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The Project on Integrated
Urban Development Master Plan

for the City of Nairobi
in the Republic of Kenya

Final Report
(DRAFT)

May 2014

Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA)

Nippon Koei Co., Ltd.
IDCJ Inc.
EJEC Inc.

LOCATION MAP

The Project on Integrated Urban Development Master Plan for
the City of Nairobi in the Republic of Kenya
The Project on Integrated Urban Development Master Plan
for the City of Nairobi in the Republic of Kenya

Final Report
(Draft)
LOCATION MAP
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
TABLE OF CONTENTS
LIST OF TABLES
LIST OF FIGURES
ABBREVIATIONS

TABLE OF CONTENTS
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PART-I : The Current Conditions
CHAPTER 1 BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE ....................................................... 1-1
1.1 Background.............................................................................................................................. 1-1
1.2 Outline of the Project ............................................................................................................... 1-1
1.3 Project Area ............................................................................................................................. 1-2
1.4 Organizational Arrangements .................................................................................................. 1-3
1.4.1 Overall Organizational Arrangements ................................................................................ 1-3
1.4.2 Individual Organizational Arrangements ............................................................................ 1-4
1.4.3 List of Members for J CC, Working Group and Secretariat .............................................. 1-13
CHAPTER 2 SOCIO ECONOMIC AND URBAN CONDITIONS .............................. 2-1
2.1 Review of Current Natural and Socioeconomic Conditions .................................................... 2-1
2.1.1 Current Natural Conditions ................................................................................................ 2-1
2.1.2 Population and Demography .............................................................................................. 2-2
2.1.3 Socio-economy ................................................................................................................... 2-7
2.1.4 Current Environmental Status of Nairobi ......................................................................... 2-20
2.2 Review of Urban Conditions ................................................................................................. 2-26
2.2.1 Analysis of Present Land Use ........................................................................................... 2-26
2.2.2 Urban Services.................................................................................................................. 2-31
CHAPTER 3 INSTITUTION AND REGULATORY CONDITIONS .......................... 3-1
3.1 Review of Related Laws and Regulations ............................................................................... 3-1
3.1.1 Urban Planning ................................................................................................................... 3-1
3.1.2 Environment ..................................................................................................................... 3-12
3.1.3 Economy and Investment ................................................................................................. 3-14
3.1.4 Infrastructure .................................................................................................................... 3-17
3.2 Roles and Tasks of Related Organizations ............................................................................ 3-24
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3.2.1 Urban Planning ................................................................................................................. 3-24
3.2.2 Environment ..................................................................................................................... 3-27
3.2.3 Economy and Investment ................................................................................................. 3-28
3.2.4 Infrastructure .................................................................................................................... 3-31
3.3 Review of Existing Urban Master Plans ................................................................................ 3-35
3.3.1 History of Nairobi ............................................................................................................. 3-35
3.3.2 History of Urban Planning of Nairobi .............................................................................. 3-36
3.3.3 Nairobi City Development Ordinances and Zones ........................................................... 3-42
3.3.4 Strategy and Spatial Planning Concept for Nairobi Metropolitan Region ....................... 3-44
3.4 Human Resources Development ........................................................................................... 3-53
3.4.1 Introduction ...................................................................................................................... 3-53
CHAPTER 4 INFRASTRUCTURE CONDITION AND DONOR ACTIVITIES .......... 4-1
4.1 Review of Related Projects by Development Partners ............................................................ 4-1
4.1.1 Multi-Sector Programme .................................................................................................... 4-1
4.1.2 Urban Transport .................................................................................................................. 4-4
4.1.3 Railway ............................................................................................................................. 4-13
4.1.4 Airport .............................................................................................................................. 4-15
4.1.5 Water Supply .................................................................................................................... 4-19
4.1.6 Storm Water Drainage and Sewerage ............................................................................... 4-20
4.1.7 Power Supply.................................................................................................................... 4-25
4.1.8 Solid Waste Management ................................................................................................. 4-26
4.1.9 Telecommunications ......................................................................................................... 4-27
4.2 Review of Current Infrastructure Conditions ........................................................................ 4-29
4.2.1 Urban Transport ................................................................................................................ 4-29
4.2.2 Railway ............................................................................................................................. 4-36
4.2.3 Airport .............................................................................................................................. 4-41
4.2.4 Water Supply .................................................................................................................... 4-44
4.2.5 Storm Water Drainage and Sewerage ............................................................................... 4-48
4.2.6 Power Supply.................................................................................................................... 4-53
4.2.7 Solid Waste Management ................................................................................................. 4-62
4.2.8 Telecommunications ......................................................................................................... 4-69
CHAPTER 5 CONSTRAINTS AND PLANNING ISSUES ........................................... 5-1
5.1 Overview of Constraints and Planning Issues ......................................................................... 5-1
5.2 Issues of 1973 Nairobi Strategic Plan ...................................................................................... 5-4
5.3 Sector Constraints and Planning Issues ................................................................................... 5-5
5.3.1 Constraints and Planning Issues for Land Use and Settlements ......................................... 5-5
5.3.2 Constraints and Planning Issues for Urban Transport ........................................................ 5-7
5.3.3 Constraints and Planning Issues for Infrastructure ........................................................... 5-10
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5.3.4 Constraints and Planning Issues for Governance and Institution ..................................... 5-20
5.3.5 Constraints and Planning Issues for Socio-economy........................................................ 5-21
5.3.6 Constraints and Planning Issues for Environment ............................................................ 5-22
CHAPTER 6 DEVELOPMENT VISION, STRUCTURE PLAN AND LAND USE
PLAN ............................................................................................................ 6-1
6.1 Socioeconomic Framework ..................................................................................................... 6-1
6.1.1 Future Population of Kenya, Nairobi City and its Environs ............................................... 6-1
6.1.2 Future Day-time Population of Nairobi City ...................................................................... 6-5
6.1.3 Future GDP per Capita of Kenya and Nairobi City ............................................................ 6-7
6.2 Development Visions ............................................................................................................... 6-7
6.2.1 Development Vision Formulation Procedure ..................................................................... 6-7
6.2.2 Development Visions in the Related Plans and Strategies ................................................. 6-8
6.2.3 Stakeholder Discussions on Development Vision ............................................................ 6-10
6.2.4 Vision for Nairobi City County 2030 ............................................................................... 6-12
6.3 Proposal and Discussion of Alternative Structure Plans........................................................ 6-13
6.3.1 Structure Plan Formulation Procedure ............................................................................. 6-13
6.3.2 Discussion of Alternative Prototypes of Structure Plans .................................................. 6-13
6.3.3 Stakeholder Discussions on Structure Plan ...................................................................... 6-14
6.3.4 Proposed Structure Plan ................................................................................................... 6-15
6.4 Formulation of Land Use Policy ........................................................................................... 6-18
6.4.1 Present Land Use and Buildings ....................................................................................... 6-18
6.4.2 Demand for Land Use ...................................................................................................... 6-18
6.4.3 Urban Characteristics and Zonal Considerations ........................................................... 6-22
6.4.4 Principal Policy for Land Use Plan 2030 ......................................................................... 6-26
6.4.5 Central Business District Development ............................................................................ 6-29
6.4.6 Sub-Centers Development Concept.................................................................................. 6-39
6.4.7 Priority Projects ................................................................................................................ 6-51

PART-II: The Master Plan
CHAPTER 7 URBAN TRANSPORT DEVELOPMENT PLAN ................................... 7-1
7.1 Urban Transport ....................................................................................................................... 7-1
7.1.1 General ............................................................................................................................... 7-1
7.1.2 Outline of Traffic Surveys .................................................................................................. 7-2
7.1.3 Zoning and Survey Points .................................................................................................. 7-3
7.1.4 Person Trip Survey ............................................................................................................. 7-8
7.1.5 Formulation of Future Transport Demand ........................................................................ 7-12
7.1.6 Formulation of Future Transport Network ....................................................................... 7-16
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7.1.7 Ideas for Additional Priority Project for Urban Transport ................................................ 7-47
7.2 Railway .................................................................................................................................. 7-52
7.2.1 Demand and Gap Analysis ................................................................................................... 7-52
7.2.2 Development Policy ......................................................................................................... 7-52
7.2.3 Priority Projects .................................................................................................................... 7-53
CHAPTER 8 URBAN INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY ........... 8-1
8.1 Water Supply ........................................................................................................................... 8-1
8.1.1 Demand and Gap Analysis ................................................................................................. 8-1
8.1.2 Development Policy ........................................................................................................... 8-7
8.1.3 Priority Project.................................................................................................................... 8-8
8.2 Storm Water Drainage and Sewerage .................................................................................... 8-10
8.2.1 Demand and Gap Analysis ............................................................................................... 8-10
8.3 Power Supply......................................................................................................................... 8-24
8.4 Solid Waste Management ...................................................................................................... 8-37
8.5 Telecommunications .............................................................................................................. 8-51
CHAPTER 9 CROSS CUTTING ISSUES....................................................................... 9-1
9.1 Governance and Institution ...................................................................................................... 9-1
9.1.1 Policy and Strategy for Institutions .................................................................................... 9-1
9.1.2 Capacity Development Plan ................................................................................................... 9-4
9.2 Industry Development ........................................................................................................... 9-11
9.2.1 Industrial Development Vision of Kenya for 2030 ........................................................... 9-11
9.2.2 Industrial Development of Nairobi toward 2030 .............................................................. 9-13
9.2.3 Prospects of Industrial Development in the Environs ...................................................... 9-29
9.2.4 Required Policy Measures and Expected Functions of Nairobi City County ................... 9-30
9.3 Urban Facilities ..................................................................................................................... 9-32
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9.4 Geographic Information System (GIS) .................................................................................. 9-38
9.4.1 Background of the Issues .................................................................................................. 9-38
9.4.2 Situation of Nairobis GIS ................................................................................................ 9-38
9.4.3 Current Status of the GIS Data under NIUPLAN ............................................................ 9-42
9.4.4 Current Status of Database under NIUPLAN ................................................................... 9-45
9.4.5 The Management Proposal of GIS Data ........................................................................... 9-47
9.4.6 The Management Proposal of an Integrated GIS ............................................................. 9-47
9.4.7 Management Proposal for an Open policy on GIS data ....................................................... 9-49
CHAPTER 10 SOCIAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONSIDERATION .................. 10-1
10.1 Social and Environmental Consideration for Master Plan Formulation ................................ 10-1
10.1.1 Basic Policy for Social and Environmental Considerations for NIUPLAN ..................... 10-1
10.1.2 Requirement of Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA) ............................................ 10-1
10.1.3 Framework of SEA Study for NIUPLAN ......................................................................... 10-2
10.2 SEA (Fundamental Version) .................................................................................................. 10-3
10.2.1 Development of Terms of Reference reflecting SEA Guideline ....................................... 10-3
10.2.2 NCC Internal Preparatory Meeting................................................................................... 10-5
10.2.3 Preliminary Stakeholder Meeting ..................................................................................... 10-5
10.3 County Government Act and Public Participation................................................................. 10-6
10.3.1 Development of Terms of Reference reflecting County Government Act ....................... 10-6
10.3.2 Public Advertisement ........................................................................................................ 10-7
10.3.3 Public Meeting.................................................................................................................. 10-8
10.3.4 Web Site Management ........................................................................................................ 10-9
10.3.5 Civic Education .............................................................................................................. 10-12
10.4 Analysis on Planning Alternatives (structure plan) ............................................................. 10-13
10.5 Integration of Public Comments in the Master Plan ............................................................ 10-17
10.6 Priority Project for Urban Environmental Sector ................................................................ 10-19
CHAPTER 11 PRIORITY PROGRAMS OF NIUPLAN ............................................. 11-1
11.1 J ustification of Priority Programs .......................................................................................... 11-1
11.2 Urban Development Program ................................................................................................ 11-4
11.2.1 CBD development program .............................................................................................. 11-4
11.2.2 Sub-centre Development Program (priority area) ............................................................ 11-5
11.2.3 Eastlands Urban Renewal Project..................................................................................... 11-5
11.3 Urban Transport Development Program ................................................................................ 11-6
11.3.1 Road network development program ............................................................................... 11-6
11.3.2 Public transport development program ............................................................................. 11-9
11.3.3 ITS development program .............................................................................................. 11-10
11.4 Infrastructure Development Program ................................................................................... 11-11
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11.4.1 Water Supply ................................................................................................................... 11-11
11.4.2 Power .............................................................................................................................. 11-12
11.4.3 Telecommunications ....................................................................................................... 11-12
11.5 Environment Improvement Program ................................................................................... 11-13
11.5.1 Storm water drainage and sewerage ............................................................................... 11-13
11.5.2 Solid waste management ................................................................................................ 11-14
11.5.3 City-wide Air Quality Management Program ................................................................ 11-15
11.6 Urban Development Management Strengthening Program ................................................. 11-16
CHAPTER 12 CONCLSION AND RECOMMENDATION FOR IMPLEMENTATION
OF THE MASTER PLAN ...................................................................... 12-1
12.1 Conclusion ............................................................................................................................. 12-1
12.2 Recommendation ................................................................................................................... 12-1

PART-III: Appendix

APPENDIX 1 CONTRACT AND MINUTES OF MEETING FOR INCEPTION MEETING
APPENDIX 2 REVIEW OF URBAN DEVELOPMENT IN NEIGHBORING COUNTRIES
APPENDIX 3 RESULTS OF TRAFFIC SURVEYS
APPENDIX 4 FORMULATION OF FUTURE TRANSPORT DEMAND
APPENDIX 5 PROGRESS OF ROAD DEVELOPMENT AFTER 2006
APPENDIX 6 STRATEGIC ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT
APPENDIX 7 TYPICAL CROSS SECTION

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LIST OF FIGURES

Figure 1.3.1 Location Map ............................................................................................................... 1-2
Figure 1.3.2 Greater Nairobi Boundary ............................................................................................ 1-3
Figure 1.4.1 Project Organization Chart Based on 1st RD ............................................................... 1-4
Figure 1.4.2 Project Organization Chart based on Revised RD ..................................................... 1-4
Figure 1.4.3 Tiers of Discussion Structure ....................................................................................... 1-5
Figure 2.1.1 Rainfall and Temperature in Nairobi City .................................................................... 2-2
Figure 2.1.2 Population Density per Hectare of Nairobi City in 2009 ............................................. 2-3
Figure 2.1.3 Average Annual Population Growth Rate of Nairobi City and its Environs in Greater
Nairobi from 1999 to 2009 (%) .................................................................................... 2-3
Figure 2.1.4 Age Structure of Population of Kenya Showing Nairobi in 2009 ................................ 2-4
Figure 2.1.5 Age Structure of Population of Nairobi in 2009 .......................................................... 2-4
Figure 2.1.6 Nairobi's Age Structure Shifted by 10 Years from 1999 and Corresponding Actual
Population in 2009 ....................................................................................................... 2-5
Figure 2.1.7 Percentage of Households of Ownership by Household Asset .................................... 2-7
Figure 2.1.8 Share of Individuals below Poverty Line ..................................................................... 2-8
Figure 2.1.9 Households by Main Source of Water and District ...................................................... 2-9
Figure 2.1.10 Households by Main Mode of Human Waste Disposal and District ............................ 2-9
Figure 2.1.11 Households by Main Type of Lighting Fuel and District ........................................... 2-10
Figure 2.1.12 Percentage of Households by Ownership of Household Assets and District ............. 2-10
Figure 2.1.13 Population and GNI per Capita in 2011 ..................................................................... 2-11
Figure 2.1.14 Wage Employment by Industry in 2011 (provisional) ............................................... 2-13
Figure 2.1.15 Estimated Distribution of Employees of Business Establishments Registered in the
NCC ........................................................................................................................... 2-14
Figure 2.1.16 Comparison of GDP per Capita and Typical Labour Cost ......................................... 2-15
Figure 2.1.17 Gap Structure of Industries of Nairobi ....................................................................... 2-16
Figure 2.1.18 Doing Business Ranks of Kenya in 185 Economies in 2013 ..................................... 2-19
Figure 2.1.19 Creation of Urban Wind Path through Design of Sustainable
Urban Land Use Pattern ............................................................................................. 2-25
Figure 2.2.1 Land Use Map Done by Columbia and Nairobi University. ...................................... 2-27
Figure 2.2.2 Satellite Image of Ridgeways Area ............................................................................ 2-27
Figure 2.2.3 Satellite Image of Kasarani, Dandora Area ................................................................ 2-28
Figure 2.2.4 Satellite Image of Kilimani Area................................................................................ 2-28
Figure 2.2.5 Satellite Image of Eastleigh South to Uhuru Estate ................................................... 2-28
Figure 2.2.6 Typical Development Pattern ..................................................................................... 2-30
Figure 3.1.1 Structure of Concerned Laws and Plans ...................................................................... 3-2
Figure 3.1.2 Land Control Scheme................................................................................................. 3-10
Figure 3.2.1 Organization Chart of NCC (Old system) .................................................................. 3-25
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Figure 3.2.2 NCC Land, Housing and Physical Planning Sector organogram (tentative) .............. 3-26
Figure 3.3.1 First Plan of Nairobi by A. F. Church in 1898 ........................................................... 3-37
Figure 3.3.2 Plan for Settler Capital in 1927 .................................................................................. 3-38
Figure 3.3.3 Master Plan for a Colonial Capital in 1948 ................................................................ 3-39
Figure 3.3.4 Recommended Distribution of Population in 2000 .................................................... 3-40
Figure 3.3.5 Nairobi Metropolitan Growth Strategy 1973 ............................................................. 3-42
Figure 3.3.6 Zone Map by J ST ....................................................................................................... 3-43
Figure 3.3.7 Hill Area Zoning Plan ................................................................................................ 3-43
Figure 3.3.8 Proposed Urban Settlements Pattern .......................................................................... 3-48
Figure 3.3.9 Location of New Town ............................................................................................... 3-48
Figure 3.3.10 Development Pattern, Settlement/Build Up 2009 & 2030 ......................................... 3-50
Figure 3.3.11 CBD of Nairobi City County ..................................................................................... 3-52
Figure 3.3.12 CBD and Its Linkage to Railway, Upper Hills ........................................................... 3-52
Figure 3.4.1 Relevance of Capacity Development Method ............................................................ 3-55
Figure 3.4.2 Capacity Development Issues .................................................................................... 3-59
Figure 3.4.3 Comparison between No Specific Target Groups and Specific Target Groups .......... 3-60
Figure 4.1.1 Location of Study Sections for A104 ........................................................................... 4-5
Figure 4.1.2 Typical Cross Section J KIA Haile Selassie Section .................................................. 4-5
Figure 4.1.3 Typical Cross Section from J ust Before Haile Selassie J unction to J ust after University
Way J unction ................................................................................................................ 4-6
Figure 4.1.4 Typical Cross Section J ames Gichuru J unction Uthiru Section and Gitaru - Rironi
Section.......................................................................................................................... 4-6
Figure 4.1.5 Proposed Stations in NRS-Ruiru Section ..................................................................... 4-7
Figure 4.1.6 Proposed Stations in NRS-Kikuyu Section .................................................................. 4-7
Figure 4.1.7 Nairobi-Thika Highway Improvement Project Location Map ..................................... 4-8
Figure 4.1.8 MRTS Corridors ......................................................................................................... 4-10
Figure 4.1.9 Road Network in Urban Area (Nairobi City) in 2005 ................................................ 4-11
Figure 4.1.10 Automated Ticket Gate (left) High Platform Construction (right) .......................... 4-14
Figure 4.1.11 Proposed Standard Gauge Railway Corridor from Nairobi to Dagoretti (Blue line) . 4-15
Figure 4.2.1 Road Network in Nairobi City ................................................................................... 4-31
Figure 4.2.2 Number of Lanes of Existing Roads .......................................................................... 4-33
Figure 4.2.3 The Road Length Density by Area of the Target Road Network ............................... 4-34
Figure 4.2.4 The Road Length Density by Population of the Target Road Network ...................... 4-34
Figure 4.2.5 Comparison of Travel Mode by Trip Purpose between 2004 Survey and 2013 Survey
................................................................................................................................... 4-36
Figure 4.2.6 Existing Track Condition (left), Existing Ruiru Station (right).................................. 4-36
Figure 4.2.7 KRC Existing and Planned Lines ............................................................................... 4-37
Figure 4.2.8 Horizontal and Vertical Alignment of MRT on Thika Road ...................................... 4-38
Figure 4.2.9 Horizontal and Vertical Alignment of MRT on J uja Road ......................................... 4-38
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Figure 4.2.10 Horizontal and Vertical Alignment of LRT on J ogoo Road ....................................... 4-39
Figure 4.2.11 Horizontal and Vertical Alignment of MRT on Ngong Road ..................................... 4-39
Figure 4.2.12 Horizontal and Vertical Alignment of LRT on the Outer Ring Road ............................ 40
Figure 4.2.13 Horizontal and Vertical Alignment of LRT on the Waiyaki Way ............................... 4-40
Figure 4.2.14 View of J KIA Terminal Area from Control Tower ..................................................... 4-41
Figure 4.2.15 View of J KIA Terminal Area from Control Tower ..................................................... 4-42
Figure 4.2.16 View of Wilson Airport Airlines Hanger and Taxiway from Control Tower ............. 4-43
Figure 4.2.17 Outline of Map of Water Supply to Nairobi City ....................................................... 4-45
Figure 4.2.18 General Layout of the Zones ...................................................................................... 4-47
Figure 4.2.19 Power Sector in Kenya ............................................................................................... 4-54
Figure 4.2.20 Classification of Power Plants by Installed Capacity ................................................. 4-56
Figure 4.2.21 Incidences per 1,000 Customers as on 29th April, 2013 ............................................ 4-58
Figure 4.2.22 Countermeasure for Vandalism .................................................................................. 4-58
Figure 4.2.23 Demand Forecast from 2010 to 2031 ......................................................................... 4-60
Figure 4.2.24 Least Cost Expansion Plan and Peak Demand ........................................................... 4-61
Figure 4.2.25 Solid Waste Flow in Nairobi County (2009) .............................................................. 4-62
Figure 4.2.26 Facilities related to Solid Waste Management ........................................................... 4-62
Figure 4.2.27 Organization Structure of Department of Environment ............................................. 4-63
Figure 4.2.28 Physical Composition of Water in Nairobi ................................................................. 4-64
Figure 4.2.29 Number of Fixed and Mobile Users in Kenya ........................................................... 4-70
Figure 4.2.30 Proportion of Fixed and Mobile Telephones in Kenya .............................................. 4-70
Figure 4.2.31 NOFBI coverage ........................................................................................................ 4-74
Figure 4.2.32 Percentage of Mobile Subscriptions among 4 Countries ........................................... 4-77
Figure 4.2.33 Percentage of Individual Internet Use among 4 Countries......................................... 4-77
Figure 4.2.34 Percentage of Fixed-telephone Subscriptions among 4 Countries ............................. 4-78
Figure 4.2.35 Penetration Ratio of Mobile Subscriptions in Kenya in a Global Comparison .......... 4-78
Figure 4.2.36 Penetration Ratio of Individual Internet Use in Kenya in a Global Comparison ....... 4-78
Figure 4.2.37 Penetration Ratio of Fixed-telephone Subscriptions in Kenya in a Global Comparison
................................................................................................................................... 4-79
Figure 4.2.38 Percentage of Household with Radio and Television among 4 Countries ................. 4-79
Figure 4.2.39 Price of Mobile-broadband Services, Early 2013 ...................................................... 4-81
Figure 5.1.1 Urban Planning Issues of Nairobi City ........................................................................ 5-2
Figure 5.1.2 Urban Transport Issues of Nairobi City ....................................................................... 5-3
Figure 5.1.3 Socio-Economic Issues of Nairobi City ....................................................................... 5-4
Figure 5.3.1 Existing Passenger Train Operation by RVR (left), Sample Photo of DMU (right) .... 5-9
Figure 5.3.2 Preliminary Identified Issues through the First Survey (Power Supply) .................... 5-15
Figure 5.3.3 Identified Issues through the Preliminary Identified Issues (Solid Waste Management)
................................................................................................................................... 5-16
Figure 5.3.4 Pull-based and Push-based Information Dissemination ............................................. 5-17
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Figure 5.3.5 Constraints and Planning Issues for Telecommunications ......................................... 5-19
Figure 6.1.1 Estimation of Population of Kenya .............................................................................. 6-1
Figure 6.1.2 Alternative Scenarios of Population Estimation of Nairobi City ................................. 6-2
Figure 6.1.3 Area and Population Density of Selected Cities .......................................................... 6-4
Figure 6.2.1 Proposed Vision for Nairobi City County 2030 ......................................................... 6-12
Figure 6.3.2 Discussion Results ..................................................................................................... 6-15
Figure 6.3.3 Sub Centre System ..................................................................................................... 6-15
Figure 6.3.4 Road Network and Nodes .......................................................................................... 6-16
Figure 6.3.5 Railway and Road Transit Interchange ...................................................................... 6-16
Figure 6.3.6 Proposed Structure Plan for Nairobi .......................................................................... 6-17
Figure 6.4.1 Current Land Use ....................................................................................................... 6-18
Figure 6.4.2 Land Availability in Some Areas ................................................................................ 6-21
Figure 6.4.3 Cross-Sectional Profile of Nairobi ............................................................................. 6-22
Figure 6.4.4 Basic Urban Character ............................................................................................... 6-23
Figure 6.4.5 Land Availability in Some Areas ................................................................................ 6-23
Figure 6.4.6 CBD and Sub-centres ................................................................................................. 6-27
Figure 6.4.7 Ecological Environment in Nairobi ........................................................................... 6-28
Figure 6.4.8 Industrial Land Use Restructuring ............................................................................. 6-29
Figure 6.4.9 Boundaries of the CBDs ............................................................................................ 6-30
Figure 6.4.10 Survey Area (the Expanded CBD without Railway City) .......................................... 6-30
Figure 6.4.11 Floor Use Distribution ............................................................................................... 6-31
Figure 6.4.12 Consuming Plot Ratio of Each Zone in the Expanded CBD ...................................... 6-32
Figure 6.4.13 Low-utilized Open-Air Parking and Roadside Parking in the CBD .......................... 6-34
Figure 6.4.14 Development Vision of CBD ..................................................................................... 6-35
Figure 6.4.15 Area of the Greater CBD ........................................................................................... 6-36
Figure 6.4.16 Road Network of the Greater CBD ............................................................................ 6-37
Figure 6.4.17 Land Use Concept of the Greater CBD ...................................................................... 6-38
Figure 6.4.18 Spatial Development Plan for the Greater CBD ........................................................ 6-39
Figure 6.4.19 Key issues in Upper Hill South .................................................................................. 6-41
Figure 6.4.20 Proposed Urban Function Structure in Upper Hill South........................................... 6-42
Figure 6.4.25 Key issues in Dandora................................................................................................ 6-45
Figure 6.4.26 Suitable land for development in Dandora ................................................................. 6-46
Figure 6.4.27 Proposed Urban Function Structure in Dandora ........................................................ 6-46
Figure 6.4.28 Key issues in Imara-Daima ........................................................................................ 6-47
Figure 6.4.29 Proposed Urban Function Structure in Imara-Daima ................................................. 6-48
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Figure 6.4.30 Key issues in Makadara ............................................................................................. 6-49
Figure 6.4.31 Proposed Urban Function Structure in Makadara ...................................................... 6-49
Figure 6.4.32 Key issues in Kasarani ............................................................................................... 6-50
Figure 6.4.33 Key issues in Ruai ...................................................................................................... 6-51
Figure 6.4.34 Development Image of Railway City ......................................................................... 6-52
Figure 6.4.35 Implementation Framework for the Railway City Project ......................................... 6-52
Figure 6.4.36 Conversion of the Development Right ....................................................................... 6-53
Figure 7.1.1 Procedure for Urban Transport Development Plan ...................................................... 7-1
Figure 7.1.2 Traffic Survey Schedule ............................................................................................... 7-3
Figure7.1.3 Zone Map inside the City of Nairobi ........................................................................... 7-4
Figure7.1.4 Zone Map around the City of Nairobi .......................................................................... 7-4
Figure 7.1.5 Zone Map outside the City of Nairobi ......................................................................... 7-5
Figure 7.1.6 Traffic Survey Point in Nairobi Urban Area ................................................................ 7-6
Figure 7.1.7 Traffic Survey Point in Nairobi Urbanised Area .......................................................... 7-6
Figure 7.1.8 Location of Public Transport User Survey ................................................................... 7-7
Figure 7.1.9 Routes of Travel Speed Survey .................................................................................... 7-7
Figure 7.1.10 Trip Rate per Person by Car-ownership ....................................................................... 7-9
Figure 7.1.11 Trip Rate per Person by Occupation ............................................................................ 7-9
Figure 7.1.12 Comparison of Trip Rate between 2004 and 2013 ....................................................... 7-9
Figure 7.1.13 Trip Generation by Trip Purpose in 2004 and 2013 ................................................... 7-10
Figure 7.1.14 Person Trip Movement in a Wider Area in 2004 and 2013 ........................................ 7-10
Figure 7.1.15 Person Trip Desire Line inside Nairobi City in 2004 ................................................. 7-10
Figure 7.1.16 Person Trip Desire Line inside Nairobi City in 2013 ................................................. 7-11
Figure 7.1.17 Travel Mode Composition by Trip Purpose ............................................................... 7-11
Figure 7.1.18 Comparison of Number of Trips by Travel Mode between 2013 and 2004 ............... 7-12
Figure 7.1.19 Comparison of Composition of Travel Mode between 2013 and 2004 ..................... 7-12
Figure 7.1.20 Flow of Four-Step-Method ........................................................................................ 7-13
Figure 7.1.21 Vehicle Assignment Result in Existing Case (2013) .............................................. 7-15
Figure 7.1.22 Vehicle Assignment Result in Do-Nothing Case (2030) ........................................ 7-15
Figure 7.1.23 Recommended Road Development by the 2006 M/P (NUTRANS) .......................... 7-18
Figure 7.1.24 Progress of Road Development after 2006 M/P......................................................... 7-19
Figure 7.1.25 Future Road Network (2030) ..................................................................................... 7-20
Figure 7.1.26 Classification of Future Road Network (2030) .......................................................... 7-21
Figure 7.1.27 Railway Network in Alternative 2.............................................................................. 7-25
Figure 7.1.28 Public Transport Network in Alternative 3 ................................................................ 7-30
Figure 7.1.29 Vehicle Assignment Result of Alternative 0 in 2030 .............................................. 7-31
Figure 7.1.30 Railway Passenger Assignment Result of Alternative 2 in 2030 ............................ 7-31
Figure 7.1.31 Vehicle Assignment Result of Alternative 3 in 2030 .............................................. 7-32
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Figure 7.1.32 Public Transport (Railway, BRT and LRT) Passenger Assignment Result of
Alternative 3 in 2030 .............................................................................................. 7-32
Figure 7.1.33 Modal Share by Alternatives in 2030 ......................................................................... 7-33
Figure 7.1.34 Road Length Distribution by VCR in Nairobi City ................................................... 7-34
Figure 7.1.35 Road Network in Short Term (2018) .......................................................................... 7-36
Figure 7.1.36 Road Network in Medium Term (2023) ..................................................................... 7-38
Figure 7.1.37 Public Transport Network in Medium Term (2023) ................................................... 7-38
Figure 7.1.38 Road Network in Long Term (2030) .......................................................................... 7-40
Figure 7.1.39 Public Transport Network in Long Term (2030) ........................................................ 7-40
Figure 7.1.40 Vehicle Assignment Result of Short Term Plan in 2018 ............................................ 7-41
Figure 7.1.41 Vehicle Assignment Result of Medium Term Plan in 2023 ....................................... 7-42
Figure 7.1.42 Public Transport (Railway and BRT) Passenger Assignment Result of Medium Term
Plan in 2023 ............................................................................................................... 7-42
Figure 7.1.43 Vehicle Assignment Result of Long Term Plan in 2030 ............................................ 7-43
Figure 7.1.44 Public Transport (Railway, BRT and LRT) Passenger Assignment Result of Long Term
Plan in 2030 ............................................................................................................... 7-43
Figure 7.1.45 Modal Share in Short, Medium and Long Term ........................................................ 7-44
Figure 7.1.46 Road Length Distribution by VCR in Short, Medium and Long Term Nairobi City . 7-45
Figure 7.1.47 Rotes of Viaduct-1 and Viaduct-2 .............................................................................. 7-48
Figure 7.1.48 Route of Widening of Enterprise Road ...................................................................... 7-49
Figure 7.1.49 Supposed Route of Northern Part of Circumferential Road C-2 ................................ 7-50
Figure 7.1.50 Project Area of Creation of ITS City.......................................................................... 7-51
Figure 7.2.1 Commuter Train Operation by RVR .......................................................................... 7-52
Figure 7.2.2 Planned MRTS Corridors ........................................................................................... 7-53
Figure 7.2.3 Existing KRL Lines and Planned MRT/LRT Lines ................................................... 7-54
Figure 7.2.4 Ring Line circulating CBD and Sub-Centres ............................................................. 7-55
Figure 8.1.1 General Layout of the Existing and Planned Facilities ................................................ 8-5
Figure 8.1.2 Comparison of the Water Demand and Capacity of Water Supply .............................. 8-6
Figure 8.2.1 River and Localized Drainage Network ..................................................................... 8-12
Figure 8.2.2 Comparison of Population Projections ....................................................................... 8-12
Figure 8.2.3 Comparison of Water Demand Projections ................................................................ 8-13
Figure 8.2.4 Comparison of Sewerage Generation Estimates ........................................................ 8-13
Figure 8.2.5 Comparison of Required Sewerage Treatment Capacity Estimates ........................... 8-14
Figure 8.2.6 Development of Sewerage Treatment Works ............................................................. 8-15
Figure 8.2.7 Planned Development of Dandora Estate STW ......................................................... 8-15
Figure 8.2.8 Existing and Planned Development of Trunk Sewers ................................................ 8-17
Figure 8.2.9 Estimate of Present Sewerage Generation, Collection and Conveyance ................... 8-18
Figure 8.3.1 Demand Forecast of Kenya by 2030 .......................................................................... 8-25
Figure 8.3.2 Demand Forecast of NCC Compared with the Project and the LCPDP .................... 8-26
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Figure 8.3.3 The Land around Dandora Station ............................................................................. 8-27
Figure 8.3.4 The Definition of Wayleaves ...................................................................................... 8-28
Figure 8.3.5 Comparison of Wayleaves between Kenya and J apan ............................................... 8-28
Figure 8.3.6 Comparison of Side Clearance ................................................................................... 8-29
Figure 8.3.7 GIS data of Kenya Power ........................................................................................... 8-31
Figure 8.3.8 Combination of GIS data of Kenya Power and J ST ................................................... 8-32
Figure 8.3.9 The data of Power Facilities in Embakasi .................................................................. 8-32
Figure 8.3.10 Current Wayleaves of Transmission Line .................................................................. 8-35
Figure 8.3.11 The Latest LCPDP ..................................................................................................... 8-35
Figure 8.3.12 Proposed Industry area along the Kangundo Road in Dandora ................................. 8-36
Figure 8.4.1 Projected Waste Generation Amount based on Population ........................................ 8-37
Figure 8.4.2 Map of Each Collection Zone .................................................................................... 8-38
Figure 8.4.3 Estimated Solid Waste Projection .............................................................................. 8-38
Figure 8.4.4 Estimated Solid Waste Projection .............................................................................. 8-40
Figure 8.4.5 Estimated Solid Waste Projection in 2023 ................................................................. 8-41
Figure 8.4.6 Estimated Solid Waste Projection in 2030 ................................................................. 8-41
Figure 8.4.7 Candidate Sites of New Landfill Site and Restriction Area ....................................... 8-46
Figure 8.4.9 Image of Landfill Operation Options ......................................................................... 8-46
Figure 8.4.8 Image of Cell Method Operation ............................................................................... 8-46
Figure 8.4.10 Layout Plan of Decommissioning of the Dandora Dump Site ................................... 8-47
Figure 8.4.11 Image of Operation of MRF ....................................................................................... 8-48
Figure 8.4.12 Collection Zone and Proposed Four Areas for Transportation System ...................... 8-49
Figure 8.4.13 Proposed Collection Methods and Equipment ........................................................... 8-50
Figure 8.4.14 Image of Future Institutional System for SWM ......................................................... 8-51
Figure 8.5.1 Mobile Phone Penetration Ratio of African Countries ............................................... 8-52
Figure 8.5.2 Penetration of Internet Use of Developed Countries ................................................. 8-53
Figure 8.5.3 Penetration of Internet Use of Nordic Countries ........................................................ 8-53
Figure 8.5.4 International Communication Bandwidth Capacity Demand .................................... 8-54
Figure 8.5.5 Conceptual Diagram of the Telecommunications Network ....................................... 8-57
Figure 8.5.6 Network Construction Plan ........................................................................................ 8-57
Figure 8.5.7 Network Construction Plan ........................................................................................ 8-59
Figure 8.5.8 Conceptual Diagram of a Dedicated Government Network for Government Offices8-60
Figure 8.5.9 Conceptual Diagram of the Disaster Information Gathering and Dissemination System
................................................................................................................................... 8-61
Figure 8.5.10 Cyber Security ........................................................................................................... 8-62
Figure 8.5.11 Upgraded National Addressing System ..................................................................... 8-64
Figure 8.5.12 Framework on Construction Supervision and Maintenance Works ........................... 8-66
Figure 9.1.1 Institutional Framework to be Developed .................................................................... 9-1
Figure 9.1.2 Overview of Development Control Mechanism .......................................................... 9-2
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Figure 9.1.3 Image of Land Re-adjustment Project .......................................................................... 9-3
Figure 9.1.4 Framework of Capacity Development Plan ................................................................. 9-5
Figure 9.1.5 Relation between Goal and Approaches of Capacity Development Plan ..................... 9-7
Figure 9.2.1 Correspondence between Priorities of Kenya and Nairobi ........................................ 9-15
Figure 9.2.2 Expected Structure of Industries of Nairobi in 2030 ............................................................. 9-16
Figure 9.2.3 Expected Scenario of Employment Distribution by Type of Industry ................................... 9-17
Figure 9.2.4 Market Locations ................................................................................................................... 9-21
Figure 9.2.5 School Locations .................................................................................................................... 9-25
Figure 9.2.6 Location-specific Agenda for Industrial and Tourism Development ..................................... 9-28
Figure 9.2.7 District Demarcation in the Environs of Nairobi City within Greater Nairobi ...................... 9-29
Figure 9.3.1 Map Showing Shortage of Primary Schools .......................................................................... 9-33
Figure 9.3.2 Map Showing Shortage of Secondary Schools in Nairobi ..................................................... 9-34
Figure 9.3.3 Map Showing Distribution of Universities in Nairobi ........................................................... 9-35
Figure 9.3.4 Map Showing Proposed Fire Stations .................................................................................... 9-36
Figure 9.3.5 Map Showing Shortage of Community Facilities .................................................................. 9-37
Figure 9.4.1 The Difference between the Satellite Image .......................................................................... 9-39
Figure 9.4.2 Topographic GIS Map (1:5000) ............................................................................................. 9-40
Figure 9.4.3 Census Map 2009 ................................................................................................................... 9-41
Figure 9.4.4 Land Use Map from Columbia University............................................................................. 9-41
Figure 9.4.5 Cadastral Map (held by Nairobi City) .................................................................................... 9-42
Figure 9.4.6 Aerial Photos of Nairobi ........................................................................................................ 9-43
Figure 9.4.7 Fair Consistency between the Imagery and Land Use, the Buildings, Roads Shape File ...... -944
Figure 9.4.8 Land Use Map ........................................................................................................................ -944
Figure 9.4.9 Image of Integrated GIS ......................................................................................................... 9-48
Figure 9.4.10 Cooperation with External OrganizationsSharing Data ............................................... 9-48
Figure 9.4.11 Image of an Open Type GIS ................................................................................................. 9-49
Figure 10.1.1 SEA Implementation Framework ......................................................................................... 10-2
Figure 10.3.1 Website Architecture .......................................................................................................... 10-10
Figure 10.3.2 Front Page of Website of NIUPLAN ................................................................................. 10-10
Figure 10.3.3 Monthly Website Visit Numbers ........................................................................................ 10-12
Figure 10.3.4 Photo Records of Civic Education ..................................................................................... 10-12
Figure 10.3.5 Daily Visitors Number of Civic Education ........................................................................ 10-13
Figure 11.1.1 Priority Program Structure ................................................................................................... 11-2

