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The three ecological zones in the county have varied levels of socio-economic developments and resource endowments. A review of these zones show that for the overall socio-economic development to be realized, there is need to invest in improvement of  quality education at all levels, improving road network and power supply, eradicating alcoholism and drunkenness, improving value and quality of agricultural products through value addition and intensifying irrigation in the Kerio Valley.

Nevertheless, in the face of these challenges lies growth potential that can propel the county to higher economic possibilities. These growth prospects include; enhanced tourism, value addition ventures, improved agricultural productivity, revamp irrigation investments and economic gains from sports related activities amongst others.