...As we commence the implementation of Countys Development Strategy as outlined in the County Integrated Development Plan, the county positions itself into the promising future through consolidating, enhancing and sustaining the gains made since inception of devolution. The transport sector is recognized as a key pillar and a critical enabler in the achievement of the development aspirations for County Government of Vihiga. A robust and efficient transport sector will not only be important in improving the competitiveness of products from the County and the region, but also serve as a significant basis upon which the economic, social and political pillars of the development strategy will be built. Further, the sector is expected to remain a key component in tackling such challenges as reduction of poverty by half by the year 2015 and overall improvement in the general welfare of the population. Given this envisaged economic development and subsequent sustained growth, in the context of changing population and land use patterns, it is apparent that the task for transport will be highly complex and demanding. The process leading up to the development of this policy document was conducted in a consultative manner, punctuated with modeling of solutions based on international best Practices to bridge the gap between local challenges and planned interventions.This Policy Paper on Integrated Transport Policy for Vihiga County therefore identifies a number of challenges inhibiting the transport sector from performing its role in respect to county and regional with a view addressing the challenges efficiently and effectively.

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