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LIST OF TABLES

Table 1.3.1 Greater Nairobi (Division list) ..................................................................................... 1-3
Table 1.4.1 J CC Meeting Record .................................................................................................... 1-5
Table 1.4.2 Thematic Working Group............................................................................................. 1-6
Table 1.4.3 Technical Working Group Meeting Record ................................................................. 1-6
Table 1.4.4 Secretariat Meeting Record ........................................................................................ 1-13
Table 1.4.5 J CC Members ............................................................................................................. 1-13
Table 1.4.6 NIUPLAN Secretariat ................................................................................................ 1-14
Table 1.4.7 Technical Working Group Members .......................................................................... 1-15
Table 2.1.1 Population, Area and Density of Nairobi and its Environs in 2009 ............................. 2-2
Table 2.1.2 Distribution of Enrolment of Primary Schools, Pre-Schools, Special Units and
Secondary Schools in Nairobi City by Division in 2012 (Preliminary) ....................... 2-6
Table 2.1.3 Position of Nairobi in Comparison with Kenya ........................................................... 2-7
Table 2.1.4 References and their Implications ................................................................................ 2-8
Table 2.1.5 Definitions of Four Districts in Nairobi according to 2009 Census ............................. 2-9
Table 2.1.6 GDP Shares in 2011 (provisional) .............................................................................. 2-12
Table 2.1.7 Real GDP Growth Rates in 2011 (provisional) .......................................................... 2-12
Table 2.1.8 Shares in Export in 2011 (provisional) ...................................................................... 2-12
Table 2.1.9 Growth Rates in Export in 2011 (provisional) ........................................................... 2-12
Table 2.1.10 General Issues and Directions for Improvement of Industries in Nairobi City (1/2) . 2-14
Table 2.1.10 General Issues and Directions for Improvement of Industries in Nairobi City (2/2) . 2-15
Table 2.1.11 Some Causes for Lack of Public Safety and Candidate Measures ............................. 2-16
Table 2.1.12 Gini Index of Selected Countries ............................................................................... 2-17
Table 2.1.13 Doing Business Ranks of Kenya in 185 Economies in 2013 ..................................... 2-20
Table 2.1.14 Environmental Issues of Nairobi ................................................................................ 2-21
Table 2.1.15 Top Ten Major Causes of Mortality in Nairobi (1998- 2000) .................................... 2-24
Table 2.2.1 Land Use by Land Hold in Nairobi ............................................................................ 2-26
Table 2.2.2 Land Use Composition............................................................................................... 2-26
Table 2.2.3 Number of Schools and Students in Primary Schools in Nairobi, 2012 .................... 2-31
Table 2.2.4 Percentage of Type of Schools by District in Nairobi, 2012 ...................................... 2-31
Table 2.2.5 Type of Health Care Providers Preferred by Sick Population in Nairobi ................... 2-32
Table 2.2.6 Number of Major Health Facilities by District .......................................................... 2-32
Table 2.2.7 Beds/1,000 people for All Health Facilities by District ............................................. 2-32
Table 2.2.8 Stadiums and Sport Facilities ..................................................................................... 2-33
Table 2.2.9 Public Playgrounds .................................................................................................... 2-33
Table 2.2.10 Community Centers by District and Capacity ........................................................... 2-33
Table 2.2.11 Types and Capacity of City Council Markets by Ward .............................................. 2-34
Table 3.1.1 Management of Urban Development ........................................................................... 3-3
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Table 3.1.2 Maximum Permissible Noise Levels (Leq) ................................................................ 3-13
Table 3.2.1 Ministries Related to Urban Planning (Old Structure) ............................................... 3-25
Table 3.2.2 Ministries Related to Urban Planning (New Structure) ............................................. 3-25
Table 3.2.3 Tasks of Sections in City Planning Department ......................................................... 3-26
Table 3.3.1 Historical Change of Population of Nairobi ............................................................... 3-36
Table 3.3.2 Part of Nairobi City Development Ordinances and Zones ......................................... 3-44
Table 3.3.3 Delineation of the Nairobi Metro Boundary .............................................................. 3-45
Table 3.3.4 Population of NMR .................................................................................................... 3-47
Table 3.3.5 Settlement Hierarchy of NMR ................................................................................... 3-47
Table 3.3.6 List of New Towns Proposed ..................................................................................... 3-49
Table 3.3.7 Proposed Land Use Classification ............................................................................. 3-50
Table 3.3.8 Proposed Urban Land Use Classification for NMR and Distribution for Nairobi City
County ........................................................................................................................ 3-51
Table 3.4.1 Number of Officials and Training Needs ................................................................... 3-54
Table 3.4.2 Number of Employee in City Planning Dept. CCN ................................................... 3-54
Table 3.4.3 Critical Skills Identified in Sample Survey ................................................................ 3-55
Table 3.4.4 Overview of Capacity Assessment Results ................................................................ 3-56
Table 3.4.5 Strong and Weak Category of Skills by Section ........................................................ 3-57
Table 3.4.6 Strong and Weak Skills by Section ............................................................................ 3-57
Table 3.4.7 Fundamental Skills to be Acquired ............................................................................ 3-61
Table 4.1.1 Studies Conducted on A104 by KeNHA ...................................................................... 4-5
Table 4.1.2 Results of Economic Evaluation ................................................................................ 4-10
Table 4.1.3 The Staging Plan Proposed in the Master Plan and its Current Progress. .................. 4-12
Table 4.1.4 Chinese Assistance of Road Development in Nairobi ............................................... 4-13
Table 4.1.5 On-going Projects Relevant to Infrastructure Development for Storm Water Drainage
and Sewerage in Nairobi City .................................................................................... 4-20
Table 4.1.6 Major Infrastructure Developments for Wastewater and Sanitation Facilities in Nairobi
City under the WaSSIP ............................................................................................... 4-21
Table 4.1.7 Major On-going Infrastructure Developments in Nairobi City under the Sewerage
Improvement Project .................................................................................................. 4-25
Table 4.1.8 Power Sector Projects ................................................................................................ 4-25
Table 4.2.1 Summary of Road Classification in Kenya Road Classification Manual................... 4-29
Table 4.2.2 Classified Roads in Nairobi and Their Functions ...................................................... 4-30
Table 4.2.3 Major Facilities of J KIA ............................................................................................ 4-42
Table 4.2.4 Major Facilities of Wilson Airport ............................................................................. 4-43
Table 4.2.5 Existing Water Resources of Water Supply for Nairobi City ..................................... 4-44
Table 4.2.6 Existing Facilities of Sasumua System ...................................................................... 4-44
Table 4.2.7 Existing Facilities of Ruiru System............................................................................ 4-44
Table 4.2.8 Existing Facilities of Mwagu System ........................................................................ 4-45
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Table 4.2.9 Existing Facilities of Kikuyu System ......................................................................... 4-45
Table 4.2.10 Zones of the Distribution System in Nairobi City...................................................... 4-46
Table 4.2.11 Operating Conditions of Existing Major STPs in Nairobi City ................................. 4-51
Table 4.2.12 Power Demand and Supply in Kenya ........................................................................ 4-55
Table 4.2.13 Power Demand and Supply in Nairobi Region .......................................................... 4-55
Table 4.2.14 Sales for Type of Customers Covered by Tariff ......................................................... 4-56
Table 4.2.15 Power-Generating Facilities ....................................................................................... 4-57
Table 4.2.16 Daily Monitoring of Blackout Incidence ................................................................... 4-58
Table 4.2.17 Underground Cable Projects ...................................................................................... 4-58
Table 4.2.18 Retail Electricity Tariffs Structure ............................................................................. 4-59
Table 4.2.19 Number of Staff in each Section ................................................................................ 4-63
Table 4.2.20 Amount of Waste Generation ..................................................................................... 4-64
Table 4.2.21 Collection System in Nairobi county ......................................................................... 4-65
Table 4.2.22 Collected Waste in Nairobi ........................................................................................ 4-65
Table 4.2.23 Amount of Recyclable ............................................................................................... 4-66
Table 4.2.24 Dumping Sites in Nairobi County .............................................................................. 4-67
Table 4.2.25 Financial Condition of CCN and DOE ...................................................................... 4-68
Table 4.2.26 Subscriptions of Internet Users .................................................................................. 4-71
Table 4.2.27 Subscriptions of Broadband Services ......................................................................... 4-71
Table 4.2.28 Penetration Ratio of Telecommunications in Nairobi City and the Provinces ........... 4-71
Table 4.2.29 Major Operator ........................................................................................................... 4-72
Table 4.2.30 Number of Licensed Postal and Courier Operators ................................................... 4-73
Table 4.2.31 Number of ICT equipment and Computer User ......................................................... 4-74
Table 4.2.32 Minimum Broadband Speed ...................................................................................... 4-75
Table 4.2.33 Broadband Penetration Targets .................................................................................. 4-76
Table 4.2.34 Key Outputs and Outcomes ....................................................................................... 4-76
Table 4.2.35 Number of Licensed Posta and Courier Operators among 4 Counties ....................... 4-80
Table 5.3.1 Major Telecommunications Indicators ....................................................................... 5-17
Table 6.1.1 Alternative Scenarios of Population Estimation of Nairobi City ................................. 6-3
Table 6.1.2 Comparison of Nairobi Citys Annual Average Growth Rate and Population Density in
2030 ............................................................................................................................. 6-4
Table 6.1.3 Estimation of Cross-border Commuters in 2013.......................................................... 6-6
Table 6.1.4 Estimation of Employees and J obs in Nairobi City ................................................... -6-6
Table 6.1.5 Estimation of Day-time Population in Nairobi City ..................................................... 6-7
Table 6.1.6 Alternative Cases of Future GDP per Capita of Kenya and Nairobi City .................... 6-7
Table 6.3.1 Comparison of Types of Structure Plan ..................................................................... 6-13
Table 6.4.1 Conditions for Capacity Estimation ........................................................................... 6-19
Table 6.4.2 Employment Estimation for 2030 .............................................................................. 6-20
Table 6.4.3 Zonal Considerations of Large Land Occupants ........................................................ 6-21
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Table 6.4.4 Obstacle Lands for Urban Planning ........................................................................... 6-24
Table 6.4.5 Zonal Considerations ................................................................................................. 6-24
Table 6.4.6 Principal Policy for Nairobi Land Use Plan ............................................................... 6-27
Table 6.4.7 GC and PR in the Expanded CBD ............................................................................. 6-31
Table 6.4.8 Comparison between Development Ordinance and Ground Situation ...................... 6-32
Table 6.4.9 Remaining Developable Floor Area ........................................................................... 6-32
Table 6.4.10 Estimation of Value at Real Estate Market for Rent in the CBD ............................... 6-33
Table 6.4.11 Estimation of the Number of the Parking Spaces in the CBD ................................... 6-34
Table 6.4.12 Comparison between J apanese and Kenyan Parking Regulation ............................... 6-34
Table 6.4.13 Process of Discussion about Development Visions in Thematic Working Group...... 6-35
Table 6.4.14 Priority of Sub-Centres Development ........................................................................ 6-40
Table 7.1.1 Summary of Traffic Survey .......................................................................................... 7-2
Table 7.1.2 Total Number of Traffic Zones..................................................................................... 7-3
Table 7.1.3 Interview Items in Household Interview Survey.......................................................... 7-8
Table 7.1.4 Increase in Population, Household and Trip Generation from 2004 to 2013 ............... 7-9
Table 7.1.5 Number of trips by Trip Purpose by Travel Mode ..................................................... 7-12
Table 7.1.6 Primary Indices by Vehicle Assignment Results in Existing Case and Do-Nothing Case
................................................................................................................................... 7-14
Table 7.1.7 Road Classification and Definition ............................................................................ 7-21
Table 7.1.8 Summary of Existing Public Transport Network Plan ............................................... 7-22
Table 7.1.9 Summary of Alternative Case .................................................................................... 7-24
Table 7.1.10 Evaluation of Priority of MRTS Corridors ................................................................. 7-26
Table 7.1.11 Selection of Mode for MRTS Corridors ..................................................................... 7-28
Table 7.1.12 Number of Trips by Mode by Alternative Case in 2030 ............................................ 7-33
Table 7.1.13 Major Indices by Vehicle Traffic Assignment ............................................................ 7-34
Table 7.1.14 Road Length Distribution by VCR in Nairobi City ................................................... 7-34
Table 7.1.15 Strategy for Staging Plan of Urban ............................................................................ 7-35
Table 7.1.16 Road Development Length in Sort Term (-2018) ...................................................... 7-36
Table 7.1.17 Road Development Length in Medium Term (-2023) ................................................ 7-37
Table 7.1.18 Road Development Length in Long Term .................................................................. 7-39
Table 7.1.19 Number of Trips by Mode in Short, Medium and Long Term ................................... 7-44
Table 7.1.20 Major Indices by Vehicle Traffic Assignment in Nairobi City ................................... 7-44
Table 7.1.21 Road Length Distributions by VCR in Short, Medium and Long Term in Nairobi City
................................................................................................................................... 7-45
Table 7.2.1 Existing condition of Planned MRT/LRT Routes ...................................................... 7-54
Table 8.1.1 Population Projection of Nairobi City.......................................................................... 8-1
Table 8.1.2 Basis of the Residential Water Demand from the WRMA Guidelines ......................... 8-1
Table 8.1.3 Ratio of the High, Medium and Low Class Housing ................................................... 8-2
Table 8.1.4 Ratio of the High, Medium and Low Class Housing ................................................... 8-2
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Table 8.1.5 Residential Unit Demand without Water Loss ............................................................. 8-2
Table 8.1.6 Industrial Demand ........................................................................................................ 8-3
Table 8.1.7 Water Demand of Nairobi City .................................................................................... 8-3
Table 8.1.8 Water Demand of FSMPDNS ...................................................................................... 8-4
Table 8.1.9 Recommended Water Resources Development Plan of Nairobi City .......................... 8-4
Table 8.1.10 Summary of Demand Projections and Capacity of Water Supply ................................ 8-6
Table 8.2.1 Comparison of Population Projections ....................................................................... 8-12
Table 8.2.2 Comparison of Water Demand Projections ................................................................ 8-13
Table 8.2.3 Comparison of Sewerage Generation Estimates ........................................................ 8-13
Table 8.2.4 Comparison of Required Sewerage Treatment Estimates .......................................... 8-14
Table 8.2.5 Estimate of Required Sewerage Treatment Capacity (2030) - Summary ................... 8-14
Table 8.2.6 Existing Trunk Sewers (Separated Sewers) in Nairobi City ...................................... 8-16
Table 8.2.7 Planned Development of Trunk Sewers under NaRSIP ............................................. 8-16
Table 8.3.1 Demand Forecast of Kenya by 2030 .......................................................................... 8-25
Table 8.3.2 Existing Demand Forecast of the LCPDP .................................................................. 8-26
Table 8.3.3 The Project Demand Forecast of NCC and Kenya .................................................... 8-26
Table 8.3.4 Features of Underground Cable ................................................................................. 8-30
Table 8.3.5 Priority Projects ......................................................................................................... 8-34
Table 8.4.1 Projected Population in Each Collection Zone .......................................................... 8-37
Table 8.4.2 Current Situation of Solid Waste Management and its Gap between Desirable Situation
................................................................................................................................... 8-39
Table 8.4.3 Target Indicators for Future Waste Stream ................................................................. 8-40
Table 8.4.4 Responsibility of Relevant Organizations and Stakeholders...................................... 8-42
Table 8.4.5 Merit and Demerit of Each Technical Options for Treatment and Disposal .............. 8-44
Table 8.4.6 Outline of New Sanitary Landfill Structure ............................................................... 8-45
Table 8.4.7 Outline of the Decommissioning of Dandora Dump Site .......................................... 8-47
Table 8.5.1 Penetration Ratio of Developed Countries ................................................................. 8-52
Table 8.5.2 Mobile Telephone Demand ........................................................................................ 8-52
Table 8.5.3 Internet Use Demand ................................................................................................. 8-53
Table 8.5.4 International Communication Bandwidth Capacity Demand .................................... 8-54
Table 8.5.5 Current Operator Who has own Infrastructure ........................................................... 8-59
Table 8.5.6 Countermeasures against Cyber Security ................................................................... 8-63
Table 8.5.7 Basic ICT Literacy Education .................................................................................... 8-65
Table 8.5.8 Evaluation of Project .................................................................................................. 8-67
Table 9.1.1 Activities and Methods on Capacity Development ...................................................... 9-9
Table 9.1.2 Image of Plan of Operations for Capacity Development Activities (Sample) ........... 9-10
Table 9.2.1 Major Investment Projects of Kenya Vision 2030 ..................................................... 9-12
Table 9.2.2 Other Project Proposals related to Kenya Vision 2030 and presented by Kenya
Investment Authority.................................................................................................. 9-12
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Table 9.2.3 Expected Scenario of Employment Distribution by Type of Industry ....................... 9-17
Table 9.2.4 Correspondence between Categories in Person Trip Survey and Industrial
Classification .............................................................................................................. 9-18
Table 9.2.5 Number of Primary and Secondary Schools .............................................................. 9-25
Table 9.2.6 Estimation of Population and Employment of the Environs in Greater Nairobi ........ 9-30
Table 9.3.1 Number of NCC Health Centers and Dispensaries by District .................................. 9-32
Table 9.3.2 Types and Capacity of City Council Markets by Ward .............................................. 9-32
Table 9.4.1 Contents of Geodatabase .......................................................................................... 9-40
Table 9.4.2 Specification of Satellite Imagery (WorldView-2) ..................................................... 9-42
Table 10.2.1 Main Tasks of SEA, specified by SEA Guideline of Kenya ...................................... 10-3
Table 10.2.2 Three Preparatory Meetings ....................................................................................... 10-5
Table 10.2.3 Schedule of 18 Preliminary Stakeholder Meetings .................................................... 10-5
Table 10.2.4 Meeting Program of Preliminary Stakeholder Meeting held at Dagoretti District..... 10-6
Table 10.3.1 Newly Added Task to Previous SEA .......................................................................... 10-6
Table 10.3.2 Main Tasks of SEA, specified by both SEA Guideline of Kenya and CGA .............. 10-7
Table 10.3.3 Summary of Public Advertisement ............................................................................ 10-7
Table 10.3.4 Summary of 1st Stakeholder Meeting (Detailed SEA Study) .................................... 10-8
Table 10.3.5 Summary of 2nd Stakeholder Meeting (selected sectoral group, Detailed SEA Study)
................................................................................................................................... 10-8
Table 10.3.6 Summary of 3rd Stakeholder Meeting (Detailed SEA Study) ................................... 10-9
Table 10.3.7 Website Operation Policy ......................................................................................... 10-11
Table 10.3.8 Summary of Approved Contents for Website Updating ........................................... 10-11
Table 10.3.9 Summary of Website Management Meeting ............................................................ 10-11
Table 10.4.1 Summary of Proposed Development Structure Alternative Plan ............................. 10-13
Table 10.4.2 Evaluation Factors for SEA (draft) .......................................................................... 10-14
Table 10.4.3 Compound Matrix for Selected Development Structure Alternatives ...................... 10-15
Table10.4.4 Environmental Risk and Opportunity Matrix for Selected Development Structure
Alternative................................................................................................................ 10-15
Table 10.5.1 Schedule of NCCs 23 Public Consultation Meetings ............................................. 10-17
Table 10.5.2 Major NIUPLAN Remarks obtained from Public Consultation (Urban Transport) 10-18
Table 10.5.3 Major NIUPLAN Remarks obtained from Public Consultation (Urban Infrastructure)
................................................................................................................................. 10-18
Table 10.5.4 Major NIUPLAN Remarks obtained from Public Consultation (Land Use,
Resettlement and Social Service) ............................................................................. 10-18
Table 10.5.5 Major NIUPLAN Remarks obtained from Public Consultation (Governance,
Legislation and Institutional Aspects) ...................................................................... 10-18
Table 10.5.6 Major NIUPLAN Remarks obtained from Public Consultation (Cross Cutting Issues)
................................................................................................................................. 10-19
Table 11.1.1 List of All Priority Programs ...................................................................................... 11-2
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ABBREVIATIONS
AAK Architectural Association of Kenya
ADA Austrian Development Corporation
ADC Austrian Development Corporation
AFD Agence Francaise Developpement (French development agency)
AfDB African Development Bank
AMRF Africa Medical and Research Foundation
APL Adaptable Program Lending
ASAL Arid and Semi-Arid Land
ASCAS Accumulated Savings and Credit Associations
AWSB Athi Water Services Board
BADEA Arab Bank for Economic Development in Africa
BOD Biochemical Oxygen Demand
BPO Business Process Outsourcing
BPO Business Process Off-shoring
BRT Bus Rapid Transit
C/R Circumferential/Radial
CAA Civil Aviation Authority
CBD Central Business District
CCK Communications Commission of Kenya
CCN City Council of Nairobi
CFAs Community Forest Associations
CGA County Government Act
CMA Capital Market Authority
COD Chemical Oxygen Demand
COK Constitution of Kenya
CPD City Planning Department
CSUD Centre of Sustainable Urban Development
CWSB Coast Water Services Board
DANIDA Danish International Development Agency
DC Development Control
DCG Donor Coordination Group
DESTW Dandora Estate STW
DfID UK Department of International Development
DFIs Development Finance Institutions
DGIS Netherlands Ministry of Foreign Affairs (of Netherland)
DID Department of International Development (of UK)
DMU Diesel Multiple-Units
DOE Department of Environment
DRSRS Department of Resource Surveys and Remote Sensing
DSL Digital Subscriber Line
EA Environmental Audit
EAC East African Community
EC European Commission
ECM Executive Committee Member
EEPCO Ethiopia Electric Power Corporation
EIA Environmental Impact Assessment
EMCA Environment Management Coordination Act
EOI Expressions of Interest
EPZA Export Processing Zones Authority
ERC Energy Regulation Commission
ERSWEC Economic Recovery Strategy for Wealth and Employment Creation
EU European Union
FAO Food and Agriculture Organization
FSMPNWS Feasibility Study and Master Plan for Developing New Water Sources for Nairobi and
Satellite Towns
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GC Gross Coverage Ratio
GCCN Government Common Core Network
GDC Geothermal Development Company
GDP Gross National Product
GIS Geographical Information System
GNI Gross National Income
GOK Government of Kenya
GRDP Gross Regional Domestic Product
HAC Harmonization Alignment and Coordination
ICB International Competitive Bidding
ICT Information Communication Technology
IDA International Development Association
IPP Independent Power Producers
ITCZ Inter Tropical Convergence Zone
ITS Intelligent Transport System
J CC J oint Coordinating Committee
J DA J oint Development Agreement
J ICA J apan International Corporation Agency
J KIA J omo Kenyatta International Airport
J KUAT J omo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology
J ST J ICA Study Team
KAA Kenya Airport Authority
KAM Kenya Association of Manufacturers
KBC Kenya Broadcasting Corporation
KCAA Kenya Civil Aviation Authority
KDN Kenya Data Network
KDN Kenya Data Network
KEBS Kenya Bureau of Standards
Ken Gen Kenya Power Generating Company
KeNHA Kenya National Highways Authority
KENIC Kenya Network Information Center
KENSUP Kenya Slum Upgrading Program
KEPSA Kenya Private Sector Alliance
KETRACO Kenya Electricity Transmission Company
KFS Kenya Forest Service
KfW Kreditanstalt fr Wiederaufbau (German government-owned development bank)
KIA Kenya Investment Authority
KIE Kenya Industrial Estate Ltd
KIP Kenya Institute of Planners
KIPI Kenya Industrial Property Institute
KIPPRA Kenya Institute of Public Policy Research an Analysis
KIRDI Kenya Industrial Research and Development Institute
KISIP Kenya Informal Settlements Improvement Project
KMP Kenya Municipal Program
KNCC&I Kenya National Chamber of Commerce and Industry
KPC Kenya Pipeline Corporation
KPDA Kenya Property Developers Association
KPLC Kenya Power and Lighting Company
KPPRA Kenya Institute of Public Policy Research an Analysis
KPTC Kenya Post and Telecommunication Companys
KRC Kenya Railways Corporation
KTB Kenya Tourist Board
KTDC Kenya Tourist Development Corporation
KURA Kenya Urban Roads Authority
KWS Kenya Wildlife Service
LCPDP Least Cost Power Development Plan
LPDP Local Physical Development Plan
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LRT Light Rail Transit
MAF Mission Aviation Fellowship
MEMR Ministry of Environment and Mineral Resources
MEWNR Ministry of Environment, Water and Natural Resources
MFIs Microfinance Institutions
MLH&UD Ministry of Lands, housing and Urban Development
MNPDV2030 Ministry of National Planning and Vision 2030
MODP Ministry of Development and Planning
MOE Ministry of Energy
MOE&P Ministry of Energy and Petroleum
MOH Ministry of Health
MOIC Ministry of Information and Communication
MOICT Ministry of ICT
MOL Ministry of Land
MOLG Ministry of Local Government
MOLHUD Ministry Of Lands, Housing And Urban Development
MONMD Ministry of Nairobi Metropolitan Development
MOPHS Ministry of Public Health and Sanitation
MOR Ministry of Roads
MORPW Ministry of Roads and Public Works
MOTI Ministry of Transport and Infrastructure
MOW&I Ministry of Water and Irrigation
MRF Material Recovery Facility
MRTS Mass Rapid Transit System
MSD Medium Speed Diesel
MSEA Micro and Small Enterprises Authority
MSMEs Micro Small and Medium Enterprises
MSL Mean Sea Level
MWI Ministry of Water and Irrigation
NaMSIP Nairobi Metropolitan Service Improvement Project
NaRSIP Nairobi Rivers Rehabilitation and Restoration Program: Sewerage Improvement Project
NASP National Airports System Plan
NBS National Broad Band Strategy
NCBA Nairobi County Business Association
NCBDA Nairobi Central Business District Association
NCC Nairobi City County
NCWSC Nairobi City Water and Sewerage Company
NEMA National Environment Management Authority
NES National Environment Secretariat
NESC Nairobi City Water and Sewerage Company
NHC National Housing Corporation
NIUPLAN Nairobi Integrated Urban Development Master Plan
NMR Nairobi Metropolitan Region
NMT Non-Motorized Transport
NOFBI National Optic Fiber Backbone Infrastructure
NRS Nairobi Rail Station
NSSF National Social Security Fund
NTSA National Transport and Safety Authority
NUTRANS The Study on Master Plan for Urban Transport in the Nairobi Metropolitan Area in the
Republic of Kenya, March 2006
NUTRIP National Urban Transport Improvement Project
O&M Operation and Maintenance
OD Origin Destination
OJ T On-the-J ob Training
OPM Office of the Prime Minister
PCU Passenger Car Unit
PDF Project Demand Forecast
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PDP Project Development Plan
PHPDT Peak Hour Peak Direction Traffic
PID Project Information Document
PIDG Private Infrastructure Development Group Trust
PIS Policy Implementation Section
PMU Project Management Unit
PPCSCA Permanent Presidential Commission on Soil Conservation and Afforestation
PPP Public-Private Partnership
PR Plot Ratio
PS Permanent Secretary
PSP Private Service Provider
PT Person Trip
PVSs Public Service Vehicles
QCBS Quality- and Cost-Based Selection
RD Record of Discussion
REA Rural Electricity Authority
RFC Regional Financial Centre
ROSCAs Rotating Savings and Credit Associations
ROW Right of Way
RTA Research Triangle Africa
RVR Rift Valley Railways
SACCOs Savings and Credit Cooperative Societies
SEA Strategic Environmental Assessment
SECE Swiss State Secretariat for Foreign Affairs
SHM Stakeholder Meetings
SIDA Swedish International Development Cooperation
SMEs Small and Medium Enterprises
SOK Survey of Kenya
SSL Salary Scale Level
STI Science, technology and innovation
STP Sewerage Treatment Plant
STRADA System for Traffic Demand Analysis
STW Sewerage Treatment Work
SWM Solid Waste Management
SWPC Solid Waste Public Corporation
TOD Transit Oriented Development
TSS Total Suspended Solids
TWG Technical Working Group
UfW Unaccounted for Water
UNDP United Nations Development Programme
UNEP United Nations Environment Programme
UN-HABITAT United Nations Human Settlements Programme
UNHCR Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees
UON University of Nairobi
USAID United States Agency for International Development
VCR Vehicle Capacity Ratio
VRC Volume Capacity Ratio
WASP Wien Automatic Simulation Package
WaSSIP Water and Sanitation Service Improvement Project
WATSAN Kibera Integrated Water, Sanitation and Waste Management Project
WB World Bank
WRMA Water Resources Management Authority
WSB Water Service Board
WSP Water Service Providers
WSRB Water Service Regulatory Board
WTP Water Treatment Plant
WVK World Vision Kenya
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CHAPTER 1 BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE
1.1 Background
Nairobi is the capital city and the largest city of Kenya as well as one of the most important economic
centres in East and Central African Regions. The Nairobi city accounts for 50 % of formal
employment in Kenya and generates over 50 % of GDP. The VISION 2030, which shows long term
national development strategy of Kenya, aims at becoming a middle income country by 2030 and
provides the base line of the economic, social, and political frameworks, and also shows action to be
taken to achieve the development goals such as MDGs. Nairobi city plays an important role not only
as a political centre but also as a model for economic development and social development. Urban
development plan of Nairobi city, on the other hand, has not been updated since 1973 and the direction
of urban development is not clearly defined.
Population of Nairobi city was 800,000 in 1980. Due mainly to population migration from rural area,
population has grown to 3.1 million in 2009 and is expected to grow further. In addition, urban
problems such as perennial traffic congestion, expansion of slum area, and environment deterioration
have been left unsolved for a long time and are already causing negative impact on the economic
activities and daily lives of the people in Nairobi city. In order to accelerate sound and sustainable
development, an integrated urban master plan has to be prepared, and thus transport network, water
supply and sewerage, solid waste management, and living environment have to be improved.
In response to the request of the Government of Kenya, the Government of J apan has dispatched
Study Team for the Integrated Urban Development Master Plan for the City of Nairobi (hereafter the
Project) in J uly, 2012 and signed the Record of Discussion with the Ministry of Local Government
and City Council of Nairobi for the implementation of the Project. (City Council of Nairobi had been
changed to Nairobi City County because of restructuring of the organization.)
1.2 Outline of the Project
(1) Objectives of the Project (overall goals)
The objective of the Project is to review and develop concepts on sustainable urban development and
improvement of living condition based on integrated urban development plan for Nairobi city.
(2) Expected Outputs:
(i) To formulate an integrated urban development master plan for 2030,
(ii) To formulate an implementation and management program,
(iii) To select priority areas and priority projects,
(iv) To review and formulate policies, rules and guidelines for local government, and
(v) To conduct technical transfer to the counterparts in the course of the Project.
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(3) Concerned Agency
(i) Responsible Agency: The Ministry of Local Government (MOLG)
(ii) Implementing Agency: The Nairobi City County (NCC)
(4) Acronym of the Project
Acronym of The Project on Integrated Urban Development Master Plan for the City of Nairobi in the
Republic of Kenya is NIUPLAN.
1.3 Project Area
(1) Nairobi City
The Project Area is the entire area of the City County of Nairobi (Approximately 700km
2
) with
population of 3.1 million (2009 Kenya Population and Housing Census).

Source: J ICA Study Team(J ST)
Figure 1.3.1 Location Map
(2) The Greater Nairobi Area
Since urbanization of Nairobi city county is expanding outside the city boundary and the condition of
the surrounding area has to be considered, Greater Nairobi is set at about 20 km from the City of
Nairobi, which based on The Master Plan and Feasibility Study to alleviate Traffic Congestion and
improve Traffic safety in the Nairobi Metropolitan Area prepared by J ICA in 2006 and recent
urbanization trend, and the census data in 2009. Traffic survey and population analysis have being
conducted based on Greater Nairobi. Following figure and table show the coverage of Greater Nairobi
area.
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Figure 1.3.2 Greater Nairobi Boundary
Table 1.3.1 Greater Nairobi (Division list)
Division Area(km
2
) Division Area(km
2
)
City of Nairobi
(i) Central
695.1
South-eastern
KIAMBU County
801.5
(ii) Makadara
(iii) Kasarani Southern
KIAMBU County
706.6
(iv) Embakasi
(v) Pumwani Northern
KAJ IADO County
1,050.9
(vi) Westlands
(vii) Dagoretti Western
MACHAKOS County
1,598.0
(viii) Kibera
1.4 Organizational Arrangements
For implementation of the Project, following organizational setting is established.
1.4.1 Overall Organizational Arrangements
Stakeholders of the Project are composed of J ICA Study Team, Ministry of Local Government as
Responsible Agency, City County of Nairobi as Implementing Agency and stakeholders from central
government and concerned agencies. Figure 1.4.1 shows Project Organization Chart according to the
Record of Discussion signed on J uly 2012.
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Source: Record of Discussion (RD) signed among Ministry of Local Government and City Council of Nairobi and J apan
International Cooperation Agency on 23 J uly, 2013
Figure 1.4.1 Project Organization Chart Based on 1
st
RD
Due to the changes in the ministerial structure in early part of 2013, the J CC and working group have
been realigned, and the revision of the Record of Discussion is in progress. The new organizational
chart is shown in Figure 1.4.2 as per the revised RD signed on September 2013.

Source: Record of Discussion signed among Ministry of Lands, Housing and Urban Development, Nairobi City County,
Ministry of Devolution and Planning and J apan International Cooperation Agency on 24 September, 2013
Figure 1.4.2 Project Organization Chart based on Revised RD
1.4.2 Individual Organizational Arrangements
For execution of the master plan formulation, J oint Coordinating Committee (J CC), Technical
Working Group, and Secretariat Meeting are organized. Following chart shows the outline of the
organizational arrangements.
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Figure 1.4.3 Tiers of Discussion Structure
(1) J oint Coordinating Committee (J CC)
J CC is a high level decision making body composed of national government agencies represented by
Permanent Secretary Level. Function of J CC is shown below:
To steer and advice the project team
To appraise the results of the Project
To facilitate the necessary endorsement procedure of the Project outputs
To coordinate and give policy direction to existing and on-going sector plans
The first J CC was held on December 11, 2012 to discuss Inception Report. The contents of the
Inception Report were approved by the J CC.
Table 1.4.1 JCC Meeting Record
Date Discussion Topic Participants
December 11, 2012 Topics: Inception Report discussion
Remarks from Ministry of Local
Government, Ministry of Nairobi
Metropolitan Development, Town
Clerk of NCC, J ICA Kenya Office
Brief on integrated urban
development master plan (NCC)
Explanation of Inception Report
Discussion
NCC (Town Clerk, Directors, and staff)
Ministry of Local Government (PS, Director
of Urban Planning)
MOH (Ministry of Health)
MNPDV2030 (Ministry of National Planning
and Vision 2030
MONMD (Ministry of Nairobi Metropolitan
Development)
MOW&I (Ministry of Water and Irrigation)
OPM( Office of the Prime Minister)
Ministry of Finance
MEMR (Ministry of Environment and Mineral
Resources)
J ICA Kenya Office
J ICA Study Team
Because of the organization restructure both at national government level and Nairobi City County
level, structure of J CC will be changed to represent new government structure. New J CC structure will
be proposed at the next J CC for approval.
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(2) Technical Working Group
Technical Working Group is organized as:
To carry out surveys and analyze the current situation of the project area
To prepare reports for presentation to the J CC
To harmonize the presented reports
To coordinate the working team
To anticipate challenges of sectoral plans with a view to ensure horizontal co-ordination among
agencies.
Six Thematic Technical Working group was proposed in the first Technical Working Group in J anuary,
2013 for sector discussion. Six groups are shown in the table below:
Table 1.4.2 Thematic Working Group
Thematic Working Group
(i) Land use & human settlements
(ii) Governance & institution
(iii) Population and social system/urban economy
(iv) Urban transport (road, railway, airport)
(v) Environment
(vi) Infrastructure (water supply, wastewater, power, solid waste and disaster prevention, ICT &
telecommunication)
Technical working group conducted until March 2014 is shown in the table below:
Table 1.4.3 Technical Working Group Meeting Record
J anuary 30, 2013
Topics: Introduction of the Project and
group discussion
Brief on preparation of the
Integrated Urban Development
Plan (Ms. Rose K. Muema,
Director of City Planning,
Secretary of Technical Working
Group
Presentation of the Inception
Report for the Integrated Urban
Development Master Plan (J ICA
Study Team)
Formation of Thematic Working
Group (Mr. Adolwa, Deputy
Director, Urban Development
Department (Chairman of the
Technical Working Group), J ICA
Project Team
Thematic group discussion on
activity and presentation
NCC (concerned departments)
Ministry of Agriculture
Ministry of Local Government
NEMA (National Environment Management
Authority)
Kenya Railway Corporation
NHC (National Housing Corporation)
KURA(Kenya Urban Roads Authority)
KPPRA(Kenya Institute of Public Policy Research
an Analysis)
Kenya National Bureau of Statistics
National Economic & Social Council (NESC)
Athi Water Services Board
NCWSC (Nairobi City Water and Sewerage
Company)
Communications Commission of Kenya (CCK)
Research Triangle Africa (RTA)
University of Nairobi
Kenya Institute of Planners (KIP)
Architectural Association of Kenya (AAK)
Urban Designer Consultant
World Bank
UNEP (United Nations Environment Programme)
UN-HABITAT
MOPHS (Ministry of Public Health and
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J KUAT (J omo Kenyatta University of Agriculture
and Technology)
KETRACO (Kenya Electricity Transmission
Company)
April 24, 2013
Thematic Technical Working Group:
Urban transport (road, railway,
airport)
Infrastructure (water supply, waste
water, drainage)
Population and social
system/urban economy
Environment
MoH (Ministry of Health)
Authority)
AWSB (Athi Water Services Board)
KURA (Kenya Urban Roads Authority)
KETRACO (Kenya Electricity Transmission
Company)
KIP (Kenya Institute of Planners)
GIBB (Consultant)
NCC Nairobi City County
April 30, 2013
Land use & human settlements
(development vision, structure
plan)
Governance & institution
Infrastructure (solid waste
management)
RTA (Research Triangle Africa)
J ST (J ICA Study Team)
NCC (Nairobi City County)
AAK (Architectural Association of Kenya)
UON (University of Nairobi)
May 6, 2013
Infrastructure (telecommunication,
power)
Nairobi City County
KETRACO (Kenya Electricity)
May 8, 2013
(development vision, structure
plan, CBD)
(GIS database: confirmation of
boundary, data require, issues)
KRC (Kenya Railways Corporation)
J ST (J ICA Study Team)
MONMED (Ministry of Nairobi Metropolitan
Development)
MOL (Ministry of Lands, Department of Physical
Planning)
The GODOWN Arts Centre
SOK (Survey of Kenya, Ministry of Lands)
UON (University of Nairobi)
May 16, 2013
Infrastructure (Power)
Ministry of Energy
KETRACO-Kenya Electricity Transmission
Company Ltd
GDC-Geothermal Development Company
NCWSC-Nairobi City Water and Sewerage
Company
KAM-Kenya Association of Manufacturers
KPLC-Kenya Power and Lighting Company
NCC-Nairobi City County
J ST-J ICA Study Team
May 21, 2013 Thematic Technical Working Group:
Infrastructure (Solid Waste
Management)
NEMA-National Environment Management
Authority
KCAA-Kenya Civil Aviation Authority
World Bank
REDI International
UoN-University of Nairobi
GIBB Africa Ltd
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May 28, 2013 Thematic Technical Working Group:
Land use & Human Settlements
(Vision)
Ministry of Lands
Ministry of Roads
Ministry of Agriculture
KeNHA-Kenya National Highways Authority
KRC-Kenya Railways Authority
NMK-National Museums of Kenya
KRB-Kenya Roads
UN-HABITAT
Urban Design Consultant
Townscape Consultants Planners Ltd
J une 7, 2013 Thematic Technical Working Group:
Governance & Institution (Capacity
Development Plan and Technology
Transfer)
Governance & Institution (Capacity
Development Plan and Technology
Transfer)
Planning Systems
SNI-Safer Nairobi Initiative
RTA-Research Triangle Africa
Triscope
Land Use & Human Settlements
(District Plan for CBD and Land
Use Plan for NCC, and GIS Data
requirements)
Ministry of Lands
KRC-Kenya Railways Corporation
NMK-National Museums of Kenya
ISK-Institute Surveyors of Kenya
AAK-Architectural Association of Kenya
KIP-Kenya Institute of Planners
ESRI Eastern Africa
Geomaps
Triscope
Planning Systems
Dakar Services
KPDA-Kenya Property Developers Association
Renaissance Planning
J uly 4, 2013 Thematic Technical Working Group:
(Development Vision for CBD)
KIPPRA-Kenya Institute of Public Policy
Research and Analysis
Company
Triscope
ESRI Eastern Africa
GIBB Africa Ltd
Urban Design Consultant
(Land demand forecast, Structure
Plan, discussion on sub centres.
UN-HABITAT
J KUAT-J omo Kenyatta University of technology
KURA-Kenya Urban Roads Authority
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Muungano Support Trust/slumDwellers
International
Townscope Consulting Planners
Urban transport (road, railway,
airport)-Urban Transport
Ministry of Lands, Housing and Urban
Development
Ministry of Transport and Infrastructure
UNHABITAT
August 16, 2013 Thematic Technical Working Group:
Governance and Institutions
August 20, 2013 ITR Presentation Ministry of Lands, Housing and Urban
Development
KETRACO-Kenya Electricity Transmission
Company Ltd
Company
Authority
World Bank
AAK/NEOPOLITANS-Architectural Association
of Kenya
Godown Arts Centre
Planning Systems
GIBB Africa Ltd
Townscope Consultants
Ochieng Abuodha Consulting Engineers
Oakas Services Ltd
Environment (Air Pollution and
SEA Progress)
UNEP-United Nations Environment Programme
Land Use and Human Settlements
(Sub centres and GIS data update)
KIPPRA- Kenya Institute of Public Policy
UON-University of Nairobi
Renaissance Planning
UN-HABITAT
KRB-Kenya Roads Board
Muungano Support Trust
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September 5, 2013 Thematic Technical Working Group:
Land Use and Human Settlement
Ministry of Lands, housing and Urban
Development
World Bank
ESRI EA
AAK/NEOPOLITANS-Architectural Association
of Kenya
Planning Systems
Mwacharo and Associate Architects
September 5-7, 2013 Thematic Technical Working Group:
(Retreat at Nyeri Outspan hotel)
Urban Transport
Infrastructure
Environment
Population, urban Economy and
Socio-Cultural Issues
Land Use and Human
Settlements

MLH&UD-Ministry of Lands, housing and
Urban Development
MOD&P-Ministry of Devolution and Planning
MOICT-Ministry of ICT
MOE-Ministry of Energy
MEW&NR-Ministry of Environment, Water and
Natural Resources
Authority
SOK-Survey of Kenya
KAA-Kenya Airports Authority
CCK-Communications Commission of Kenya
NCSWC-Nairobi City Water and Sewerage
Company
KIPPRA-Kenya Institute of Public Policy,
WVK-World Vision Kenya
NYC-National Youth Council
ITEC Engineering Company
Environment (Solid Waste
Management)
Authority
KFS-Kenya Forest Service
Land Use and Human Settlements
(Building Survey Result and
District Plan)
Transportation (Railway)
Ministry of Lands, Housing, and Urban
Development
UN-HABITAT
University of Tsukuba
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Sector-Water Supply, Sewerage
and Drainage)
Ministry of Environment, Water and Natural
Resources
WRMA-Water Resource Management Authority
Company
September 23, 2013
Infrastructure (Power)-Power
forecast and recommendations
Ministry of Energy and Petroleum
Company
(Kenya Power)
September 26, 2013
Infrastructure
(Telecommunication)-current
condition of telecommunication
sector and draft master plan

CCK-Communication Commission of Kenya
J amii Telcoms
Wananchi Group
Iway Africa
Frontier optical Networks
TelkomKenya Ltd
Virtual City
MTN Business
Simbanet
Access Kenya
October 31, 2013
Thematic Working Group
J oint Infrastructure (Solid Waste
Management) and Land Use and
Human Settlements Technical
Working Group (cross-cutting
issue on location of new sanitary
land-fill site discussions)
KCAA - Kenya Civil Aviation Authority
GIBB Africa Ltd
NEMA
ITEC Engineering
Development
Kenya Roads Board
Survey of Kenya
Kenya Railways Corporation
Kenya Property Developers Association
Townscape Consultants
REDI
Pleng Ltd
Renaissance Planners
RTA - Research Triangle Africa
Real Plan Consultants
UN-HABITAT
Kenya Forest Services
November 13, 2013
Urban transport (road). Contents
of the presentation include:
Progress of the study
Future Transport Network
Plan
Development
MOTI-Ministry of Transport and Infrastructure
KeNHA - Kenya National Highways Authority
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Result
Analysis and Evaluation of
Traffic Demand Forecast
Preliminary Ideas or Staging
Plan
UN-HABITAT
December 3, 2013 Stakeholders Workshop: Presentation
and Review of the Progress Report
Company
Ministry of Energy and Petroleum
Ministry of Devolution and Planning
Development
Survey of Kenya
Analysis
Kenya Railways Corporation
March 25- 28, 2014 Thematic Technical Working Group:
(Retreat at Naivasha Great Rift Valley
Hotel)- Review of Draft Final Report
and feedback fromPublic
Consultations)
Urban Transport
Infrastructure
Environment
Population, urban Economy and
Socio-Cultural Issues
Land Use and Human
Settlements

