This development plan, the first to be implemented in Nakuru County under the new government structure, creates a framework under which to identify priorities and allocate resources to various county-wide projects. The plan includes background information on the current state of the economic sectors in the county, as well as potential barriers for development and potential policy plans and outcomes. Additionally, institutional framework and methods to create linkages between plans are also included. The agriculture and rural development plan is focused on modernizing Nakuru County agriculture while maintaining sustainability. More specifically, the County plans to modernize agriculture methods through field extension services and new technology, including irrigation, while maintaining sustainability through proper practices, value chain approaches, and infrastructure development. The plan also promotes private-public partnerships and increased production of value added products.