About - Frontier Counties Development Council

The Frontier Counties Development Council

Is a regional development initiative that focuses on the socio-economic growth and empowerment of the frontier or arid and semi-arid areas of Kenya. The organization primarily works in the counties of northeastern Kenya, which are characterized by environmental challenges, underdevelopment, and
historical neglect. FCDC aims to address the developmental gaps in these regions by coordinating government efforts, engaging local communities, and promoting sustainable economic activities.

FCDC

Formation & Objectives

FCDC was established in 2016 as a non governmental organization (NGO) to facilitate the development of the frontier counties in Kenya. Its main goal is to promote development in the counties that are typically marginalized or underdeveloped. The council seeks to improve the standard of living for the people in these counties through poverty alleviation programs, provision of basic services, infrastructure development, and environmental conservation.

Poverty Alleviation
Infrastructure Development
Environmental Conservation

The key objectives of FCDC include:

FCDC Timeline

2016April

FCDC FORMATION

FCDC was established in 2016 as a non governmental organization (NGO) to facilitate the development of the frontier counties in Kenya.

2018September

FCDC MEMBERSHIP

The forum expanded it's memebership to ten counties and welcoming Samburu, Turkana and West Pokot

2023Workshops

FCDC PATNERSHIPS

Substantial growth in strategic partnerships, activities, services and human resources across various sectors. Key focus areas included Agriculture and Livestock.

2024Education

FCDC EDUCATION & GOVERNANCE

significant progress for the Education and Governance Sector of FCDC. Despite challenges, the sector has laid a solid foundation for transformative change, driving collaboration, innovation, and impact across Kenya’s ASAL region.

The Frontier Counties Development Council (FCDC) is a regional economic bloc comprising the County Governments of Lamu, Tana River, Garissa, Wajir, Mandera, Marsabit, Isiolo, Turkana, Samburu, and West Pokot.