MLH&UD-Ministry of Lands, housing and
Urban Development
MOICT-Ministry of ICT
MEWNR-Ministry of Environment, Water and
Natural Resources
MOE&P- Ministry of Energy and Petroleum
Authority
SOK-Survey of Kenya
CCK-Communications Commission of Kenya
NCSWC-Nairobi City Water and Sewerage
Company
UON- University of Nairobi
KIPPRA-Kenya Institute of Public Policy,
UN HABITAT
WVK-World Vision Kenya
NYC-National Youth Council
Godown Arts Centre
ITEC Engineering Company
April 2, 2014 Thematic Technical Working Group:
Land Use and Human
Settlements (Urban Structure
Plan and Draft SEA Report)

SOK- Surveys of Kenya
UON-University of Nairobi
GIBB Africa Ltd
AAK- Architectural Association of Kenya
NCC- Nairobi City County
(3) Secretariat Meeting
In addition to J CC and Technical Working Group agreed in the RD, Secretariat Meeting was organized
in the Nairobi City County for the purpose of coordinating relevant departments, carrying out daily
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activity with the J ICA Study Team and coordination with agencies outside Nairobi City County.
Secretariat meeting is conducted prior to Technical Working Group confirm Nairobi City County and
the J ICA Study Team can share views have mutual understanding of Nairobi urban development. After
organization of Technical Working Groups have become routine work and counterpart started to be
aware of each task, Secretariat Meeting was conducted routinely instead of conducted ad hoc basis.
Table 1.4.4 Secretariat Meeting Record
J anuary 21, 2013 Topics: Introduction of the Project
Introduction of the members
Update on Master Plan (Director,
City Planning Department)
Outline of the Study and activity
until March
Agency)
KAA (Kenya Airports Authority)
Company)
J ICA Sturdy Team
February 6, 2013 Topics: Follow up of the Technical
Working Group
Confirmation of activity and data
needed
Thematic working group activity
discussion
Company)
J ICA Study Team
April 18, 2013 Topic: Confirmation of activity until
May and working group schedule
Explanation of activity (land use,
urban transport infrastructure,
environment)
Confirmation of thematic working
group topics and schedule
Company)
NCC (ICT)
GIBB (consultant)
1.4.3 List of Members for JCC, Working Group and Secretariat
The list member for J CC, Thematic Working Group and Secretariat is summarizing in the following
members. When the modification of J CC an working group is modified as mentioned in Sub-Section
1.4.1, some of the memberships shall also be modified.
Table 1.4.5 JCC Members
JCC Organization
1
st
(OLD) JCC
(REFER 1
ST
RD)
1 Permanent Secretary (PS), MOLG
2 PS, Ministry of Nairobi Metropolitan Development (MONMD)
3 SLAA MOLG
4 Town Clerk, City Council of Nairobi
5 Ministry of Health
6 Ministry of National Development & Vision 2030
7 D/ Director, UDD, MOLG
8 Director, CPD
9 AMP&E, MONMD
10 D/Director W&S
11 Secretary Infrastructure, OPM
12 Dep Director, CPD
13 Chief Economist, MOLG
14 Dep AS, Pacif, Treasury
15 J ST, Deputy TeamLeader
16 J ST
17 J ICA Representative
18 Planner, CPD
19 Infrastructure Expert
20 SPSE, (M)
21 Senior Rep, J ICA
22 MEMR
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JCC Organization
NEW JCC (Refer to Revised
RD) Members
23 Chair: Governor, Nairobi City County
24 Co-chair : Ministry of Land, Housing and Urban Development
25 Ministry of Land, Housing and Urban Development
26 Ministry of Devolution and Planning
27 Ministry of Transport and Infrastructure
28 Ministry of Energy and Petroleum
29 Ministry of Environment, Water and Natural Resource
30 Chair of the Technical Working group
31 Chair of the secretariat
32 J ICA
33 Other organizations can participate in J CC if necessary
Table 1.4.6 NIUPLAN Secretariat
Organization Position
NCC 1 Director, CPD
2 Deputy Director, CPD
3 Assistant Director, DC/ CPD
4 Assistant Director FP/ CPD
5 Planner, CPD
6 Planner, CPD
7 Planner, CPD
8 Planner, CPD
9 Planner, CPD
10 Planner, CPD
11 Planner/ CPD
12 Assistant Director UDD/ CPD
13 Deputy City Engineer
14 City Engineers
15 City Engineers
16 City Engineers
17 Social Services
18 Assistant Director PIS/ CPD
19 Environment
JICA STUDY TEAM (JST) 20 TeamLeader, Land Use Expert
21 Deputy TeamLeader, Urban Planning Expert
22 Urban Transport Expert
23 Traffic Survey Expert
24 Environment Expert
25 Urban Planning Expert
26 Industrial Promotion/ Socio-economic Expert
27 Capacity Development Expert
28 Water Supply Planning
29 Solid Waste Management
30 District Planning Expert
31 Traffic Demand Projection Expert
32 Sewerage/ Drainage SystemExpert
33 GIS/ Traffic Condition Survey (DBM) Expert
34 Telecommunication Planning Expert
35 Power Planning Expert
36 Railway Planning Expert
37 Airport Planning Expert
38 Planner
39 Planner
40 GIS Analyst
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Table 1.4.7 Technical Working Group Members
TWG DESIGNATION/ ORGANIZATION
OVERALL JOINT
CHAIRMEN
1 MLH&UD
2 NCC Executive Committee Member (L,PP & H)
3 Deputy TeamLeader J ST
LAND USE AND HUMAN
SETTLEMENTS
4 University of Nairobi
5 J ST Expert
6 J ST Expert
7 Kenya Railways Corporation
11 ESRI East Africa
12 Muungano support trust
13 Pleng ltd
14 Real plan consutants
15 The Godown Arts Centre
16 The Godown Arts Centre
17 Kenya railways
18 Planning systems
19 Oakas services ltd
20 World bank
21 J ST
22 J ST
23 Townscape consultants
SOCIO-ECONOMIC 24 University of Nairobi
25 J ST - Industrial Promotion/ Socio-economic Expert
26 NCC Social Services
27 NCC City Education
URBAN TRANSPORT 28 University of Nairobi
29 NCC - CPD
30 NCC - CPD
31 NCC - City Engineers
33 NCC- City Engineers
36 KeNHA
39 KURA
40 MOTI
41 KRC
42 J ST
43 J ST
44 J ST
45 J ST
46 UN-HABITAT - SUSTRAN
CAPACITY
DEVELOPMENT
47 Capacity Development Expert
48 RTA
49 J ST
50 NCC Human Resources
51 NCC - CPD
52 World Vision
INFRASTRUCTURE 53 Sewerage/ Drainage SystemExpert
54 Water Supply Planning
55 NCC - CPD
56 NCC - CPD
57 NCC - CPD
58 NCC - CPD
59 J ST
60 I-Way Africa
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TWG DESIGNATION/ ORGANIZATION
61 TelkomKenya
62 CCK
63 NCC - ICT
64 J ST
65 SafaricomLtd
66 IWAY Africa
67 SafaricomLtd
68 Wananchi/ Zuku
69 Media Council of Kenya
70 J amii Telcom
71 MTN Business
72 MTN Business
73 MTN Business
74 SafaricomLtd
75 TelkomKenya
76 Access kenya
77 Solid Waste Management
78 Nairobi water
ENVIRONMENT 79 Environment Expert
80 Planner
81 NEMA
82 NCC
83 UN-HABITAT
84 UON, GEOGRAPHY
85 KCAA
86 J ST
87 NCC
88 NCC - ENVIRONMENT
89 UNEP

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CHAPTER 2 SOCIO ECONOMIC AND URBAN CONDITIONS
2.1 Review of Current Natural and Socioeconomic Conditions
2.1.1 Current Natural Conditions
(1) Geography
The Republic of Kenya is located on the east coast of Africa, with the equator running almost straight
through the middle of the country, and borders with Somalia, Ethiopia, and South Sudan in the north,
Uganda in the west, Tanzania in the south and the Indian Ocean in the east.
The total area of the country is 610,000km
2
comprising land areas of 590,000 (approximately)
km
2
and water surface areas of 20,000 km
2
. A major part of the inland water surface areas is covered
by a portion of Lake Victoria and Lake Turkana. Of the land areas, approximately 510,000 km
2
(more
than 85% of the land area) is classified as arid and semi-arid land (ASAL). The remaining area of
about 80000 km
2
is classified as non-arid and arable lands, sustaining a substantial portion of the
Kenyan economy and providing shelter to the human population.
The city of Nairobi with its administrative area of approximately 700 km
2
is the capital of the Republic
of Kenya and also a centre of administration, politics, economy and culture of Kenya. The city is
bounded by Kajiado County on the South and south west, Kiambu County on the north and north west
and Machakos county on the east and south east. Such adjacent areas are now absorbing increasing
population and economic activities.
(2) Topography
The territory of Kenya is characterized by a wide topographical diversity, ranging from glaciated
mountains to deserts. The elevation varies from the sea level at the Indian Ocean to 5,199 m at the
Batian Peak of Mount Kenya.
The city of Nairobi is characterized by undulating hilly topography with an elevation in a range of
1,460 m to 1,920 m. Lowest elevation occurs at the Athi River at the eastern boundary of the city and
highest at the western rim of the city. It is unique that the city has the Nairobi National Park with the
area of 117 km
2
within its administrative area, extending along the western boundary and attracting a
large number of international and domestic tourists annually.
(3) Climate
The climate in Kenya is primarily influenced by the movement of the Inter-Tropical Convergence
Zone (ITCZ) and by a topographic relief, especially various elevations. The rainfall in Kenya is
affected by large water bodies like Lake Victoria, complex topography with the Great Rift Valley and
high mountains; Mt. Kenya and Mt. Elgon. A relatively wet but narrow tropical belt lies along the
Indian Ocean coast. Behind the coastline stretches large areas of semi-arid and arid lands. Mean
annual rainfall over the country is 680 mm and varies from about 200 mm in the ASAL zone to about
1,800 mm in a humid zone.
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Division Population Area in km
2
Density per km
2
Nairobi City excluding Nairobi National Park (117 km
2
)
Central/Starehe 274,607 11 25,640
Kamukunji/Pumwani 261,855 12 21,623
Makadara 218,641 23 9,481
Dagoretti 329,577 39 8,532
Kasarani 525,624 86 6,081
Embakasi including Njiru 925,775 204 4,546
Langata/Kibera 355,188 106 3,346
Westlands 247,102 97 2,538
Nairobi City 3,138,369 578 5,429
Outside Niarobi City 1,877,652 4,206 446
Greater Nairobi 5,016,021 4,784 1,049
Kenya 38,610,097 581,313 66
Kenya generally experiences two seasonal
rainfall peaks in most places. The first peak or
a season termed as the long-rains in the East
African region occurs from March to May,
while the second peak or a season termed as
the short-rains is observed from October to
December.
The climate in Nairobi City is usually dry and
cool between J uly and August but hot and dry
in J anuary and February. The average annual
rainfall in Nairobi is about 900mm. The first
peak of monthly rainfall occurs in April and
the second peak takes place in November. The
mean daily maximum temperature by month
ranges from 28
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C to 22
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C and the minimum
ranges from 14
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Nairobi City
2.1.2 Population and Demography
(1) Night-time Population
According to Kenya Population and Housing Census conducted in 2009, the total population of Kenya
was approximately 38,610,000, and that of Nairobi City was approximately 3,138,000, accounting for
8.1% of the national population.
The average population density excluding Nairobi National Park, which occupies 117km
2
or 16.8% of
the citys total area, is 5,429 per km
2
. The Central Division and Kamukunji Division located at the
centre have a much higher density than others in excess of 20,000 per km
2
.
Table 2.1.1 Population, Area and Density of Nairobi and its Environs in 2009

Source: 2009 Census
The population growth rate of the Greater Nairobi has been considerably higher than that of Kenya.
The average annual growth rate of the Greater Nairobi was 4.2% from the 1989 census to the 1999
census and 4.0% from the 1999 census to the 2009 census, while that of Kenya was 3.0% in both
periods.
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In the Greater Nairobi, Nairobi City had grown faster in the period from 1989 to 1999, when the city
grew at 4.9% and the environs outside the city at 3.0%. But from 1999 to 2009, the environs grew
faster as it grew at 4.1%t and the city at 3.9% as detailed in Chapter 3.3. The change seems to be a
sign of urban expansion of Nairobi City .
In the city, Embakasi Division has the highest growth, while out of the city in the Greater Nairobi,
Ruiru area to the north of the city and Mavoko and Kitengela areas to the south are fastest growing.

Source: 2009 Census
Figure 2.1.2 Population Density per Hectare of Nairobi City in 2009

Sources: 1999 Census and 2009 Census
Figure 2.1.3 Average Annual Population Growth Rate of Nairobi City and its Environs in Greater Nairobi
from 1999 to 2009 (%)
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The age structure of the population of Kenya in 2009 forms a pyramid while that of Nairobi City has a
pair of wings with a large share of population around the twenties. It is noted in the figures that the
apparent larger population at every 5 years of age indicates the limited precision of the responses to
the census questionnaire.
800,000 600,000 400,000 200,000 0 200,000 400,000 600,000 800,000
0
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14
21
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35
42
49
56
63
70
77
Male Female
Age Structure of Population of Kenya Showing Nairobi in 2009
Source:2009 Census

Note: Thick parts of lines represent Nairobi Citys population.
Source: 2009 Census
Figure 2.1.4 Age Structure of Population of Kenya Showing Nairobi in 2009
60,000 40,000 20,000 0 20,000 40,000 60,000
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30
35
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50
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70
75
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Age Structure of Population of Nairobi in 2009
Source: 2009 Census

Source: 2009 Census
Figure 2.1.5 Age Structure of Population of Nairobi in 2009
Population growth of an area depends on the births, deaths, in-migration and out-migration. The
population growth rate can be expressed as follows.
Population growth rate
=Natural growth rate +Social growth rate
=(Birth rate Death rate) +(In-migration rate Out-migration rate)

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The population growth rate of Nairobi City has been higher than that of Kenya. For example, during
the 19992009 period, the rate of the city was 3.9% while that of Kenya was 3.0%. The dominant
reason for the difference is thought to be the high in-migration rate of the city.
In Figure 2.1.6, the age structure of population of Nairobi City in the 1999 Census is shifted upwards
by 10 years and overlaid with the population over 10 years of age in the 2009 Census. The shifted
1999 data shows the maximum possible population without migration in each sex and age group in
2009, because no death is assumed. If the actual 2009 population is greater than the shifted 1999 data,
the difference is the minimum possible net in-migration of the group. The in-migration between 15
years old and 30 years old as of 2009 is remarkably large. This means that between 1999 and 2009 the
net in-migration of an age cohort between 5 years old, the age of people in 1999 who are 15 years old
in 2009, and 30 years old is large. At least some 700,000 people in this age group migrated to the city
during the decade.
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10-14
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35-39
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65-69
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75-79
80 or over
Male Female
Male
2009
Female
2009
Male
shifted
from
1999
Female
shifted
from
1999

Sources: Kenya Censuses 1999 and 2009, and J ICA Study Team(J ST)
Figure 2.1.6 Nairobi's Age Structure Shifted by 10 Years from 1999 and Corresponding Actual Population
in 2009
(2) Day-time Population
The number of pupils and students at schools and the number of workers at work places are studied as
follows.
1) School Enrolment
According to the 2009 census, the number of children attending pre-primary schools was
155,936, which was 71.4% (gross enrolment rate) of the 3 to 5 age cohort population.
Similarly, that of primary schools was 490,314 or 111.3% of the 6 to 13 age cohort population,
while that of secondary schools was 176,837, or 93.8% of the 14 to 17 age cohort population.
On the other hand, according to the 2011 data of the Education Department of the NCC and
Ministry of Education, the total enrolment of pre-primary schools was 72,165 indicating that
the gross enrolment rate was less than 33.0%, because of the population increase since 2009.
That of primary schools was 336,723 with the rate of less than 76.5%, and that of secondary
schools was 69,314 with the rate of less than 36.8%.
The gaps between the home based data and school based data can be interpreted as follows.
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i) The census data of children attending schools may be overestimated, as the
respondents tend to think that actual situation may appear to be inappropriate to
disclose.
ii) The school data of enrolment may be underestimated, as some schools do not reply
properly or some private schools present understated figures because they think that
the enrolment is linked to taxation.
iii) Some children study at boarding secondary schools out of Nairobi City. In this case,
the children living outside the city during their school periods may be enumerated in
Nairobi City.
Therefore, it is assumed that the enrolment rates were 50% for the pre-primary schools, 90%
for the primary schools and 65% for the secondary schools in 2009. Then the total number of
pupils and students including the tertiary education data of the 2009 census is estimated at
780,000. Although a number of pupils and students schooling across the city boundaries are
observed, they are neglected for the net movement is thought to be marginal compared to the
total enrolment.
Table 2.1.2 Distribution of Enrolment of Primary Schools, Pre-Schools, Special Units and Secondary
Schools in Nairobi City by Division in 2012 (Preliminary)
Division Primary, etc Secondary Total
1Dagoretti 46,181 10,507 56,688
2Embakasi including Njiru 104,566 13,236 117,802
3Kamukunji/Pumwani 18,825 4,905 23,730
4Kasarani 87,791 6,337 94,128
5Langata/Kibera 38,050 8,037 46,087
6Makadara 26,489 7,898 34,387
7Central/Starehe 44,685 9,220 53,905
8Westlands 42,301 9,174 51,475
Total 408,888 69,314 478,202

Note: As of J uly 2013, the total enrolment of pre-primary and primary schools is 442,074, instead of
408,888. However, its breakdown into the divisions is not fully available.
Sources: City Education Department, City Council of Nairobi and Department of Education, Nairobi
Count
Unit: Number of pupils and students
2) Work Places
Based on the business registration data of the NCC in 2013, the total number of formal
workers is estimated approximately at one million. On the other hand, based on the 2009
census, the number of active employees who live in the city is estimated at 1,648,000 in 2013.
By assuming a net in-flow of 165,000 commuters from outside the city based on the cordon
line survey, the total number of jobs in the city is estimated at 1,813,000 and the number of
informal workers is estimated at 813,000.
The basic definitions of the formal workers and the non-formal workers are as follows.
Formal workers are those working at businesses registered as formal in NCC and wage
workers in agriculture and forestry, electricity and water, and in the public sector.
Non-formal workers are those working at businesses registered as informal in NCC and
unregistered workers except the wage workers mentioned above.
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3) Day-time Population
Assuming the above mentioned commuters from outside the city boundary, the day population
of Nairobi City is estimated approximately at 3,280,000 in 2009 and 3,766,000 in 2013. It is
noted that much higher day population than night population of the citys central areas is
largely attributed to the commuters from the suburban areas inside the city boundary.
2.1.3 Socio-economy
(1) Nairobis Position in Kenya
1) Social Indicators
In most social indicators, Nairobi City is positioned higher than the average of Kenya.
Table 2.1.3 Position of Nairobi in Comparison with Kenya
Social Indicators Kenya Nairobi City
Main source of water Share of spring/well/borehole is the highest
(35.4%).
Share of piped water is the highest (52.3%).
Main Mode of Human
Waste Disposal
Share of pit latrine (covered/ uncovered) is the
highest (69.6%).
Share of main sewer is the highest (47.7%).
Main Type of Lighting
Fuel
Share of tin lamp is the highest (38.5%). Share of electricity is the highest (72.4%).
Ownership of
Household Assets
Kenya has higher ownership in bicycle and
motorcycle.
Nairobi City has higher ownership in radio, TV
set, mobile phone, landline, computer, and
car/truck/tuk tuk.
Source: 2009 Census

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Nairobi

Source: 2009 Census
Figure 2.1.7 Percentage of Households of Ownership by Household Asset
2) Gross Regional Domestic Product per Capita
Although estimated GRDP per capita of Nairobi City varies on sources of data, it is assumed
to be 3.0 times the national GDP per capita, because it is the average of the collected estimates
excluding an exceptionally high figure. The assumption means for 2009 that the GDP share of
Nairobi is 24.4% of Kenya.
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In 2011, GDP per capita of Kenya is estimated at 73,988KSh at current prices of 2011 and
GRDP of Nairobi City is estimated at 221,965KSh.
Table 2.1.4 References and their Implications
Reference Implications
Labor Force Analytical Report based on the Kenya Integrated
Household Budget Survey 2005/06
In mean monthly household expenditure per capita,
Nairobis level is 3.1 times Kenyas level.
Basic Report on Well-being in Kenya based on the Kenya
Integrated Household Budget Survey 2005/06
In mean monthly food and non-food consumption per capita,
Nairobis level is 2.5 times Kenyas level.
Statistical Abstract 2012 In earnings per capita, Nairobis level is 3.7 times Kenyas
level.
Global City GDP Rankings 2008-2025 Pricewaterhouse
Coopers
In GDP at PPP per capita, Nairobis level is 2.5 times
Kenyas level.
Appraisal Document of Kenya Municipal Program, World
Bank, April 2010
In GDP/GRDP per capita, Nairobis level is more than 6.2
times Kenyas level.
(2) Socioeconomic Conditions in Nairobi City
The Kenya Integrated Household Budget Survey 2005-2006 estimated the poverty line at KSh 2,913
per person per month for urban households. According to the survey, the share of individuals below
the poverty line was the highest at 29.8% in Makadara Division and the lowest at 15.3% in Westlands
Division. As a very broad trend, a larger number of relatively high income households are found to the
west of the CBD than to the east, although there are a number of low income informal settlement areas
in the western areas such Kibera and Kawangware.

Source: Kenya Integrated Household Budget Survey 2005-2006
Figure 2.1.8 Share of Individuals below Poverty Line
Socioeconomic characteristics of households in the 4 districts of Nairobi City can be compared based
on the 2009 Census Volume 2 Population and Household Distribution by Socioeconomic
Characteristics.
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Table 2.1.5 Definitions of Four Districts in Nairobi according to 2009 Census
District Division Remarks
Nairobi West Dagoretti, Langata/Kibera Kibera here means a division, not a location.
Nairobi East Embakasi including Njiru, Makadara
Nairobi North Central/Starehe, Kasarani, Kamukunji/Pumwani
Westlands Westlands Westlands here is a district and also a division.
Sources: 2009 Census and J ICA Study Team(J ST)
Regarding water supply, the piped water supply system is the most common source in all the districts.
Westland has the highest rate (34.5%) of the system of piped into dwelling, while Nairobi East and
Nairobi West have the highest rates (22.2% and 19.8%) of water from vendors. Regarding human
waste disposal, Nairobi East and Nairobi North have the highest rates (58.0% and 55.7%) of the main
sewer system, while Nairobi West has the highest rate (68.6%) of the pit latrine system. Regarding
main type of lighting fuel, Westlands has the highest rate (79.0%) of electricity, while Nairobi West
has the highest rate (18.3%) of tin lamp. In Nairobi City, mobile phones, radios and TV sets are
common in this order. The ownership of computer, car/truck/tuk tuk and bicycle is 13.4%, 12.2% and
11.4% respectively. The ownership of landline and motorcycle is less than 5%. In all the cases, the
shares of Westlands are the highest.
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
Nairobi
West
East
North
Westlands
Pond/dam
Lake
Stream
Spring/well/borehole
Piped into dwelling
Piped
Jabia/rain/
harvested
Water vendor
Others

Source: 2009 Census
Figure 2.1.9 Households by Main Source of Water and District
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
Nairobi
West
East
North
Westlands
Main sewer
Septic tank
Cess pool
VIP pit latrine
Pit latrine (covered/
uncovered)
Bucket
Bush
Others

Source: 2009 Census
Figure 2.1.10 Households by Main Mode of Human Waste Disposal and District
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Nairobi
West
East
North
Westlands
Electricity
Pressure lamp
Lantern
Tin lamp
Gas lamp
Fuel wood
Solar
Others

Source: 2009 Census
Figure 2.1.11 Households by Main Type of Lighting Fuel and District
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Nairobi
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Nairobi East
Nairobi North
Westlands

Source: 2009 Census
Figure 2.1.12 Percentage of Households by Ownership of Household Assets and District
Safety and security issue has been raised as priority social concerned during stakeholder meetings.
Various socio-economic factors can be attributed to the increasing insecurity in Nairobi City County.
Such factors including increasing population leading to congestion in some residential areas,
unemployment, poverty, poor living standards, lack of education and civic responsibility have
overtime made safety and security a key issue of concern in Nairobi City County. Poor planning,
design and management are some of the numerous factors that give rise to crime and violence in cities.
(3) Position of Nairobis Industries
In the East African Community (EAC), Kenyas Gross National Income (GNI) is the largest
accounting for 40.5% while the second largest Tanzanias share is 28.8% in 2011. Kenyas GNI per
capita is also the highest at US$ 820 in the same year as shown in Figure 2.1.12, although it is still
below the threshold of the lower middle income countries of US$ 1,026 at 2011 prices.

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Gross Regional Domestic Product (GRDP) per capita of Nairobi City is estimated at 3 times the
Kenyas average Gross Domestic Product (GDP) per capita, and its GRDP is estimated at 24.4% of
Kenyas GDP. The GRDP is larger than Rwandas GDP.
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Figure 2.1.13 Population and GNI per Capita in 2011
The EAC started a common market system in 2010 and moving toward further integration, while
issues remain in harmonization of domestic systems to the EAC rules, elimination of non-tariff
barriers, and relations with other international communities. Integration of the EAC member countries
provides Kenya with an opportunity for expansion of its industries while requires their
competitiveness.
(4) Outline of Kenyas Industries
As shown in Tables 2.1.6-2.1.9, agriculture and forestry has the largest share of 24.0% in GDP,
followed by wholesale and retail (10.6%), transportation and communications (9.7%), and
manufacturing (9.4%) in 2011. In terms of growth rate, financial business is fastest growing at 7.8%
per annum followed by wholesale and retail (7.3%) and mining and quarrying (7.1%) in the same year.
Two top export earners are tea (21.2% of the total export value) and horticultural produce including
cut flowers (17.3%). The fastest growing export commodities are tobacco and tobacco products
(76.4% per annum), leather products (71.9%), and soda ash (70.3%) but the share of each of them is
less than 4%.
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Table 2.1.6 GDP Shares in 2011 (provisional)
Rank Sector Share (%)
1 Agriculture and forestry 24.0
2 Wholesale and retail 10.6
3 Transportation and communications 9.7
4 Manufacturing 9.4
5 Financial business 6.4
6 Education 5.8
Source: Economic Survey 2012
Table 2.1.7 Real GDP Growth Rates in 2011 (provisional)
Rank Sector Growth rate (%)
1 Financial business 7.8
2 Wholesale and retail 7.3
3 Mining and quarrying 7.1
4 Hotels and restaurants 5.0
5 Education 4.9
6 Transportation and communications 4.5
Table 2.1.8 Shares in Export in 2011 (provisional)
Rank Sector Share (%)
1 Tea 21.2
2 Flowers 17.3
3 Garments and accessories 4.6
4 Coffee 4.0
5 Tobacco and tobacco products 3.9
6 Steel 3.8
Table 2.1.9 Growth Rates in Export in 2011 (provisional)
Rank Sector Growth rate (%)
1 Tobacco and tobacco products 76.4
2 Leather products 71.9
3 Soda ash 70.3
4 Steel 49.8
5 Essential oil 43.6
6 Organic oil 43.2
(5) Overall Situation and General Issues of Industries of Nairobi City
1) Overall Situation of Industries
Among the wage employment in 2012, the community, social and personal services sector has
the highest share (52.1%), the agriculture and forestry sector has the second share (24.1%),
and the wholesale and retail trade, restaurants and hotels section has the third share (7.2%)
according to the Statistical Abstract 2012. The manufacturing sector accounts for only 3.0%. It
seems that the total wage employment of 538,571 is too small, the share of agriculture and
forestry is too large, and that of manufacturing is too small. However the apparent
incompatibility of the data may be due to the definition of the wage employment. (Figure
2.1.14)
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Agriculture & forestry,
129,695
Mining & quarring,
421
Manufacturing, 16,110
Electricity & water,
560
Construction, 33,232
Wholesale & retail,
restaurants &
hotels, 38,782
Transport &
communications,
22,144
Finance, insurance, real
estate & business
services, 17,277
Community, social &
personal services,
280,350

Source: Statistical Abstract 2012, KNBS
Figure 2.1.14 Wage Employment by Industry in 2011 (provisional)
The estimated distribution of employees of business establishments registered in NCC reflects
the concentration of commercial and service businesses in the relatively small area of the CBD
and that of manufacturing businesses in Makadara Division, as well as an overall dominance
of the services sector. (Figure 2.1.15) In addition, the informal employments are thought to be
distributed partly according to the formal employment and partly to the population
distribution.
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Note: Agriculture includes forestry and fishing, industry comprises mining, manufacturing, construction, electricity and
water, and services means the rest, as in the World Development Report. Businesses not registered in the NCC are not
included.
Source: Business Registration Data of the NCC
Figure 2.1.15 Estimated Distribution of Employees of Business Establishments Registered in the NCC
2) General Issues and Directions for Improvement of Industries
General issues and directions for improvement of industries in Nairobi City are summarized in
Table 2.1.10.
Table 2.1.10 General Issues and Directions for Improvement of Industries in Nairobi City (1/2)
General Issues Directions for Improvement
(i) Industrial structure
Lack of competitive
skills
Skill levels vary a lot. The informal light
manufacturing (J ua Kali) is yet to improve
their product quality, otherwise they cannot
maintain the market share.
Nairobi needs a larger number of highly skilled
and specialized small enterprises. Improve the
skills mainly through business linkages and by
responding to market needs.
High cost structure Extra costs are incurred by costly power,
traffic congestion, and insecurity in addition to
not-so-low labour costs. (Figure 2.1.16)
Improve efficiency of the economic system
including efficiency of labour, infrastructure
and utilities.
Lack of linkages Due to mismatch of quality, costs, etc,
inter-business linkages are weak. Figure 2.1.17
shows gaps between large, medium, small, and
micro/individual businesses. It also shows
general supporting organisations and their
major targets. Line agencies and the NCC
should support directly or indirectly businesses
in various sizes.
Deepen inter-business linkages as well as
linkages with major buyers such as government
organizations and super markets.
Weak competitiveness Freer importation including in-flow of
counterfeits is dominating the market and
destroying local businesses.
Overall efforts to strengthen competitiveness
and to find areas with relative advantages, so
that protectionismis not necessary.
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Table 2.1.10 General Issues and Directions for Improvement of Industries in Nairobi City (2/2)
(ii) Basic and socio-economic conditions
Lack of available land Given the current land use and transportation
conditions, land of Nairobi appears to be
mostly saturated, although a lot of spaces are
underutilized.
Efficient land use at selected locations and
relocation of space-intensive functions to the
environs. Open up new spaces for various
business activities by such means as vertical
mixed use.
Lack of public safety Lack of safety and its reputation are destroying
Kenya's tourismpotential. It also incurs extra
costs and impedes many business activities.
A full set of measures ranging fromimmediate
counter measures to longer-term
socio-economic bottom-up strategies. (Table
2.1.11)
(iii) Infrastructure
Traffic congestion Traffic congestion wastes a huge amount of
time cost and fuel cost, deteriorating Kenya's
business climate.
A full set of measures ranging fromimmediate
counter measures including traffic management
by ICT to longer-termstructural measures such
as shift to multi-centric urban structure.
Unreliable and costly
power supply
Unreliable power supply necessitates
generators of each business incurring
additional investment and operation costs.
Power development can be regarded as a
private business opportunity as PPP. Develop
new large and small energy sources and
optimize energy operation.
Insufficient waste
management service
Coupled with lack of public safety, wastes
have invaded many potentially attractive
streets.
Clean Nairobi campaign linked with safe
tourismdevelopment.
(iv) Institutional system
Lack of finance Small enterprises in need of financial support
such as ICT entrepreneurs have difficulties in
obtaining loans with concern about
unpredictable outcome.
Open up various financial channels at various
levels ranging fromintegration of loan
provision and consulting services for MSMEs
(Micro Small and MediumEnterprises) to PPP
schemes for larger enterprises.
Inefficient
administrative
procedure
"An Investment Guide to Kenya" (2012)
points out that investors may face delays of
refunds of VAT, withholding taxes and
customs clearance. Doing Business Rank of
Kenya in 2013 is 121 in 185 economies.
Improve the doing business rank by efficient
administrative, tax and customprocedures, and
also smooth inter-agency collaboration to
support businesses. NCC can play expanded
roles in an efficient way.

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Sources: World Development Indicators website (2013) and J apan External Trade Organization (J ETRO) website (2013)
Figure 2.1.16 Comparison of GDP per Capita and Typical Labour Cost
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Figure 2.1.17 Gap Structure of Industries of Nairobi
Table 2.1.11 Some Causes for Lack of Public Safety and Candidate Measures
Causes Candidate Measures Remarks
Lack of safety services and equipment
- Insufficient police service and police posts.
- Lack of street lights.
- Lack of CCTV.
- Public facilities without safety considerations.
- High fences of parks.
- Enhance police activities, police posts and
community policing.
- Increase street lights.
- Enhance CCTV system.
- Equip public toilets with safety measures, eg
CCTV and siren.
- Establish safe public transport system.
- Lower fences of parks.

Exclusion of people frompublic facilities,
amenities and services
- Worsened access to public facilities, amenities
and services, eg social/community halls, open
spaces and parks, etc.
- Improve public facilities, amenities and
services and access to themincluding
temporary pedestrian or play zones.
- Involve the youth and the community in
improving and sustaining them.

Socio-economic conditions
- Unemployment, underemployment, working
poverty.
- Gap between rich and poor (privileged and
under-privileged).
- Incidence of corruption.
- Lack of hope.
- Lack of family care and education at home,
schools and communities.
- Generate employment.
- Seek inclusive and bottom-up development
(as well as top-up).
- Strengthen anti-corruption measures.
- Shift fromvested interest to meritocracy.
- Enhance community care and safety
campaigns.
Kenya ranks at 107
out of 134 countries
in Gini Index that
shows inequality in
income or
expenditure
within each country
(Table 2.1.12).
External conditions
- Domestic and international in-migration of
under-privileged people.

- Balance support measures and enforcement
of rules to address such migration.

Note: Accidents, pollution, disasters and terrorismare not explicitly considered here.
Source: J ICA Study Team(J ST) based on interviews with Nairobi County Business Association (NCBA) (2013) and Mr.
Elijah Agevi (2013)
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Table 2.1.12 Gini Index of Selected Countries
Rank Country 2000- Rank Country 2000-
1 Sweden 25.0 68 Israel 39.2
2 Norway 25.8 69 Guinea 39.4
3 Finland 26.9 70 Kyrgyz Republic 39.5
4 Afghanistan 27.8 71 Burkina Faso 39.6
5 Belarus 27.9 72 Chad 39.8
6 Bulgaria 28.2 73 Djibouti 40.0
7 Ukraine 28.2 74 Sri Lanka 40.3
8 Germany 28.3 75 Nicaragua 40.5
9 Croatia 29.0 76 United States 40.8
10 Austria 29.2 77 Morocco 40.9
11 Ethiopia 29.8 78 Georgia 41.1
12 Slovak Republic 29.8 79 Qatar 41.1
13 Hungary 30.0 80 Mauritania 41.3
14 Montenegro 30.1 81 Tunisia 41.4
15 Kazakhstan 30.8 82 Gabon 41.5
16 Luxembourg 30.8 83 Cote d'Ivoire 41.5
17 Iraq 30.9 84 Cambodia 41.9
18 Slovenia 31.2 85 Thailand 42.4
19 Pakistan 31.2 86 China 42.5
20 Romania 31.6 87 Sierra Leone 42.5
21 Egypt, Arab Rep. 32.1 88 Turkey 42.6
22 Canada 32.6 89 Uganda 42.6
23 Belgium 33.0 90 Angola 42.7
24 Albania 33.0 91 Ghana 42.8
25 Bangladesh 33.2 92 Nigeria 42.9
26 Burundi 33.3 93 Central African Republic 43.6
27 India 33.4 94 Nepal 43.8
28 Serbia 33.4 95 Niger 43.9
29 Tajikistan 33.6 96 Philippines 44.0
30 Switzerland 33.7 97 Congo, Dem. Rep. 44.4
31 Azerbaijan 33.7 98 Jamaica 45.5
32 Indonesia 34.0 99 South Sudan 45.5
33 Greece 34.3 100 Uruguay 45.9
34 Ireland 34.3 101 Fiji 46.8
35 Togo 34.4 102 Mozambique 47.1
36 Spain 34.7 103 Madagascar 47.2
37 Poland 34.9 104 Gambia, The 47.3
38 Sudan 35.3 105 Congo, Rep. 47.3
39 Guinea-Bissau 35.5 106 Costa Rica 47.6
40 Latvia 35.7 107 Kenya 47. 7
41 Vietnam 35.8 108 Argentina 49.3
42 Bosnia and Herzegovina 35.8 109 Venezuela, RB 49.5
43 Syrian Arab Republic 35.8 110 El Salvador 50.3
44 Lithuania 35.8 111 Cape Verde 50.5
45 Estonia 36.0 112 Swaziland 50.7
46 Italy 36.0 113 Sao Tome and Principe 50.8
47 Armenia 36.2 114 Dominican Republic 51.1
48 Moldova 36.3 115 Peru 51.1
49 Mongolia 36.5 116 Mexico 51.2
50 Uzbekistan 36.7 117 Chile 51.8
51 Lao PDR 36.7 118 Paraguay 52.5
52 Maldives 37.4 119 Lesotho 52.5
53 Russian Federation 37.5 120 Rwanda 53.1
54 Tanzania 37.6 121 Panama 54.0
55 Yemen, Rep. 37.7 122 Ecuador 54.1
56 Jordan 37.7 123 Zambia 54.6
57 Malaysia 37.9 124 Guatemala 55.9
58 Bhutan 38.1 125 Colombia 56.1
59 Liberia 38.2 126 Brazil 57.4
60 Iran, Islamic Rep. 38.3 127 Bolivia 57.8
61 Benin 38.6 128 Haiti 59.2
62 West Bank and Gaza 38.7 129 Honduras 59.7
63 Cameroon 38.9 130 Micronesia, Fed. Sts. 61.1
64 Mali 39.0 131 Namibia 63.9
65 Malawi 39.0 132 Comoros 64.3
66 Macedonia, FYR 39.1 133 Seychelles 65.8
67 Senegal 39.2 134 South Africa 67.4

Source: World Development Indicators website (2013)
Note: Gini index in 2005 or in the 2000s.
Gini index measures inequality of income or consumption expenditure among individuals or households within an economy.
A Gini index of 0 represents perfect equality, while an index of 100 implies perfect inequality
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(6) Current Situation of Industries in the Environs
Based on the District Development Plans (2008-2012), industries of the surrounding districts of
Nairobi City can be outlined as follows. It is noted that the description of each district is for the whole
district and not limited to the part within the Greater Nairobi.
1) Thika District (Gatanga Division, Githurai Division, Kakuzi Division, Ruiru Division,
Thika Municipality)
Outline Around the urban centre of Thika and Ruiru along Thika Highway, a number of factories are located as well
as J omo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (J KUAT).
Historically, Thika District is one of the leading industrial districts in Kenya besides undertaking agricultural
activities on both large and small scales. Proximity to Nairobi City provides a ready market to the
agricultural produce.
Primary
industry
The main cash crops are coffee, tea, pineapples and macadamia while the main food crops are maize, beans,
Irish potatoes and pigeon peas.
Most of the farming in the district is rain-fed except for the large scale pineapple production by the
multinationals and the coffee estates.
Besides crop farming, livestock farming is undertaken in the district. The main livestock are dairy cattle,
dairy goat, meat goat, poultry and beekeeping.
The cooperative sector is central in marketing of agricultural produce and products. It also assists in
provision of credit and farminputs.
Secondary
& tertiary
industries
There are small, mediumand large scale businesses including 16 chemical and 15 engineering industries.
2) Kiambu East District (Githunguri Division, Kiambu Municipality, Kiambaa Division)
Outline Due to close proximity to Nairobi City and jobs at coffee and tea estates among others, the district is well
populated and the land has been fragmented into small and inefficient pieces.
Primary
industry
The main food crops grown are maize, beans, Irish potatoes and vegetables whereas the major cash crops are
coffee, tea and horticultural crops. Due to the emphasis on cash crops, the district is importing food from
neighbouring districts.
Several agro-processing factories can be accessed and so production of livestock and livestock products has
been increasing.
Secondary
& tertiary
industries
The industries are mostly operated by the informal sector.
The districts tourist attractions include the house of the first president J omo Kenyatta.
3) Kiambu West District (Limuru Division, Kikuyu Division, Lari Division, Ndeiya
Division)
Outline The growing population working in the district or commuting to Nairobi City is leading to reduction of
arable land.
Primary
industry
The district has been predominantly agricultural. The main food crops are maize, beans, Irish potatoes and
vegetables whereas the major cash crops are coffee, tea, pyrethrum, horticultural products and flowers.
Several agro-processing factories can be accessed and so production of livestock and livestock products has
been increasing.
Secondary
& tertiary
industries
The district has agro-industries such as milk processing firms and large tea factories.
4) Kajiado District (Ngong Division, Central Division, Magadi Division, Isinya Division,
Namanga Division, Mashuru Division, Ewaso Kendong Division)
Outline With the change from group ranches to the individual land tenure systemand owing to either agricultural
potential or proximity to Nairobi City, immigration has increased to some locations such as Ngong and
Kitengela.
Primary
industry
Kajiado is an arid and semi-arid lands (ASAL) district and livestock keeping has been the dominant
economic activity although there has been a reduction in livestock population due to droughts.
Secondary
& tertiary
industries
The vast mineral deposit around Lake Magadi is a main source of soda ash. The largest deposits at Mile 46
and Loodikalani area can be exploited for commercial purposes. Proximity to Athi River Export Processing
Zone is an advantage.
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5) Machakos District (Athi River/Mavoko Division, Central Division, Kalama Division,
Kathiani Division)
Outline The district has relatively high population density along the hills in Kathiani Division, in Athi River, along
Mombasa Road and in Machakos Town due to fertile soils and high rainfall for agriculture. Low plains
where ranching and dairy farming are carried out are sparsely populated.
Primary
industry
Agriculture contributes a majority of the household income. Livestock rearing is generally practiced on a
small scale.
Secondary
& tertiary
industries
Athi River Export Processing Zone was established in 1990. Besides that, the sector is not well developed
due partly to over reliance on rain-fed agriculture.
6) Kangundo District (Matungulu Division, Kangundo Division)
Outline Agriculture, livestock production and informal sector businesses are major economic activities.
Primary
industry
The production of the main crops in the district, including maize, has been fluctuating over the years due to
low, unpredictable, erratic and inadequate rainfall. This has created food insecurity among the general
population. Other key issues affecting farmers in the district include declining soil fertility and high
percentage of post harvest crop losses. All these factors have been influenced by the use of poor quality
seeds, inadequate farminputs, frequent droughts, and poor storage as well as lack of market, transportation,
and processing.
The major cash crops grown in the district are coffee and horticultural products in some parts.
Of forests, the district has a total of 7,420 ha of gazetted forests. The major threat is the forest destruction for
timber and firewood.
The revitalization of Kenya Meat Commission (KMC) has provided a ready market for livestock.
Secondary
& tertiary
industries
Most retail and wholesale traders are small scale and in the informal sector.
Ndonyo Sambuk National Park has tourismdevelopment potential.
(7) Doing Business Procedures
According to "Doing Business 2013" International Finance Corporation 2013, Kenyas aggregate
ranking on the ease of doing business is 121 out of 185 countries. Kenya ranks high at 12 in getting
credit for strong legal rights and deep credit information, while low at 164 in paying taxes mainly for
time taken for the procedure. (Figure 2.1.18)
NCC is related to starting a business, dealing with construction permits, getting electricity, registering
property, and paying taxes. It is required to raise the aggregate ranking by concerted efforts of the
responsible agencies. (Table 2.1.13)
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Source: "Doing Business 2013" International Finance Corporation 2013
Figure 2.1.18 Doing Business Ranks of Kenya in 185 Economies in 2013
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Table 2.1.13 Doing Business Ranks of Kenya in 185 Economies in 2013
Topic Kenya
Sub-
Saharan
Africa
Average
Tasks of CCN Department of NCC in charge Major factors of low ranking
Aggregate ranking in 185 economies in 2013 121 140
1 Starting a business 126 123 Issuing business permits Business licensing Department
2 Dealing with construction permits 45 117 Approval of architectural plans Technical Committee
Approval of structural plans and final
building permits
City Planning Department
(Development Control Section) and
City Engineer Department
(Structural Section)
Inspection after construction
(Enforcement Section)
Occupancy certificates
(Enforcement Section)
Water and sewerage connection
Nairobi City Water and Sewerage
Company
3 Getting electricity 162 127 Excavation permits City Engineer Department Typical total time taken is 146 days.
4 Registering property 161 123 Issuing rates clearance certificates
Ministry of Lands (National Land
Commission) is in charge but Nairobi
City County (Department of Legal
Affairs) facilitates the procedure.
Typical total time taken is 73 days.
5 Getting credit 12 109
6 Protecting investors 100 115
7 Paying taxes 164 123 Property tax/Rents
Privately-owned land :
Ground rates annually paid to Niaorbi
City County (City Treasurery)
Ground rents annually paid to
Ministry of Lands (National Land
Commission)
NCC-owned land :
Rents monthly paid to Nairobi City
County (Department of Social
Services and Housing)
Typical time taken per year is 340
hours.
8 Trading across borders 148 137 Time and cost for trade are burdens.
9 Enforcing contracts 149 120 Typical number of procedures is 44.
10 Resolving insolvancy 100 128

