Nairobi County Partners with Global Agencies to Boost Urban Development in Informal Settlements
The Nairobi City County Government has announced a new collaboration with international and local partners aimed at improving infrastructure and living conditions in informal settlements across the city. The partnership, unveiled on April 26, 2024, brings together the Kounkuey Design Initiative (KDI) and the Urban Fabric Initiatives to implement five urban development projects in Kahawa, Lower Savannah, Uhuru, and Kariobangi wards. The initiative complements the ongoing Kenya Informal Settlements Improvement Project (KISIP II) funded by the World Bank, and seeks to accelerate progress toward sustainable urban transformation.
Funded by the French Development Agency (AFD), the projects will be executed through a consortium of KDI, AMT, and SDI Kenya, in close partnership with various county departments including Health, Green Nairobi, Mobility and Works, and Sub-County Administration. The meeting to launch the collaboration was convened by the Directorate for Donor Coordination and Stakeholder Engagement, bringing together county officials, technical experts, and community representatives. The initiative is expected to deliver key interventions in infrastructure, environmental management, and social inclusion, ultimately enhancing the quality of life for residents of Nairobi’s informal settlements.
Speaking during the event, Director Kefa reaffirmed the county government’s commitment to partnering with development agencies to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and Governor Johnson Sakaja’s vision of a city of order, dignity, hope, and opportunity. He assured partners of the county’s full support to ensure timely and effective implementation of the projects. The collaboration underscores Nairobi County’s growing emphasis on inclusive urban renewal—one that empowers communities while promoting sustainability, equity, and resilience in the face of rapid urbanization.