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
To be the lead agency in implementing sustainable integrated development.
To accelerate socio-economic development through innovation, planning, coordination and partnerships in implementation of integrated programs, value-addition and environmental management.
National values (enshrined in Article 10 of the Constitution 2010) Efficiency and Effectiveness Accountability Transparency Team Work Commitment Integrity and Honesty Respect and Dignity
To enhance food security in the region.
To reduce unemployment in the region.
To promote ownership and commercial sustainable exploitation of the region’s natural resources.
To reduce poverty and improve livelihoods of the community in the region.
To conserve the environment and manage the natural resources for sustainable development.
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