Source: "Doing Business 2013" International Finance Corporation 2013
2.1.4 Current Environmental Status of Nairobi
(1) Baseline Descriptions of Current Nairobi
Nairobi City, located at 1,600 to 1,850 m above sea level, covers an area of about 700 km2 at the
south-eastern end of Kenyas agricultural heartland, and has tolerable climate throughout the year.
The western part of the city is the highest, with a mountainous topography, while the eastern side is
lower and generally flat terrain. The Nairobi, Ngong, and Mathare Rivers run through the city area,
and most of household and industrial effluents are directly discharged into those rives without any
proper treatments. Minor earthquakes and tremors occasionally shake the city since Nairobi exists
next to the Rift Valley, which is active due to the tectonic movement therein.
In 1901, there were only 8,000 people living in Nairobi. By 1948, the population number had grown
to 118, 000 and reached 343,500 habitants by 1962. Currently, that number is projected to be 3.8
million by 2015.
Much of Nairobis urban area is classified as the unplanned settlement, driven by the rapid population
growth and the urban poverty. Sprawling informal settlements hamper the spreading of citys
baseline social services and eventually leading to deterioration of the quality of life therein. In the
early 1990s, it was reported that over half of the citys population lived in those unplanned settlements.
Recently, this large and rapid growing population of Nairobi City has begun to trigger environmental
degradations and cause some negative impacts on the human health and the economy.
(2) Major Environmental Issues
Followings are summary of recent environmental issues raised for the entire city [NCC, 2007].
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Table 2.1.14 Environmental Issues of Nairobi
1. Rapid Urbanization
Nairobis physical expansion has come at expense of natural environment. Urban sprawl and construction
of roads and other city infrastructure has led to loss of forests and other natural areas. As a result, forest
coverage was receded and was replaced by coffee plantations. Later, demand for food for growing
population led to transformation of the citys outskirts to other agricultural uses, which in turn were
threatened by further urban growth.
2. Protected Ecosystem/or Green Spaces
Nairobi has managed to retain a number of green spaces within and close to city, which provide its residents
with shady recreation areas and visitors with glimpse of Kenyas wildlife and vegetation. They also help to
maintain biodiversity, filter pollutants from air, and act as minor water catchments within and on outskirts of
city. Although these green spaces have been protected, much of natural vegetation surrounding Nairobi
was lost as citys boundaries were extended numerous times to accommodate growing population
and3zxssss associated need for more land. As city expanded after its founding, much of new settlement
was unplanned.
3. Informal Settlement
Nairobis rapid growth increased demand for land and led to inappropriate land allocation, forcing poor to
settle in fragile and unsavory areas where they face hardships due to lack of proper housing and public
services and where they are vulnerable to environmental change. Urban poverty, lack of employment
opportunities, and inadequate urban planning also conspired in gradual growth of informal settlements in
Nairobi since citys founding.
People living in Nairobis informal settlements, particularly slums, usually find themselves in citys most
fragile areas, such as flood plains, steep slopes, river valleys, or adjacent to sewers or dump sites. Dandora
Municipal Dumping site, which receives most of citys solid waste, is only about eight (8) kilometers from
Nairobis centre and is surrounded by low-income residential area. This situation exposes slum residents to
floods, land-slides, and health risks from contaminants. In addition, they live in overcrowded conditions
with poor sanitation, inadequate and unsafe water, make-shift shelters, and unstable social networks. They
also face high degree of tenure insecurity since most of these settlements are illegal, exposing them to
constant threat of harassment and eviction.
4. Air Pollution
Main sources of atmospheric pollution are vehicles, industries, emissions from use of charcoal and firewood,
and other municipal sources such as open burning of waste. Increasing number of cars in city intensifies
traffic and pollution problems. Vehicles emit significant levels of air pollutants, including greenhouse
gases and precursors of smog. Charcoal burning, very prevalent energy source in city, emits methane
(CH4) and carbon monoxide (CO) and sends tiny particulates into air.
Air pollution adversely affects human health and environment. Particulates are associated with respiratory
and eye diseases such as asthma, lung cancer, and conjunctivitis, especially in young and elderly who are
more vulnerable. Air pollution is also major contributor to effects such as acid rain, which has been
responsible for much damage to soil, fish resources, and vegetation, often very far from the emission
sources.
5. Water Pollution
Citys wastewater management has not kept up with increasing demands from growing population and is
inadequate to treat amount of industrial and municipal effluent entering Nairobi River and other surface
waters. Nairobi has changed from a place of cool waters to one in which the water is no longer potable
or fit for many other useful purposes. Numbers of factories in Nairobis industrial area discharge waste
directly into Ngong River, making it most polluted river in Kenya. Industrial waste effluents include
petro-chemicals and metals from micro-enterprises and J ua-kali. As well, oil and grease from busy roads
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run off into adjacent waters.
Nairobi River also receives improperly treated effluents from Dandora Sewage Treatment Plant and several
drainage channels that gather storm water from Nairobi City. Domestic garbage from informal settlements
that have no public waste collection services also finds itself into river as does sewage from pit latrines and
other on-site sewerage-disposal methods. Sanitation facilities are very basic in many informal settlements,
consisting of earth drains, communal water points, pit latrines shared by many people, and no systematic
solid-waste disposal.
Improperly treated sewerage and uncollected garbage have contributed to vicious cycle of water pollution,
water-borne diseases, poverty, and environmental degradation. Water pollution carries environmental and
health risks to communities within Nairobi, especially poor who may use untreated water in their homes and
to irrigate their gardens. Farmers along Nairobi River and its tributaries commonly use polluted waters and
raw sewage for irrigation, exposing both farm workers and customers who consume the food crops to
potential health problems. Almost half of the vegetables consumed in city of Nairobi are grown on banks
of polluted rivers. All these impacts affect human health and productivity and challenge Kenyas ability to
reach targets under Millennium Development Goals.
6. Sanitation
Nairobi faces enormous challenges in providing adequate public sanitation facilities, sewage disposal, and
refuse collection, problem that is compounded as the population increases. Improperly treated sewerage
and uncollected garbage have contributed to vicious cycle of water pollution, water-borne diseases, poverty,
and environmental degradation.
7. Solid Waste Management
Waste management is growing problem in Nairobi. Increasing urbanization, rural-urban migration, rising
standards of living, and rapid development associated with population growth have resulted in increased
solid waste generation by industrial, domestic, and other activities. This increase has not been
accompanied by equivalent growth in capacity to address the problem. Proper management of waste has
thus become one of most pressing and challenging environmental problems in city.
Among of them, listed in above table,Issues 1 (rapid urbanization), 3 (informal settlement), 5 (water
pollution), 6 (sanitation) and 7 (solid waste management) are addressed by other sections of this study
report. So, main focuses are addressed to Issues 2 (protected ecosystem/or green spaces) and 4 (air
quality) within the environmental sector of this proposed MP study, and specific issues to be addressed
for the selection of the priority project within the environmental sector are summarized in Chapter 5 of
this proposed MP study.
(3) Recent Air Quality Degradation of Nairobi
Currently, some parts of Nairobi, with heavy traffic volumes, are facing severe urban air quality
degradation, and current reports and/or available data indicate that the local air quality along several
major roads has been rapidly deteriorated. These are mainly the result of human activities in the
transport as well as energy and industrial sectors. The situation is getting worse with the increasing
population and relevant growth in vehicle number, growing industrial area, deforestation on the citys
fringes and increased construction works.
The impacts of air pollution range from the ecological to the socio-economic one. These include loss
of the biodiversity; damages to the vegetation, buildings and animal health due to the acid rain; and
eventually lead to the climate change in the long term. It also affects not only the human health but
also the visibility which may result in increased traffic accidents or create unpleasant living
environments. The growing incidence of the pollution is thus creating new challenges for the
environmental integrity.
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(4) On-Site Urban Air Quality Survey
In the past, several on-site roadside air quality studies were conducted around the CBD of Nairobi.
Followings are major results of those studies,
Air Quality Survey 1 (Odhiambo et. al, 2010).
Survey Period: Feb-April 2003
Survey Results
Lead (0.051 - 1.106 g/m3)
NO2 (0.011-0.976 ppm)
NO (0.001-0.2628 ppm)
PM10 (66.66 - 444.45 g/m3)
Remarks
Study results show strong correlation between fine (0.4 m) particulates, NOx, and motor vehicle
density, indicating urban traffic as major source for both fine particulates & NOx air quality. It is
noted that specific description of this survey program was not provided, so that direct comparison
with WHO Guideline values are not possible but comparable for this preliminary evaluation.
WHO Air Quality Guideline
PM10: 20 g/m3 Annual mean
50 g/m3 24-hour mean

Air Quality Survey 2 (Kinney et.al., 2012)
PM2.5 is of Concern
Survey Period: J uly 2009
Survey Results
Measured values ranging between 128.7 and 18.7 g/m3 were observed at 100 m downwind of
major intersections in Nairobi.
WHO Air Quality Guideline
PM2.5: 10 g/m3 Annual mean
25 g/m3 24-hour mean
Remarks
Vertical dispersion experiment revealed decrease from 119.5 g/m3 at the street level to 42.8
g/m3 on 3rd-floor rooftop in CBD. It is noted that specific description of this survey program
was not provided, so that direct comparison with WHO Guideline values are not possible but
comparable for this preliminary evaluation.
It is noted that no long-term continuous air quality survey and/or monitoring work has not been
conducted across the Nairobi City, yet [Gato, personal communication, 2013]. However, the total
number of vehicles circulating inside of the city has been increased continuously, and the entire traffic
condition such as the local traffic jams is getting worse without any significant change of the city
infrastructure. So, it is highly likely that current city-wide air quality condition is getting deteriorated
further than the time when those two air quality studies were conducted.
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Currently, Ministry of Land, Housing and Urban Development (former Ministry of Nairobi
Metropolitan Development) is preparing for the study report in collaboration with the University of
Nairobi (Gota, personal communication, 2013).
(5) Vehicle Inspection and Maintenance (I/M) System
1) Current Vehicle I/M Framework
In Kenya, the vehicle inspection and maintenance is administrated by the National Transport
and Safety Authority (NTSA), the Ministry of Transport and Infrastructure after October 2013
(note: it was organized by Motor Vehicle Inspection Unit of Kenya Police previously).
According to Traffic Act, Chapter 403 Law of Kenya, owners of public service vehicles
(PVSs) and/or commercial vehicles have to take inspection every year for the renewal of their
registrations. However, the legal enforcement of this law does not seem to be appropriate
and most of PVSs and commercial vehicles circulating across the city are ill-conditioned, and
emitting black smokes frequently. It is noted that there is no specific regulation for I/M for
passenger cars, yet.
2) Vehicle I/M for Imported Used Vehicles
In Nairobi, certain amount of vehicles circulating are imported used vehicles. Those
imported used vehicles are inspected before the shipping from designated countries such as
J apan, UAE, UK, Singapore and South Africa under Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS)
Regulation (Legal Notice 78 of 15/07/2005). KEBS has signed contracts with several
overseas inspection organizations such as Auto Terminal J apan Ltd (ATJ ), J apan Export
Vehicle Inspection Center Co. Ltd (J EVIC) and Quality Inspection Services Inc J apan (QISJ )
for pre-export verifications of the conformity to standards for used vehicles. Basically, those
international inspection companies are paying respect KEBS rules, so that most of just
imported used vehicles are relatively well-conditioned in the beginning, but tend to be
ill-conditioned after the long-term vehicle usage with improper vehicle inspection and
maintenance [Toyotsu, personal communication, 2013] due to the weak legal enforcement of
the current vehicle inspection law.
(6) Air Pollution and Human Health
Good health is a basic component of the sound human society and a necessity for earning a livelihood.
The main health issues in Nairobi include the access to health facilities, the child and the maternal
mortality and the incidences of certain diseases such as HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis and malaria, and
others, and most of these diseases are closely related to the state of the natural and social environment.
Recent data shows that the leading cause of the mortality is respiratory ailments. In 2000, the
respiratory disease and the malaria accounted for over 50 per cent of all deaths in the city. The five
most important causes of the mortality in children under five include the acute respiratory infection
(ARI), diarrhea, measles, malaria, malnutrition and anemia (see Table 2.1.15). All these are closely
related to the living environment.
Table 2.1.15 Top Ten Major Causes of Mortality in Nairobi (1998- 2000)
1998 1999 2000
Respiratory symptoms 37.0 27.0 35.5
Malaria 23.1 18.8 14.7
Accident - 14.2 10.0
Skin disease 14.4 6.6 7.7
Diarrhea 9.3 8.3 9.5
Urinary tract disease 4.6 Not indicated 6.0
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Intestinal worms 4.1 Not indicated Not indicated
Disease of puerperium
and child birth
3.9 7.3 Not indicated
Eye infections 3.2 7.9 6.7
Ear infections - 9.4 0.8
Source: City of Nairobi Outlook, 2007
(7) Heat Island and Green Space
Importance of the conservation of several ecosystems such as forest reserves and the national park is
already mentioned in several prominent study reports [e.g., UNEP, 2009], so that the interaction
between the urban infrastructure and the green spaces/or green belt are mainly focused in order to
achieve the sound urban environment in this section.
The urban geometry is one of the important factors leading to the modification of the local urban
climate. Specifically, the urban land use pattern and its building/or housing complex geometry that
relates to the urban canopy layer (UCL) influences aspects such as increased substrate heat storage due
to the greater thermal admittance of the surface materials and decreased latent heat fluxes arising from
the replacement of the soil and vegetated surfaces such as the green spaces with impervious materials.
It also leads to increase in the solar radiation absorption due to the lower albedo of urban materials and
reduced wind speeds caused by the aerodynamically rougher urban fabric. There is also the release
of human activity-related heat from domestic, commercial, industrial and transport energy sources and
increased atmospheric radiation absorption from green house gases.
According to the current report [Makokha and Shisanya, 2010], it is reported that the thermal behavior
of the several urban landscapes showed noticeable differences in their cooling and warming rates over
the four different climatic periods of Nairobi city. The largest cooling and warming rates were
generally found during the hot-dry period while the lowest during the cool-dry period. Except for the
cool-dry period, all the remaining three periods had the urban canyon and the urban park and green
space sites record lower cooling rates than the suburban site. Also, it is reported that the highest
cooling rates were recorded at the suburban site while the lowest at the urban site. The reduced
cooling rates at the urban site were attributed to increased heat absorption by the urban fabric.
Generally the urban park sites and/or green spaces show relatively moderate cooling and warming
rates, due to the moderating effects of those vegetations. Therefore, to reduce excessive nocturnal
heat loads and increase nocturnal cooling, the urban landscape shall have adequate open and green
spaces, which will enhance the air circulation and less radiation absorption during the day.
Furthermore, it would be beneficial to establish wind path through the appropriate location of urban
green spaces leading to establishment of a smooth citywide air circulation that would sweep away the
accumulated pollutants inside of CBD, mentioned in previous section (Figure 2.1.19).

Strategies to Improve
(10) Wind Path and Green Belt (Land Use)
Keep space for wind passing through city.
Wind
Building
Complex
Dispersion of
accumulated Pollutants
or Heats
Wind Blowing through
planned Building
Complex Area

Figure 2.1.19 Creation of Urban Wind Path through Design of Sustainable Urban Land Use Pattern
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(8) Summary
From this review, it can be said that the current environmental and social issues Nairobi City faces is
regarded as the compound one, so that, those issues shall be addressed through the comprehensive,
integrated approach addressing not only environmental factors but also other relevant aspects such as
city-wide land use, transport policy, energy, the social system, governance and enforcement.
2.2 Review of Urban Conditions
2.2.1 Analysis of Present Land Use
(1) Land hold and land tenure
A land hold (land ownership) and a land tenure are distinguished clearly in Kenya. About 80% of lands
in Nairobi is owned by the Government, but those lands are held by several types of users. About 41%
of government lands (33% of total land) were alienated to private and other parties.
Table 2.2.1 Land Use by Land Hold in Nairobi
Category Sub category Area(sq.km) %
Government land 1) Forest reserve 21 3.1
2) Other government reserve 77 11.3
3) Township 93 13.6
4) Alienated land 225 32.9
5) Un-alienated land 16 2.3
6) National parks 117 17.1
7) Open water - -
Sub total 549 80.3
Freehold land 8) Smallholder schemes - -
9) Other 135 19.7
Sub total 135 19.7
Grand total 684 100.0
Source: Statistics Abstract 2005
(2) Land use
Land use surveys for the whole area of Nairobi city were conducted by Centre of Sustainable Urban
Development (CSUD) of Colombia University in collaboration with Nairobi University in 2005 and
2010. The land use map was developed from a combination of analysis o satellite images and ground
surveys. The composition of land use is summarised below.
Table 2.2.2 Land Use Composition
Land Use Area (sq. km)
Residential 105.2 15.1%
Commercial 5.9 0.8%
Industrial 22.2 3.2%
Mixed Commercial & Industry 3.6 0.5%
Mixed Residential & Commercial 4.2 0.6%
Institutional 39.8 5.7%
No structures 0.3 0.0%
Open space 332.0 47.8%
Recreational 8.7 1.3%
Res slum 7.8 1.1%
Transportation 15.5 2.2%
Unknown 42.3 6.1%
Water 10.9 1.6%
Total 598.2 86.1%
National Park 96.9 13.9%
Grand total 695.1 100.0%
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Figure 2.2.1 Land Use Map Done by Columbia and Nairobi University.
The J ICA Study Team obtained the satellite images of Nairobi in 2012, and updated the land use map
of Colombia University.
(3) Land use change during last decade
A lot of changes have taken place between 2003 and 2012. Typical land use change in Nairobi is
summarised as below.
1) Soil rich farm land to residential area
Ridgeways area in 2003 Ridgeways area in 2012

Source: Google Earth Pro
Figure 2.2.2 Satellite Image of Ridgeways Area
Northern and eastern parts of Nairobi have rich red soil utilised for tea/coffee plantation or
other agricultural activities. These plantations have been recently developed into residential
areas.
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2) Grassland to residential area
Kasarani, Dandora area in 2003 Kasarani, Dandora area in 2012

Figure 2.2.3 Satellite Image of Kasarani, Dandora Area
Eastern part of Nairobi is mainly lower grassland and is also changed into residential areas.
3) Detached house to apartment or office
Kilimani area in 2003 Kilimani area in 2012

Figure 2.2.4 Satellite Image of Kilimani Area
Highland in western area of Nairobi was developed as estates for European settlers before the
independence. Recently low rise detached houses for single families are converting into high
rise apartments or offices.
4) River bank to informal settlements
Eastleigh south to Uhuru estate
(Nairobi River) in 2003
Eastleigh south to Uhuru estate
(Nairobi River) in 2012

Figure 2.2.5 Satellite Image of Eastleigh South to Uhuru Estate
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Informal settlements on river banks are still spreading rapidly. A research paper indicated that
half of increased population during last decade settled in so-called slum areas.
(4) Typical development pattern and population density
These satellite images below show relationship between typical development patterns at different
population densities in Nairobi. Karen and Muthaiga area show lowest density in Nairobi of 5
persons/ha, Lavington and Kilimani area show about 20 to 30 persons/ha respectively. Mathare and
Huruma area show a highest density over 1,000 persons/ha.
European average population density is from 50 to 100 person/ha and United States average is around
10 to 20 persons/ha. The Nairobi Metropolitan Growth Strategy 1973 recommended average density
15 persons per acre (equivalent to 37.5 person/ha).
5 person/ha (2 person/acre)
Karen, Muthaiga area

20 person/ha (8 person /acre)
Lavinton area

Kilimani area

Highridge area

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Kangemi area

Kawangware area

Eastleigh North

Kibera

1,200 person/ha (480 person /acre)
Mathare, Huruma area

Figure 2.2.6 Typical Development Pattern
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2.2.2 Urban Services
(1) Educational Services
According to the Nairobi City County Department of Education, the total number of enrolled primary
schools students in 2011 was 336, 723 compared to 408, 888 in 2012, underscoring either a sharp
increase in primary school attendance or inconsistency in the data.
Among public primary schools in Nairobi City, the Embakasi-Njiru district has the largest number of
schools while Langata and Kamukunji districts have the fewest. Districts such as Starehe and
Westlands have almost as many schools as Embakasi and Njiru, a district with almost 2.5 times more
primary school students. In addition, there are almost as many non-formal schools as public schools in
Nairobi, especially in the Embakasi district and in Kasarani, where there are more non-formal schools
than public. Embakasi also covers 35% of the total land area of Nairobi and has the highest rate of
growth among all districts.
The data suggests evidence of a general discrepancy between the school capacity in Nairobi East and
Nairobi West, and an indication of possible overpopulation in Eastland schools. Future planning of
educational facilities should concentrate on increasing the number of schools in Nairobi East, in order
to minimize overpopulation and align with population growth trends.
Table 2.2.3 Number of Schools and Students in Primary Schools in Nairobi, 2012

District Students in Primary School # of Schools
1 DAGORETTI 46,181 25
2 EMBAKASI and NJ IRU 104,566 39
3 KAMUKUNJ I 18,825 16
4 KASARANI 87,791 25
5 LANG'ATA 38,050 15
6 MAKADARA 26,489 30
7 STAREHE 44,685 36
8 WESTLANDS 42,301 30

Total 408,888 216
Source: City Education Department, City Council of Nairobi and Department of Education, Nairobi City County
Table 2.2.4 Percentage of Type of Schools by District in Nairobi, 2012

District Public Private Non-formal Total
1 DAGORETTI 5.6 2.0 3.8 11.3
2 EMBAKASI and NJ IRU 11.1 3.4 11.0 25.6
3 KAMUKUNJ I 3.7 0.7 0.2 4.6
4 KASARANI 7.4 2.6 11.5 21.5
5 LANG'ATA 3.6 1.5 4.2 9.3
6 MAKADARA 5.0 0.7 0.8 6.5
7 STAREHE 6.3 0.5 4.1 10.9
8 WESTLANDS 5.5 2.8 2.0 10.3

Total 48.2 14.2 37.6 100.0
Source: City Education Department, Nairobi City County
(2) Health Services
Among the sick population of Nairobi, approximately 47% prefer private health care providers,
including private dispensary hospitals and private clinics. Only 8% prefer major public facilities such
as public health care centres and district hospitals, though 13% prefer public dispensaries. This infers
that private health care facilities may be more appealing for sick, perhaps for reasons of reliability,
quality or accessibility or others.
Kamukunji and Embakasi have the highest number of major health facilities. Similar to schools, there
are almost as many health facilities in Embakasi as in Kasarani and Westlands, though the population
of Embakasi is more than both districts combined.
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Table 2.2.5 Type of Health Care Providers Preferred by Sick Population in Nairobi
Source: KNBS
Table 2.2.6 Number of Major Health Facilities by District
Type of Facility Kamukunji Makadara Dagoretti Langata Starehe West. Kasarani Embakasi
Medical Clinic 25 37 12 46 54 63 63 101
Dispensary 13 17 31 24 22 17 41 11
Health Center 7 2 17 7 2 10 16 24
VCT Centre 2 3 9 4 11 2 11 7
Other Hospital 2 3 2 6 4 8 10 5
Nat. Referral Hospital 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 0
District. Hospital 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 2
Medical Center 1 0 0 0 0 2 0 0
Total Facilities 50 62 73 87 94 103 141 150
Source: E-Health Kenya Facilities
According to the World Bank, the Kenyan national average of beds/1,000 people from 2003-2007 was
1.4. However, there is no global target for the number of beds per country, since impatient services
vary by several factors, including burden of disease and demographics.
Density of beds per population may not be as accurate at assessing adequate health services as health
care affordability. Calculations show that the average number of beds per 1,000 people in Nairobi
is .74, a significant decrease from the estimated Kenya national average of 1.4. However, as the capital
city is expected to have more health facilities than its surrounding cities, there may be some
inconsistencies in the data. Similar to schools and major health facilities, Embakasi has as many beds
per 1,000 people as Dagoretti, which has a 1/3 the population of the Eastlands district.
Table 2.2.7 Beds/1,000 people for All Health Facilities by District
Source: E-Health Kenya Facilities
(3) Community Facilities
Community facilities can be conduits for social activity such as recreational parks, channels for social
services such as fire stations or childrens homes, and can also have positive economic benefits for an
area, including stadiums and markets. There are 45 markets in Nairobi, owned by Nairobi City County
and 26 community halls.
Health Care Provider %
Private dispensary hospital 23.8
Private clinic 22.8
Pharmacy/chemist 14.1
Public Dispensary 13
Missionary hosp. /disp. 8.4
Referral Hospital 7.9
Public Health Centre 5.1
District Provincial hospital 3.3
Other 0.8
Kiosk 0.8
Traditional Healer/Herbalist N/A
District Total # of beds Total Population Beds/1,000 people
WESTLANDS 1,093 247,102 0.23
STAREHE 848 274,607 0.32
MAKADARA 332 218,641 0.66
LANGATA 748 355,188 0.47
KASARANI 350 525,624 1.50
KAMUKUNJ I 1,061 261,855 0.25
EMBAKASI 737 925,775 1.26
DAGORETTI 1,845 329,577 1.26
Average #of beds/1,000 people 0.74
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1) Temporary Community Facilities
It is also important to recognize temporary community facilities, predominantly those that
utilize open air parking lots for recreational areas and markets. In the Central Business District,
these include skating facilities at Aga Khan Walk and Masaai Market located in the parking lot
of the Nairobi Supreme Court. These uses are approved by the City Council, however, due to
their temporary nature, may be overlooked among other recreational facilities or more
permanent markets. These cultural and recreational areas can serve to provide mixed and
changeable uses which stimulate the local economy and social activity within the city.
Table 2.2.8 Stadiums and Sport Facilities
Name of Facility Location Division Seating Capacity
City Stadium J ogoo Road Kaloeleni 15, 000
Moi Stadium Thika Highway Kasarani 60, 000
Nyayo Stadium Uhuru Highway Nairobi West 35, 000
J oseph Kangethe Mini Stadium Woodley Kibera ~10, 000
Kamukunji Kamukunji ~10, 000
J ericho Lumumba J ericho Makadara ~10,000
Desert California ~1,000
Source: NCC
2) Stadiums and Playgrounds
There are 7 stadiums in Nairobi, which range in capacity from less than 1,000 spectators at
Desert Stadium to 60,000 spectators at Moi Stadium. There are only 18 registered public
playgrounds throughout the city which indicates a severe undersupply of recreational and open
spaces for the more than 400,000 primary school age children in the city.
Table 2.2.9 Public Playgrounds
Name of Playground Location Capacity
1. Hamza Makadara J ogoo Road
2. Uhuru Makadara
3. Shauri Moyo Kamukunji
4. Bahati Kamukunji
5. Kaloleni Nxt to Kaloleni Social Hall
6. Buruburu flats (BBF) Buruburu opp. police station
7. Umeme Ziwani
8. Huruma Huruma
9. Ngong road City inspectorate Grounds
10. Canon Apollo Mbotela
11. Kariobangi Next to Kariobangi Social Hall
12. Kawangware Dagoretti behind BP
13. Kinyago Biafra slums, Kamukunji
14. Soweto Kahawa west, Kasarani
15. Bomas Next to Bomas of Kenya
16. Kibera DO Next to DO office, Kibera
17. Soweto High Ridge tts College grd
18. Lungalunga Star of hope primary school, Lungalunga slums
Source: NCC
Table 2.2.10 Community Centers by District and Capacity
Name of Community Halls District Capacity
1 Mbotela Community Center Makadara 200
2 J ericho Community Center Makadara 1,200
3 Lumumba Community Center Makadara 100
4 Bahati Community Center Kamukunji 200
5 Shauri Moyo Community Center Kamukunji 100
6 Mathare North Kasarani 700
7 Kariokor Community Center Starehe 1,200
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Name of Community Halls District Capacity
8 Pumwani Community Center and Hall Kamukunji 1,600
9 Muthurwa Community Center Kamukunji 1,100
10 Kaloleni Community Center Makadara 1,600
11 Kariobangi Community Center Kasarani 150
12 Dandora Sports Complex Embakasi 30
13 Dandora I Embakasi 100
14 Dandora II Community Center Embakasi 100
15 Kayole I Community Center Embakasi 700
16 Kayole II Community Center Embakasi 700
17 Embakasi Community Center Embakasi 130
18 Soweto Community Center Embakasi 250
19 Ruai Community Center Embakasi 120
20 Kariobangi South Community Center Kasarani (under construction)
21 Karen Community Center Langata 110
22 Ngong Road Community Center Dagoretti 70
23 Waithaka Community Center Dagoretti 130
24 Kangemi Community Center Westlands 90
25 J oseph Kangethe Community Center Dagoretti 90
26 Ziwani Sports Center Starehe 600
Source: NCC
3) Markets
The population of market traders are mostly low income earners, who venture into micro
enterprises activities. This economic sector plays an important role in the city economy in
terms of employment generation and delivery of urban services, accounting for about 60% of
working population and 20% of GDP. The markets also serve as alternative trading spaces for
hawkers, offers a wide variety of choices of goods effectively lowering the prices of common
goods and are often more conveniently located to traders and buyers than formal stores.
However, a number of the Nairobi City Council markets were constructed during the colonial
era and the market conditions have dilapidated over time. Further, the number of traders and
buyers has increased considerably, putting pressure on the infrastructure and capacity of
existing facilities. These facilities require upgrading and expansion to remain viable.
Table 2.2.11 Types and Capacity of City Council Markets by Ward
Type of Market Name # of Stalls Owner Location/Ward
A. Wholesale Markets Wakulima Market 8 CCN Kamukunji
B. Hawkers Markets Muthurwa Hawkers Market 10,000 (traders) NCC Kamukunji
C. Rental Markets Landhies Road 72 NCC Kamukunji
Shauri Moyo 308 NCC Shauri Moyo
J ogoo Road 450 NCC Maringo
Umoja I 320 NCC Umoja
Westlands 109 NCC High Ridge
Westland Curio 300 NCC High Ridge
Quarry Road 274 NCC Pumwani/Bondeni
Ngara 319 NCC Ngara
Karen 83 NCC Karen
Githurai 298 NCC Githurai
New Pumwani 44 NCC Eastleigh South
Dandora A-F 392 NCC Dandora
Kariokor 206 NCC Ziwani
City Market 143 NCC Central
D. Development Tenant
Purchase Markets
Kenyatta 608 NCC Kenyatta Golf Course
Kayole 159 NCC Kayole
Kahawa West 335 NCC Kahawa
Mathare North 53 NCC Mathare A
Umoja II (A & B) 72 NCC Umoja
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Type of Market Name # of Stalls Owner Location/Ward
E. Self-constructed
Markets
Kibera 678 NCC Kibera
J ericho 476 NCC Hamza Lumumba
Kariobangi North 696 NCC Kariobangi North
Kariobangi South 156 NCC Kariobangi South
F. Open Air Markets
New Ngara open air NCC Ngara
Kiamaiko (Goats) open air NCC Mathare
Maasai open air NCC Central
Sunken (High Court) open air NCC Central
Yaya open air NCC Kibera
City Stadium open air NCC Kaloleni
Maziwa open air NCC Shaurimoyo
J ericho open air NCC Uhuru
Kahawa open air NCC Kahawa
Mutindwa open air NCC Harambee
City Park open air NCC Parklands
Toi open air NCC Kibera
Kangemi open air NCC Kangemi
Kawangware open air NCC Kawangware
Korogocho open air NCC Korogocho
Gikomba open air NCC Pumwani
Kayole Soweto open air NCC Kayole
Westgate open air NCC Westlands
Woodley open air
Dandora Terminus open air NCC Dandora
Source: NCC
(4) Planning Implications
A main feature of the 1927 Master Plan for Nairobi was the segregation of racial classes into various
zones throughout the city. Particularly, Nairobi East was restricted to African residents, while the
Western regions, for European settlers. The current data on the distribution of social services and
facilities throughout Nairobi citys 9 districts suggests that inequalities between facilities in Nairobi
East and West may be reflective of the disproportionality of resources caused during this earlier
period.
Though the Embakasi district constitutes 35% of the countys total land area and has the highest
growing population of any district, it has as many schools, major health facilities, and hospital beds as
districts with one half to one third of its population, including Starehe, Westlands, Dagoretti and
Kasarani, respectively. The Embakasi district is also home to Nairobi Countys largest informal
settlement areas, including Mathare and Mukuru slums. The rising population growth trends in the
informal settlements and in the Eastlands area exacerbates the inadequacy of sufficient social services.
It is also important to consider the role of community facilities as a generator of employment and
activity and in creating nodes and destinations within the city. Markets, which play a large role in
supplying low cost goods to a multitude of residents and employment for a majority of workers,
require upgrading and infrastructure improvements while recreational facilities such as playgrounds,
stadiums and others must be strategically planned within the urban fabric.
In considering the benefits of socio-economic and cultural assets to urban development, the NIUPLAN
will strategically distribute necessary social services according to the current and anticipated
population growth areas, specifically in Nairobi East and plan for social, recreational and commercial
facilities which promote activity, employment and destinations within the city.

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CHAPTER 3 INSTITUTION AND REGULATORY
CONDITIONS
3.1 Review of Related Laws and Regulations
3.1.1 Urban Planning
(1) The Constitution of Kenya (2010)
The Constitution of Kenya (2010) is the current constitution of Republic of Kenya now in force, which
replaced the 1969 constitution, that itself had replaced the 1963 independence constitution. The
constitution was presented to the Attorney General of Kenya in April, 2010, officially published in
May, 2010, and was subjected to a referendum in August, 2010. The constitution provides that there
shall be a county government for each county, consisting of a county assembly and a county executive.
With regard to land, the constitution provides that Land in Kenya shall be held, used and managed in a
manner that is equitable, efficient, productive and sustainable, and in accordance with the following
principles
(i) equitable access to land;
(ii) security of land rights;
(iii) sustainable and productive management of land resources;
(iv) transparent and cost effective administration of land;
(v) sound conservation and protection of ecologically sensitive areas;
(vi) elimination of gender discrimination in law, customs and practices related to land and
property in land; and
(vii) encouragement of communities to settle land disputes through recognised local community
initiatives consistent with this Constitution.
(2) Outline of the laws and regulations for urban planning
After the issuance of the Constitution of Kenya 2010, laws and regulations have being revised to
adjust to the new Constitutions. Laws related to urban development can be classified into: (i) the laws
concerning government management, (ii) the laws concerning urban and physical development, and
(iii) the laws concerning environment.
County Government Act 2012 and National Government Coordination Act 2013 define the role and
function of county government and coordinating function of national government, respectively.
The National Urban Development Policy (draft), which is considered as an umbrella policy, aims at
strengthening development planning, urban governance and management, and promote urban
investment and delivery of social and physical infrastructure in urban areas throughout the country.
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Urban Areas and Cities Act 2011 states the definition and management of urban areas and cities.
Physical Planning Act 1996 defines the urban development management. National Land Commission
Act, 2012 describes the function of National Land Commission and objects and principles of devolved
government in land management and administration. Building Code, which specifies condition of
building construction, supplements the development control mentioned in the Physical Planning Act in
technical aspects.
Environment Management Coordination Act (EMCA) provides for the establishment of an appropriate
legal and institutional framework for the management of the environment (This Act is also described
in the section 2.2.2 Environment).
Integrated Urban Development Master Plan for the City of Nairobi (NIUPLAN) will be prepared
chiefly under the framework of the County Government Act with specification of the Urban Areas and
Cities Act, because the entire area of Nairobi City County is urban area.
Following figure shows the relationship of laws.

