsists of professionals from

diff erent disciplines & Existing M&E structures

Finance committeeConsists of treasurers from all

de-centralised funds

Health,Education/ school safety committee

Youth Committee


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emphasized). Overall functions of the committees include mapping priority areas and giving advice on strategies for growth. They will also factor in and build on sector strategies identifi ed in section 5 of this document, current national strategies such as Vision 2030 and the District Development Plan. It is expected that the teams will deliberate more on their specifi c roles and how they meet the administrative costs incurred.

The team will work with Locational Development Committees and help prioritise projects according to their impact and signifi cance to the community.

The proposed committees include:1. Environment, Agriculture & Water committee – will consist of sector experts who will give/

advise on strategies for growth e.g. on agro-processing, venture into alternative crops by farmers, agro forestry in Karai location, livestock, ensure the extension of piped water etc.

2. Roads Committee - will consist of sector experts who will establish the status of all roads in Kabete and give/advise on road construction for durability and the real cost to avoid corruption.

3. Business & Investments committee - will consist of sector experts who will give/advise on marketing strategies and business opportunities for Kabete constituent members and for outside investors. They will also fi nd ways of setting up a revolving fund that can benefi t Small Medium Enterprises (SME’s), men, women and youth.

4. Security committee - will consist of sector experts who will give/advise on community policing, how to curb drug traffi cking, illicit brewing, petty crime as well as sophisticated crime.

5. Physical Planning Committee - will consist of sector experts who will give/advise on housing and sanitation in Kabete

6. Health, Education/School safety committee - will consist of sector experts who will give/advise on health strategies, safety in schools, post secondary education i.e. a strategy to raise the number of students going to public universities and polytechnics, building centres of excellence and effecting an affi rmative action on the boy child to raise enrolment, retention and completion rates.

7. Youth committee – will consist of the youth and sector experts who will give/advise on youth programmes and the youth fund for optimum benefi ts to the youth in Kabete constituency.

8. M&E committee - will consist of the auditors of different funds and professionals from different disciplines and locations who will verify the procurement procedures of different projects, check the project progress, quality, cost and carry out impact assessments. M&E will also be inbuild with programme and project implementation processes.

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7Location Action Plans

Note: These are proposed projects which the committees shall prioritize and vet in consultation with the community after further scrutiny and justifi cation. More detailed workplans and logical frameworks will then be generated with the relevant committees during implementation.

7.1 Muguga Location

Prioritised needs (sector)

Expected Results

EDUCATION

SECURITY Better housing for the

law enforcers

Improved security

Build police post at Gitaru/Kahuho

Renovate the chief’s offi ce & AP houses.

Provide vehicles for police patrol

Complete police post at Muguga/Kanyariri and add personnel

WATER Increased access to water

Effi cient supply of water

Increased water reservation

Dig boreholes at Kahuho, Kamuguga & Kanyariri

Build storage tanks in Gititu, Gitaru, & Kamuguga shopping centre

Develop Kanyariri, Gitangu, Gitaru and Kahuho springs

Specifi c Activities

Build Kareseni special school

Build a polytechnic at Kahuho and Kanyariri

Build special school at Kaiba

Rehabilitate existing primary schools

Reduce distance covered by children to school

Increase opportunities for school leavers

Provide education for the disabled

Improved learning facilities

Implementing BodyCDF and LATF

MoW/ CDF/ LATF

HEALTH Reduced distance to health care facilities

Reduced rates in HIV/ AIDS spread

Better service provision

CDF / LATFBuild dispensaries with VCT centres in all four sub locations

Build hospital at location headquarters

CDF

Ministry of Education

LATF


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7.2 Nyathuna Location

ROADS Increased economic activities

Improved communication

Improved drainage

Enhance Soil conservation

Kanjeru – Kamuguga Kareceni - Rukubi - Kanyariri, fort smith

Kiamutungu-Kaimba, Kiangotho - Gatuanabu road (weather roads)

Replace the culvert at Kiambaa Valley milk processing plant with a modern one.

