Department of Agriculture, Livestock Development and Fisheries
Departmental Mandate, Vision And Mission
The mandate, vision and mission of the Department of Agriculture, Livestock Development and Fisheries are:
Mandate
1. Develop Agriculture for Food security and Agri-Business
2. Develop Livestock and provide veterinary services
3. Development and management of fisheries
Vision
“Food security for all people in the County”
Mission
The Mission statement of the Department is: “To transform and promote agriculture, livestock and fisheries for improved livelihood and sustainable development.
Departmental Goals, Objectives And Strategies
The goals, objectives and strategies of the department are given in the table as follows:
| NO. | OBJECTIVES | STRATEGIES |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Modernize agriculture for increased productivity | Undertake research and innovation |
| 2. | Enhance institutional capacity | Enhance partnerships for extension services |
| 3. | Promote market access and value addition | Enhance agri-business |
| 4. | Enhance production and productivity | Improve production efficiency |
Goal II: Improve Livestock Production and Provide Veterinary Services
| NO. | OBJECTIVES | STRATEGIES |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Enhance livestock productivity and management | Improve livestock production efficiency & research |
| 2. | Provide efficient livestock and veterinary extension services | Improve livestock & veterinary service delivery |
| 3. | Facilitate the marketing of livestock and livestock products | Promote livestock-based agri-business |
Goal III: Manage the Sustainable Development of Fisheries
| NO. | OBJECTIVES | STRATEGIES |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Promote the utilization of appropriate technologies in fisheries | Enforce rules and regulations |
| 2. | Enhance fisheries production | Institutional support to fisherfolk |
| 3. | Facilitate marketing of fisheries | Promote fisheries value addition |
Departmental Core Values
The Department will strive to uphold the following core values as embraced by the County Government of Kilifi:
1. Patriotism and Sovereignty of the People
The Department Government recognizes that Kenya is a unitary state in spite of the many counties and the cultural diversity. The Department will uphold the value of patriotism and sovereignty of the people in all its activities including participating during national days.
2. Respect to the Rule of Law
Respect to the rule of law ensures that essential human rights are protected and that everyone is equal and is entitled to a fair hearing. The Department will promote respect to the rule of law.
3. Inclusive and Sustainable Development
The Department Government recognizes that its people are at the centre of development agenda and that any development initiatives should be sustainable. It will therefore ensure public participation and inclusion of all citizens in The Department matters. In addition it will ensure that any development programme will be beneficial to both the present and the future generation.
4. Good Governance and Integrity
Good governance and integrity are critical to the success of The Department. The Department will subscribe to the principles of honesty and uprightness in the conduct of its business.
5. Service Excellence
The success of The Department will depend on the quality of services delivered to its customers. The Department will adopt best practices and quality standards in the provision of services to ensure customer satisfaction.
6. Transparency and Accountability to the people
The Department is answerable to the people we serve. The Department will ensure transparency and accountability in its conduct of business
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AGRICULTURE TECHNOLOGY & IRRIGATION
| LOCATION | CROP | INVESTMENT TYPE | AMOUNT | POSSIBLE INVESTORS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DAGAMRA | VEGETABLES | PRIVATE | KES 200M | NGOs |
| BURANGI | RICE | BILATERAL | KES 200M | JICA/County |
| GALANA | FRUITS-MANGO & BANANA | PPP | KES 200M | GoK Co-operatives, Kenya Red Cross |
| CHAKAMA | MAIZE & VEGETABLES | PRIVATE | KES 200M | NGOs |
| MANGUDHO | MAIZE & VEGETABLES | PRIVATE | KES 200M | NGOs |
| LANGO BAYA | TECHNOLOGY & MECHANIZATION LAB | PPP | KES 300M | |
| INTERNATIONAL COCONUT AGRIBUSINESS CENTRE | COCONUT | PPP | KES 500M |
LIVESTOCK DEVELOPMENT AND FISHERIES
| LOCATION | ENTERPRISE | INVESTMENT TYPE | AMOUNT | POSSIBLE INVESTORS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JARIBUNI | LIVESTOCK BREEDING & MULTIPLICATION STATION | PRIVATE | KES 100M | NGOs |
| MALINDI | NEW MODERN SLAUGHTER HOUSE | PRIVATE | KES 100M | |
| GANZE | LIVESTOCK EXPORT ZONE | PPP | KES 300M | |
| NGOMENI | INTEGRATED AQUACULTURE CENTRE | PRIVATE | KES 600M | NGOs |
| FISH PORT KILIFI | PRIVATE | KES 300M |
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Agriculture, Livestock & Fisheries Policies
- Promote use of certified seeds fertilizers and crops ;
- Encourage farmers to adopt drought tolerant and early maturity crops ;
- Initiate 5 irrigation projects per year; Adjudicate and regulate 50% of the land by 2017;
- Prevention of crop diseases ;
- Increase extension services on modern farming;
- Promote soil and water cons ervation;
- Increas e s oil fertility; Increase agricultural and lives tock co-operative s ocieties by 35% by 2017;
- Increas e extension services ;
- Improved funding for extension.