Figure 3.1.1 Structure of Concerned Laws and Plans
Following table shows the laws and regulations related to urban development management and their
characteristics.
Constitution of Kenya 2010
Urban Areas and Cities Act
2011
(Give effect to Article 184 of the
Constitution)
Physical Planning Act 1996
(Provide or preparation and
implementation of physical
development plans, to be
replaced by Spatial Planning
Act)
County Government Act 2012
(Give effect to Chapter 11,
Devolved Government of the
Constitution)
National Urban Development
Policy (draft)
National Government
Coordination Act 2013
(Give effect to Article 131 (1) (b)
& 132 (39 (b) of the Constitution
Environmental and
Management
Coordination Act 1999
Building Code (1968)
(Under revision)
National Land Commission
Act 2012
(Provide functions and power of
the National Land Commission,
to give effect to objects and
principles of the devolved
government)
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Table 3.1.1 Management of Urban Development
Policy, Act Coverage Relation with Urban Planning
County Government Act
2012
County Part XI County Planning:
Governance
National Government
Coordination Act, 2013
National government
responsibility and
county government
To establish and administrative and institutional
framework for coordination of national government
functions at the national and county level of
governance.
Chapter IV: Collaboration and dispute resolution
between the national and county governments on issues
of apparent concurrent mandate
National Urban
Development Policy
Urban area management Chapter 5: County urban planning
Governance
Urban Areas and Cities Act,
2011
Urban areas and cities
management
Planning
Part V Integrated development planning
Controlling
Integrated development plan will be basis for
development control (36, (1), (g)
Physical Planning Act,
1996
Physical development
for the selected area and
selected purpose for the
concerned an
administrative unit
Planning
Part IV Physical development plans
Controlling
Part V Control of development: physical development:
building construction control, development control
(change of users, extension of user, subdivision)
National Land Commission
Act, 2012
Land management
mechanism
Land management by the National Land Commission
and devolved government in land management and
administration
Building Code, 1968 Building construction
control
Supplement the control of development stated in the
Physical Planning Act, 1996
Environmental
Management and
Coordination Act, 1999
Environment
management
Describes the legal and institutional framework of
environment management.
1) County Government Act 2012 (former Local Government Act Cap 265)
The County Government Act 2012, which essentially defines the roles and management of
a county government, was newly stipulated to replace the former Local Government Act
Cap 265. The Act aims at giving effect to chapter 11 (Devolution) of the Constitution of Kenya
(COK) 2010, and more specifically to provide for the county government powers, functions
and responsibilities in the delivery of services and for connected purposes. After the county
government is in place, the administration of Kenya has two pillars, namely National
Government and County Government at local level.
The County Government Act 2012 is composed of fifteen parts and states the management of
county government from assembly, executive, public service, citizen participation, to county
planning. Among them, Parts VIII and IX provide fundamental principles regarding the citizen
participations and public communication and access to information, respectively. Also, Part X
mentions the importance of the civic education. Contents of the Act are summarized below.
Contents
Part I Preliminary
Part II County governments
Part III County assembly
Part IV Electoral wards
Part V County executive
Part IV Decentralized units
Part VII County public service
Part VIII Citizen participation
Part IX Public communication and access to information
Part X Civic education
Part XI County planning
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Part XII Delivery of county public services
Part XIII Procedure for suspension of county government
Part XIV Miscellaneous
Part XV Transitional Provision
Some key elements of the County Government Act 2012 in regard to the urban management
are summarized below.
104.(1) A county government shall plan for the county and no public funds shall be appropriated
outside a planning framework developed by the county executive committee and approved by the
county assembly.
This means that the county government must have a master plan to receive funds from the
national government for project implementation.
107.(1) To guide, harmonize and facilitate development within each county there shall be the
following plans.
(a) county integrated development plan;
(b) county sectoral plans;
(c) county spatial plan; and
(d) cities and urban areas plans as provided for under the Urban Areas and Cities Act.
NIUPLAN is considered as cities and urban areas plans.
2) National Government Coordination Act, 2013
This Act is to establish an administrative and institutional framework of governance for the
coordination of government functions at the national and county levels.
The object of this Act is to:
(i) facilitate the exercise of executive authority pursuant to Articles 131(1)(b) (Authority
of the President) and 132 (3) (b) and (c) (direct and coordinate the function of
ministries and government departments, decision published in the Gazette) of the
Constitution;
(ii) provide for the effective co-ordination and administration of the national government
functions prescribed in the Constitution, this Act or any other written law; and
(iii) provide for the establishment of an administrative and institutional framework
at the national, county and decentralised units to ensure access to national
government services in all parts of the Republic
Contents of the Act are summarized below.
Contents
Part I Preliminary
Part II National government coordination framework
Part III Appointment, roles and responsibilities of national government administrative officers
Part IV Collaboration and dispute resolution between the national and county governments on issues of apparent
concurrent mandates
Part V General provision
3) Urban Areas and Cities Act, 2011
The Urban Areas and Cities Act, 2011 is effective for urban areas and cities. The objective and
purpose of the Act is to establish a legislative framework for:
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(i) Classification of areas as urban areas or cities
(ii) Governance and management of urban areas and cities
(iii) Participation by the residents in the governance of the urban areas and cities and
(iv) Other matters for the attainment of the objectives
Contents
Part I Preliminary
Part II Classification and establishment of urban areas and cities
Part III Governance and management of urban areas and cities
Part IV Delivery of services
Part IV Financial provisions
Part VI Financial provisions
Part VII Miscellaneous provisions
Part VIII Transitional provisions
Since Nairobi City County is categorized as an urban area, formulation of NIUPLAN has to
follow this Act, which specifies that the integrated development planning shall be the basis
for:
(i) The preparation of environmental management plans
(ii) The preparation of valuation rolls for property taxation
(iii) Provision of physical and social infrastructure and transportation
(iv) Preparation of annual strategic plans for a city or municipality
(v) Disaster preparedness and response
(vi) Overall delivery of service including provision of water, electricity, health,
telecommunications and solid waste management, and
Preparation of a geographic information system for a city and municipality
4) Physical Planning Act Cap 286, 1996 (revised in 2010)
Physical Planning Act Cap 286, 1996 (revised in 2010) provides for preparation and
implementation of physical development plans and for connected purposes. In regard to urban
development management this Act is a base for physical planning and development control
(building construction permit and land development permit).
Since Physical Planning Act was in effect before the new Constitution was in effect, new law,
namely, Spatial Planning Act is under preparation. Physical Planning Act is expected to be
repealed after the Spatial Planning Act comes to effect.
Contents of the Act are summarized below.
Contents
Part I Preliminary
Part II Administration
Part III Establishment and Composition of Physical Planning and Liaison Committee
Part IV Physical Development Plans
Part V Control of development
Part VI Miscellaneous
Some key elements of the Physical Planning Act 1996, in regard to urban management are
summarized below.
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Two types of plans are specified in the Act as shown below. Regional physical development
plan is prepared for the administrative unit within local authority. Local physical development
plan is prepared for a functional purpose such a plan includes zoning policy for 20 zones in
Nairobi or redevelopment of railway city.
Regional Physical Development plans: A regional physical development plan may be
prepared by the Director with reference to any Government land, trust land or private land
within the area of authority of a county council for the purpose of improving the land and
providing for the proper physical development of such land, and securing suitable provision
for transportation, public purposes, utilities and services, commercial, industrial, residential
and recreational areas, including parks, open spaces and reserves and also the making of
suitable provision for the use of land for building or other purposes.
Local Physical Development Plan: land, trust land or private land within the area of
authority of a city, municipal, town or urban council or with reference to any trading or
marketing centre, a local physical development plan. A local physical development plan may
be a long-term or short-term physical development or for a renewal or redevelopment.
Part V Control of Development shows powers of local authorities in development
permission including application and approval of development. In addition, forms for
development application and for approval (P.P.A.1, P.P.A.2) are attached.
Permission will be required for four cases of land development.
(i) Change of use: change in the use of land
(ii) Extension of use: adding other use to the land (20% of the total land)
(iii) Amalgamation: combination of the plot or use of land
(iv) Subdivision: separating the use of the land
Building construction control is also based on the Physical Planning Act but execution of
building construction permit is done mainly based on Building Code.
5) National Land Commission Act, 2012
This Act makes provision as to the functions and power of the National Land Commission,
qualification and procedures for appointments to the Commission, and gives effect to the
objects and principles of devolved government in land management and administration,.
The object and purpose of this Act is to provide:
(i) for the management and administration of land in accordance with the principles of
land policy set out in Article 60 of the Constitution and the national land policy;
(ii) for the operations, powers, responsibilities and additional functions of the
Commission pursuant to Article 67 (3) of the Constitution;
(iii) a legal framework for the identification and appointment of the chairperson,
members and the secretary of the Commission pursuant to Article 250 (2) and (12)
(a) of the Constitution; and
(iv) for a linkage between the Commission, county governments and other institutions
dealing with land and land related resources.
The contents of the Act are summarized below.

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Contents
Part I Preliminary
Part II Functions and powers
Part III Composition and administration
Part IV Financial provisions
Part V Transitional provision
Part IV Miscellaneous provision
6) Environment Management and Coordination Act, 1999
This Act describes the legal and institutional framework of environment management. General
principles of the Act are that every person in Kenya is entitled to a clean and healthy
environment and has the duty to safeguard and enhance the environment. The entitlement to a
clean and healthy environment includes the access by any person in Kenya to the various
public elements or segments of the environment for recreational, educational, health, spiritual
and cultural purposes.
The contents of the Act are summarized below.
Contents
Part I Preliminary
Part II General principles
Part III Administration
Part IV Environmental planning
Part V Protection and conservation of environment
Part IV Environmental Impact Assessment
Part VII Environmental audit and monitoring
Part VIII Environmental quality standards
Part IX Environmental restoration orders, environmental conservation and environmental easements
Part X Inspection, analysis and records
Part XI International treaties, conventions and agreements
Part XII National environment tribunal
Part XIII Environmental offices
(3) Policies, Rules and Regulations
1) National Land Use Policy (Concept Paper)
In March 2011, Ministry of Lands issued a concept paper for the National land Use Policy.
This concept paper is said to prove a roadmap for a National Land Use Policy in Kenya, as the
importance of the land use in the social and economic activities makes it imperative that such
a policy is formulated to effectively provide guidelines for managing land as a valuable
resource
To address the issues of optimal utilization of land-relate resources, the concept paper says that
the policy should be guided by objects that includes, among others;
(i) provide guidelines for land-use planning, resource allocation, and resource
management,
(ii) provide principles to promote optimal utilization of land resources to meet governance,
social-economic, political and cultural obligations of the people of Kenya,
(iii) develop and strengthen coordinated institutional linkage, and
(iv) provide framework for the preparation of a national spatial plan and review of
various land use plans.
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The concept paper states that a national land use policy will be delivered by mid-2011. The
status of the policy needs to be confirmed.
2) National Urban Development Policy (Concept Paper)
In December 2008, the Office of Deputy Prime Minister and the Ministry of Local
Government jointly issued a concept paper for a National Urban Development Policy.
Department of Urban Development is in charge of the preparation of the paper. The concept
paper that marks a starting point for this process laid out for developing a robust roadmap to
guide and encourage meaningful participation and ownership of the whole process and the
outcome from therein by all key stakeholders in the sector.
The paper says that a clear, comprehensive, well-articulated and coherent urban development
policy will be developed within the stipulated time frame and based on a predictable and
structured engagement framework for all the various stakeholders. The process will be guided
by among others, the following:
(i) Stakeholder-centeredness and driven and sensitive to gender, youth and people with
disabilities and equality of stakeholders
(ii) Meaningful consultation, participation and networking
(iii) Long-term perspective, comprehensiveness and sustainability
(iv) Public-Private Partnerships;
(v) Focus on value addition: Process will pay special attention on value for the common
good or intended beneficiaries.
The concept paper states that they have set in motion a process that will yield a National
Urban Development Policy by J une 2009.
3) National Urban Development Policy (draft)
The National Urban Development Policy, which is under discussion at the parliament, is the
basic policy of urban development in Kenya, which provides a framework under which cities,
towns and metropolitan regions will play a critical role in national socio-economic
development.
The Policy aims at strengthening development planning, urban governance and management,
promote urban investment and delivery of social and physical infrastructure in urban area
under a devolved system of governance.
The key themes addressed by this Policy are: urban economy; urban finance, urban
governance and management, national and county urban planning, land, environment and
climate change, social infrastructure and services, physical infrastructure and services; urban
housing, urban safety and disaster risk management, marginalized and vulnerable groups,
cross cutting issues, and implementation framework.
The contents of the Policy are summarized as shown below.
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Vision
Kenyas vision is to have secure, well governed, competitive and sustainable cities and urban areas that contribute to
the achievement of the broader national development goals articulated in the Constitution and Vision 2030.
Mission
NUDPs mission is to facilitate sustainable urbanisation through good governance and delivery of accessible and efficient
infrastructure and services.
Principles
NUDPs guiding principles are:
a. Participatory urban planning, development and governance;
b. Equity in access to resources and opportunities;
c. Efficiency in resource use and service provision;
d. Social, economic and environmental sustainability;
e. Inclusivity: cities and urban areas that cater for all segments of urban residents including maginalised and
vulnerable groups;
f. Good governance;
g. Connectivity: Urban areas that have synergy between national and county urban areas and their hinterlands
and global urban systems.
h. Livability: Cities and urban areas that have adequate quality services and infrastructure, and are secure, clean
and green.
Overall Objectives
The overall objective of the Policy is to provide a framework for sustainable urban development in Kenya.
Specific objectives
The specific objectives are to:
a. Mainstreamgood governance, gender, environment, and HIV/AIDS in all aspects of urban development;
b. Foster timely, and adequate delivery/management of land for urban development;
c. Promote integrated environmental planning and management;
d. Promote technological innovation leading to more effective mitigation and adaptation to climate change;
e. Facilitate accessibility to the full range of social services that improve the health, education, skills
development, and recreational needs of citizens in urban areas;
f. Foster safe, secure and liveable urban areas; and
g. Ensure adequate housing for all urban income groups.
(4) Building Code, 1968
In addition to Physical Planning Act,Building Code 1968 is used for development permission of
building construction. Contents are shown below.
Contents
Part I Introductory
Part II Site and space about buildings
Part III Building materials
Part IV Advertisement
Part V General
Since the existing building code is outdated, a new building code is under preparation. A new building
code, namely Planning and Building Regulations, is under preparation and to be approved by the
Ministry of Lands, Housing and Urban Development and plan to be finalized by the end of 2013. A
main change in the building code is to include the aspects ofoutdoor advertisement, painting,
andurban design.
(5) Development permit
Regarding development control, there are mainly three types of permit: construction permit, certificate
of occupancy, and development permit, all of which are executed under the Physical Planning Act.
Development permit is required for the land development which requires change in use of land, which
is responsibility of Policy Implementation Section of Nairobi City County. Construction permit is for
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building construction for which Development Control Section of Nairobi City County is responsible.
Certificate of occupancy is issued when the building construction is completed and is ready for use,
which is under the responsibility of the Enforcement Section of Nairobi city county. These permits are
conducted separately but there is a plan to combine under NIUPLAN.

Source : J ICA Study Team(J ST)
Figure 3.1.2 Land Control Scheme
1) Development permit
Policy Implementation Section (PIS) is responsible for land development permit. Permission
is required for four cases of land development.
Change of use: change in the use of land
Extension of use: adding other use to the land (20% of the total land)
Amalgamation: combination of the plot or use of land
Subdivision: separating the use of the land
A development application is reviewed from the point of view of zoning plan, types of facility,
minimum plot size required in the zoning policy although it is outdated. The process is the
same for the process for construction permit, all application have to go through Technical
Committee to receive an approval.
There are several constraints to development permit:
An application is checked with archive data of each land plot record and changes are
made manually. The data are still in hard copy, which has a risk of losing documents
and takes longer time to process because the data is stored in the other section and
have to find from a pile of documents.
Zoning policy is outdated so there is often mismatch of demand and regulation.
Because of high demand for land development, zoning policy has to be reviewed to
accommodate the growing demand.
In order to improve the process, E-permit is expected to be installed as Phase 3 of IFC
support. Utilizing E-permit and GIS database to clarify the zoning policy makes the
process more efficient.
Organization capacity in terms of the number and skills of the staff are weak. Permit
process requires checking application documents and field survey to examine the
conditions at sites. The number of field surveyor, in particular, is not enough to follow
Construction Permit
Certificate of Occupation
Application for Building Construction
(Check any change in use of land. If any
change, require land development permit)
Review of Application
(Check for architecture)
Development Permit
(Check for change in use of land)
Inspection of construction
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up the process, which can also be applied to construction permit. Monitoring of
construction has not being executed due mainly to lack of field surveyors.
2) Construction permit
Development Control Section of City Planning Department is executing construction permit.
Even though building construction permit is required for all building construction, most
buildings are constructed without permit. It is said that 70 % (or more) of construction is
without permit in the east part of the city where houses for low income household are
dominant. The rate is lower (40%~50%) in the Upper Hills area where houses for high income
household exist.
The cause of the illegal construction can be summarized as follows:
Slow permit process: Between 2004 and 2006, since permit process was slow
(2 to 3 month), the number of applications was low. After the process was
improved, the number of application has increased.
Residents and some architects do not know the rule or requirement: Residents
and some architects are not even aware of that permit is required for
construction.
Incentive to cut the cost of construction: In order to receive permit, buildings
have to meet building codes in terms of materials and safety, which imposes
additional cost for the developer. In order to reduce the cost of construction,
developers have incentive not to apply for permit.
Outdated land use policy: Since urban master plan has not been updated, land
use and zoning policy is also outdated and not matching the development needs.
Many areas where urbanization and commercialization are progressing are still
designated as low rise residential area. This makes developer to avoid permit.
As a result, many residential areas are converted to commercial use without
permit.
In order to reduce the number of illegal construction, Nairobi City has been trying to improve
the permit system including change in evaluation process by establishing Technical
Committees and re-organizing the office for efficient process since 2006. Technical
Committee, composed of departments in Nairobi City and professionals (Architect Association
of Kenya, Kenya Institute of Planning, Nairobi Water Supply Company, etc.), is now held
every two weeks to discuss and approve application. Office was also renovated to improve
working environment. These efforts enable the process duration to be less than 30 days. Before,
on average it took 2~3 months, sometimes more than six months.
Nairobi City is receiving support from IFC of the World Bank Group to install an E-Permit
system, which is composed of three phases:
Phase 1: E-permit. Electric building permit system (Development Control
Section)
Phase 2: Inspection (monitoring and certificate of occupancy) (Enforcement
Section)
Phase 3: Development permit (Policy Implementation Section)
Implementation of the system for Phase 1 has started in 2012. Along with continuous system
improvement, introduction of E-permit system has increased the number of applications
drastically. Before the improvement the number of applications was 400 to 600 per year.
After the improvement, the number of applications has jumped to more than 3,000 a year.
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3) Certificate of occupancy
Certificate of Occupancy (Certificate of Compliance) is required after the completion of
construction, issuance of which is under the responsibility of Enforcement Section. A main
task of the Enforcement Section is monitoring and inspection of construction by checking the
construction following the instruction by the construction permit. Developer is also
responsible to report the progress of construction to the city but it hardly happens for the same
reasons as for construction permit. Monitoring and inspection part of the process is considered
weak and need improvement.
Nairobi City has a right to demolish illegal building but demolition hardly happens because of
a financial and security reason. For some cases, developers may organize demonstration to
protest demolition.
IFC is planning to install E-permit for monitoring and inspection (Phase 2 of the assistance):
3.1.2 Environment
The Environment Management and Co-ordination Act (EMCA) of 1999, and the Environment Impact
Assessment (EIA) and Audit Regulations that followed in 2003, are the core environmental
frameworks in Kenya. Based on these laws and regulations, relevant rules such as a series of
environmental criteria were developed. Besides, County Government Act of 2012 plays an important
role for public participation and information disclosure regarding any activities of county planning
processes. Outlines of major environmental laws and regulations are described as follows:
(1) Environment Management and Coordination Act (EMCA), No. 8 of 1999
This Act consists of 13 parts. The importance of nationwide environmental planning is described in
Part IV and methods of protection and conservation of the environment are specified in Part V. The
enactment of EMCA is 1999 was a milestone in promoting the sustainable environmental management
in Kenya. This Act provides for the harmonization of about 77 sectoral statutes. EMCA provides an
institutional framework and procedures for the environmental management, including provisions for
conflict resolution.
(2) Environmental Impact Assessment and Audit Regulations (EIA/EA), No.121 of 2003
An EIA is a critical examination of potential effects to be caused by a project which is to be
implemented on the environment. The goal of an EIA is to ensure that decisions on proposed projects
and its relevant activities should be environmentally sustainable with proper environmental
management program. An EIA is conducted in order to identify potential impacts of a project on the
environment, predict likely changes on the environment as a result of the development, evaluate the
impacts of various alternatives on the project and propose mitigation measures for significant negative
impacts of the project on the environment.
An Environmental Audit (EA) is a systematic documentation and a periodic and objective evaluation
of activities and processes of an on-going project. The goal of an EA is to establish whether
proponents are complying with environmental requirements and enforcing legislation. The purpose of
an EA is to determine the extent to which the activities and programs conform to the approved
environmental management plan. A comprehensive EA ensures safe and healthy environment at all
stages of project operations until decommissioning.
Regulation 42 of this EIA/EA Regulations vests the responsibility for carrying out Strategic
Environmental Assessment (SEA), and the lead agencies shall work closely with NEMA for SEA
implementation. Regulation 42(3) commits the Government and all lead agencies to incorporate
principles of SEA in the development of sector or national or regional policy and/or master plan. The
objective of the SEA is to systematically integrate environmental considerations into policy, planning
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and decision-making processes, such that environmental information derived from the examination of
proposed policies, plans, programs or projects are used to support decision.
According to series of preliminary discussions with NEMA, conducted in J anuary 2013, it is likely
that the proposed urban development MP needs to conduct SEA study, based on SEA Guideline, to be
described later in Section 4.3.
(3) Noise: Environment Management and Co-ordination (Noise and Excessive vibration Pollution
Control) Regulations, No. 61 of 2009)
Table 3.1.2 summarizes the noise standard, specified within the Environment Management and
Coordination (Noise and Excessive vibration Pollution Control) Regulation of 2009 in Kenya.
Table 3.1.2 Maximum Permissible Noise Levels (Leq)
Day Night
A. Silent Zone
B Places of worship
C. Residential : Indoor
Outdoor
D. Mixed residential (with some commercial & places of
entertainment)
E. Commercial
40
40
45
50
55

60
35
35
35
35
35

35
Note: Day: 6:01 a.m. 8:00 p.m., Night: 8:01 p.m. 6:00 a.m.
Source: Environment Management and Co-ordination (Noise and Excessive vibration Pollution Control) Regulations, No.
61 of 2009
(4) Water Quality: Environment Management and Co-ordination (Water Quality) Regulations, No.
120 of 2006)
The objective of this regulation is to protect human health and the aquatic environment. The effective
enforcement of the water quality regulations will lead to a marked reduction of water-borne diseases
and hence a reduction in the health budget. This water quality regulation apply to water used for
domestic, industrial, agricultural, and recreational purposes; water used for fisheries and wildlife
purposes, and water used for any other purposes. Different standards apply to different modes of the
usage. These regulations provide for the protection of lakes, rivers, streams, springs, wells and other
water sources.
This regulation also provides guidelines and standards for the discharge of poisons, toxins, noxious,
radioactive waste or other pollutants into the aquatic environment in line with the Third Schedule of
the regulation. This regulation has standards for discharge of the effluent into the sewerage and the
aquatic environment. While it is the responsibility of the sewerage service providers to regulate
discharges into sewerage lines based on the given specifications, NEMA regulates the discharge of all
effluent into the aquatic environment.
Also, it is specified that any development activities to be planned at riverbanks of tributaries running
through Nairobi City need an environmental permit by conducting EIA from NEMA for the water
quality protection. Basically, six (6) meters to thirty (30) meters from the highest water level (flood
event) are defined as the protected river bank. Exact configuration of this protected area depends on
development natures, surrounding land use, environmental importance and others.
(5) Waste Management: Environment Management and Co-ordination (Waste Management)
Regulations, No. 69 of 2006)
Waste Management Regulations are meant to streamline the handling, transportation and disposal of
various types of waste. The aim of this Waste Management Regulation is to protect the human health
and the environment. Currently, various types of waste are dumped haphazardly, posing serious
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environmental and health concerns. This regulation places emphasis on the wastes minimization,
cleaner production and the segregation of waste at source.
(6) Wet Land, Lake and Sea: Environmental Management and Co-ordination (Wetlands, River
Banks, Lake Shores and Sea Shore Management) Regulations, No. 19 of 2009
This regulation, consisting of three parts, specifies that any wetland adjacent to rivers, lakes as well as
riverbanks and lake shores shall be protected. If some development works are planned to be conducted
inside such a wetland, a special permit shall be obtained from Water Resources Management Authority
(WRMA) by conducting appropriate study such as EIA, as described later.
(7) Forest Act of 2005
The Forests Act 2005, enacted in 2007, provides for the establishment, development and sustainable
management, including conservation and rational utilization, of forest resources for the
socio-economic development of the country. This Act recognizes the importance of forests for the
benefits of soil conservation, ground water regulation and agriculture, and provide for their role in
absorbing greenhouse gases. The key elements of the Forests Act are 1) the inclusion of management
of all types of forests 2) involvement of adjacent forest communities and other stakeholders in forest
conservation and management 3) an ecosystems approach to forest management planning 4) provision
of appropriate incentives to promote sustainable use and management of forest resources 5)
development of a framework for a forest legislation and 6) establishment of Kenya Forest Service.
This Act also recognizes Community Forest Associations (CFAs), who shall participate in forest
conservation and management under the Kenya Forest Service (KFS). This Act has specific provisions
related to access rights and benefit sharing arrangements which provide a role for communities in the
utilization of forest resources and protection of forests. This Act has four priority areas related to the
management of forests, including: 1) reducing pressure to clear forests for agriculture and other uses,
2) promoting the sustainable utilization of forests, 3) improving governance in the forest sector, and 4)
the enhancement of carbon stocks and reforestation of degraded lands.
(8) Wildlife Conservation and Management Act of 1989
This Act, consisting of nine (9) Parts, is to strengthen the wildlife conservation and management
policy and support relevant activities in Kenya. The legislation of nature conservation began to
develop in 1945 in Kenya with National Park Ordinance. This and the Wild Animal Protection
Ordinance of 1953 were not very effective. In 1976, the Wildlife Conservation and Management Act
replaced the former ordinances, which brought about some changes in the conservation policies. The
1976 act was also unable to achieve efficient conservation measures fully. Reforms were made mostly
in policies and legislation but there were no major impact on the real world. Credit to the act was that
wildlife and natural resources were mentioned to have relevant economical potential. In 1989, when
the weakness of existing legislation was finally realized, the Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) was
established by a new act. KWS replaced all the former conservation-aimed organizations and it was
secured to have a more independent position on its own field.
3.1.3 Economy and Investment
(1) Companies Act
The Companies Act (Chapter 486, Laws of Kenya) was commenced in 1962 based on the United
Kingdom's Companies Act 1948.
The act was to regulate all aspects of companies including the following:
Incorporation of companies
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Share capital
Registration
Management and administration
Winding up
Companies incorporated outside Kenya
General provisions as to registration
Insurance companies, Societies, partnerships, etc.
Due to the need to reform the act according to the governments policy objectives such as Vision 2030,
the Companies Bill 2010 was proposed as a follow-up of the Companies Bill 2008. The bill 2010
repealing the act aims to modernize Kenya's business sector by easing investment of domestic and
foreign companies in Kenya toward a competitive economy in the East African Community and in the
globalizing world. The bill has gone through parliamentary reading stages.
(2) Employment Act
The Employment Act published in 2007 defines the fundamental rights of employees in order to
provide basic conditions of employment of employees, to regulate employment of children, and to
provide for matters connected with the following:
Employment relationship
Protection of wages.
Rights and duties in employment
Termination and dismissal
Protection of children.
Insolvency of employer.
Employment records
Employment management
Foreign contracts of service
Disputes settlement procedure
Enforcement of the act is supervised by the Ministry of Labour, Social Security and Services, which is
also to maintain industrial peace, industrial training and promote safety and health of employees.
(3) Public Private Partnerships Act
The Public Private Partnerships Act 2013 was published in J anuary 2013. It is to provide for the
participation of the private sector in the financing, construction, development, operation, or
maintenance of infrastructure or development projects of the government through concession or other
contractual arrangements; the establishment of the institutions to regulate, monitor and supervise the
implementation of project agreements on infrastructure or development projects and for connected
purposes.
The act was in line with Vision 2030, which is a vision to transform Kenya into a middle income
country by 2030. To this end, a number of key projects are required. However, they cannot be funded
and implemented by the government alone. Therefore this act has been proposed to involve the private
sector in such projects. The act includes the detailed procedure of projects in public private
partnerships and the following institutional arrangement:
(i) Establishment of the public private partnership committee for ensuring that each project
agreement is consistent with the provisions of this act, formulating policy guidelines on
public private partnerships, and ensure that all projects are consistent with the national
priorities, etc.
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(ii) Establishment of the public private partnerships units for serving as the secretariat and
technical arm of the committee, and for providing technical, financial and legal expertise to
the committee and any node established under this act.
(iii) Establishment of public private partnership nodes for identifying, screening and prioritizing
projects based on guidelines issued by the committee, preparing and appraising each project
agreement to ensure its legal, regulatory, social, economic and commercial viability,
ensuring that the parties to a project agreement comply with the provisions of this act, and
undertaking the tendering process in accordance with this act, etc.
(4) Tourism Act
The Tourism Act is to develop, manage, market and regulate sustainable tourism and tourism-related
activities and services by changing the management and structure of related institutions. The act
passed the parliament in 2011 includes a total of 124 clauses including establishment of various
organizations together with formulation of the national tourism strategy as follows:
National tourism strategy
Establishment of Authority
Establishment of the Tourism Protection Service
Establishment of the Kenya Tourism Board
Establishment of Kenyatta International Convention Centre
Establishment of Tourism Research Institute
Establishment of Tourism Fund
Establishment of Corporation
(5) Banking Act
The Banking Act revised in 2010 is for regulating the business of banking and for protecting the
industry in Kenya.
The banking act covers a wide area in the banking business such as follows:
Licensing of institutions
Prohibited business
Reserves and dividends
Accounts and audit
Information and reporting requirements
Inspection and control of institutions
The deposit protection fund
Representative offices of foreign institutions
Based on the act, the Central Bank of Kenya stipulates guidelines, which include:
Governance and risk Management,
Financial reporting requirements,
Business continuity management,
Bank services, and
Bank data reporting.
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3.1.4 Infrastructure
(1) Kenya Roads Act No 2 of 2007
The Kenya Roads Act No 2 of 2007 is an Act of Parliament to provide for the establishment of the
Kenya National Highways Authority, the Kenya Urban Roads Authority and the Kenya Rural Roads
Authority, to provide for the powers and functions of the authorities and for connected purposes.
Section 3, 4 and 5 of the Kenya Roads Act (2007) provide for the establishment and functions of the
Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) which is responsible for the management,
development, rehabilitation and maintenance of national roads. Functions of KeNHA are discussed in
Section 3.2.4.
Sections9, 10, 11 and 12 of the Roads Act provide for the establishment, functions and composition of
KURA which is the body corporate in charge of management, development, rehabilitation and
maintenance of all public roads in the cities and municipalities in Kenya except where those roads are
national roads. The role of KURA is discussed in Section 3.2.4.
(2) Public Roads and Roads of Access Act Cap 399
This is an Act of Parliament to provide roads of public travel and access to public roads. According to
Section 8 (1) of this act, whenever it is made to appear to the Minister that requirements exist for the
establishment, alteration or cancellation of a line of public travel or for the conversion of a road of
access into a line of public travel, the Minister may, by order published in the Gazette, dedicate, alter
or cancel such line of public travel or convert such road of access into a line of public travel. For the
purposes of the act, Article 8 (3) provides that where an order under this section dedicates a line of
public travel or converts a road of access into a line of public travel, such line of public travel shall be
absolutely dedicated to the public as a public road within the meaning of any law now or hereafter in
force relating to public roads.
However, this act also provides for the procedure for construction of private roads of access. Section 9
(1) provides that where any owner or occupier of land is in respect of his land so situated in relation to
a public road which is passable to vehicular traffic, or to a railway station or halt, that he has not
reasonable access to the same, he may make application to the board of the district in which such land
is situate for leave to construct a road or roads (hereinafter called a road of access) over any lands
lying between his land and such public road or railway station or halt.
Section 13 provides for the right of way, responsibilities of the owner, including direct orders in 13 (5)
on responsibility of the owner to keep the road in good state of repair at all times to the satisfaction of
the board responsible (District Roads Board in this case or any other body as the case may be in the
new constitutional dispensation/ order).
(3) Wayleaves Act Cap 292
In Kenya the Wayleaves Act Cap 292 allow for ROW of transmission lines. The Wayleaves Act
provides that a wayleave as a right of way (ROW) over any lands whatsoever but MAY NOT in so
doing interfere with any existing buildings. In this Act, private land does not include any land sold
or leased under any Act dealing with Government lands.
KETRACO defines a wayleave as a right of way (ROW) over the land of another. This ROW is for
carrying sewer, drain, power line or pipeline into, though, over or under any lands but in so doing may
interfere with the existing buildings. (www.ketraco.co.ke). This is contrary to the Wayleaves Act Cap
292 which consider utilization of ALL land for any such functions as outlined above.
Wayleaves Act Cap 242 in general provides for the power to carry sewers, drains and pipelines
through land, guidelines for legal notification on the intention to use any land, and on the procedures
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as to lodge objections by owners or occupiers of private land that may be used for ROW. Further, the
act provides Section 7 of the Wayleaves Act provides in whole that any person in the service of the
government and any contractor executing any work for the Government, together with his agents and
servants, may at any time enter upon any land for the purpose of surveying, setting out and marking
the line of any intended sewer, drain or pipeline, or for the purpose of inspecting, repairing, removing,
re-laying or cleansing any sewer, drain or pipeline the property of the Government, or for any other
purpose under this Act. Article 9 lays the penalty for unauthorized building over sewers, drains or
pipelines.
Wayleaves are important in regard to location of the various trunk utilities. For the purposes of
NIUPLAN:
(i) There are various areas of trunk utilities to be considered in the NIUPLAN whose location
should be secured, including, but no limited to powerlines (both overhead and underground),
sewerage reticulation networks, storm-water drains, water-mains, telephone lines, fibre-optic
cables, railway wayleaves, road reserves, etc.;
(ii) The use of wayleaves currently is not properly regulated as different utilities companies,
some serving competing interests digging up road reserves, posing dangers to human and
the quality of the roads and other existing infrastructure;
(iii) There is need to open up additional wayleaves for newly proposed trunk utilities, adding to
the existing lines and opening new lines in new areas;
(iv) There is need to limit restrict the use of the wayleaves to optimize the use of the existing and
future wayleaves. Case in hand is through proposed utilities tunnel to be shared by all trunk
utilities to limit destruction of roads and existing utilities;
(v) There is need to propose the use of some of the secured wayleaves for other allowable urban
uses in some of the larger wayleaves.
1) Gaps in the Wayleaves Act
The various gaps in the Wayleaves Act that may constrain implementation of the NIUPLAN
include, that the Wayleaves Act:
(i) Is mostly outdated and needs to be extensively reviewed to cater for modern
development scenarios;
(ii) Is less detailed on the definition of wayleaves, especially in regard to the types of
trunk utilities, users, actors (sectoral bodies that have/ use/ need wayleaves)
(iii) Is silent on most types of infrastructure that require wayleaves, but is particular on
power, drains and pipelines;
(iv) The act is silent on the use, management and protection of the existing wayleaves;
(v) Does not recognize the role of private actors in the use of the wayleaves, which leads
private sector actors to destroy the amenity of the wayleaves as well as the quality of
roads;
(vi) Lays a small penalty on contravention of the Wayleaves Act, seeing as to the
importance of the wayleaves for the development of the city as well as the value of
public good/ public interest they carry/ possess;
(vii) Does not provide inter-sectoral linkages on the use of wayleaves, including the
competing interests of Roads, Power, Telecommunication, Water, Municipal and
other such sectoral interests for the purposes of harmonization of functions
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(viii) Does not give the actual measurements of the wayleaves, and the relationship with
adjacent land users;
(ix) Does not stipulate allowable temporary users (if any) of the wayleaves.
(x) Recommendations for Wayleaves Act
The main recommendation on the Wayleaves Act include is that the Act should be overhauled
and drafted afresh to take into accounts current glaring omissions including:
(i) Definition of wayleaves;
(ii) Examples of wayleaves;
(iii) Examples of the land in which the wayleaves operate;
(iv) Inter-sectoral relationships on the use of wayleaves;
(v) Dimensions of wayleaves;
(vi) Use of wayleaves/ allowable users of the wayleaves;
(vii) Non-allowable users of wayleaves;
(viii) Mixed use of wayleaves, including allowable temporary users;
(ix) Management plan of wayleaves; and
(x) Optimization of the use of wayleaves, among others.
(4) Energy Act No. 12 of 2006
The Energy Act is an Act of Parliament to amend and consolidate the law relating to energy, to provide
for the establishment, powers and functions of the Energy Regulatory Commission and the Rural
Electrification Authority, and for connected purposes. The provisions of this Act shall apply to every
person or body of persons importing, exporting, generating, transmitting, distributing, supplying or
using electrical energy; importing, exporting, transporting, refining, storing and selling petroleum or
petroleum products; producing, transporting, distributing and supplying of any other form of energy,
and to all works or apparatus for any or all of these purposes.
The Energy Act stipulates conditions for granting licenses for generation, importation, exportation,
transmission or distribution of electrical energy, including certain provisions that are particular to the
well-being of the environment.
Section 46, 47, 48, 49, 50, 51, 52, 53 and 54 provide for procedures for acquisition (whether through
willing surrender or compulsorily) of and the use of wayleaves. Specifically, Section 53(1) provides
that for the purpose of the conveyance, transmission, or supply of electrical energy, a licensee may
erect, fix, install or lay any poles, wires, electric supply lines, power or other apparatus in, upon, under,
over or across any public streets, road, railways, tramways, rivers, canals, harbours or Government
property, in the manner and on the conditions as provided in this Act.
53(2) stipulates that notwithstanding the provisions of any other written law, but subject to the
provisions of this section, a licensee may break up any street within his area of supply, and may erect
posts and lay or construct power lines or electric supply lines along, under or over any such street, and
may, from time to time, repair, alter or remove any posts or lines so erected, laid or constructed:
Provided that the person having the control of such street shall have a prior right to break up and repair
such street with reasonable despatch upon payment to him of a reasonable charge by the licensee.
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Having completed works on the wayleaves, an operator is obligated under section 53 (5) to he shall
comply with the by-laws, if any, of the local authority concerned and shall complete that work with
reasonable despatch and reinstate the street broken up and remove any debris or rubbish occasioned
thereby and shall, while the street is broken up or obstructed, cause the works to be, at all times,
fenced and guarded and during the night, adequately lit.
The Energy Act also provides for siting of petroleum installations. Section 90 provides that Any
person intending to construct a pipeline, refinery, bulk storage facility or retail dispensing site shall,
before commencing such construction, apply in writing to the Commission (ERC) for a permit to do so.
Such applications must be accompanied by an EIA report.
Section 98 provides for compliance with environmental, safety and health standards for any person
engaged in petroleum business. 98(2) stipulates that in the event of a fire, explosion, oil spill, injury or
fatality occurring in the course of operating a petroleum facility or transportation of petroleum, either
by accident or through negligence, the operator or person transporting petroleum shall forthwith clean
up the polluted or damaged environment, at his own expense, to the satisfaction of the Commission
and other relevant authorities:
Provided that any person engaged in the transportation of petroleum and petroleum products shall have
an oil clean-up plan in compliance with the national oil policy.
Important to note for NIUPLAN is the provision of Section 99 which provides that a local authority
shall designate a place or places exclusively reserved for parking of petroleum tanker vehicles.
Section 99(2) provides that a local authority that contravenes subsection (1) commits an offence and
shall be liable, on conviction, to pay a fine of fifty thousand shillings for each day or part thereof that
the offence continues.
Among the conditions highlighted for the granting of permits are compliance to relevant government
policies (which the NIUPLAN will be one of), as well compliance with the demands of EMCA (1999).
Part V of the Energy Act provides for use of renewable energy, energy efficiency and conservation.
Section 103, provides, inter alia promotion of the development and use of renewable energy, including,
but not limited to:
(i) research in renewable energy;
(ii) efficient and sustainable energy;
(iii) use of municipal waste for energy production;
(iv) development of appropriate capacity for manufacture, installation, maintenance and operation
of such technologies as bio-digesters and solar systems;
(v) International cooperation programmes focussing in renewable energy.
1) Application of the Energy Act to NIUPLAN
For purposes of the NIUPLAN, the ERC mandates and responsibilities touch on the various
aspects of the city of Nairobi in the following manner:
i) Energy is an important component of urban life and a citys wellbeing, tied closely to
matters of security and safety, urban transport, economic development (including to a
very major extent, industrialization), power sector, telecommunications sector, utilities
and services availability etc.;
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ii) Energy components are a major consumer of urban space and land, including:
a. Power wayleaves;
b. Pipeline wayleaves;
c. Petrol/ service stations
d. Petroleum storage/ bulk storage facilities;
e. Road transport of petroleum products;
f. Petroleum pipeline, etc.
iii) Energy wayleaves are important contributor of the amount and quality of open spaces
within the urban landscape;
iv) Security, safety and health concerns with respect to energy installations in an urban
settings are important considerations in planning;
v) The Energy Act is one of 2 Acts that clearly stipulate the protection, use and
management of wayleaves;
vi) The Master Plan provides for various land use guidelines and approval standards
which call for implementation of various guidelines and enforcement thereof,
including, but not limited to granting of approvals, insistence of environmental impact
assessments and NEMA licenses for approvals, etc. with the intention of ensuring
environmental friendliness of activities/ developments related to energy;
vii) Most proposals in the NIUPLAN are directly and indirectly tied to energy availability
and tariffs, including on the cost of doing business, cost of transport, cost of setting up
industries, location of major business districts, etc;
viii) In compliance with section 99, NIUPLAN needs to come with a place(s) exclusively
dedicated for parking of petroleum tanker vehicles.
ix) Need for NIUPLAN to suggest strategies of integration of renewable energy into the
energy plan of the city with the suggestion of ensuring energy sufficiency and
efficiency, including the use of municipal waste for energy production.
2) Weakness of the Energy Act to NIUPLAN
The promotion, installation and use of solar water heating systems by the act is a positive
move towards renewable energy use in Kenya. However, provisions of Energy (Solar Water
Heating) Regulations, 2012 may be deemed too harsh considering the provisions of Section
3(3) and 11(1) among others. Premises may fail to install solar water heating mechanisms
because of the incapability of the owners/ occupiers, and that should not be a weakness for
which to send people to prison. Rather than use threats to encourage people to use renewable
energy, the Energy Act Regulations should instead use actual incentives, for example
zero-rating of taxes on solar water-heating equipment and other such hardware that will entice
people to use the technology.
(5) The National Land Commission Act No. 5 of 2012
This is an Act of Parliament to make further provision as to the functions and powers of the National
Land Commission, qualifications and procedures for appointments to the Commission; to give effect
to the objects and principles of devolved government in land management and administration, and for
connected purposes.
In relation to the NIUPLAN, this Act provides for the:
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(i) for the management and administration of land in accordance with the principles of land policy
set out in Article 60 of the Constitution and the national land policy;
(ii) a linkage between the National Land Commission, county governments and other institutions
dealing with land and land related resources.
Section 18 provides for the establishment of the County Land Management Boards in consultation and
cooperation with the national and county governments establish county land management boards for
purposes of managing public land. Section 19(1) provides that the commission shall, subject to the
physical planning and survey requirements, process applications for allocation of land, change and
extension of user, subdivision of public land and renewal of leases. This statute is important in that all
infrastructure is located on land. Sometimes infrastructure and utilities are located on contested land,
or land in which acquisition o wayleaves may be done through compulsory acquisition. This may
require the role of THE National Land Commission.
(6) Survey Act Cap 299
This Act provides for the establishment of the Director of Surveys and such other officers as may be
deemed to be necessary for the purposes of this Act. The act provides for the sole role of the surveying
works by the Director of Surveys and his agents, and the sole power to authenticate survey plans
prepared by any private registered surveyor. This overreaching mandate spans to issues like aerial
photography. In terms of infrastructure provision, the survey act is important to help in production of
reliable spatial data, now and in the future. Maps may be prepared by the various sectoral bodies in
conjunction with the Survey of Kenya but validation needs to be done by the Survey of Kenya.
For purposes of the NIUPLAN, there is need for cooperation between the Director of Survey with the
NIUPLAN team for production of accurate maps and plans for the purposes of planning. The Director
of Surveys also has the powers to furnish the team with up-to-date aerial images for preparation of
maps. The Director of Surveys will help in authenticating maps, accuracy of maps produced for the
reference and use by the NIUPLAN team.
(7) Urban Areas and Cities Act Number 3 of 2011
Urban Areas and Cities Act is an Act of Parliament to give effect to Article 184 of the Constitution; to
provide for the, classification, governance and management of urban areas and cities; to provide for
the criteria of establishing urban areas, to provide for the principle of governance and participation of
residents and for connected purposes.
Subject to subsection 3 of this Act, an urban area may be classified as a city under this Act if the urban
area satisfies the following criteria
(i) has a population of at least five hundred thousand residents according to the final gazetted
results of the last population census carried out by an institution authorized under any written
law, preceding the application for grant of city status;
(ii) has an integrated urban area or city development plan in accordance with this Act;
(iii) has demonstrable capacity to generate sufficient revenue to sustain its operation;
(iv) has demonstrable good system and records of prudent management;
(v) has the capacity to effectively and efficiently deliver essential services to its residents as
provided in the First Schedule;
(vi) has institutionalised active participation by its residents in the management of its affairs;
(vii) has infrastructural facilities, including but not limited to roads, street lighting, markets and
fire stations, and an adequate capacity for disaster management; and
(viii) has a capacity for functional and effective waste disposal.
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Section 6 provides for the establishment of Nairobi as the Capital City, and its roles and
responsibilities. Following stipulations of Section 5(1)(b), Nairobi is in the process of preparing an
integrated urban plan the NIUPLAN, which, among others, will provide for the functions outlined in
sub-section 3, including improvement of the efficiency of the transport network as well promotion of
commerce and industry.
Part III provides for the governance and administration of cities. Some of the principles outlined for
governance and management include institutionalisation of active participation by its residents in the
management of the urban area and city affairs, efficient and effective service delivery and clear
assignment of functions which the NIUPLAN is to provide for. Part V provides for Integrated
Development Planning. Section 36 stipulates the objectives of the plans which include formation of
basis for preparation of environmental management plans, valuation rolls, provision of physical and
social infrastructure, preparation of annual strategic plans for the city as well as overall delivery of
services and infrastructure. Such an integrated urban plan shall also be the basis for development
control. It further highlights the contents, adoption, approval and provides for annual reviews for
development.
(8) Companies Act Cap 486
Several Kenyan State Corporations are established generally by the Companies Act Cap 486. Some of
these institutions with relation to the NIUPLAN including the Kenya Pipeline Corporation (KPC),
the Kenya Power and Lighting Company (KPLC) and the Kenya Electricity Transmission Company
(KETRACO) which are important infrastructure providers in Nairobi: Petroleum pipeline, and
electricity respectively.
(9) Kenya Railways Corporation Act Cap 397
This is an Act of Parliament for the establishment of the Kenya Railways Corporation, to be simply
called Kenya Railways. The Act provides for the Powers of Kenya Railways Corporation being
generally, without prejudice, to construct railways, development of roads to access the railways,
development of parking, provision of train services, determination of tariffs and train fares. The other
roles include responsibilities to buy and sell property, provision of housing to its employees and all
such related services.
(10) Intergovernmental relations Act
The Intergovernmental Relations Act of Parliament to establish a framework for consultation and
co-operation between the national and county governments and amongst county governments; to
establish mechanisms for the resolution of intergovernmental disputes pursuant to Articles 6 and 189
of the Constitution, and for connected purposes.
The objects and purposes of this Act are to
(i) provide a framework for consultation and cooperation between the national and county
governments;
(ii) provide a framework for consultation and cooperation amongst county governments;
(iii) establish institutional structures and mechanisms for intergovernmental relations;
(iv) provide a framework for the inclusive consideration of any matter that affects relations
between the two levels of government and amongst county governments;
(v) give effect to Articles 187 and 200 of the Constitution, in respect of the transfer of functions
and powers by one level of government to another, including the transfer of legislative
powers from the national government to the county governments; and
(vi) provide mechanisms for the resolution of intergovernmental disputes where they arise.
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It is to be noted that some of the disputes may be in the area of infrastructure provision, including
cross-boundary utility mains like roads, petroleum pipelines, railway lines, water pipelines, etc.
(11) The Water Act Cap 372 No 8 of 2002
The Water Act No 8 of 2002 is an Act of Parliament to provide for the management, conservation, use
and control of water resources and for the acquisition and regulation of rights to use water; to provide
for the regulation and management of water supply and sewerage services; to repeal the Water Act
(Cap. 372) and certain provisions of the Local Government Act; and for related purposes. Being
important inter-county resources and important for life, every water resource is hereby vested in the
State, subject to any rights of user granted by or under this Act or any other written law.
Section 7 establishes the Water Resources Management Authority. Powers and functions of the
Authority are outlined in Section 8, and include regulation of allocation of water resources, monitoring
and assessment of the national water resources management strategy, determination of applications for
permits for water use, protection of water resources from adverse use, management of water
catchments, among other water resource management needs/ strategies.
Section 51 provides for the establishment of Water Services Boards. The role of these Boards include
planning for improvement in provision of water supply and sewerage services, appointment and
contracting water service providers as well as being asset holder of central government facilities. The
Athi Water is one of the eight Water Boards under the Ministry of Environment, Water and Natural
Resources created to bring about efficiency, economy and sustainability in the provision of water and
sewerage services in Kenya. Athi Water is created under Section 51 of the Water Act 2002 serving a
population of over 4.5million in Nairobi and its environs.
3.2 Roles and Tasks of Related Organizations
3.2.1 Urban Planning
The Government of Kenya, including national government and local government, is in the transitional
stage based on the Constitution 2010 and subordinate legal framework such as the Local Government
Act 2012, as well as the new Presidents policy. The number of Ministries will be reduced from forty
four in the previous government to reportedly eighteen in the new government. The President has been
nominating the cabinet members in April and job description of each ministry will be announced later.
Local government structure has shifted from a variety of status (city, municipality, town) to a county
government. Nairobi City County is also under transition based on the County Government Act and
the policy of the new governor.
(1) National Government
Main ministries related to Nairobi urban development in the old structure were the Ministry of the
Local Government, the Ministry of Lands, and the Ministry of Nairobi Metropolitan Development.
Functions of each ministry are summarized in the following table.
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Table 3.2.1 Ministries Related to Urban Planning (Old Structure)
Organizations Functions
Ministry of Local Government (Urban
Development Department)
Responsible for managing local government matters (policy, assist
local authority for planning)
Urban Development Department is responsible for urban development
(main organization for preparing National Urban Development
Policy)
Ministry of Lands
(Physical Planning Department)
Responsible for land management
Physical Planning Department is responsible for physical planning
and implementation
Approval of urban master plan
Ministry of Nairobi Metropolitan
Development
(Metropolitan Planning and
Environment)
Responsible for providing technical support and resources in areas of
planning and implementation of projects (based on Local Government
Act (Cap 265 which was repealed in 2012).
Prepared Metro Strategy 2030 and Spatial Plan for 2030.
Source: Thematic Working Group
The new government structure has been complied based on the government announcement and input
from Thematic Working Group. Most of the functions and responsibilities for urban development have
been put together in the Ministry of Land, Housing, and Urban Development. Since the national
government is still in a transition stage, detail of the national government structure is yet to be
announced, so some of the information in the table is still tentative.
Table 3.2.2 Ministries Related to Urban Planning (New Structure)
Old Government New Government
(Urban Development Department)
Mostly shift to Ministry of Devolution
Urban Development Department shifts to Ministry of Lands, Housing,
and Urban Development
Ministry of Lands
(Physical Planning Department)
Ministry of Lands, Housing, Urban Development
Combining Ministry of Lands, Ministry of Housing, and Urban
Development sections of other Ministries
Integrated urban development section of Ministry of Local
Government and Ministry of Nairobi Metropolitan Development
Ministry of Nairobi Metropolitan
Development
(Metropolitan Planning and
Environment))
Dissolved
Integrated into the Ministry of Lands, Housing and Urban
Development
Source: government announcement, Thematic Working Group
(2) Nairobi City County (City Council of Nairobi)
Nairobi City changed from the City Council of Nairobi to Nairobi City County, through which
seventeen departments were restructured to ten departments.
City Planning Department of Nairobi City County became Department of Planning and
Development, which is an integration of City Planning Department, City Engineers, and Housing
Development.