To erect Gabions at Kiambaa

YOUTH Recreation facilities for all

Decline in drug abuse

Build a Social hall in Muguga (at Kamuguga, Kahuho & Kanyariri)

Mobilise the youth in fi ghting drug abuse

Ministry of roads/ Roads board

LATF and Roads Board

CDF /Ministry of Gender, Culture, Sports and Social Services/LATF


Expected Results

ROADS

SECURITY

WATER

HEALTH

EDUCATION

Easy access

Murramed roads

Survey & correct road boundaries

Tarmacked roads

Improved security provision

Increased supply of clean water

Better health care services

Reduced distance to health care facilities

Better quality of education

Higher performance in national exams

Increased enrolment

Provide a better learning environment

Tarmac Kanyungu-Gikuni-Kaboca.

Tarmac Gathiga-Gikuni-Nyathuna-Kaboca roadMurram Gathiga-Kiiniki-KibikuMurram Kihururu-Thingati-NyathunaMurram Gituamba-Kanyungu-Mega

Build Gathiga AP Post

Complete the Chiefs offi ce

Revive Gathiga and Kirangari boreholes

Dig borehole at Kibiku

Develop and protect Kihingo, Karugu Wallace, Mbucuca, and Wachaga springs

Upgrade Nyathuna Health Centre to a sub district hospitalBuild Gikuni dispensaryBuild Karura dispensaryBuild Gathiga dispensary

Build Gathiga Secondary LaboratoryRenovate Kirangari High SchoolRehabilitate Kirangari Primary SchoolRehabilitate Mahia-ini, Mukui Gathiga, Kaimba, Kibiku, and Nyathuna Primary SchoolsRevive Kirangari PolytechnicGichamu

Specifi c Activities Implementing BodyMinistry of Roads & Public Works

Roads Maintenance Levy Fund

CDF

CDF, MoW,

CDF

M of Health

CDF

CDF



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YOUTH

ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT

ELECTRICITY

AGRICULTURE

Increased income among the youthConstructive use of leisure timeRedirecting of energy to constructive activities

Economic Empowerment

Increased supply of reliable energy

Soil conservation

Build a laboratory in Nyathuna Secondary SchoolStart Gikuni & Kibiku day secondary schoolsBuild Mukui Technical School

Develop and equip locational sporting facilities Build a social hall in the locationStart income generating activities in all 4 sub locations

Assist in IGAsAllocate land for CBOs

Supply Thingati, Mukui & Shopping Centres in the location

Build gabions in Mbaria, Muhoro, Gicamu, Gituamba

CDF


LATF

CDFMinistry of State for the Youth

Town council

Rural Electri-fi cation Levy Fund

CDF

7.3 Kinoo Location


Expected Results

ROADS

EDUCATION

HEALTH

WATER

SECURITY

ELECTRICITY

Easy commuting

Increased enrollment of boysIncreased enrolment and learning space Increase absorption of school leavers

To reduce maternal and infant mortality ratesEffi cient service to Gitiba and ThogotoBetter sewerage and sanitation systems

Suffi cient water back up Increased water supplyReduce health risk at Dagoretti market

Increase police patrol

Improved security

Enhance security and development

Build Kiriti road & Ndumbuini cemetery road

Expand Muhu Secondary schoolExpand 3 primary schoolsRevive Polytechnics at Thogoto

Revive Uthiru maternity unitBuild a health centre at Thogoto

Build sewage system

Build storage tank at Ndumbuini

Revive Gitiba Athi River water project

Provide water to Dagoretti market

Build Gichecheni police post

Build Uthiru AP Post

Connect electricity to households

Specifi c Activities Implementing BodyDRB

CDF

CDF

LATF

LATF

CDF

CDF/Government

Rural Electrifi cation Levy Fund


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7.4 Karai Location


Expected Results

HEALTH

EDUCATION

WATER

ROADS

ELECTRICITY

SECURITY

YOUTH

Enhance capacity to admitReduced distance travelled to access health careHealth facilities closer to the residents

Reduce conjestion in other schools and enhance proper learningEnhance concentration thus improve performance of boysMore youth getting quality training

Centralized water distribution point.. Water to be controlled from a single sourceSuffi cient water supplyWater access in every part of Nachu

