- Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja has revealed details of a major development plan supported by an investment package of KSh 80 billion
- The funds will target critical infrastructure gaps including sewage systems, roads, water supply and street lighting in the capital.
- A new joint committee that will bring together national and county officials will coordinate and speed up the implementation of the projects
A new push to transform Kenya’s capital is underway after a new deal unlocks billions of long-delayed projects.
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Governor Johnson he brought together the chief secretaries and representatives from various national ministries under the Joint Steering Committee created to coordinate projects between Nairobi City County and the national government.
The committee resolved to hold weekly Monday meetings at City Hall and establish sub-committees to monitor progress, harmonize budgets, and speed up implementation of important projects.
The meeting followed the first session of the implementation of the partnership agreement designed to accelerate development programs under the Nairobi Rising agenda.
The partnership has opened up an additional KSh 80 billion investment package aimed at addressing infrastructure gaps that have slowed the city’s growth over the years.
Did sewage take a large part of the money following the national government’s Nairobi city plan?
A large part of the funding, approximately KSh 33 billion, will be directed to sewage and sanitation infrastructure.
The projects aim to improve sanitation services and restore polluted rivers within the capital.
“The investment will finance the construction of two 27-kilometer sewer lines along the Nairobi River corridor, a new sewage treatment plant with the capacity to process 60,000 cubic liters of wastewater daily, and the expansion of last-mile sewage connections for households. An additional KSh 15 billion has been earmarked for long-term sewerage expansion.” Sakaja explained.
Roads, bridges and drainage systems will also receive KSh 8.7 billion to improve mobility and deal with frequent flooding during heavy rains.
Part of this allocation includes KSh 2 billion intended to accelerate the completion of road projects under the Kenya Urban Roads Authority.
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How much is allocated for lighting, waste management?
The plan will channel an additional KSh 8.5 billion into energy and lighting infrastructure, including thousands of new street lights across the city to improve safety and support night-time economic activity.
“Energy and lighting infrastructure will receive KSh 8.5 billion, including KSh 3.7 billion for the installation of 50,000 new street lights across Nairobi, a measure expected to enhance security and expand economic activities at night. The plan also allocates KSh 1.5 billion for transformers and last-mile electricity connections to reduce the cost of electricity for low-income households and KK 3. transformers and lights in informal settlements,” he added.
In the water sector, approximately KSh 5.1 billion will finance the upgrading of the Ng’ethu Water Plant and support the construction of the Gigiri-Shauri Moyo water transfer corridor to improve supply in the capital.
Solid waste management will also receive KSh 6 billion, including funding from the national government and Nairobi County to improve waste collection and disposal systems.
Will Nairobi establish a metropolitan police unit?
The agreement further outlines institutional reforms, including plans to establish the Nairobi City Police Unit which is expected to become operational within 60 days.
According to Sakaja, the partnership is intended to accelerate the Nairobi Rising agenda.
It is also determined to support the capital to provide quality services, modern infrastructure and strong economic growth.
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