Figure 3.2.1 Organization Chart of NCC (Old system)
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Figure 3.2.2 NCC Land, Housing and Physical Planning Sector organogram (tentative)
City Planning Department is composed of eight sections. The following table shows the tasks of
sections in City Planning Department.
Table 3.2.3 Tasks of Sections in City Planning Department
Section Job Description
(1) Forward Planning Section Responsible for policy formulation and supporting permit process.
(2) Research Section Responsible for supporting section by conducting survey and provide
information regarding urban condition, housing, and infrastructure, renew land
lease, register private schools, designating street names and designating physical
address.
(3) Central Administration Responsible for administrative matter, including staff evaluation, organization
re-structure, and other supporting matters.
(4) Development Control Section Responsible for building construction permit management
(5) Policy Implementation
Section (PIS)
Responsible for land development permit management. Permit is required for
change in land use, division of land plot, extension (adding) of new and use.
(6) Urban Design Development
Section
Responsible for development of landscape (greenery, bench, bus shelter) and
management of advertisement
(7) Enforcement Section Responsible for inspection and monitoring of development approved by
Development Control Section and Policy Implementation Section.
(8) Land Survey Section Responsible for conducting land survey that belongs to Nairobi city an develop
GIS database.
Source: Official organization chart, Interview with Assistant Directors.
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3.2.2 Environment
(1) Ministry of Environment and Mineral Resources (MEMR)
Ministry of Environment and Mineral Resources (MEMR) (Currently Ministry of Environment, Water
and Natural Resources (MEWNR) since April 2013) is the environmental administrative body of
Kenya. Main vision of MEWNR is to promote, monitor, conserve, protect and sustainably manage
the environment and mineral resources across the nation for national development. MEMR has several
departments and state corporations, and National Environmental Management Authority (NEMA) is
one of MEMRs departments. In April 2013, the restructuring plan of central government was released,
and this ministry is going to be Ministry of Environment, Water and Natural Resources.
(2) National Environmental Management Authority (NEMA)
The National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) is established under EMCA, No. 8 of
1999, as the principal instrument of the government in the implementation of all policies relating to
the environment. This authority became operational on 1st J uly 2002 following the merger of three
government departments, namely: the National Environment Secretariat (NES), the Permanent
Presidential Commission on Soil Conservation and Afforestation (PPCSCA), and the Department of
Resource Surveys and Remote Sensing (DRSRS). However, following government restructuring,
conducted in March 2003, DRSRS reverted to its departmental status under MEMR.
Kenya is divided into 8 main administrative provinces, i.e., (i) Central, (ii) Coast, (iii) Eastern, (iv)
North Eastern, (v) Nyanza, (vi) Rift Valley, (vii) Western, and (viii) Nairobi, which is also the capital
city. Concerning environmental management, each of these provinces has an office of NEMA.
Environmental administration and its legal framework of Kenya are described in following sections.
(3) Department of Environment, City Council of Nairobi/NCC
The Department of Environment (DOE) of City Council of Nairobi was established in 1996 and still
exists under NCC. Main mission of this department is to conduct a sustainable environmental
management across Nairobi City, aiming at creating a healthy, clean and aesthetically pleasant
environment to the residents of Nairobi and to formulate and implement suitable policies and tools for
the effective management of the environment. This department comprises of following four (4)
sections such as (i) Cleansing Section, (ii) Parks Section, (iii) Environmental Management and
Planning Section, and (iv) Administration Section. Its key responsibilities include:
(i) Garbage collection, transportation, and disposal
(ii) Street/road sweeping, litter picking and drains clearing
(iii) Grass cutting and bushes clearing in public parks, open spaces and road reserves
(iv) Urban reforestation and beautification
(v) Management of parks and open spaces
(vi) Management of the solid waste disposal sites
(vii) Formulation and implementation of effective environmental management policies
(viii) Creation of public awareness on environmental issues
(ix) Establishment of public/private partnership in environment management.
(4) Kenya Forest Service (KFS)
Kenya Forest Service (KFS) is a state corporation, established in February 2007 under the Forest Act
of 2005. Its main mission is to conserve, develop and sustainably manage forest resources for Kenya's
social-economic development. The KFS management structure comprises 10 conservancies that are
ecologically demarcated, 76 Zonal Forest Offices, 150 forest Stations. 250 divisional forest extension
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offices are working across the country and play critical roles in the forest management and relevant
surveillance. To make the forest management more effective, forest adjacent communities have formed
registered forest management bodies with assistance from KFS. Those registered groups are currently
working with KFS to sustainably manage forest resources. In total, there are 325 community forest
associations.
In Nairobi, there are several forest reserves such as (i) Karura Forest Reserve (1,063 ha) and (ii)
Ngong Forest Reserve (638.4 ha), supervised by KWS. Besides, the Nairobi Arboretum (25.0 ha) is
also under KFSs supervision.
(5) Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS)
The Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) conserves and manages Kenyas wildlife for the Kenyan people
and the world. It is a state corporation established by an Act of Parliament Cap 376 with the mandate
to conserve and manage wildlife in Kenya, and to enforce related laws and regulations. KWS
undertakes the conservation and the management of wildlife resources outside protected areas in
collaboration with stakeholders. The community wildlife program of KWS in collaboration with
others encourages communities, located near and/or within important wildlife conservation areas, such
as wildlife corridors and dispersal lands outside parks and reserves for the biodiversity conservation.
KWS manages about 8 per cent of the total landmass of the country. Kenya has 22 National Parks, 28
National Reserves and 5 National Sanctuaries. Also under KWS management are 4 Marine National
Parks and 6 Marine National Reserves on the Coast. In addition, KWS manages 125 field stations
outside protected areas. Nairobi National Park (11,640 ha), located within Nairobi City, some 7 km
away from the city centre, is conserved and supervised by KWS.
(6) Water Resources Management Authority (WRMA)
The Water Resource Management Authority (WRMA) is a state corporation under the Ministry of
Water and Irrigation (Now under MEWNR), established under the Water Act 2002. WRMA is the lead
agency in nation-wide water resources management. Wetlands located along the tributaries running
through Nairobi City are protected. If some development works are planned to be conducted inside of
those wetlands, a special permit shall be obtained from this organization.
3.2.3 Economy and Investment
(1) New Ministries
Ministry of Commerce and Tourism and Ministry of Industrialisation and Enterprise Development are
particularly related to the economic activities and investment promotion in Nairobi City. In addition,
Ministry of Mining may have relevance to quarrying businesses in the city and Ministry of Agriculture,
Livestock and Fisheries may play certain roles for the farms in the suburban areas in the city.
(2) Other Public and Private Organisations
The following are organisations and their major roles particularly relevant to businesses.
1) Investment Promotion, Industrial Infrastructure Provision and Business Promotion
i) Kenya Investment Authority (KenInvest or KIA)
Pre-Investment Services
Assistance in obtaining any necessary licenses and permits,
Assisting in obtaining incentives or exemptions under the Income Tax Act, the Customs
and Excise Act, the Value Added Tax Act or other legislation,
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Providing information to investors on the business climate, operating rules, investment
opportunities and sources of capital, and
Liaison with other government agencies for the issuance of additional licenses and
approvals not directly handled by the Authority.
Post Investment Services
Issuance of Investment Certificate, that facilitates immediate start of a business,
Provision of After Care services
ii) Export Processing Zones Authority (EPZA)
EPZA operate EPZs at Athi River and Mombasa.
It is noted that development of a new strategic plan became necessary to enable the Authority
transform to the SEZ environment.
iii) Kenya Industrial Estate Ltd (KIE)
KIE was established in 1967 to provide development of industrial estates/sheds, financial
support and entrepreneurship development. It became an independent state corporation in
1978, with the government as the sole shareholder.
KIEs products and services are as follows.
- Industrial estates development and incubation services
- Industrial shed rehabilitation
- Financial support services
- Credit facilities
- Special credit facilities for marginalized areas
- Top up loan facilities
- Bid bond facility
- Performance bond facility
- J itahidi group loans (group guarantee scheme)
- Agency banking
- Business advisory services
- Facilitating inter firm linkages
- Special government projects
iv) Micro and Small Enterprise Authority (MSEA)
MSEA is a newly established authority under Ministry of Industrialization and Enterprise
Development in order to upgrade micro and small enterprises to small and medium enterprises.
MSEA is to coordinate and harmonize all activities for MSE development.
MSEAs specific tasks are a) financing, b) training, c) infrastructure development, and d)
policy development.
MSEA is a successor to Department of Micro and Small Enterprise Development (DMSED)
of Ministry of Labour. DMSED was responsible for the formulation of policies and
coordination of implementation strategies for the development of the MSE sector.
2) Multi-sectoral Private Sector Groups
i) Kenya Private Sector Alliance (KEPSA)
KEPSA seeks private sector development through advocacy, projects and partnerships both
local and international, as well as through policy formulation and implementation.
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ii) Kenya National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KNCC&I)
An umbrella organization of businessmen and industrialists in Kenya.
iii) Nairobi County Business Association (NCBA)
NCBA is a rebranded successor of Nairobi Central Business District Association (NCBDA).
Its target area is the whole Nairobi County and no longer limited to the Central Business
District. Its mandate is to be an intermediary between the government and the private sector. It
is an umbrella of many private sector organizations. Its core functions are (1) improvement of
security of businesses, (2) improvement of environment and beautification, and (3) request
and proposals for improvement of the transportation system. Such functions are fulfilled by
project implementation, advocacy and campaigns in collaboration with government
organizations, particularly with NCC.
One of the active members of NCBA is United Business Association (UBA). It is to support
all types of SMEs.
3) Manufacturing
i) Kenya Industrial Property Institute (KIPI)
KIPI is a parastatal with the following functions.
To administer Industrial Property rights;
Provision of technological information to the public;
Promoting inventiveness in Kenya and
Provision of training on Industrial Property
ii) Kenya Industrial Research and Development Institute (KIRDI)
To promote industrialization in Kenya by undertaking industrial research, development and
disseminating findings that have a positive impact on national development.
iii) Kenya Association of Manufacturers (KAM)
A representative organization for manufacturing with a wide range of services in advocacy,
business services and communication.
4) Tourism
i) Kenya Tourist Development Corporation (KTDC)
KTDC is facilitating and providing affordable development funding and advisory services for
long-term investment in Kenyas tourism industry.
ii) Kenya Tourist Board (KTB)
To market the country, sensitize the industry players and monitor the standards of the facilities
accommodating tourists in Kenya.
5) ICT
i) Kenya ICT Board
Marketing (positioning and promoting Kenya as an ICT destination (locally and
internationally), especially promoting Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) and
Offshoring)
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Advisory (advise the government on all relevant matters pertaining to the
development and promotion of ICT industries in Kenya)
Capacity Building (providing government and other stakeholders with skills,
capacity and funding for anchor implementation of ICT projects for
development)
Project Management (coordinating, directing and implementing anchor ICT
projects in development)
6) Financial
i) Capital Market Authority (CMA)
Licensing and supervising all the capital market intermediaries
Ensuring proper conduct of all licensed persons and market institutions.
Regulating the issuance of the capital market products (bonds, shares etc )
Promoting market development through research on new products and
institutions.
Promoting investor education and public awareness
Protecting investors interest
3.2.4 Infrastructure
This section presents an analysis of the key institutions that relate to the infrastructure provision.
These institutions are established by Acts of Parliament which provides for their funtions, roles and
operation. The analysis also highlights how the NIUPLAN will help the specific institutions in
meeting and executing their specific mandates and vise-versa.
(1) Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA)
Section 3, 4 and 5 of the Kenya Roads Act (2007) provide for the establishment and functions of the
Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) which is responsible for the management,
development, rehabilitation and maintenance of national roads. Functions of KeNHA are as follows:
(i) constructing, upgrading, rehabilitating and maintaining roads under its control;
(ii) controlling national roads and road reserves and access to roadside developments;
(iii) implementing road policies in relation to national roads;
(iv) ensuring adherence to the rules and guidelines on axle load control prescribed under the
Traffic Act (Cap. 403) and under any regulations under this Act;
(v) ensuring that the quality of road works is in accordance with such standards as may be
prescribed by the Minister;
(vi) in collaboration with the Ministry responsible for Transport and the Police Department,
overseeing the management of traffic and road safety on national roads;
(vii) collecting and collating all such data related to the use of national roads as may be necessary
for efficient forward planning under this Act;
(viii) monitoring and evaluating the use of national roads;
(ix) planning the development and maintenance of national roads;
(x) advising the Minister on all issues relating to national roads;
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(xi) preparing the road works programmes for all national roads;
(xii) liaising and co-ordinating with other road authorities in planning and on operations in respect
of roads; and
(xiii) Performing such other functions related to the implementation of this Act as may be directed
by the Minister.
There needs to be evolved a clear framework for cooperation between KeNHA and the NIUPLAN
team for formulation of the Urban Transport Plan since the 2 main highways (Thika Superhighway
and Mombasa Highway) that pass through the heart of Nairobi are under the care of KeNHA. The 2
roads contain large volumes of traffic passing through Nairobi, and the major problems associated
with them is that they carry both local and through traffic. It is indeed worth noting that key urban
transport strategies are to take the two highway corridors.
(2) Kenya Urban Roads Authority (KURA)
Sections9, 10, 11 and 12 of the Roads Act provide for the establishment, functions and composition of
KURA which is the body corporate in charge of management, development, rehabilitation and
maintenance of all public roads in the cities and municipalities in Kenya except where those roads are
national roads. KURA has the following powers and duties:
(i) constructing, upgrading, rehabilitating and maintaining roads under its control;
(ii) controlling urban road reserves and access to roadside developments;
(iii) implementing roads policies in relation to urban roads;
(iv) ensuring adherence by motorists to the rules and guidelines on axle load control prescribed
under the Traffic Act (Cap. 403) and under any regulations under this Act;
(v) ensuring that the quality of road works is in accordance with such standards as may be
defined by the Minister;
(vi) in collaboration with the Ministry responsible for transport and the Police Department,
overseeing the management of traffic and road safety on urban roads;
(vii) monitoring and evaluating the use of urban roads;
(viii) planning the development and maintenance of urban roads;
(ix) collecting and collating all such data related to the use of urban roads as may be necessary
for efficient forward planning under this Act;
(x) preparing the road works programmes for all urban roads;
(xi) liaising and co-ordinating with other road authorities in planning and on operations in respect
of roads;
(xii) advising the Minister on all issues relating to urban roads; and
(xiii) Performing such other functions related to the implementation of this Act as may be directed
by the Minister.
Urban Transport is an important component of any integrated plan for urban development. In the
preparation of the NIUPLAN, there needs to be strong collaboration between KURA and the
NIUPLAN team. KURA is currently engaged in development of all urban roads in Nairobi with
involvement in most roads, including the new ones like the by-passes and the missing links.
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(3) Energy Regulatory Commission
The Energy Act establishes the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) which is an independent body
corporate with the objects and functions to:
(i) Regulate -
a. importation, exportation, generation, transmission, distribution, supply and use of
electrical energy;
b. importation, exportation, transportation, refining, storage and sale of petroleum and
petroleum products;
c. production, distribution, supply and use of renewable and other forms of energy;
(ii) protect the interests of consumer, investor and other stakeholder interests;
(iii) maintain a list of accredited energy auditors as may be prescribed;
(iv) monitor, ensure implementation of, and the observance of the principles of fair competition
in the energy sector, in coordination with other statutory authorities;
(v) provide such information and statistics to the Minister as he may from time to time require;
and
(vi) collect and maintain energy data;
(vii) prepare indicative national energy plan;
(viii) Perform any other function that is incidental or consequential to its functions under this Act
or any other written law.
The Energy Act stipulates conditions for the ERC for granting licenses for generation, importation,
exportation, transmission or distribution of electrical energy, including certain provisions that are
particular to the well-being of the environment, including such provisions as to:
(i) the impact of the undertaking on the social, cultural or recreational life of the community;
(ii) the need to protect the environment and to conserve the natural resources in accordance with
the Environmental Management and Co-ordination Act of 1999 (No. 8 of 1990;
(iii) land use or the location of the undertaking;
(iv) economic and financial benefits to the country or area of supply of the undertaking;
(v) the economic and energy policies in place from time to time;
(vi) the cost of the undertaking and financing arrangements;
(vii) the ability of the applicant to operate in a manner designed to protect the health and safety of
users of the service for which the licence or permit is required and other members of the
public who would be affected by the undertaking;
(viii) the technical and financial capacity of the applicant to render the service for which the
licence or permit is required;
(ix) any representations or objections made under subsection (4) of section 28 (which provides
for the procedures for making representations and/ or objections to applications seeking
permits);
(x) the proposed tariff offered; and
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(xi) any other matter that the Commission may consider likely to have a bearing on the
undertaking.
(4) Kenya Pipeline Corporation (KPC)
Kenya Pipeline Corporation (KPC) is the state corporation in charge of the only pipeline network in
Kenya. KPC, alongside KRC has high controlling stakes in the City of Nairobis wayleaves. One key
aspect that needs to be considered is the fact that a large chunk of the KPC wayleaves is occupied
other land uses like informal settlements.
KPC needs to contribute to NIUPLAN in order to help with information on identification and use of
its facilities, networks and wayleaves to avert any possible disasters like the Sinai fire tragedy, as well
as improve efficiency of the use of the land surrounding them. In the future, management of the
wayleaves will need to be done in a manner consistent with the vision of Nairobi 2030 as is outlined in
the NIUPLAN.
(5) Kenya Power and Lighting Company (KPLC)
KPLC is the body mandated to supply electricity in Kenya. KPLC buys the powers from generator
KENGEN and sells on their behalf.
For purposes of NIUPLAN, KPLC plays a critical role of enhancing connectivity, distribution and
availability of electricity to consumers. Thus KPLC involvement in the NIUPLAN preparation is key
as they control a large chunk of wayleaves in the city in addition to the role reliable electric power
plays in development.
(6) Kenya Electricity Transmission Company (KETRACO)
Kenya Electricity Transmission Company Limited (KETRACO) was incorporated on 2nd December
2008 and registered under the Companies Act, Cap 486 pursuant to Sessional paper No. 4 of 2004 on
Energy. KETRACO is 100% Government owned and being a state corporation, it is regulated under
the State Corporations Act, Cap 446.
The Company was established to develop new high voltage electricity transmission infrastructure that
will form the backbone of the National Transmission Grid, in line with Kenya Vision 2030.
In relation to the NIUPLAN, KETRACO is an important organization in laying of the infrastructure
for electric power. Some of the infrastructure is sub-standard and needs to be upgraded. For purposes
of the NIUPLAN, if the large power wayleaves are properly utilized by KETRACO, especially
through construction of high quality towers, the wayleaves could be utilized safely for some
significant urban functions that have limited land.
(7) Kenya Railways Corporation
This is an Act of Parliament for the establishment of the Kenya Railways Corporation, to be simply
called Kenya Railways.
The Act provides for the Powers of Kenya Railways Corporation being generally, without prejudice, to
construct railways, development of roads to access the railways, development of parking, provision of
train services, determination of tariffs and train fares. The other roles include responsibilities to buy
and sell property, provision of housing to its employees and all such related services.
Relating to the NIUPLAN, the KRC remains an important player in delivering sustainable urban
transport framework for the whole of Nairobi. The current train system is not fully integrated with the
city of Nairobi, and is not helping the City to develop effectively. However, the various MRTSN
NUTRIP plans have the KRC facilities at the core of their development. The Urban Transport
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Strategies are themselves built around those studies, in addition to the current primary studies that
have been conducted for NIUPLAN urban strategies. Further, the massive land holdings that the KRC
holds around the current CBD are an important component in the land use planning of the CBD. The
proposed Railway City is just one of the components of this NIUPLAN.
(8) Athi Water Services Board
Section 51 provides for the establishment of Water Services Boards. The role of these Boards include
planning for improvement in provision of water supply and sewerage services, appointment and
contracting water service providers as well as being asset holder of central government facilities. The
Athi Water is one of the eight Water Boards under the Ministry of Environment, Water and Natural
Resources created to bring about efficiency, economy and sustainability in the provision of water and
sewerage services in Kenya. Athi Water is created under Section 51 of the Water Act 2002 serving a
population of over 4.5million in Nairobi and its environs.
Under the Act, water service providers are licensed by water service boards to retail water in their
jurisdictions. Nairobi City Water and Sewerage Company is one such water service provider, which
has been appointed by the Athi Water Service Board to provide water and sewerage services to the
residents of Nairobi and its environs. The Nairobi Water Company is committed to ensuring that all
stakeholders receive water regularly and efficiently and that the water reaching the customers is of
highest quality.
According to www.nairobiwater.co.ke, currently, of the three million residents of Nairobi, only 50 per
cent have direct access to piped water. The rest obtain water from kiosks, vendors and illegal
connections. Of the existing customers, about 40 per cent receive water on the 24-hour basis. This is a
weakness that the NIUPLAN will look to solve to increase water availability to all the residents of
Nairobi.
3.3 Review of Existing Urban Master Plans
3.3.1 History of Nairobi
History of Nairobi City traces back to the last decade of the 19
th
century, when the British started the
Mombasa Uganda Railway. When the railway was started to be laid a camp for workers and a depot
for construction materials and equipment was established in an elevated land, which later became
Nairobi. The first plan of Nairobi was made in 1989, and the population reached 11,000 in 1906. In
1919, Nairobi became a Municipality, and the population started to grow. In 1927, the second plan of
Nairobi for a Settle Capital was prepared by professionals.
In 1948, shortly after the World War II, a new plan for Nairobi as a colonial town was prepared. The
population at this time was 119,000. Then, Nairobi grew as a regional economic centre, and when
Kenya achieved her independence in 1963, Nairobi became the capital city of Republic of Kenya. The
population of Nairobi at the time of independence was 342,000.
In 1969 National Census was started in Kenya. The population of Kenya in 1969 at the time of the 1
st

Census was 509,000, but the population reached the one million mark in the 3
rd
Census in 1989,
exceeded the two million mark in the subsequent Census in 1999, and then the three million mark in
the most recent Census in 2009.
In terms of the population growth, the annual average growth rates of Nairobi population have been
more than 6% since its birth until the first Census in 1969. The annual growth rates has subsided to a
4% per annum since then until 1999, and now it falls below the 4% per annum mark. This means that
the population in Nairobi is going through a process of rapid growth to a stable one recently.
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Table 3.3.1 Historical Change of Population of Nairobi
Year Population (1,000)
Average Annual
Growth Rate (%)
Remark
1906 11 1
st
Master Plan (1898),
2
nd
Plan for Settler Capital (1927)
1948 119 6.84 3
rd
Master plan(1948)
1963 342 7.29 Independence (1963), Capital of Kenya
1969 509 6.85 1
st
Census
1979 828 4.99 4
th
Master plan (1973), 2
nd
Census
1989 1,325 4.81 3
rd
Census
1999 2,143 4.93 4
th
Census
2009 3,138 3.89 5
th
Census, New Constitution (2010)
Source: Nairobi City County
3.3.2 History of Urban Planning of Nairobi
(1) First Plan of Nairobi in 1898
The first plan of Nairobi was drawn by a young assistant railway engineer by the name of Arthur
Frederick Church in 1898. Church was only 30 years old when he was dispatched here to assist Chief
Engineer George Whitehouse, and was instructed to prepare a town layout for the railway depot at
Nairobi.
Churchs plan had the following features:
(i) Nairobi Station was just about the same location today, and the railway was laid out where
the Uhuru highway is today,
(ii) A main street from the railhead, which was called Station Road (todays Tom Mboya Street),
was laid out from the station to north, with a design to be wide enough for three-axled
oxcart wagons to turn,
(iii) Another street parallel to Station Road, called Victoria Street (renamed as Government
Street in 1901, and todays Moi Avenue) was laid out with the same width as the Station
Road, along which were thirteen commercial plots called European Bazaar,
(iv) Off Victoria Street were ten streets along which houses for railway workers were built.
(v) Along the rise that bordered the flat land were a half dozen sites for upper grade houses for
senior railway men, which is todays railway golf course, and
(vi) The Nairobi river was dammed up to create a impounding pond.
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Source: S. Mills, Railway to Nowhere The Building of the Lunatic Line, Nairobi, 2012
Figure 3.3.1 First Plan of Nairobi by A. F. Church in 1898
The first town plan was approved by Chief Engineer Whitehouse on 30
th
November, 1898 and
dispatched to London for approval. The spelling of the town was changed by Whitehouse from Nyrobi
to Nairobi as is used today before his approval.
The first plan strikingly resembles the town layout of Nairobi CBD and its environs today.
(2) Plan for a Settler Capital in 1927
The Plan for a Settler Capital was drawn by F. Walton J ames and planned by Eric Dutton in 1927
under the British East African rule. The city area was expanded to 77 km
2
to accommodate the
growing population. The plan focused on improvement of drainage and clearing of swamps and
regulating building and density. The plan introduced traffic regulations to reach the expanded land for
residence, though the residential area was generally segregated by racial groups.
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Source: ETH Studio Basel, History of Urban Planning in Nairobi, 2008
Figure 3.3.2 Plan for Settler Capital in 1927
(3) Master Plan for a Colonial Capital in 1948
The new plan was an experiment in town planning for the colonial city of Nairobi, prepared by L. W. T.
White, architect and town planner and Head of Department of Architecture, University of Cape Town
and others. The master plan was funded by Municipal Council of Nairobi and the Railway Authorities.
In this plan, a zoning scheme was introduced with zones for official buildings, business and
commercial, industry, railway, residential, official housing, open space, forest reserve and parks. One
of the goals of the plan was to establish neighbourhood units for the working class for segregation.
Also the plan was expected to make Nairobi more attractive for industrial investments.
It is noteworthy that the alignment of the railway had been changed to the present one along the
western part of the town, which gave way for the expansion of the Uhuru highway today. The area to
the south of the railway station was converted to an extensive industrial zone.
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Figure 3.3.3 Master Plan for a Colonial Capital in 1948
(4) Nairobi Metropolitan Growth Strategy 1973
In 1971, the United Nations assisted the formulation of Metropolitan Growth Strategy in collaboration
with the UN experts, urban planners in the City Council of Nairobi and urban planning consultants to
form a Nairobi Urban Study Group. In 1973, Nairobi Metropolitan Growth Strategy was published.
The Team Leader was Charu Gupta (1971-72) and Donald Monson (1972-73).
The Metropolitan Strategy set the ultimate target year of 2000, and an intermediate target of 1985.
The population of Nairobi was about 590,000 in 1971, and the population of Nairobi was projected to
be 2.88 million in 2000, which was composed of 1.94 million for NCC and the remaining balance in
adjoining area outside of NCC, including Ruiru and western Shamba. The actual population of NCC
was 2.20 million in 2000, so the target was slightly surpassed.
The recommended strategy of the 1973 plan contains 6 parts listed below:
(i) Regional Strategy
(ii) City Strategy
(iii) Description of the Strategy by area
(iv) Phasing of Development
(v) The Recommended Transport Policy
(vi) Implementation Resource
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In the section of phasing of development, a distribution of the projected population in 2000 is shown
below. Estimated population of Nairobi city was 1,945,000 and urban population including Ruiru and
Western Shamba was 2,883,000.

Source : Nairobi City County
Figure 3.3.4 Recommended Distribution of Population in 2000
For the 1973 development plan proposals to be realised, the following were required among other
factors and conditions:-
(i) The 1973 plan was essentially a long-term structure planning policy recommendation of
broad long-term policy directions, strategies, possibilities and guidelines for the
development of Nairobi City. The plan was thus required to be translated into short-term
detailed implementable development programmes and projects, appropriate for each local
zone or area of the city
(ii) The plan also required the availability of financial capability and skilled professional
personnel resources within the City Council of Nairobi and the Government of Kenya to
facilitate the process of detailed planning and implementation of the planned actions at the
local level
(iii) This also required a significant strengthening and streamlining of the City Council of
Nairobi and the Government of Kenya institutional decision-making and enforcement
machinery and instruments for effective implementation and realisation of the goals and
objectives of the 1973 plan.
It is observed with regret that the above stated conditions was hardly met in the process of its
subsequent implementing phase the 1973 development plan for the city of Nairobi. As a result and
with direct relevance to the planning area:-
(i) Development has continued without the guidance of a detailed localized zonal system; i.e.
Physical Development Plan
(ii) The forces of speculation and private investment that desire to maximise profit have driven
the process of development in these areas with minimum control or guidance from the
authorities concerned
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(iii) This development has also taken place without regard to the limitations of the existing
infrastructural, transport and utility facilities to support increased development in the
planning area
(iv) The existing extreme shortage of housing generally prevailing in the whole city of Nairobi
has only helped to fuel the speculative development process
In the 1973 Strategy, a variety of proposals were made in relation to the urban planning of Nairobi,
major part of which are given below:
(i) Central Business District (CBD) was already congested, and it was proposed to supplement
some of the functions of CBD in some suburban sub-centres to avoid excessive
concentration in reference to experiences in some of the major metropolitan areas in the
world. For Nairobi, a wide road surrounding CBD was proposed with bus ways to connect
to residential and industrial areas, and use of private cars was to be curtailed so that an
increasing number of population would shift to public transport.
(ii) The industrial area close to CBD was providing a large number of employments, but was
already heavily concentrated. Excessive concentration was to be avoided. When
necessary the expansion may be limited to capital-incentive, urban industry type with limited
employments. For other existing industries, expansion of production shall be
recommendable in suburban locations.
(iii) The northern part of the City, which then had mostly been taken in as coffee plantation and
estates, was expected to be urban area by the turn of the century. As some areas were
steep-sided hills that were not easy to convert to high to medium density housing area or
industrial area, they were to be used mainly for low density housing development.
(iv) The southern part of the City, which includes Kibera and Wilson Airport was to be used
chiefly as residential area for low to medium income population. Wilson Airport was to be
relocated to a site outside of Nairobi. The site after the relocation may be suited for
industrial area.
(v) Karen and Langata area continued to be used for middle to high income population.
(vi) Dagoretti was an area in the west of the City, which was expected to have rapid population
growth. In order to absorb employments within the zone, provision of industrial area and
commercial centres would be necessary.
(vii) The eastern part of the city would continue to serve for low to middle income population
except in a few of high end estates.
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Figure 3.3.5 Nairobi Metropolitan Growth Strategy 1973
3.3.3 Nairobi City Development Ordinances and Zones
This subsection looks into some of the practices in Nairobi Citys regulation on the zoning systems,
though the system itself is not complete and systematic..
(1) Old Zoning Systems
A preliminary land use zoning was designated for the 1948 master plan in smaller Nairobi boundary in
8,315sqkm with 20 zones.
Then a new scheme based on the expanded to existing Nairobi County boundary was introduced in
1968. This zoning system tried to regulate land use and minimum plot size by th zones established as
below.
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Figure 3.3.7 Hill Area Zoning Plan

Figure 3.3.6 Zone Map by JST
(2) Revision of Zoning for Upper Hill Area in 1993
The City Council of Nairobi in conjunction with the
Physical Planning Department of Ministry of Lands
engaged in a joint study and formulated the Upper Hill
rezoning plan in 1993. This revision was motivated by the
rapid developments in the area and the infrastructure
services remained mostly unmatched particularly for the
roads. In the meanwhile, a number of modern office
buildings come up in the Upper Hill area.
One of the challenges that was faced by the City Council of
Nairobi in implementation of the revised plan was the level
of infrastructure in place vis-a-vis the magnitude of
development being realized. Although the 1993 rezoning
plan provided for widening and expansion of the roads
serving the area, this had not been implemented much
afterwards.
(3) Nairobi City Development Ordinances and Zones
The last zoning review was carried out in 2004 and resulted
in subdividing 20 zones into smaller zones and prescribed ground coverage ratios(GC) and plot ratios
(PR), and definition of the minimum plot size for each zone.
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Table 3.3.2 Part of Nairobi City Development Ordinances and Zones


This revision allowed developers a maximum of four floors for apartments in Westlands, Parklands,
Woodley, Kilimani and Kileleshwa. However, it just followed the situation in those areas and the
current development activities are did not seem to follow the revised regulation much. There can be
observed in incidents of high rise building of more than 5 floors and land use mixture in residential
areas.
Actual regulation may seem to be more ad-hoc than the adopted scheme. Maps indicating the standing
regulations were planned for public reference, but have not been realized. Thus the zoning itself lacks
discipline and strength to control the day to day development activities appropriately.
(4) Revision of existing zones and regulation
NCC conducted two studies on Land Use Study and Policy Plan for Zones 3, 4 & 5 and Zones 6, 13 &
20B in 2012. And also another study was conducted for Upper Hill area with stakeholder forums in
2008. These revisions are not authorised yet for waiting the outcome of this master plan study.
3.3.4 Strategy and Spatial Planning Concept for Nairobi Metropolitan Region
Nairobi Metro 2030 (prepared in 2008) and Spatial Planning Concept for Nairobi Metropolitan Region
(prepared in 2013) are considered umbrella plans for the present the Nairobi Integrated Urban
Development Master Plan (NIUPLAN). Some of the recommendations and proposals in the Spatial
Planning Concept for Nairobi Metropolitan Region will be integrated in NIUPLAN. The
components related to formulation of NIUPLAN were reviewed hereafter.
(1) Nairobi Metro2030
Nairobi Metro 2030 is a part of an overall national development agenda for Kenya towards 2030 and
aims at optimizing the role of Nairobi Metropolitan Region (NMR) in the national development
context.
The Nairobi Metro 2030 is composed of: (i) growth and development framework, (ii) Metropolitan
Nairobis strategic challenges, (iii) vision and goals, (iv) growth management structure, the goals,
strategies and actions, (v) strategic vision to reality: employing class metropolitan governance systems.
Outline of the plan is summarized below.
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Delineation of the Nairobi Metro Boundary
NMR is much larger area than Nairobi City. Population of NMR is 6.64 million (2009 Kenya
Population and Housing Census) and the area is 32,000km
2
, while the population of Nairobi is 3.1
million and the area is 695.1 km
2
. The following table shows the local authorities included in the
Nairobi Metropolitan Region. Local authorities included in the NMR are listed in the table below.
Table 3.3.3 Delineation of the Nairobi Metro Boundary
Groups Local Authorities
Core Nairobi City Council of Nairobi
The Northern Metro Municipal Council of Kiambu, Municipal Council of Ruiru, Municipal Council of
Karuri, Town Council of Kikuyu, County Council of Kiambu
The Southern Metro Town Council of Kajiado, County Council of Olkejuado
The Eastern Metro Town Council of Tala/Kangundo, Municipal Council of Machakos, Municipal
Council of Mavoko, County Council of Masaku
Vision, goals, and strategies set in the Nairobi Metro 2030 are summarized below.
Vision
Metropolitan Vision 2030:
To be a world class African metropolis, supportive of the overall national agenda articulated in Kenya Vision 2030
Four principal:
(1) A world class working environment
(2) A world class living environment
(3) A world class business environment
(4) World class metropolitan governance
Key foundation for Metropolitan Vision 2030
(1) Building internationally competitive and inclusive economy for prosperity
(2) Deploying world class infrastructure and utilized for the region
(3) Optimizing mobility through effective transportation
(4) Enhancing the quality of life and inclusive in the region
(5) Delivering a unique image & identity through effective place branding
(6) Ensuring a safe and secure region
(7) Building world class governance system
Goal, strategies and actions
Goals Strategy and action
Building and internationally
competitive inclusive
economy for prosperity
Building a regional and global financial services, regional trade and business
services hub
Regional manufacturing, industrial technology parks initiative
Building the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport city
Diplomatic initiative
Bringing the world to Nairobi Metropolitan Region: a tourisminitiative
Regional and global research and education hub
Enhancing service culture in work organizations
Deploying world class
infrastructure and utilities for
the Region
Service level mapping exercise and benchmark nationally, regionally and
globally
Energy demand management initiative
Water master plan
Integrated waste management project
A comprehensive stormwater drainage and flood water mitigation plan
A metropolitan wide strategic environment assessment
Integrated information communication technology infrastructure plan
Smart city/villages strategy
Develop and integrated metropolitan infrastructure master strategy and plan
Optimizing mobility and
accessibility through effective
transportation
Metropolitan road transport infrastructure measures
Metropolitan mass rapid transit program
Traffic management strategies
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Goals Strategy and action
Central business district access strategies
Demand management
Logistics and supply chain management
Land use measures
Information and communication technology in transport measures
Coordination of institutional interventions
Metropolitan road safety program
Enhancing quality of life and
inclusiveness in the Region
Housing and elimination of slumprogram
Environmental management strategy
Enhancing access to medical services strategy
Enhancing access to and performance of education
Enhancing food safety and security
Ethnic and race relations
Integrated spatial strategy for the Nairobi Metropolitan Region
Delivering a unique image
and identity through effective
branding
Branding and promoting the Nairobi Metropolitan Region
A Nairobi Metropolitan Region heritage and culture strategy
An identity building urban design and landscaping strategy
Ensuring a safe and secure
Nairobi Metropolitan Region
An effective metropolitan policing strategy
Street light program
Building an effective metropolitan emergency service
Metropolitan street addressing program
(2) Spatial Planning Concept for Nairobi Metropolitan Region
Spatial Planning Concept for Nairobi Metropolitan Region was prepared by the Ministry of Nairobi
Metropolitan Development and approved in March 2013.
According to the staff of the Ministry of Nairobi Metropolitan Development, despite the fact that the
Ministry Nairobi Metropolitan Development does not exist in the new government structure, the plan
is still valid and NIUPLAN has to be in line with the Spatial Plan Concept for Nairobi Metropolitan
Region. Some important contents of the Plan, such as population framework, settlement pattern (build
up area and new town), settlements hierarchy, land use/land cover, design intervention of Nairobi City
County, which will be a base for NIUPLAN, are summarized from the Plan as shown below.
1) Population Framework
The population size of Nairobi City County is forecast under the following assumptions:
Gradual containment of Nairobis growth to be within acceptable, optimum city
density.
Disincentives for location of activities within Nairobi such as heavy industries, which
require large extent of land, cause major environmental pollution and generate heavy
goods traffic.
Promotion of activities and investments in the other parts of the region through
incentives. These policies would include favourable land policies, improved
accessibility and connectivity, higher levels of physical and social infrastructure, fiscal
incentives, differential pricing of services, etc.
The gross density of Nairobi City County, by 2030, is proposed to be limited to 75 persons per
ha increasing from 52 persons per ha in 2009. The assigned population size of Nairobi City
County, by size, is 5.21 million and housing demand is forecasted at 1,303,125 in 2030.
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Table 3.3.4 Population of NMR
Sr. No. Spatial Units 2009 2030
1 NMR
Urban
Rural
6,658,000
4,924,286
1,733,714
15,131,435
13,073,459
2,057,976
2 Nairobi City 3,138,369 5,212,500
3 ONMR
Urban
Rural
3,519,631
1,785,917
1,733,714
9,918,935
7,860,959
2,057,976
4a Northern Metro
Urban
Rural
1,786,879
991,852
795,027
4,971,173
4,187,315
783,859
4b Eastern Metro
Urban
Rural
1,045,440
511,343
534,097
2,962,187
2,376,206
585,981
4c Southern Metro
Urban
Rural
687,312
282,722
404,590
1,985,575
1,297,438
688,137
Source: Spatial Planning Concept for Nairobi Metropolitan Region
(2) Settlements Hierarchy of Settlements
Proposed Settlement Hierarchy for NMR in 2030 is summarized below. Nairobi city county
is classified in theRegional Complex.
Table 3.3.5 Settlement Hierarchy of NMR
Level
Settlement
Hierarchy
Settlements Characteristics
I Regional
Complex
Nairobi-Ngong-Ongata
Rongai-Ruiru Complex
Highest administrative functions
Specialised and world class facilities
Tertiary activities
II Sub-Regional
Centre
Thika, Kikuyu,
Kiambu, Machakos,
Tala/Kangundo,
Kajiado
Administrative functions / County headquarters
Higher level infrastructure
Secondary and tertiary activities
Strong industrial base
IIA Priority Town New Towns Planned to decongest Nairobi and developments in the
surrounding regions.
Designed with specialised facilities on the basis of world class
norms
To be planned as special packages and special focus for
development
III Growth Centre Limuru, Karuri, Juja,
Mavoko, Kitengela,
Loitoktok
Intermediary towns
Important role in promoting rural development and in
achieving a balanced distribution of urban population
Provide functional linkages between the smaller towns and
Sub-Regional Centre
IV Market Centre Gatundu, Githunguri,
Kathiani, Kiserian,
Namanga, Isinya,
Bissil, Sultan Hamud
Magadi
Small town having linkages with immediate rural hinterlands.
Is the higher order village having central location and
potential for development within its catchment area, with
relatively better services and facilities in terms of education,
health, communication, accessibility and has the capacity to
serve a group of Basic villages.
V Central Village
Centre
To be identified as
part of sub-regional
plans
Would cater to the rural hinterland as agro service centre in
the collection and distribution of agricultural goods and
services with processing, marketing, warehousing and storage
facilities.
VI Basic Village All villages
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Figure 3.3.8 Proposed Urban Settlements Pattern
3) New towns
Six New Towns proposed within the NMR such that each County has two New towns. The
six proposed New Towns are as follows.