Easy accessibility between Kikuyu and Kamangu

Murramed weather road

Increase accessibility

Schools to be able to use computersEffi cient and reliable supply of electricity

Improved security and increase in IGAs

Improved security provision

Enhance police patrols

Enhanced Security

Physical activity thus control of drug abuse

Income through cultural exhibitions

Upgrade Lussigetti health centre to a sub-district hospital

Construct a dispensary at Gikambura

Expand Gathiru, Kandutura and Gatune Primary schoolsUpgrade Karai secondary into a boys boarding schoolImprove the courses offered at Karai Youth Polytechnic

Construct a water reservoir Centralize water distribution pointsComplete Mugumoini, Runano and Kabati water projectsComplete piping in Nachu sublocation

Tarmac Kikuyu Kamangu road

Murram Gikambura shopping center, Maiyaihii via Kahindi

Murram Rithigitti to Karai Muslim Road

Connect electricity to all public utilities in the area Install additional transformers in all sub locationsComplete rural electrifi cation projects

Increase personnel to Gikambura AP Post

Upgrade the Nachu police post into a police station

Give personnel to Kamangu AP Post

Establish sporting facilities

Establish cultural centers

Support income generating activities such as brick making, growing aloe vera and cosmetics industry.

Specifi c Activities Implementing BodyCDF/ MoH

CDF

CDF/MoE

CDF / MoW

CDF/ Community

DRB

Ministry of Energy

KP&LC*

Local authority

CDF and LATF

Ministry of State for youth Affairs

CDF


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7.5 Kabete Location


Expected Results

ROADS

WATER

SECURITY

EDUCATION

HEALTH

ELECTRICITY

All weather roads

Improved accessibility

Improved supply of water

Easy access to water

Improved capacity to offer security

Enhanced administration

Improved security

Enhanced quality of education

Enhanced post secondary training

Easy access to health facilities

Provision of more services

Access to electricity in the rural areas

Enhance IGAs

Murram SDA Kiawango, Ngurukui Matukani, Kingeero mwishoMwimu-Gituamba roadTarmac Kingeero- Chura- Kahulo roadRiver side- Karira- Gacio road

Sink a bore hole at KiawanuguRehabilitate Gathai swamp water points

Upgrade Kingeero police post to a police stationConstruct the Assistant chief’s offi ces at MwimutoCommunity policing

Upgrade Kibiciko Secondary School with a state-of-art laboratory and library.

Construct Pre-primary schools

Construct Kabete Resource Center

Construct Sub location health centresUpgrade Wangige health centre to a sub district hospital

Implement the Ruku rural electrifi cation project

Implement the Kiawanugu and Muthumu rural electrifi cation projects

Specifi c Activities Implementing BodyDRB

LAFT

CDF

MoW

OP/CDF

CDF

LATF

MoE

CDF/MoH

Ministry of Energy

Ministry of Energy

7.6 Kikuyu Location


Expected Results

ROADS Improved communication

Agriculture to thrive

Increased value of property

Thamada Acre 1- KETRI Road

Thamada- Hamindo -Thigio Road

Kikuyu Hiuhu via Rumwe up to Ketri Road

Nderi primary school around KARI National forest via Ketri

Kikuyu- Makeresha -Kamangu

Thogoto teacher training from Musa Gitau junction to Thogoto/Gikambura

Specifi c Activities Implementing BodyLATF / Roads Board


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HEALTH

SECURITY

EDUCATION

WATER

ELECTRICITY

SEWER

Effi cient service to Sigona, Muguga, Kikuyu town, Kari and Kerwa residents

Improved security

Improved literacy levels

Enhance access to education

Uplift local peoples living standardsIncreased income to the school through hiring it outIncreased enrollment

Effi cient supply of water

Improved agricultural activity

Improve dairy farming

Youth employment

Reduced crime rate

Increased property value

Improved sanitation

Control of diseases

Improved cleanliness.

Upgrade Gichuru clinic to a fully fl edged hospitalComplete KARI Clinic

Ondiri Police Post to be completed and equipped.Sigona/Nderi Police Post to be completed and equipped Kerwa police Post to be renovated and equipped Kari Police Post to be renovated and equipped

Build one secondary school in Sigona /NderiConstruct a secondary school in Kanyanjera – KerwaConstruct a secondary school in KARIComplete Kerwa secondary school multi -purpose hallComplete Kanyanjara primary school classrooms

Complete Nyakianda and Pondo water projects including electricity and pumpsComplete Gachuhi water project including electricity and pumpsRehabilitation of all existing water projects e.g. Ondiri

Street lighting in Kikuyu town and Makutano

Complete existing rural electrifi cation projects

Construct public toilets in Kikuyu town

Construct a sewer system in Kikuyu town

MoH / NGO/CDF

CDF/GOVT. in providing the needed human resource

MoE/ Town Council/CDF

MoW/ CDF

Rural electrifi cation program

Town council/CDF

7.7 Women


Expected Results

Women group revolving fund

Full recovery and re-fi nancing of the women groups.

