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Frequently Asked questions

Explore our complete list of commonly asked questions (FAQs) regarding Kenya’s Coast Development Authority (CDA) and its services. Our FAQs offer all you need to know about CDA and its role in fostering sustainable development in the region, from general questions to particular service specifics. Our FAQ page is a helpful resource for receiving the information you need quickly and simply, whether you’re a contractor, supplier, or member of the community. You can’t seem to find what you’re looking for? Please contact us for more assistance and direction on how we may collaborate to help the Coast Region’s socioeconomic progress.

What is CDA’s mandate?

Coast Development Authority’s mandate is to provide integrated development planning, coordination and implementation of projects and programmes within the Coast Region, including the southern part Garissa County and the Kenya’s Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ). An exclusive economic zone is a sea zone prescribed by the 1982 United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea over which a state has special rights regarding the exploration and use of marine resources, including energy production from water and wind. It stretches from the baseline out to 200 nautical miles from its coast.

Who owns CDA?

CDA is a state corporation established by an Act of Parliament.

What projects is CDA implementing in the region?

Refer to the table of projects page

How does CDA identify projects to implement?

CDA identifies projects to implement through stakeholder engagement with local communities, government directives and global initiatives.

How does CDA get funding for its activities?

Funding may be sought through development partners, the private sector or the National Treasury.

Where do I get information about tenders?

Refer to information on the tenders page.

Does CDA offer internships, scholarships and bursaries?

CDA is currently hosting 15 interns with respect to the presidential directive. CDA does not offer scholarships and bursaries. However, the county governments offer limited bursaries.

Does CDA offer grants to community groups?

CDA does not offer grants to community groups.

What is the difference between CDA’s mandate and those of the coast Counties?

Coast Development Authority is a State Corporation and therefore CDA’s mandate derives from the national government; with some programmes being identified as being nationally funded such as Kenya Climate Change Adaptation Programme (KCCAP). Another nationally funded programme is the Integrated Fruit Processing Plant (IFPP).

How does CDA support community groups at the county level?

Improve their standards of living in several ways, such as through training farmers in aquaculture; enhancing access to medical services; supporting small and medium-sized businesses by imparting basic entrepreneurship skills; constructing Ferro-cement tanks, water pans, and djabias for harvesting rainwater; tree-planting and finally, supporting through catchment conservation and river bank rehabilitation.

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