Figure 3.3.9 Location of New Town
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Table 3.3.6 List of New Towns Proposed
No New Towns Characteristics
1 Aerotropolis Function
The Aerotropolis will comprise aviation-intensive businesses and related
enterprises. Aerotropolis typically attract industries related to time-sensitive
manufacturing, e-commercefulfillment, telecommunications and logistics; hotels,
retail outlets, entertainment complexes and exhibition centres; and offices for
business people who travel frequently by air or engage in global commerce. Clusters
of business parks, logistics parks, industrial parks, distribution centres, information
technology complexes and wholesale merchandise marts locate around the airport
and along the transportation corridors radiating fromthem. An air transport oriented
SEZ to be part of the proposed Aerotropolis.
Location
The Aerotropolis is proposed near Thika municipality, north of Garissa Road in
between proposed regional orbital and Greater Eastern By-pass extension to Thika
at a distance of approximately 40 kmfromCBD, Nairobi.
2 Knowledge-cum-Health
City (Nairobi)
Function
The Knowledge-cum-Health City would comprise agricultural research centres,
technological university, management institutes, agro-based health centres and
hospitals, and other institutions.
Location
The Knowledge-cum-Health City is proposed north of Limuru Road, coffee and tea
plantations at a distance of approximately 20 kmfromCBD, Nairobi.
3 Cyber City Function:
The Cyber City would comprise service oriented industries in the field of
information technology and information technology enabled services (IT/ITeS) for
the region.
Location:
The Cyber City is proposed at the junction of Greater Eastern By-pass and
Kangundo road in Machakos County at a distance of approximately 30 kmfrom
CBD, Nairobi.
4 Transport New Town Location:
The Transport New Town is proposed along the regional orbital near the
transport-cumlogistic hub near Kajiado in Kajiado County at a distance of
approximately 60 kmfromCBD, Nairobi.
Population and Density
It has been envisaged that by 2030 the Transport New Town will accommodate a
population of 100,000 with a population density of 50 ppha
5 Sports City Function:
The Sports City would incorporate world-class sporting venues and sports
academies, as well as residential and commercial properties and all related amenities
such as hotels, entertainment outlets, schools, medical facilities and retail
opportunities. It is envisaged that the main sports complex will have a multi-purpose
outdoor stadiumof a capacity of 60,000 seats. The stadiumcould be used for
athletics, cricket and football. Also a 25,000 seat cricket ground, a 10,000 seat
indoor arena and a 5,000 seat field hockey stadiumare proposed apart fromsports
academies and institutes.
Location:
The Sports City is proposed on a relatively flat land at the junction of the Mombasa
road and the regional orbital in Machakos County at a distance of approximately 60
kmfromCBD, Nairobi.
6 Amboseli New Town. Function:
Amboseli New Town would comprise of the hospitality industry to boost tourismin
the area. It would comprise of hotels, resorts, entertainment outlets, gaming arcades,
outdoor activities with plush green landscaped gardens.
Location:
The new town is proposed adjacent to the Amboseli National Park at a distance of
approximately 150 kmfromCBD, Nairobi.
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4) Land cover/land use
Following land use classification is proposed for NMRs.
Table 3.3.7 Proposed Land Use Classification
No Land use classification Characteristics
1 Settlement Zone: Settlement zone is the spatial built up area within the region and covers
both urban and rural areas.
2 Transport Zone: The transport zone includes area under road, rail and airports within the
region.
3 Forest Zone: It includes all environmentally sensitive areas which are meant to be
protected. It includes existing areas under forest, national parks;
conservation zone; and open shrubs, plantation and riverine trees.
4 Water Bodies: The water bodies in the region are divided into 3 categories: rivers,
drainage; swamps and sand; and other water bodies.
5 Agriculture and Rangeland: It includes land used for agriculture and related activities such as grazing,
etc.

Settlement zone is proposed as follow. All of Nairobi City County and Six New Towns are
classified as settlement zones.

Figure 3.3.10 Development Pattern, Settlement/Build Up 2009 & 2030
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Land use classification for urban centres of NMR and distribution for Nairobi city county have
been proposed as follow.
Table 3.3.8 Proposed Urban Land Use Classification for NMR and Distribution for Nairobi City County
No. Land use categories Area / Activities included within the land use
Area
(ha) (%)
1 Residential Areas
- Primary residential
- Mixed residential
- Unplanned / informal residential
27,800 40
2 Commercial Area
- Retails shopping
- General business and commercial
district/centres
- Wholesale, godowns, warehousing / regulated
markets
2,780 4
3 Public and semi-public
- Govt./semi govt./public offices
- Govt. Land
- Educational and research
- Medical and health
- Social, cultural and religious
- Utilities and services
- Cremation and burial grounds.
5,560 8
4 Industrial area:
- Service and light industry
- Extensive and heavy industry
- Special industrial, hazardous, noxious and
chemical.
6,950 10
5 Transport:
- Roads
- Railways
- Airport
- Seaports and dockyards
- Bus depots/truck terminals and freight
complexes
- Transmission and communication.
12,510 18
6 Open spaces
-Playground / stadium/ sports complex
-Parks and gardens-public open spaces
-Special recreational restricted open spaces
-Multiple-purpose open spaces
13,900 20
Total

69,500 100
5) Design Interventions for Nairobi
Urban design and regional landscape is also proposed in the Spatial Planning Concept,
particularly in CBD of Nairobi City County. Following interventions are recommended in
the Plan:
(i) Establishment CBD as a City Precinct
(ii) Redevelopment of Moi Avenue
(iii) New Square development in the CBD Area.
(iv) Air force Station area reorganization
(v) Industrial area reorganization & linkages
(vi) Capitol Complex development
(vii) Nairobi riverfront development
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The figures shown below illustrate one of interventions proposed for urban design and
regional landscape for CBD. Figure 3.3.11 illustrates the necessity of delineation of
boundary of CBD based on collective strategies, for development of entire area (intervention
(i) establishment CBD as City Precinct). The main objective is proposed to make CBD as a
City Precinct to Create a vibrant commercial centre.
Figure 3.3.12 shows the idea for(v) industrial area recognition & linkages and illustrates
importance of land use upgrading of the industrial area which allows for the CBD peripheral
development for commercial and industrial activities.

Figure 3.3.11 CBD of Nairobi City County

Figure 3.3.12 CBD and Its Linkage to Railway, Upper Hills
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3.4 Human Resources Development
3.4.1 Introduction
(1) Background of Capacity Development
As seen in earlier parts of the report, i) uncontrolled urban development, ii) insufficient infrastructure,
iii) poor living condition, iv) lack of social facilities, and v) transport problems have been identified as
major urban problems in Nairobi city. These problems are caused by (i) demand side, which is
categorized by a large share of low and middle income group and extensive in-migration from the
rural area, and by (ii) public sector/supply side, which is categorized into lack of updated urban
development plans, lack of comprehensive development management system, and insufficient capacity
of urban development management. Among these causes, insufficient capacity of urban development
management is addressed as a human resources management and capacity development issue. For
effective management of urban development, capacity development is a crucial instrument for
improvement. To sustain the organization in the long run, it is also very important to address capacity
development.
(2) Output of Capacity Development in the Project
The following outputs for capacity development are to be attained in the Project in order to cater for
effective urban management.
To formulate mid-long term capacity development plan
To formulate technology transfer plan during the project
Technology transfer will be conducted between Kenyan counterparts and J apanese experts in the
course of the Project. Capacity development plan as a management tool for strengthening of urban
management will be formulated through discussion with Working Group members during the Project.
The capacity development plan is a part of the urban master plan, so the capacity development plan
covers not only the short-term capacity development scheme during the project but also extends to
mid-long term after the project.
It should be noted that the City Council of Nairobi (CCN) is in transition to Nairobi City County
(NCC), and the following basically pertains to the situation under CCN. In the transition some
changes may occur in relation to human resources development and management, which are yet to be
observed.
3.4.2 Current Situation of Human Resources Management
Human Resources Development Department of CCN is in charge of human resources development.
For the department level, administration section of each department plays an important role to execute
human resources management and capacity development. With the cooperation of the administration
section of the City Planning Department, the Project Team conducted an interview survey and
literature survey to grasp the current situation of capacity development.
(1) Interview Survey
Project team had interviews to the chiefs of the sections in the City Planning Department of CCN.
Table 3.4.1 shows the results of training needs by each section. Most of the sections see GIS as the
most important skill to execute the works. GIS is seen to make works easy and efficient. ICT is also
effective not only in document preparation and data analysis but also in retrieving information from
database. However, the number of computers and software is too small to meet the needs.
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Table 3.4.1 Number of Officials and Training Needs
Section Number of Officials Necessary Skills
Policy Implementation 11 (Technical 4, Admin. 7) GIS
Enforcement 18 (Technical 6, Admin. 12) Building Control
Development Control 40 (Technical 15, Admin. 25) ICT
Auto CAD
Research 18 (Technical 14, Admin. 4) ICT
GIS
Forward Planning 14(Technical 8, Admin. 6) GIS
Land & Survey 40 (Technical 15, Admin. 25) GIS
Urban Design 18 (Technical 6, Admin. 12) GIS
Source: J ICA Study Teambased on Interview to City Planning Dept. CCN
The current grading structure in CCN comprises 18 grades altogether, made up of eight management
and 10 non-management grades. The following table shows staff numbers per grade in the City
Planning Department. The share of supporting staff is the largest and about 70% of the staff members
of the department. Supporting staff include drivers and cleaning staff, who are not engaged in planning
works.
Table 3.4.2 Number of Employee in City Planning Dept. CCN
Salary
Scale Level
Staff Level Number of employees within the grade
Scale 1-4 Senior Management 1 (0.5%)
Scale 5-8 Middle level management 21 (9.7%)
Scale 9-10 Non-management 48 (22.1%)
Scale 11-18 Support 147 (67.7%)
Total 217 (100%)
Source: City Planning Dept. CCN
The officials have taken training courses in universities, poly techniques, training schools by
Government of Kenya, or technical colleges. Taking the course is the main method of capacity
development in the department. An internal training programme such as the lecture by senior staff is
not frequently conducted. The cost of taking the course at external organizations is shouldered by
CCN, but the officials have to pay tuition first by themselves and submit the completion certificate of
the courses to CCN after the trainings. CCN reimburses the tuition after checking the certificate. It is
difficult for the officers who cannot afford to pay tuition first to take the training courses at external
organizations. Also, the risk of non-completion is totally on the staff, which makes it more difficult for
the staff to enrol.
(2) Literature Survey
1) Skills and Competency Needs Assessment Baseline Survey
Human Resources Management Department is conducting Skills and Competency Needs
Assessment Baseline Survey by outsourcing to a private consultant every year. CCN sees
employee trainings as the most important factor to provide better administrative services to the
public. The government recruitment and training policy (2005) which the council uses together
with the councils policy on training requires that all trainings to be based on comprehensive
training needs assessment. In addition, the performance contract for the year 2011/2012 for the
council requires that periodic surveys be conducted to determine the skill level.
This periodical survey should be highly evaluated to grasp the status of capacity development
in CCN. However, it should be note that this is not a survey targeting all employees but a
sample survey. From the target population of 11,433 employees of CCN, a sample of 653
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respondents was selected using simple random sampling across all departments of the CCN. In
all 25 out of 653 respondents are the officials belonging to City Planning Department.
The following skills were assessed as shown in Table 3.4.3. The skills are general and mixed
between administrative skills and technical skills.
Table 3.4.3 Critical Skills Identified in Sample Survey
No. Critical Skill
1 Record keeping/info management
2 Revenue mobilization
3 Financial planning & management
4 Management of public transportation & terminal
5 Urban research/studies/surveys
6 Management & implementation of urban development plans, projects & program
7 Computer skills/IT
8 Expenditure, planning and control
9 Slumupgrading and management
10 Strategic planning
11 Knowledge of government policies
12 Preparation of urban development strategies and guidelines
13 Efficient use of resources
14 Litigation and prosecution
15 Analyzing customer feedback and customer care skills
16 Planning and designing for urban housing renewal projects
Source: Skills and Competency Needs Assessment Baseline Survey (2012)
The survey also analyzes the style of capacity development. Four functions were listed for
rating by the employees and all had high score of more than 60% (both very relevant and
relevant). Workshops had the highest score in terms of relevance from the respondents with a
score of 81.8%, followed by seminars at 79.3%, trainings at 75.6% and conference at 71.8%,
as indicated in the graph below. Workshops are worth considering as the effective method of
capacity development.

Source: Skills and Competency Needs Assessment Baseline Survey (2012)
Figure 3.4.1 Relevance of Capacity Development Method
2) Human Resources Consultancy Phase 2 City Council Nairobi
Pricewaterhouse Coopers prepared a report of human resources in April 2012. The report is an
output of the following activities:
Review and appraisal of the Councils strategic plan
Proposal of a new organization structure
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Repositioning the Councils human resources plan, and
Develop a staff rationalization plan
The report targets all departments of CCN including City Planning Department.
The report also performed a skills assessment. In the study, academic qualifications were taken
as an indicator for acquired skills. The highest academic qualifications of officials in all
department of CCN were analyzed with eight levels: i) no qualification, ii) primary, iii) high
school, iv) trade test, v) certificate, vi) diploma, vii) higher national diploma, viii) degree.
Academic qualifications were more or less correlated with skills, but having qualifications do
not always mean having skills. A directly measurement if the officials have the required skills
in his/her daily works or not should be more valued in the capacity assessment.
(3) Capacity Assessment
Capacity of necessary skills for NIUPLAN from planning stage to management stage has been
assessed in October 2013. The target group of the assessment was the officials of Salary Scale Level 1
to 12 in the City Planning Department of NCC. The assessment sheet consists of 51 skills divided into
five categories: 1) Planning, 2) Implementation, 3) Development, 4) Control, and 5) Management.
These categories are consistent with a project cycle of project management.
Among the target officials, 50 officials answered with the scale of one to five for each skill for the five
categories. The highest scale is five (5) showing Very Well, followed by four (4) for Well, three
(3) for Fair, and two (2) for Little. The lowest scale is one (1) showing Not at all.
Table 3.4.4 shows the overview of the capacity assessment results. Among the five categories, the
average score of Control is the highest. The average scores of Development and Management
are the lowest and the second lowest respectively. NCC officials as a whole are strong in skills for
Control and weak in skills for both Development and Management.
The table also shows the strength and weakness for each category. The officials well understands the
procedures and processes of planning, EIA, land acquisition, etc., but they are weak in ICT related
skills such as GIS, web site, database, and funding related knowledge.
Table 3.4.4 Overview of Capacity Assessment Results
Category
Average
Score/Scale
Strength Weakness
1. Planning 3.16
Procedure of planning
formulation
Knowledge of necessary
information for planning
Production of GIS maps
Knowledge of possible funding
schemes
2. Understanding of
Master Plan
3.07
Understanding of Master Plan Formulation of civic education
program
3. Development 2.94
Knowledge of EIA process
Knowledge of land acquisition
Fund raising
Conducting of public
procurement
4. Control 3.86
Development permission
Respond to applicant
Control illegal sign/outside
advertisement
5. Management 2.95
Project evaluation Database management
Update of web site
Source: Source: J ICA Study Team(J ST) based on Capacity Assessment to City Planning Dept of NCC

Table 3.4.5 shows strong and weak category of skills by section. Seven sections have strength in
Control. Six sections have weakness in Management.
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Table 3.4.5 Strong and Weak Category of Skills by Section
Section Number
of
Respondents
Average Score/Scale Strong (S) and
Weak (W) Category Planning Und. Of
MP
Develop
-ment
Control Manage
-ment
(1) Forward
Planning Section
5 3.27 3.70 3.15 3.56 2.89 (S): Und. of MP
(W): Management
(2) Research Section 4 2.25 2.50 1.84 3.09 1.89 (S): Control
(W): Development
(3) Central
Administration
1 3.47 4.50 3.38 4.27 3.14 (S): Und. of MP
(W): Management
(4) Development
Control Section
5 2.65 2.60 2.59 3.98 2.20 (S): Control
(W): Management
(5) Policy
Implementation
Section (PIS)
5 3.44 3.50 3.00 4.05 2.91 (S): Control
(W): Management
(6) Urban Design
Development
Section
10 3.00 2.90 2.98 4.16 2.80 (S): Control
(W): Management
(7) Enforcement
Section
6 3.37 3.25 3.18 4.35 3.52 (S):Control
(W): Development
(8) Land Survey
Section
11 3.54 2.95 3.19 3.54 3.53 (S): Planning/Control
(W): Und. of MP
Total/Average 47 3.16 3.07 2.94 3.86 2.95

Source: J ICA Study Team(J ST) based on Capacity Assessment to City Planning Dept of NCC
Table 3.4.6 shows strong and weak skills by section. This table shows more specific strong and weak
skills than Table 3.4.5. Table 3.4.6 implies fairly strong correlation between strong skills and tasks for
each section. For example, Land Survey Section, responsible for land survey and development of GIS
database, has strength in production of GIS thematic maps and updating information with GIS
software. On the other hand, most of the sections have common weakness in production of GIS
thematic maps, fund raising, understanding of possible funding schemes.
Table 3.4.6 Strong and Weak Skills by Section
Section Job Description Strong Skills Weak Skills
(1) Forward
Planning
Section
Responsible for policy
formulation and supporting
permit process.
Execution of EIA
Acquaintance of
development permission
procedure
Production of GIS
thematic maps
procurement
Project management
(2) Research
Section
Responsible for supporting
section by conducting survey
and provide information
regarding urban condition,
housing, and infrastructure,
renew land lease, register
private schools, designating
street names and designating
physical address.
Understanding of
planning procedure
Checking of compliance
of
development/constructio
n at sites
Responding to land use
change application
Understanding of
procedure of availing
funds
Fund raising for project
implementation
procurement
(3) Central
Administrat
ion
Responsible for administrative
matter, including staff
evaluation, organization
re-structure, and other
supporting matters.
Explanation of master
plans
Coordination among the
related organizations
implementation
Web update

(4) Developme
nt Control
Section
Responsible for building
construction permit
management
Acquaintance of
procedure
change application
Understanding of urban
issues
Production of GIS
thematic maps
Understanding of
possible funding
schemes
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Section Job Description Strong Skills Weak Skills
(5) Policy
Implementa
tion Section
(PIS)
Responsible for land
development permit
management. Permit is required
for change in land use, division
of land plot, extension (adding)
of new and use.
Understanding of
approval process of
master plans
Acquaintance of
procedure
change application
Production of GIS
thematic maps
Understanding of
procedure of availing
funds
Updating information
with GIS software
(6) Urban
Design
Developme
nt Section
Responsible for development of
landscape (greenery, bench, bus
shelter) and management of
advertisement
Checking of compliance
of
development/constructio
n at sites
change application
Acquaintance of sign
control and outside
advertisement
Production of GIS
thematic maps
implementation
Web update
(7) Enforceme
nt Section
Responsible for inspection and
monitoring of development
approved by Development
Control Section and Policy
Implementation Section.
Acquaintance of
procedure
Control illegal
development
Check compliance of
sign control
Understanding of
possible funding
schemes
Coordination among the
related organizations
implementation
(8) Land
Survey
Section
Responsible for conducting land
survey that belongs to Nairobi
city an develop GIS database.
Production of GIS
thematic maps
Execution of land
acquisition
Updating information
with GIS software
Acquaintance of
procedure
implementation
procurement
Source: J ICA Study Team(J ST) based on Capacity Assessment to City Planning Dept of NCC
(4) Analysis of Current Situation
As a result of an interview survey, literature survey, capacity assessment, the following characteristics
in the current capacity development were identified.
The concerned government officials are keen to capacity development.
Target groups of capacity development are not clarified
Capacity assessment items are fairly general.
Take trainings conducted by external organizations such as universities has been more
encouraged than internal trainings conducted by senior officials
The needs for GIS/ICT skills are high in most of the sections.
The strength of City Planning Department of CCN is that the officials are motivated to develop their
capacity. The weakness is that the method of capacity development is not balanced as seen in high
share of external trainings, high need to GIS/ICT skills, etc. Thus this project should enhance the
strength and improve weakness to formulate a capacity development plan by solving the following
issues.
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(5) Issues of Capacity Development
Through analysis of the current situation including strength and weakness in above (3), the issues to be
tackled for improving capacity development in NCC are identified as shown in Figure 3.4.2. To solve
the issues is the basic direction of capacity development plan.

Figure 3.4.2 Capacity Development Issues
1) To keep momentum of capacity development in NCC
Momentum of capacity development in NCC should be kept in Capacity Development Plan.
NCC sees the capacity development as very important for better urban management. NCC
(former CCN) already has had special function for human resources management such as
Human Resources Department, as well as the administration section in City Planning
Department. The assessment to the concerned NCC officials has been also conducted
periodically. An official of Human Resources Department was appointed as a Secretariat
Meeting member and Working Group member. These existing functions as well as mechanism
for the assessment of capacity development should be fully utilized in not only planning but
also implementation of capacity development.
2) To identify target groups of capacity development
The merits of setting target groups are i) to be able to focus on the activities for important and
prioritized stakeholders, ii) to be able to efficiently use available resources and
monitor/evaluate activities, iii) to be able to attain outputs more effectively. Figure 3.4.3
schematically compares no specific target groups to specific target groups.
Capacity Development Issues
1. To keep momentum of capacity development in NCC
2. To identify target groups of capacity development
3. To encourage internal trainings including On-the-Job Training (OJT)
4. To acquire fundamental skil ls of urban development
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Figure 3.4.3 Comparison between No Specific Target Groups and Specific Target Groups
3) To encourage internal trainings including On-the-J ob Training (OJ T)
Internal trainings including On-the-J ob Training (OJ T) and lectures by senior officials should
be encouraged more. As a result of an interview to NCC official, the capacity for the
concerned government officials has been developed mainly through the trainings conducted by
outside organizations such as university, technical school, etc.
Under the current system, only limited officials can burden the tuition, and thus can take part
in the trainings outside. It is because NCC is applying the system to reimburse the tuition of
the trainings upon the submission of the certificates of the trainings. This system discourages
some officials to take part in the trainings outside.
4) To acquire fundamental skills of urban development
The target officials should acquire fundamental skills of urban management, including
information collection and analysis, planning, implementation of infrastructure development,
and inspection and monitoring. The officials are required to develop GIS and ICT skills based
on the capacity assessment, so that the output produced through GIS and ICT in the context of
urban planning and management should be understood better. Knowledge of possible funding
schemes and skills of fund raising are also to be strengthened. As such, the capacity
development should address the development of the fundamental skills first. Table 3.4.7 shows
the fundamental skills to be acquired by the officials.
No Specific Target Groups
- wider range of monitoring/evaluation
targets
- more dispersed resource allocation
and results in smaller output
- risks of more inappropriate resources
allocation
Specific Target Groups
- clearer monitoring/evaluation targets
- more concentrated resources
allocation and results in larger output
- leading more appropriate resources
allocation
Provider
Receivers
(All are targets)
Provider
Receivers
(Target Groups)

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Table 3.4.7 Fundamental Skills to be Acquired

Topics for Capacity
Development
Explanation
(i) Planning skills Objective of urban development plan (development oriented plan,
control or conservation oriented plan)
Planning technique: selection of scales, land use category, urban
facility allocation( parks, green-open space, schools, hospitals),
road network (urban planning road) to be included, urban design)
Possible funding schemes (government budget, aid, loan, private
funds, PPP schemes)
(ii) Development control: land
development control,
building control
Objective of development permit (why permit is necessary, how
permit is related to urban development plan)
Relationship between land permit and urban plan
(iii) Implementation of urban
development project
examination of zone
development mechanism, PPP
Zoning development in the urban plan
Implementation for infrastructure (project approval, fund raising,
implementation organization)

(iv) Socialization and citizen
participation
Public awareness to citizens to deepen their understanding of urban
plan, development control, etc
Collaboration between civil society and government through
community participation
(v) Management Check consistency between actual development situation and
related government policies
Database management

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CHAPTER 4 INFRASTRUCTURE CONDITION AND
DONOR ACTIVITIES
4.1 Review of Related Projects by Development Partners
4.1.1 Multi-Sector Programme
(1) Kenya Municipal Program (KMP)
The Ministry of Local Government (MOLG, now under MOLHUD) is implementing the phase 1 of
the Kenya Municipal Program (KMP) with the financial assistance by the World Bank, AFD and SIDA.
The development objective of phase 1 is to strengthen local governance and improve service delivery
in 15 selected municipalities through a combination of institutional reforms, capacity building, and
investment in infrastructure. The phase 1 of the KMP is scheduled to be implemented from 2010 to
2015.
The funding for this project consists of World Bank (IDA) US$100 million, Agence Franaise de
Dveloppement (AFD) US$ 45 million, and Swedish International Development Cooperation (SIDA)
and Government of Kenya US$1 million each, with the total amount of US$ 165 million.
The 15 selected municipalities (major cities and towns) are (1) Nairobi, (2) Mombasa, (3) Kisumu, (4)
Nakuru, (5) Eldoret, (6) Malindi, (7) Naivasha, (8) Kitui, (9) Machakos, (10) Thika, (11) Nyeri, (12)
Garissa, (13) Kericho, (14) Kakamega, and (15) Embu.
The project comprises the following three components.
(i) Component 1: Institutional Strengthening
(ii) Component 2: Participatory Strategic Urban Development Planning
(iii) Component 3: Investment in Infrastructure and Service Delivery
(iv) Component 4: Project Management, Monitoring and Evaluation
Of the above, the Component 3 consists of the infrastructure developments considered as eligible for
financing under the KMP; motorized and non-motorized transport facilities (including bus parks,
access roads, sidewalks, and paved paths), street lighting, markets, solid waste management, storm
water drainage, disaster management and prevention facilities and equipment, public parks and green
spaces.
The investments by the Component 3 are phased into two: (a) year 12 investments for implementing
the infrastructure developments during 2010-2013; and (b) year 35 investments for implementing the
infrastructure developments during 2013-2015. The selection of infrastructure developments
belonging to the year 12 or year 35 investments is performed on the basis of the criteria established
in the process of the project design of the KMP as described in the project appraisal report (World
Bank, April 2010).
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The procurement plan has been developed for project implementation during the period J uly 2012 to
J une 2013 which approved by the World Bank in August 2011. This plan includes 33 works projects,
23 goods procurement and 72 consultancy services. According to the Implementation Status & Result
Report in November 2012, there was considerable risk towards meeting the projects development
objectives, due primarily to the very slow implementation of the projects. Only one project, which was
the Mombasa Storm Water Drain work, was implementing in September 2012.
(2) Kenya Informal Settlements Improvement Project (KISIP)
The Ministry of Housing (MOH) (currently under MOLHUD) is implementing the Kenya Informal
Settlement Improvement Project (KISIP) with the financial assistance by the World Bank. The project
development objective is to improve living conditions in informal settlements in 15 selected
municipalities as below in Kenya. The KISIP is scheduled to be implemented from 2011 to 2016.
The funding for KISIP is the same scheme as KMP, with the total funding of US$ 165 million.
The 15 selected municipalities (major towns and cities) are (1) Nairobi, (2) Mombasa, (3) Kisumu, (4)
The KISIP comprises the following four components.
(i) Component 1: Strengthening Institutions and Program Management
This component will support institutional strengthening and capacity building of the MoH
(now under MOLHUD), the MOLG (now partly under MOLHUD and MODP), and the
participating municipalities (MAJ OR TOWNS AND CITIES). It will also support
development of policies, frameworks, systems, and guidelines for slum upgrading.
(ii) Component 2: Enhancing Tenure Security
This component will directly support implementation of the new national land policy in urban
informal settlements through refinement, systematization and scale-up of ongoing efforts to
strengthen tenure security in slums.
(iii) Component 3: Investing in Infrastructure and Service Delivery
This component will support investment in settlement infrastructure, and, where necessary,
extension of trunk infrastructure to settlements.
(iv) Component 4: Planning for Urban Growth
This component will support planning and development of options that facilitate delivery of
infrastructure services, land and housing for future population growth. The objective is to
provide an alternative to the current chaotic practice of informally establishing settlements on
any open land.
Of the above, the Component 3 supports investment in settlement infrastructure, and, where necessary,
extension of trunk infrastructure to settlements. The infrastructure developments considered as eligible
for financing under the KISIP are roads, bicycle paths, pedestrian walkways, street and security
lighting, vending platforms, solid waste management, storm water drainage, water and sanitation
systems, electrification, public parks and green spaces. The selection of infrastructure developments is
performed on the basis of the criteria established in the process of the project design of the KISIP as
described in the project appraisal report (World Bank, February 2011).
(3) Nairobi Metropolitan Service Improvement Project (NaMSIP)
Nairobi Metropolitan Services Improvement Project (NaMSIP) is a five years project which approved
by the Board of the World Bank in May 2012. The Ministry of Nairobi Metropolitan Development
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(MONMD) (now under MOLHUD) is the responsible agency to implement the Project with the
financial assistance by the World Bank. The project development objective is to strengthen urban
services and infrastructure in the Nairobi metropolitan region.
The total funding for this project is USD 330 million. (USD 300 million by World Bank (IDA), 30
million by government of Kenya).The Level of funding from this programme is US $28 Million for
Nairobi City County which include projects in planning, transportation, disaster management ,GIS
development, security lighting.
The project comprises the following four components.
(i) Component 1: Institutional reform and planning (US$15 million)
This component will assist existing local authorities within the Nairobi metropolitan area, as
well as new entities and authorities that will be created once the devolved government aspect
of the new constitution takes effect. These new entities possibly include county governments,
metropolitan authorities, and agencies, and other units of administration. This component
will support the capacity enhancement and planning activities of these entities.
(ii) Component 2: Local government infrastructure and services (US$60 million)
This component will finance on a grant basis priority urban infrastructure in 13 selected urban
areas in the Nairobi metropolitan area. The 13 selected urban areas are Nairobi, Ruiru, Kikuyu,
Kangundo/Tala, Thika, Mavoko, Karuri, Ngong, Limuru, Kiambu, Kitengela, J uja, Ongata
Rongai. The investments to be financed under this component are relatively small-scale local
projects. The investments to be selected by the local authorities can include drainage systems,
local streets, bicycle and foot paths, street and security lighting, public parks, public markets,
solid waste management and street cleaning, and fire fighting equipment and facilities.
(iii) Component 3: Metropolitan infrastructure and services (US$250 million)
This component will assist in providing large-scale metropolitan infrastructure in the areas of
solid waste, transport, and sewerage services. In contrast to those financed under component 2,
these investments will be large-scale which is crucial for the development and integration of
the metropolitan area as a whole.
(iv) Component 4: Project management, and monitoring and evaluation (US$5 million)
This component will finance the management activities associated with project
implementation, including establishing and implementing a comprehensive monitoring and
evaluation (M&E) system and training of the implementing agencies in environmental and
social management. This component will also provide funds to undertake feasibility studies
and prepare designs for implementation under a potential follow-on project in the urban sector
in Kenya, and for other studies identified and agreed during implementation.
(4) Kenya Infrastructure Finance/PPP project
The objective of the first phase of this Adaptable Program Lending (APL) initiative is to improve the
enabling environment to generate a pipeline of bankable PPP projects.
(i) Component 1: Technical Support to PPP Institutions for PPP Legal, Regulatory and PPP
Financing Environment.
(ii) Component 2: Support for Preparation of Individual PPPs.
(iii) Component 3: Improvements to Fiscal Risk Management Framework.
(iv) Component 4: Support for Program Management.
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4.1.2 Urban Transport
In Kenya, the Roads and Transport Sector Donor Group created the Harmonisation Alignment and
Coordination (HAC) initiative consists of 12 donors (AfDB, AFD, BADEA, China, DANIDA, EC,
J ICA, KfW, SIDA, USAID, UNDP, World Bank). Under this framework, transport sector issues are
discussed by DCG (Donor Coordination Group) regularly. Progress has been made recently towards a
new perspective of sector and donor coordination with the Ministry of Roads (currently under MOTI)
chairing a joint GOK/Donor meeting under its new policy and regulatory role. Review of related
projects by other development partners in urban transport sector is described by donors.
(1) World Bank (WB)
The WB issued two projects regarding urban transport.
1) National Urban Transport Improvement Project (NUTRIP, J uly 9, 2012)
In 2007, WB and Government of Kenya (GOK) proposed the concept of Nairobi Urban toll
Road Project (NUTRP) This project was to offer a section of the Northern Corridor to the
private sector for expansion and tolling, through concession. Unfortunately, this offer attracted
limited interest from the private sector, and circumstances changed significantly, leading the
GOK to cancel the project.
In 2011, Consultancy Services for Feasibility Study and Technical Assistance for Mass Rapid
Transit System for the Nairobi Metropolitan Region (MRTS) was issued by MOT (Currently
MOTI) assisted by AfDB. Therefore one aspect of NUTRIP is to enhance the realization of
NMRTS.
The objectives of the project are: (a) improve the efficiency of road transport along the
Northern Corridor; (b) improve the institutional capacity and arrangements in the urban
transport sub-sector; and (c) promote the private sector participation in the operation,
financing and management of transport systems. The components of the project are: A Support
to Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) to upgrade the urban road transport
infrastructure, B. Support to Kenya Urban Roads Authority (KURA) and Kenya Railways
Corporation (KRC) to develop selected mass transit corridors and C. Institutional
strengthening and capacity building. Total project cost is estimated to be US$ 413.11million,
and among the total cost, US$ 300.00 million is WB financing through International
Development Association (IDA).
Project component A: Support to KeNHA to upgrade the urban road transport infrastructure
includes the following projects:
(i) Expanding and upgrading the Northern Corridor road section through Nairobi from
J KIA turnoff to Rironi road, as well as associated service roads and access roads; all
through provision of goods, works and services.
(ii) Constructing the Kisumu northern bypass road.
(iii) Constructing and rehabilitating non-motorized transport facilities, including foot paths,
cycle tracks, pedestrian bridges and underpasses.
(iv) Strengthening the capacity of KeNHA
Regarding the upgrading the Northern Corridor (A104), three studies were conducted by
KeNHA. Table 4.1.1 shows the name, the location and the length of the studies.
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Table 4.1.1 Studies Conducted on A104 by KeNHA
No. Title of the Study
Time of
Publication
Section and Length
1
Consultancy Services for Preliminary and Detailed
Engineering Design for J KIA Turnoff - Likoni
Road (A104) and Link Roads
February
2013
J KIA Likoni Road J unction (8km) plus
adjoining roads
2
Consultancy Services for Upgrading the A104 from
Likoni Road to J ames Gichuru Road
May 2012 Likoni Road J unction J ames Gichuru
Road J unction (12km)
3
Preliminary Design for the Rehabilitation and
Capacity Enhancement of A104 fromJ ames Gichuru
Road J unction to Rironi (A104/ B3 J uncction)
November
2012
J ames Gichuru Road J unction to Rironi
(25km)
Source: KeNHA
Locations of the study sections are shown in Figure 4.1.1. Numbers shown in the figure
correspond to the numbers of the study given in Table 4.1.1.

Source: KeNHA
Figure 4.1.1 Location of Study Sections for A104
Figure 4.1.2 - 4.1.4 shows the typical cross section of three studies.

Source: Overview of the Capacity Improvement of J KIA Rironi Road, KeNHA
Figure 4.1.2 Typical Cross Section JKIA Haile Selassie Section
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Figure 4.1.3 Typical Cross Section from Just Before Haile Selassie Junction to Just after University Way
Junction

Figure 4.1.4 Typical Cross Section James Gichuru Junction Uthiru Section and Gitaru - Rironi Section
Component B of Supporting KURA and KRC to develop selected mass transit corridors
include Sub-component B1 for Kura and Sub-component B2 for KRC. Sub-component B1
includes the following projects:
(i) Carrying out a range of feasibility studies, including detailed designs, and preparing
bidding documents for selected Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) road corridors through
provision of technical advisory services.
(ii) Providing public transport and associated services through provision of technical
assistance.
In Annex 2: Detailed Project Description, the following concepts for BRT are shown:
(i) The MRTS has identified nine BRT corridors which, if developed, will serve the most
densely populated and low income parts of the larger Nairobi. The eastern part of
Nairobi is one such area.
(ii) The J ogoo road corridor with a length of about 21 km has the densest traffic and
passenger demand in Nairobi, with a forecast travel demand of 424,680 persons in
2030; and it is connected to the J uja Road corridor, Outering and Thika corridors in
Nairobi.
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(iii) The other key corridors include Mombasa road, which would partly serve J omo
Kenyatta International Airport (J KIA) and the southern part of Nairobi, the key growth
pole for greater Nairobi
(iv) The BRT corridors that will be considered under this project include J uja road and
Mombasa-Uhuru Highway-Waiyaki Way road segment. NUTRIP will support the
preparation of the first comprehensive BRT route and will involve carrying out
feasibility and detailed (engineering) design and studies.
Source: Project Appraisal Document on a Proposed Credit to the Republic of Kenya for a
National Urban Transport Improvement Project, WB and Project Information Document (PID)
Concept stage
Nairobi metropolitan Services Improvement Project (NaMSIP, May 10, 2012)
NaMSIP, already described in 4.1.1 (3) is deeply related to transportation in its component 3
Investing in Infrastructure and Service Delivery.
Document named Nairobi Metropolitan Leadership issued at meeting held by WB and NCC
on 2 J uly 2013 focuses on synergies of commuter train and land development around the
stations. Since the document is in its conceptual stage, detailed method of improvement and
operation of the commuter train is not studied, but the number and the location of stations are
described. The proposed development/improvement of twelve stations along NRS-Ruiru
section and nine stations along NRS-Kikuyu section is shown in Figures 4.1.5 and 4.1.6.