Recruitment of new groups

Change in Economic status

Follow up benefi ciaries of the fund to recover borrowed money.

Conduct recruitment drives

Specifi c Activities Implementing BodyLocation Representatives


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7.8 Youth Priorities


Expected Results

Early Childhood Development

Orphaned Vulnerable Children (OVC)

EDUCATION (Polytechnics)

DRUGS

TEENAGE MOTHERS EMPOWERMENT

Increased enrolmentHigher education standardsReduced costs of education and care for pre-schoolProper foundation for the children

Reduced child abuse cases

Reduced suffering through a family environmentCommunity involvement in curbing child abuse

Absorption of more OVC to children’s homes

Higher enrolment

Quality/Skilled human resource

Increased self employment

Reduced idleness

Increase in literacy levels

Reduce costs e.g. transport

Reduced drug induced cases of insanity

Reduced drug abuse and introduction in schools

Decline in drug traffi cking cases

Create self awareness

High return rates to school of teenage mothersIncreased income through IGAsImproved skills thus improving

Improve, equip, provide staff, introduce feeding programs and a good curriculum for ECD centres

Establish Children protection units in all police posts and stationsGuardian adopting program through conditional cash transferVoluntarism at sub location levelSupport of already existing children’s homes

Equip, staff, and expand courses at Muguga polytechnicBuild a polytechnic at Kabete

Revive, equip, provide staff and expand courses at Thogoto youth polytechnic in Kinoo

Electrify, expand courses, provide equipment and staff to Karai youth polytechnic

Provide equipment and more staff and, expand courses at Kirangari youth polytechnic in Nyathuna

Review Kikuyu polytechnic curriculum to accommodate Diploma and Degrees

Build a divisional rehabilitation centre at Luseggetti chief’s campBuild a rehabilitation centre at Old Tribunal compoundPerform regular random swoops with sniffer dogsNo food vending in schoolsRemove makeshift structures near schools

Community policing to fl ush out drug peddlers

Reproductive health education in schools and at health centres

Enact the school policy on social support system after pregnancy

Specifi c Activities Implementing BodyMoE/CDFLATF/CCF/Other donors

CDF

LATF

CCF

MoE/CDF

LATF/other donors

NACADA/CBOs/FBOs/Kenya police

NGO’s working in this area


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employment chances

Curb idleness,

Improve and tap talents

Increase competitiveness,

improve on games performance

Improve peoples physical fi tness

Increased participation and interaction leading to reduced individualism

Informed youth

Capacity to make informed choices

Cater for special groups

Empowerment Reduced discrimination in terms of services to the marginalised

Improved security

Reduced crime

Access to soft loans

Vocational training allocation

Rehabilitation of all public primary and secondary schools playgrounds

Introduce sponsorship programs for all games and a constituency funded tournament in all sporting activities

Build indoor facilities in all locations Muguga-Kanjeru stadium/Kahuho shopping centre

Rehabilitate Nyathuna-Kirangari polytechnic grounds, Gikambura matwa-ini, Nachu mbombo-ini and Lusigiti social hall

Karai-Council sports grounds, Kabete Kikuyu at the old DO’s offi ce compound

Provide teams with sporting equipment and uniform

Set up a sports academy at Kanjeru and Lusegitti

Quarterly forums with Professionals from different sectors

Build facility at Muguga for the differently abled i.e Blind and deaf

Build facility at Lusegiti for physically and mentally challenged

Involve at least 60% of youth

CCF

Donors

Ministry of Gender Sports and Social Services

CDF/Individuals/KYCEP, Ministry of youth affairs

CDF

LATF and other donors

Kenya police

Community policing organ

SPORTS/RECREATION

MENTORSHIP

SPECIAL GROUPS EMPOWERMENT

COMMUNITY POLICING


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