The United Kingdom (UK), United States (US), European Union (EU), World Bank (WB) and United Nations (UN) have collaborated with the government and the county government in the Northeastern region to strengthen cooperation to address security and development challenges in the region and its borderlands to unlock its economic potential and ensure no one is left behind.
According to the five development partners, the borderlands counties in the north eastern are of high importance to Kenya because of their geopolitical importance, untapped resources and potential, and their key role in ensuring regional stability.
Among the key issues to be prioritized include peace and security where there have been integrated approaches to address extremism, inter-communal conflict, and community trust in public institutions.
Others include climate resilience and drought response programmes, addressing gender disparities in access to leadership, education, and economic opportunities by women through inclusion and empowerment and strengthening service delivery, investment and capacity at county levels.
