About Coast Development Authority

Background

A State Corporation established by an Act of Parliament No. 20 of 1990 (Cap 449), revised in 1992.Coast Development Authority’s mandate is to plan and co-ordinate the implementation of development projects in the entire Coast Region, namely, Kilifi, Kwale, Lamu, Mombasa, Taita-Taveta and Tana River Counties as well as southern Garissa and the Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ).

CDA area of jurisdiction covers 103,326 km2 and the EEZ (200 Nautical Miles of the Indian Ocean). Population in the region has grown from 2.7 million (’99 census) to 3.4 million (’09 census) & is estimated to be 3.5 in ’19 (using the inter-censal growth of 3.8 %). The majority of the population (70.8%) live in the rural areas & engage in subsistence farming in high and medium agricultural potential areas. Of the total land area, only 34,314 km2 (31%) is arable, the remaining 69% is Arid and Semi-Arid Land (ASAL) supporting mainly livestock production & wildlife.

Vision & Mission

Vision

To be the lead agency in implementing sustainable integrated development.

Mission

To accelerate socio-economic development through innovation, planning, coordination and partnerships in implementation of integrated programs, value-addition and environmental management.

Core Values

National values (enshrined in Article 10 of the Constitution 2010) Efficiency and Effectiveness Accountability Transparency Team Work Commitment Integrity and Honesty Respect and Dignity

Strategic Objectives

Food Security

To enhance food security in the region.

Sustained economic opportunity

To reduce unemployment in the region.

Promote innovation

To promote ownership and commercial sustainable exploitation of the region’s natural resources.

Inclusive and safe communities

To reduce poverty and improve livelihoods of the community in the region.

Environmental responsibility

To conserve the environment and manage the natural resources for sustainable development.

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Discover the Coast Development Authority (CDA), a State Corporation established by an Act of Parliament No. 20 of 1990 (Cap 449), revised in 1992. CDA’s mandate is to plan and coordinate the implementation of development projects across the entire Coast Region, including Kilifi, Kwale, Lamu, Mombasa, Taita-Taveta, and Tana River Counties, as well as southern Garissa and the Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ). With an area of jurisdiction covering over 100,000 km2, CDA plays a crucial role in supporting the socio-economic growth of the region’s diverse population of over 3.5 million people. Despite covering a large area, only 31% of the land is arable, with the majority being Arid and Semi-Arid Land (ASAL) that mainly supports livestock production and wildlife. Learn more about CDA’s efforts to promote sustainable development in the region.

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