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Trade, Tourism & Cooperate Development

Empowering Kilifi Together: Nurturing Growth, Building Sustainable Futures

Department of Trade, Industrialization, Cooperative Development, Tourism and Wildlife

Vision

Globally competitive and innovative tourism, cooperative, trade and industrial sector for socio-economic development

Mission

To provide an enabling environment that facilitates investments and development of tourism, Cooperative, trade and industrial sectors for wealth creation and sustainable growth.

Mandates

1. Develop and manage trade and industrialization

2. Promote the development of cooperative societies

3. Develop and manage tourism within the county

Core Values
The Department strives to uphold the following core values:

  • Patriotism and Sovereignty of the People
  • Respect to the Rule of Law
  • Inclusive and Sustainable Development
  • Good Governance and Integrity
  • Service Excellence
  • Transparency and Accountability to the people

Core Functions

  • Trade Licensing
  • Fair trading practices
  • Co-operative Societies
  • Domestic Tourism

Strategic Objectives

  • Improve the business environment for trade and investment
  • Promote Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs)
  • Promote the growth and development of sustainable industries
  • Enhance the institutional capacity within the co-operative sector
  • Facilitate the marketing and value addition of Co-operative goods and services
  • Enhance Investments in Tourism
  • Diversify and Develop Tourism Niche Products
  • Support Marketing of Domestic Tourism

Stakeholders and Roles

Stakeholder Role
Trade Department Resources mobilization; Policy guidance &law enforcement to ensure compliance to various laws; Provide s oft loans and guidance to potential investors.
Industry Department Promote trade and industrialization in the county; Policy guidance &law enforcement to ensure compliance to various laws; -Investment promotion.
Tourism Department Policy guidance; Advertisement for visitors to choose the county as a choice destination.
Labour Department Enforce labor laws, maintain industrial peace, industrial training and promote safety and health of employees; Develop and coordinate implementation of policies and strategies for human resource development, micro and s mall enterprise sector and productivity improvement.
Interior Coordination Minis try Provision of security; Community mobilization; Control of un-roadworthy vehicles through the traffic police.
National Museums of Kenya Collaborate with communities to protect and conserve historical sites and tourist attraction areas; As s is t in forest protection, conservation and come up with income generating activities for the local people living adjacent to the forest.
Banks and credit institutions Provide required capital for investment.
Private sector Invest in the county.

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Investment Opportunities In Trade, Industrialization, Co-operative Development, Tourism & Wildlife
  • Beach Tourism
  • Wildlife Tourism
  • Agro Tourism
  • Eco Tourism
  • Cultural Tourism
  • Medical Tourism
  • Sports Tourism
  • Conference Tourism
  • Processing and bottling of palm wine
  • Cashew nut processing
  • Processing of coconut and coconut products
  • Mining – Extractive industries for limestone, manganese, salt, silica and coral rocks
  • Construction – Real estate for modern apartments and offices
  • Waste recycling plants
  • Agro-processing industries for value addition of mangoes, coconut and cashew nuts e.t.c.
  • Cottage industries
  • Brand promotion for locally manufactured products
  • Fish processing plants
  • Modern retail outlets e.g. supermarkets and shopping malls
  • Dairy processing industries
  • Water bottling plants
  • Boat building and repair services
  • Tertiary learning institutions
  • Sand harvesting quarries

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Under Development!
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