Source: NaMSIP, Nairobi Metropolitan Leadership (Presentation document for 2 J uly 2013 meeting)
Figure 4.1.5 Proposed Stations in
NRS-Ruiru Section
Figure 4.1.6 Proposed Stations in
NRS-Kikuyu Section
(2) African Development Bank (AfDB)
1) Nairobi - Thika Highway Improvement Project
The Nairobi-Thika highway is a dual-carriageway road of about 45 km. The road is part of the
international trunk road classified as A2 which originates in downtown Nairobi and extends to
Moyale at the Ethiopian border. To accommodate the existing and future traffic, the highway
needed substantial improvements to increase its capacity which would entail the construction
of additional lanes and the removal of up-grade intersections at several locations to be
replaced by interchanges.
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The project was implemented by the Roads Department of Ministry of Roads and Public
Works (MORPW) (currently under MOTI). The project started from J anuary 2008, and
opened November 2012.

Source: Appraisal Report, Nairobi-Thika Highway Improvement Project, September 2007, ADF
Figure 4.1.7 Nairobi-Thika Highway Improvement Project Location Map
The construction between downtown Nairobi and Kenyatta University was financed by AfDB
and the Kenyan Government for the amount of US $260 million. AfDB financed the project
with a package of US $180 million through its concessional window, the African Development
Fund, including a loan of US $175 million (civil works and related consultancy services) and a
grant worth US $5 million (feasibility study and detailed design of a mass rapid-transit system
for the Nairobi Metropolitan area). The Kenyan Government contributed US $80 million
towards the road project. The project still has one major drawback in that, the connectors to the
Nairobis City Centre and Uhuru Highway (A104) are still congested during the peak hours.
The section from Kenyatta University to Thika Road that is part of Nairobi-Thika Highway
Improvement Project is being implemented at a cost of KSh10.6 billion. It involves the
construction of extra lanes from Kenyatta University to Thika town with an intention to
improve the traffic flow along the route. The Exim Bank of China financed US $100 million
for the upgrading between Kenyatta University and Thika.
2) Mass Rapid Transit System for the Nairobi Metropolitan Region (MRTS), J une 2011
(Consultancy Services for Feasibility Study and Technical Assistance for Mass Transit
System for the Nairobi Metropolitan Region)
i) Study Area and Study Components
The study area of MRTS corresponds to the area of Nairobi Metro 2030, and the target year is
also 2030. The major study components are described as follows:
(i) Preparation of an integrated multi-model transport plan for NMR which complements
the Nairobi Urban Transport Master plan proposals covering a period of 20 years
(2010-2030).
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(ii) Formulation of a comprehensive Public Transport Policy for Nairobi Metropolitan
Region (NMR).
(iii) Recommendation of an appropriate Legal, Institutional and Regulatory framework for
facilitating the implementation of the MRTS in NMR.
(iv) National Road Transport and Safety Authority which has been established to deal with
road transport issues and concerns
(v) Nairobi Metropolitan Transport Authority (to be established) which will be responsible
for licensing, regulating public transport and traffic management in the Nairobi
Metropolitan Region.
ii) MRTS Corridors
Evaluating existing corridors in Nairobi, the study considers appropriate mass rapid transport
system along the nine corridors leading to the CBD of Nairobi. These corridors are as follows:
(i) Nairobi Rail Station (NRS)- Ruiru - Thika
(ii) NRS - J uja Road Kangundo
(iii) NRS J ogoo Road Komorock
(iv) NRS J K Airport Athi River
(v) NRS Langata Road Karen
(vi) NRS Upperhill Ngong
(vii) NRS Kabete Kikuyu
(viii) NRS Gigiri Limuru
(ix) Outer Ring Road
iii) Selection of Modes
The selection of modes between Metro, Bus Rapid Transit System (BRT), Light Rail Transit
System (LRT) or Monorail depends mainly on forecasted passenger demand presented peak
hour peak direction traffic (PHPDT). BRT or Monorail has been considered where the PHPDT
is in excess of 5,000 passengers. LRT has been considered where the PHPDT is in excess of
12,000 passengers, and Metro Rail in corridors where PHPDT is in excess of 30,000
passengers.
The proposed network on nine corridors in Nairobi is shown in Figure 4.1.8.
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Source: Mass Rapid Transit Systemfor the Nairobi Metropolitan Region (MRTS), J une 2011, Chapter 8.
Figure 4.1.8 MRTS Corridors
iv) Economic Viability
The annual cost and benefit streams for each MRTS corridor were analysed to derive the net
cash flows. The EIRR and NPV at the 12% discount rate were determined using the
discounted cash-flow technique. The results of the economic evaluation are summarized in
Table 4.1.2.
Table 4.1.2 Results of Economic Evaluation
Corridor EIRR(%)
NPV@12%
(mill Ksh)
MRTS 1: Waiyaki Way 11.09% (-)2,255
MRTS 2: Thika Road 25.52% 97,057
MRTS 3: J uja Road 16.53% 17,598
MRTS 4: J ogoo Road 19.80% 18.654
MRTS 5: Outer Ring Road 20.81% 22.198
MRTS 6: Ngong Road 18.99% 18,431
MRTS 7: Limuru Road 22.31% 8,537
MRTS 8: Langata Road 28.98% 6,775
MRTS 9: Mombasa Road/Athi River 14.23% 2,598
All Corridors Together 19.88% 189,592
Source: Mass Rapid Transit Systemfor the Nairobi Metropolitan Region (MRTS), J une 2011, Chapter 10
The results indicate that all the corridors, except Waiyaki Way, are economically viable, as the
EIRRs are greater than 12 percent. BRT corridors have higher EIRRs because of their
relatively lower costs compared with LRT costs.
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(3) Government of J apan / J ICA
The Study on Master Plan for Urban Transport in The Metropolitan Area in the Republic of
Kenya, 2006, J ICA
The Study was commenced in J uly 2004 and completed in J anuary 2006. The objectives of the
Study were: 1) To formulate a master plan for urban transport in the Nairobi Metropolitan
Area for the target year 2025, 2) To conduct a Pre-feasibility study on the priority projects
under the master plan, and 3) To carry out relevant and appropriate technology transfer to
Kenyan counterpart personnel in the course of the Study.
Components of recommended master plan are as follows:
(i) Radial and Circumferential (R/C) Road Network (2) including Planned Projects
(ii) Bus Incentive and priority measures
(iii) Upgrading of existing rail as commuter rail
(iv) Improvement of Uhuru Highway, Stage I as Expressway.
The road network of the master plan in 2025 is shown in Figure 4.1.9.

Source: The Study on Master Plan for Urban Transport in The Metropolitan Area in the Republic of Kenya, Final Report
Executive Summary, March 2006
Figure 4.1.9 Road Network in Urban Area (Nairobi City) in 2005
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Table 4.1.3 The Staging Plan Proposed in the Master Plan and its Current Progress.

Short term
(2006-2010)
Medium-term
(2011-2015)
Long Term
(2016-2025)
Progress
1. Bypass and Link
Roads
Bypass roads

Link roads
Link roads
extension
Eastern bypass completed
Northern bypass
completed
Western bypass under
construction
Western Link Road under
construction
2. Missing Link
Missing links
(arterial)
Missing links
(collector)
Missing links
(local)
Missing link 6, 7 under
construction
Refer to (4) EU assistance
3. Radial Roads
Radial roads
within C-3
Radial roads
outside C-3
(north & east)
Radial roads
outside C-3
(south & west)
New Radial
Roads
Ngong road under design
Langata road under
construction
4. Circumferential
Arterial Roads
Circumferential
arterial roads C-3
Circumferential
roads C-1 & C-2

5. Secondary Arterial
Roads
Secondary
arterial roads
(south-west)
Secondary
arterial roads
(north-east

6. Intersection
Improvement
Intersection
improvement
(stage 1)
Intersection
improvement
(stage 2)
Intersection
improvement
(stage 3)

7. Non-Motorised
Transport (NMT)
NMT (north &
west)
NMT (south &
west (part))
NMT (south &
west (part))

8. Uhuru Highway - - -
9. Traffic Circulation
Traffic circulation
(stage 1)
Traffic circulation
(stage 2)

Source: The Study on Master Plan for Urban Transport in The Metropolitan Area in the Republic of Kenya, Final Report, and
J ICA Study Team
Nairobi Western Roads
Nairobi western roads are referred to as the missing link which connects Kileleshwa Police
Station to Westlands roundabout, Ole Dume Road and J ames Gichuru Road to Ngong Road.
The construction of roads was derived from the master plan as the priority roads by the grant
aid project from the Government of J apan. Connecting of the 3 missing link roads is to
create a network in the area, which is currently separated by rivers, and to alleviate the
congestion and contribute to smooth and safe transport of people and goods between
Westlands and Kilimani areas. Total road length is 8.36km, and the grant amount is J PY 2.54
billion. The construction was commenced J une, 2011 and completed in J une, 2013.
Nairobi Dagoreti Corner Road C60/C61
The Preparatory Survey on the Project for Dualling of Nairobi-Dagoretti Corner Road
C60/C61 in the Republic of Kenya was conducted from J une 2010 to March 2011. Proposed
road improvement section was from Adams Arcade intersection to Ngong Road/ Kenyatta
Avenue intersection, and improvement measure is to widen from current 2 lanes into 4 lanes.
Total length is 4.7km. After the completion of the preparatory survey, the MRTS project by
MOT selected Ngong road as one of the nine corridors for MRTS. Investigation of the cross
section for the proposed road was carried out to make a space for MRTS. And in conclusion,
mode of the MRTS was decided as LRT, and detailed design will be conducted under this
precondition.
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(4) EU
EU assists the road development in Nairobi by a project named KENYA/ACP/Regional Economic
Integration by means of Transport Infrastructure - Urban Roads. The project, which is under Kenya
Urban Roads Authority (KURA), comprises technical assistance for MOTI, the relevant road
authorities and MOT, and construction of Nairobi missing link roads and Non-Motorised transport
facilities. The construction project is 10.5 km of new road links plus pedestrian footpaths and cycle
tracks in Westlands/Parklands area and the industrial area. Design for the missing link No. 6 is ready.
Tendering for construction of the roads is on-going. The roads are:
(i) Accra Road to Ngara Road: 0.7km (Missing Link No. 1)
(ii) (Muratina St) General Warungi St to J uja Road: 3.0km (Missing link No. 5)
(iii) Likoni Road Extension): Enterprise Road to Mombasa: 1.8km (Missing link No. 10)
(iv) Ring Road Parkland (Westlands Roundabout-Limuru Road): 4.0km (Missing link No. 15a)
(v) Ring Road Parkland Extension: (Limuru Road to Thika road): 1.6km (Missing link No. 15b)
(vi) Quarry Road Extension: (Ladhies Road to Quarry Road): 2.5km (Missing link No. 16)
Source: Showcasing the status of roads in Nairobi, August, 2012, MOR (Ministry of Roads)
(5) China
China assisted the Government of Kenya by four large road projects, of which three projects were
completed. Extent of assistance is shown in Table 4.1.4.
Table 4.1.4 Chinese Assistance of Road Development in Nairobi
Length Cost Financer Progress
Thika Road
(Kenyatta University-Thika)
Ksh 10.6billion Eximbank of China
Completed in November
2012
Northern Bypass 31km Ksh 8.5billion
Kenya Govt 15%
China Govt 85%
Completed
Eastern Bypass 39km Ksh 4.2billion
Kenya Govt 15%
China Govt 85%
completed
Southern Bypass 28.8km Ksh 16.9billion
Kenya Govt 15%
Eximbank of China 85%
Construction period
3years fromMarch, 2012
Source: Megaprojects Kenya website
4.1.3 Railway
(1) The Nairobi Commuter Railway Project
Kenya Railways Corporation has a national railway network, including a network within and around
Nairobi city which is capable of providing reliable commuter services affordably. In order to utilize
the existing railway infrastructure, the Government of Kenya authorized Kenya Railways Corporation
to enter into a J oint Development Agreement (J DA) with InfraCo Limited (INFRACO) to develop the
new commuter rail system jointly on the basis of a Public-Private Partnership. Kenya Railways
Corporation and InfraCo signed the J DA on 15
th
April, 2009.
InfraCo is a company owned by the Private Infrastructure Development Group Trust (PIDG),
which is supported by several development partners including:
(i) Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (SIDA);
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(ii) UK Department of International Development (DfID);
(iii) Swiss State Secretariat for Foreign Affairs (SECE);
(iv) Netherlands Ministry of Foreign Affairs (DGIS);
(v) Austrian Development Corporation (ADA); and
(vi) The World Bank
The project development is to be undertaken in two phases as stipulated in J oint Development
Agreement (J DA). The purpose of Phase 1 is to create the Project Development Plan (PDP), which
includes a proposed funding and commercial structure:
(i) Detailed market forecast;
(ii) Engineering designs;
(iii) Development of bankable project documents;
(iv) Competitive procurement of contractors, suppliers and operator(s); and
(v) Identification and procurement of debt and equity financing through to financial close and start
of constructions.
The system has been designed with a capacity to move 43 million passengers per year, which means
172,000 passengers per day compared with the current capacity of 25,000 passengers per day.
KRC is continuing the station improvement project between Syokimau and Nairobi stations, providing
automated ticket gates and high platforms for commuter train operation. The following photos
showing Makadara station improvement.

Figure 4.1.10 Automated Ticket Gate (left) High Platform Construction (right)
INFRACO is now planning to provide a DMU train set, consisting of 5 cars, for commuter train
operation on this line. Automatic fare collection system will be provided at Nairobi, Syokimau and
Makadara stations.
Kenyan Government has agreed with Chinese Government for the finance and construction of a
standard gauge track between Mombasa and Nairobi stations. When the standard gauge track is
constructed, all the freight trains will be shifted to the new track, and the existing meter-gauge track
will be dedicated for passenger services. The following photo indicates the planned alignment of the
standard gauge track from Nairobi to Dagoretti.
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Source: KRC
Figure 4.1.11 Proposed Standard Gauge Railway Corridor from Nairobi to Dagoretti (Blue line)
4.1.4 Airport
Kenya Airports Authority (KAA) conducted several airport development projects. Some of the
projects were implemented through foreign assistance. The recent projects of J KIA and Wilson airport
are as shown below.
(1) J KIA
KAA announced expansion plan for terminal area (Terminal 4) including aircraft apron on October
2005. The expansion project aimed at improvement of J KIA aviation services such as terminal area
and related apron and taxiways. The passenger capacity increased from 25,000 m
2
to 55,000 m
2
and
the apron space expanded from 200,000 m
2
to 300,000 m
2
. The project cost was approximately
US$ 204 million funded by World Bank (WB) and national budget. The first phase of the project was
completed in mid 2008, and consisted of civil work of terminal building including aircraft apron and
taxiway and fuel hydrant system. The second phase was construction of terminal 4 building with car
parks.
On the other hand, KAA conducted National Airports System Plan (NASP) in 2010. This plan
consisted of 10 Airports Master plans for J KIA, Wilson, Mombasa International, Eldoret International,
Kisumu, Ukunda, Malindi, Lamu, Lokichogio, and Wajir Airports.
A huge fire damaged main airport building of J KIA on August 7, 2013. Investigations have concluded
it was due to an electrical fault that started from the power distribution box where some wires in the
box overheated and sparked. This resulted in complete destruction of the terminal building and
especially the entire arrivals section of the main airport building forcing shutdown of the runway and
cancellation of flights. Within days, a huge tent was put up to act as makeshift terminal which was
later (September, 2013) replaced by a temporary terminal in what used to be the main parking garage.
KAA is in the process of bringing down the damaged international arrival terminal to pave way for its
reconstruction, alongside the redesign for terminals 1, 2 and 3. Plans are also underway to complete
the new terminal, terminal 4 to house international arrivals and departures until J KIA expansion plans
are fully implemented. Construction of the Greenfield terminal, with a handling capacity of 20 million
passengers per year has also kicked off.
1) J KIA Expansion Plan
As part of Vision 2030 flagship project, KAA intends to enhance its passenger handling
capacity and improve on the efficiency of hub operations at J KIA through construction of new
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passenger terminal complex. The floor area is around 178,000 m
2
on four levels. The
associated facilities of the passenger terminal building are shown below:
(i) 50 international check in positions
(ii) 32 contact and 8 remote gates
(iii) Associated apron with 45 aircraft stands and liking taxiways
2) National airports system plan (NASP)
In the last ten years both passenger and goods traffic through Kenyas main airport has
increased substantially. In order to handle growth in its international and domestic air traffic
and maintain its status as an important hub in the region, Kenya faces several challenges.
The airport development plans of NASP consists airside facilities, landside facilities and
public utilities. The facilities development has three phases such as Phase I for target year
2015, Phase II for target year 2020 and Phase III for target year 2030. The detailed facilities
requirements are shown below.
i) Phase I Development
Airside facilities
The taxiway is extended to the end of Runway
Displacement of 572 m of Runway 24 threshold
Three new runway exits
A holding bay near Runway 06 end
Isolated parking stand
Remote parking positions
Landside facilities
A cell phone parking lot
A new lane arrival curb
Public utilities
New electrical equipment to supply the new domestic passenger terminal area.
Expand the telephone system.
Complementary equipment in the existing substations
ii) Phase II Development
Airside facilities
A parallel runway and a full length taxiway
Taxiway connectors to the new runway system
Two holding bays
New ARFF facilities
ILS and Navaids for the new runway
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Landside facilities
New arrival and departure building
BHS system
New cargo terminal building
iii) Phase III Development
Airside facilities
Expansion of the general aviation apron
Expansion of cargo apron
Two rapid exit taxiways to the new runway
Parallel taxiway to taxiway G
Landside facilities
Expansion of the primary access roads
Additional lanes in the arrival curb
Public utilities
New electrical equipment to supply the new domestic passenger terminal area.
Expand the telephone system.
Complementary equipment in the existing substations
(2) Wilson Airport
Wilson airport is the busiest airport in Kenya and the third busiest in Africa. The daily aircraft
frequency recorded 160 flights in 2012. KAA is currently undertaking Airport development based on
the NASP of 2010. The development phases are scheduled in the short, medium and long term and by
target year 2015, 2020 and 2030 respectively. The airport development plans are shown below.
1) Phase I Development (2015)
Airside facilities
Full parallel taxiway to Runway 07-25 and a partial 275 m long taxiway to Runway
14.
Additional aircraft position of Apron 1, 2 and Apron 3.
New engine run-up apron
A new control tower and ARFF facility
Terminal
Temporary terminal building
Landside facilities
Parking lot expansion 165 spaces
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Utilities
Upgrading existing generator including mechanical equipment, electrical
equipment and cable network
IP Telephony
2) Phase II Development (2020)
Airside facilities
New apron for new terminal building
Parallel taxiways to both runways
New calibration taxiway and pad
Terminal
New terminal building
Landside facilities
New access road
Utilities
New standby generator including mechanical equipment, electrical equipment and
cable network
3) Phase III Development (2030)
The phase III development is considered for passenger terminal building, if the forecasts are
exceeded.
In regard to the re-location of Wilson airport, each organization has different views. NASP includes
Wilson Airport development plan, and Spatial Planning Concept for Nairobi Metropolitan Region
proposed redevelopment of Wilson airport area as government office complex. Position of Wilson
airport will be further discussed and confirmed with stakeholders through working group discussion.
(3) Airport development in Nairobi city
Both J KIA and Wilson Airport are operated and managed by KAA who are also in the process of
implementing the Airports future development plan. The future plan of J KIA was announced by
Vision 2030 as Airport City and Wilson Airport has already undergone improvement works under
NASP. This could illustrate KAA reluctance to approve relocation of both Airports at the moment.
However, Airports sometimes may have negative impacts when social and environmental factors are
considered. Recently, it seems that there is no Airport operation related complaint or impact such as
Aircraft noise and pollution, even though a number of housing developments are being implemented
around the Airports .Wilson Airport is particularly affected in this regard.
J KIA will not be able to relocate from present location where it has been incorporated in Nairobi
development plan. On the other hand, Wilson Airport Area is the most strategic in Nairobi city.
Therefore, it must be required to relocate to another area from the standpoint of city planning and
citizens. However, Airports in many cities in the world are located in the city centre for general
aviation for business executives. And some Airport relocation plans have been postponed in the world.
So it is not easy to promote the relocation of Wilson Airport.
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4.1.5 Water Supply
(1) World Bank
Water and Sanitation Services Improvement Project is on-going for supporting Athi Water Service
Board (AWSB), Coast Water Service Board (CWSB), Lake Victoria North Water Service Board and
thier Water Service Providers (WSP) for improvement of water supply and sanitation system. Area
covered by AWSB and its WSP includes Nairobi City.
In the project, the Feasibility Study and Master Plan for Developing New Water Sources for Nairobi
and Satellite Towns (FSMPNWS) was carried out co-financed by AFD. Its contents were projection of
population and water demand until 2035, preparation of six scenarios of water resource development
and preliminary design of water resource development and water supply system.
(2) Agence Francaise Developpement (AFD)
In addition to FSMPNWS, AFD financed two projects for rehabilitation of water supply facilities
including a barrage for Nairobi City and development of water supply system in the informal
settlement of Nairobi City. The projects financed by AFD are presented below;
(i) Nairobi Water & Sewerage Emergency Physical Investment Project, and
(ii) Complementary Support to the Nairobi and Kisumu Water and Sanitation Project
(3) J apan International Cooperation Agency (J ICA)
The Development of The National Water Master Plan 2030 in Republic of Kenya (NWMP) was
completed. In the project, a comprehensive plan for water resources is discussed for water supply,
sanitation, irrigation, hydropower generation, food and drought management and environmental
management. The project carried out the projection of population and water demand, proposal of
water allocation plan, development plan of water resources and strategy of water supply system for the
Athi Catchment Area including Nairobi City.
(4) African Development Bank (AfDB)
To support the institutional activity of AWSB and the development activity in Kibera of Nairobi City,
AfDB financed the Water Service Boards Support Project. The project is on-going as of April, 2013.
(5) European Commission (EC)
EC supported the projects of water supply for anti-poverty program. On-going projects financed by
EC are presented below:
(i) Nairobi Informal Settlement Water and Sanitation Improvement Programme, and
(ii) Micro Finance for Community managed Water Projects.
(6) Other Partners
A few of bilateral development partners are active in Nairobi City for the development of water supply
system in informal settlement and reform of water sector. Following projects financed by bilateral
partners were listed below;
(i) Water Sector Reform Program financed by German Technical Cooperation,
(ii) Water Supply and Sanitation for the Urban Poor financed by German Technical Cooperation,
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(iii) Water Supply and Sanitation for the Urban Poor Phase II financed by German Technical
Cooperation,
(iv) Support to Water Service Trust Fund financed by Finland, and
(v) Kenya Water and Sanitation Program financed by Swedish International Cooperation Agency,

Besides the above, there are two projects financed by UN-HABITAT.
(vi) Kibera Water and Sanitation Project financed by UN- HABITAT, and
(vii) Kibera Support Programme financed by UN-HABITAT.
4.1.6 Storm Water Drainage and Sewerage
Major on-going projects relevant to the infrastructure development for storm water drainage and
sewerage in Nairobi City are listed in Table 4.1.5. Each of the projects covers a wider scale in terms of
the objectives and target areas. Brief descriptions of each project and on-going activities relevant to
the infrastructure development for storm water drainage and sewerage in Nairobi City are identified
from the published documents and summarized hereunder in this sub-section.
Table 4.1.5 On-going Projects Relevant to Infrastructure Development for Storm Water Drainage and
Sewerage in Nairobi City
Project Implementing Agency Donor
Water and Sanitation Service Improvement
Project (WaSSIP)
AWSB, CWSB, LVNWSB World Bank
Kenya Municipal Program(KMP) MOLG World Bank
Kenya Informal Settlement Improvement Project
(KISIP)
MOH World Bank
Nairobi Metropolitan Services Improvement
Project (NaMSIP)
MONMD World Bank
Nairobi Rivers Basin Rehabilitation and
Restoration Program: Sewerage Improvement
Project (NaRSIP)
AWSB AfDB
Source: Project Appraisal Documents
(1) Water and Sanitation Service Improvement Project (WaSSIP)
The Water and Sanitation Service Improvement Project (WaSSIP) is financed by the World Bank and
aims at increasing access to reliable, affordable and sustainable water supply and sanitation services;
and improvinge the water and wastewater services in the areas served by Athi Water Services Board
AWSB, CWSB and Lake Victoria North Water Services Board (LVNWSB). The period of the project
implementation was scheduled originally for 2008-2012 and is further extended with an additional
finance by the World Bank.
(i) Component 1: Support to the Athi Water Services Board
(ii) Component 2: Support to the Coast Water Services Board
(iii) Component 3: Support to the Lake Victoria North Water Services Board
Of three components, the Component 1 comprises the sub-components of;
(i) Rehabilitation and Extension of Water Supply Facilities;
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(ii) Rehabilitation and Extension of Wastewater and Sanitation Facilities; and
(iii) Institutional Strengthening Program.
Of a series of the infrastructure developments for wastewater and sanitation facilities under the
sub-component (ii) above, major works implemented in Nairobi City are listed as shown in Table 4.1.6
below
Table 4.1.6 Major Infrastructure Developments for Wastewater and Sanitation Facilities in Nairobi
City under the WaSSIP
Works Procurement Information Description
Construction of Gatharaini
Trunk Sewers including
Rui-Rwaka, Gatharaini North
and Gatharaini South
Contract No.
AWSB/WaSSIP/Comp.1/W-6/2009

Contract Signed on 24 March 2010

Construction Period: 24 months
Construction of approximately 49 kmof pre-cast
concrete sewers of various sizes ranging from300
to 1200 mmdiameter
Construction of box culvert (1400 x 1400),
manholes and other auxiliary works
Construction of Lavington -
Riruta Trunk Sewers
Extensions
Contract No.

Contract Signed on 9 J une 2009

Extension of approximately 8 kmtrunk sewers of
various sizes ranging from750 mmDN to 225 mm
DN spigot and socket concrete pipes covering
Lavington, Riruta North and Riruta South areas, in
Nairobi City
Rehabilitation of Dandora
Sewerage Treatment Works
and Reconstruction of Ngong
River Trunk Sewers
Contract No.

Contract Signed on 20 May 2009

Desludging of existing facultative and maturation
pond series 7 & 8 including removal of
approximately 550,000 m
3
of sludge (at Dandora
STP)
Construction of six anaerobic ponds prior to series
1 & 2 and series 7 & 8, each dimensions 120 mby
90 mby 4.5 mdeep including earthworks of
approximately 200,000 m
3
(at Dandora STP)
Construction of associated reinforced concrete
works of approximately 3,000 m
3
and ancillary
3No penstocks 1400 mmby 100 mmand 1 No.
1000 mmby 1000 mm(at Dandora STP)
Rehabilitation and reconstruction of 24,000 mof
Ngong trunk sewers including cleaning,
unblocking, repairing and replacement of short
sections and manhole covers and associated works.
Source: Procurement Plan for the WaSSIP (World Bank, J anuary 2010) and the updates shown in the website of the
World Bank as of April 2013
In addition, the procurement plan for the WaSSIP during J uly 2012 to December 2013 indicates a
recruitment of consultants to carry out the consulting services for Updating the Nairobi City Sewerage
Master Plan and Preparation of Master Plan for Selected Satellite Towns. As of the procurement plan,
the submission and opening of proposals had been planned on 30 October 2012.
(2) Kenya Municipal Program (KMP)
The Ministry of Local Government (MOLG) is implementing the phase 1 of the Kenya Municipal
Program (KMP) with the financial assistance by the World Bank. The development objective of phase
1 is to strengthen local governance and improve service delivery in 15 selected municipalities through
a combination of institutional reforms, capacity building, and investment in infrastructure. The phase 1
of the KMP is scheduled to be implemented from 2010 to 2015.
The selected municipalities (major cities and towns) are (1) Nairobi, (2) Mombasa, (3) Kisumu, (4)
(i) Component 1: Institutional Strengthening
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(ii) Component 2: Participatory Strategic Urban Development Planning
(iii) Component 3: Investment in Infrastructure and Service Delivery
(iv) Component 4: Project Management, Monitoring and Evaluation
Of the above, the Component 3 consists of the infrastructure developments considered as eligible for
financing under the KMP; motorized and non-motorized transport facilities (including bus parks,
access roads, sidewalks, and paved paths), street lighting, markets, solid waste management, storm
water drainage, disaster management and prevention facilities and equipment, public parks and green
spaces.
The investments by the Component 3 are phased into two: (a) investments for implementing the
infrastructure developments during 2010-2013; and (b) investments for implementing the
infrastructure developments during 2013-2015. The selection of infrastructure developments either (a)
or year 35 investments(b) is performed on the basis of the criteria established in the process of the
project design of the KMP as described in the project appraisal report (World Bank, April 2010).
The investments by the Component 3 cover the infrastructure developments for storm water drainage
in the municipalities (major towns and cities) concerned. The procurement plan for the phase 1 of the
KMP (World Bank, J uly 2012) shows the scheduled procurements relating to the infrastructure
developments for storm water drainage in Mombasa, Malindi, Nyeri, Naibasha and Kitui.
Besides, the updated list of the procurement notices (the website of the World Bank, as of April 2013)
shows the request for expression of interest (EOI): the Preparation of a Master Plan, Detailed Designs,
Tender Documents and Operations and Maintenance Manuals for Storm Water Drainage Works in the
City of Nairobi (Contract No. MOLG/KMP/COMP3/SWD-02C), which was announced by the MOLG
on 11 March 2013. The period of the assignment for the consultancy service is expected to be nine (9)
months. The request for EOI was closed on 26 March 2013.
(3) Kenya Informal Settlement Improvement Project (KISIP)
The Ministry of Housing (MOH) (currently under MOLHUD) is implementing the Kenya Informal
Settlement Improvement Project (KISIP) with the financial assistance by the World Bank. The project
development objective is to improve living conditions in informal settlements in 15 selected
municipalities as below in Kenya. The KISIP is scheduled to be implemented from 2011 to 2016.
The selected municipalities (major towns and cities) are (1) Nairobi, (2) Mombasa, (3) Kisumu, (4)
The KISIP comprises the following four components.
(i) Component 1: Strengthening Institutions and Program Management
(ii) Component 2: Enhancing Tenure Security
(iii) Component 3: Investing in Infrastructure and Service Delivery
(iv) Component 4: Planning for Urban Growth
Of the above, Component 3 supports investment in settlement infrastructure, and, where necessary,
extension of trunk infrastructure to settlements. The infrastructure developments considered as eligible
for financing under the KISIP are roads, bicycle paths, pedestrian walkways, street and security
lighting, vending platforms, solid waste management, storm water drainage, water and sanitation
systems, electrification, public parks and green spaces. The selection of infrastructure developments is
performed on the basis of the criteria established in the process of the project design of the KISIP as
described in the project appraisal report (World Bank, February 2011).
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Form the procurement plan of the KISIP during December 2012 to December 2013 and the updated
list of the procurement notices (the website of the World Bank, as of April 2013), following
procurements relating to the infrastructure developments for storm water drainage and sewerage in
Nairobi City are identified.
1) Extension of Services to Informal Settlements in Nairobi, Lot 4: Kayole Soweto Sewerage
Contract No. AWSB/KISIP/W-1/2013
Bid Submission & Opening (NCB): 14 May 2013
Major Components:
(i) Excavation, laying, jointing and backfilling of trenches for 4 km of precast concrete
sewer pipes of diameter 300 mm to 375 mm
(ii) Excavation laying, jointing and back filing of trenches for 26 km of PVC Class 41
sewer pipes of diameter 160 mm to 225m m and
(iii) Construction of 164 manholes and 3,760 inspection chambers.
2) Socio-economic surveys, settlement upgrading plans and bidding documents for infrastructure
improvement in informal settlements in Nairobi, Naivasha and Machakos
Contract No. MH/KISIP/CS/004/2011-2012
Singing Date: 22 August 2012
Period of Consulting Service: August 2012 - October 2013
Key objective: to prepare settlement upgrading plans for selected informal settlements. Major
tasks:
(i) Carrying out a socio economic survey;
(ii) Preparing a preliminary settlement upgrading plan, including preliminary designs and
feasibility studies for proposed infrastructure investments; and
(iii) Preparing a final upgrading plan as well as detailed engineering designs and bid
documents for the agreed infrastructure investments.
(4) Nairobi Metropolitan Services Improvement Project (NaMSIP)
The Ministry of Nairobi Metropolitan Development (MONMD) is the responsible agency to
implement the Nairobi Metropolitan Services Improvement Project (NaMSIP) with the financial
assistance by the World Bank. The project development objective is to strengthen urban services and
infrastructure in the Nairobi metropolitan region.
(i) Component 1: Institutional reform and planning
(ii) Component 2: Local government infrastructure and services
(iii) Component 3: Metropolitan infrastructure and services
(iv) Component 4: Project management, and monitoring and evaluation.
Under Component 3, the project will invest the development of local infrastructure (roads, markets,
street lighting, bicycle and pedestrian pathways, drainage, etc.) as well as solid waste management and
sewerage collection/disposal.
The procurement plan for the NaMSIP during December 2012 to December 2013 (World Bank,
December 2012) describes a series of procurements for the implementation of the NaMSIP. Of these,
the following procurements are found to be directly relevant to the infrastructure development for
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storm water drainage and sewerage in and around Nairobi City.
1) Construction of Nairobi storm water drainage works
Procurement Method: International Competitive Bidding (ICB)
Bid Submission & Opening: 1 August 2013 (Planned)
2) Preparation of feasibility studies, final designs and bidding documents for storm water
drainage in Nairobi City (Dagoretti, Langata, CBD and Embakasi), Thika (CBD and
west of CBD), Mavoko and Ongata Rongai township
Contract No.
Procurement Method: QCBS (Quality- and Cost-Based Selection)
RFP submission & Opening: 23 November 2012 (Actual)
(5) Nairobi Rivers Basin Rehabilitation and Restoration Program: Sewerage Improvement Project
(NaRSIP)
The Nairobi Rivers Basin Rehabilitation and Restoration Program provides the comprehensive
framework for the water environment management in Nairobi City. The comprehensive framework
was elaborated by the former Nairobi River Basin Program (NRBP, 1999-2008).
The Sewerage Improvement Project is part of the Nairobi Rivers Basin Rehabilitation and Restoration
Program. The project has been elaborated in the Nairobi Sewerage Master Plan study (1998), and
further detailed in the feasibility study completed in J une 2010. The Athi Water Services Board
(AWSB) is the responsible agency to implement the project with the financial assistance by the
African Development Bank (AfDB).
The project has three main components.
(i) Wastewater Infrastructure
(ii) Sanitation, Hygiene and Social Environmental Support
(iii) Institutional Development Support
Of the above, (i) Wastewater Infrastructure consists of the following works as described in the project
appraisal report (AfDB, J uly 2010).
(i) Rehabilitation of the Kariobangi conventional sewerage treatment plant currently operating at
about 30% of its design capacity to the full capacity of 32,000 m
3
/day
(ii) Construction of two additional series of waste stabilization ponds at Dandora to increase the
capacity by 40,000 m
3
/day from 120,000 to 160,000 m
3
/day,
(iii) Rehabilitation and laying of new trunk lines at an overall length of 54 km in addition to 40 km
of reticulation lines, and
(iv) Duplication of inlet works at the Dandora for the increased wastewater flow.
(v) Construction of 100 ablution blocks in various informal settlements where the trunk sewer
lines are proposed to go through.
The procurement notices issued by AWSB in relation to the above are listed in the website of the
AfDB as shown in Table 4.1.7 below.
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Table 4.1.7 Major On-going Infrastructure Developments in Nairobi City under the Sewerage
Improvement Project
Contract Description Procurement Information
Works Lot 1: Construction of Kiu River and Dandora Estate Trunk
Sewers and Expansion of Dandora Waste Water Treatment
Plant.

Contract No.
AWSB/NaRSIP/W/01/2012
Bid Submission & Opening
24 May 2012
Works Lot 2: Construction of Mathare, Nairobi, Ngong Rivers Trunk
sewers and Reticulation Network
Contract No.
AWSB/NaRSIP/W/01/2012
11 J une 2012
Works Construction of Dandora, Kangundo Road, Kibera, Upper
Hill and, Kirichwa Dogo Trunk Sewers

Contract No.
AWSB/NaRSIP/W03/2013
2nd August, 2013
Consultancy
Services
Design and supervision of works. Expressions of Interest (EOI)
Submission:
3 J anuary, 2011
Consultancy
Services
Community mobilization and sensitization, design and
supervision and works coordination for implementation of
the Ablution blocks
Expressions of Interest (EOI)
Submission:
25 May 2012
Source: Relevant documents listed in the website of the AfDB as of September 2013
4.1.7 Power Supply
Power sector in Kenya has many kinds of projects such as distribution, transmission and generation
projects and rural electrification projects. Among the projects, the section reviews projects with a
focus on Nairobi city. Table 4.1.8 is ongoing projects related to the project.
Table 4.1.8 Power Sector Projects
No. Project
Loan Amount
( million)
Status Implementing Agency Donor
1 Electricity Expansion Project USD 330.00 Ongoing
(2010-2015)
MOE, Kenya Power,
REA KenGen,
WB, IDA
2 Energy Sector Recovery Project
Additional Financing
USD 80.00 Ongoing
(2009-2013)
MOE, Kenya Power,
REA KenGen,
WB, IDA
3 Nairobi Ring EUR 78.50 Ongoing
(2012-)
MOE, KETRACO,
Kenya Power
AFD
4 Ethiopia-Kenya Electricity
Highway Project
UA 760.00 Ongoing
(2012-2017)
EEPCO, KETRACO WB, AfDB,
AFD
MOE : Ministry of Energy KPLC : Kenya Power and Lighting Company
Limited,
WB : World Bank REA : Rural Electrification Authority
KenGen : Kenya Electricity Generating
Company Limited
AFD : French Development Agency
AfDB : African Development Fund IDA : International Development Association
EEPCO : Ethiopia Electric Power Corporation
(1) Electricity Expansion Project
The objectives of the World Bank assisted Electricity Expansion Project are to increase electricity
access in urban, peri-urban and rural areas and to improve the efficiency, reliability and quality of
services to consumers. The project has five components, of which the component of distribution
upgrading and infilling project is related to this survey. This component includes upgrading of
distribution substations and reinforcement and extension of networks in an area including Nairobi
region.
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(2) Energy Sector Recovery Project Additional Financing
The World Bank assisted Energy Sector Recovery Project Additional Financing enables to the original
project to meet unanticipated cost overruns and financing shortfalls. The original project had four
components; such as (i) institutional and capacity building component, (ii) studies and engineering
services component, (iii) generation component and (iv) distribution component. The additional
financing project is for (iii) and (iv). The original distribution component (iv) was to provide
upgrading of existing substations, constructing new substations, reinforcing and extending distribution
system, supplying energy meters and upgrading SADA/EMS system. The additional financing for the
distribution component includes expanding distribution network to un-electrified areas in Nairobi,
Western, Central, and Coast provinces. This activity is to cater to 40,000 applicants for connection.
(3) Nairobi Ring Project
The objective of AFD assisted Nairobi Ring Project is to support the countrys economic growth by
providing reliable, economical and low-carbon energy. The objective is divided to three
sub-objectives.
(i) Improve the security of supply of the city of Nairobi and encourage social and economic
development of the city and of the country.
(ii) Allow transmit the energy generated by Olkaria geothermal plants, wind power plant of Lake
Turkana, and thermal power plant near Monmabasa to Nairobi.
(iii) Allow interconnection with Ethiopia and Tanzania under the East African Power Pool.
In order to realize the objective, the project sets following components.
(i) The construction of 400 kV transmission line, approximately 100 km, from the Suswa to
Isinya.
(ii) The construction of 220 kV substations in Suswa, Isinya, Thika Road, Koma Rock, Athi River
and Ngong, as well as switching and monitoring devices at the existing substation ad Dandora.
(iii) A spur line to Ngong substation and an underground cable between Dandora and Komarock
substation.
(4) Ethiopia-Kenya Electricity Highway Project
The project co-financed by the World Bank, AfDB and AFD involves the construction of an electricity
highway between Ethiopia and Kenya consisting of about 1,068 km of 500 kV transmission line and
associated substations. The demand for electricity in the East African region has steadily increased.
The region has a great variety of natural resources, in particular hydro power, mainly concentrated in
Ethiopia. The project seeks to position Ethiopia as the main powerhouse and Kenya as the main hub
for power trade in the East African Region. Power sector in Kenya has a plan to import electricity
from Ethiopia to Nairobi region, so the project is important for Nairobi city to avoid electricity
shortage.
4.1.8 Solid Waste Management
There are some development partners implementing study, programs and projects. Main development
partners are UNEP, UN-HABITAT and World Bank (WB).
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(1) UNEP
UNEP has supported small scale and medium sized projects related to solid waste management. These
projects are related to waste, sanitation an poverty reduction sectors. One of main project is
Integrated Solid Waste Management Plan for Nairobi. The project was commenced in March
2009. A national task team was formed and a local university teams took hundreds of samples of
wastes during 2009 to determine origins, compositions and to estimate amounts. In the plan, some
action plans were proposed.
Several training sessions were run. Stakeholders were consulted on matters of concern in early
December 2009, and a strategic approach to the integrated waste management plan was presented
by the National Task Team. In the plan, some action plans such as 1) Strategic alignment, 2)
recognition of partner, 3) Continual monitoring and research of waste character, quantities and
related solid waste information to aid future planning, 4) End-of-life levies on problematic wastes,
5) Source separation of recyclable and pure organic wastes with incentives, 6) Streamlined
(weight-based) collection fees, 7) Awareness campaigns and education, 8) Zoning of waste
collection, 9) Formalized waste collection contracts, 10) Development of material recovery and
transfer facilities, 11) Derivation of value from the organic waste fraction, 12) Strengthening of
specific recycling strategies, 13) Development of new engineered Landfill Site, 14) Rehabilitation
of Dandora landfill site.
(2) UN-HABITAT
The Kibera Integrated Water, Sanitation and Waste Management Project (WATSAN) assists low cost
community-based demonstrations in the Soweto village of Kibera slums. The project aims at
contributing towards improving the livelihoods of the urban poor in Soweto East, by supporting
small-scale community-based initiatives in water, sanitation and waste management. The activities
related to solid waste is to implement small-scale door-to-door waste collection and recycling
demonstrations. The Kenya Slum Upgrading Program (KENSUP) is also related to solid waste
management and main objective is to improve the livelihood of people living and working in slums
and informal settlements in Kenyas urban areas. The program started with selected slums within the
statutory, regulatory and legal boundaries of the CCN, the Kisumu Municipal Council and the Mavoko
Municipal Council.
(3) World Bank
World Bank (WB) implements the Kenya Municipal Program in 2010 to 2015 which includes the part
of solid waste management through the cooperation of Ministry of Metro Development. However the
area of the solid waste management sector of this program is outside of Nairobi county. WB currently
considers the possibility of assistance for SWM in Nairobi Metropolitan Area.
4.1.9 Telecommunications
The telecommunications projects are as listed below. Projects for the overhaul of the
telecommunications infrastructure of Kenya were sponsored by the World Bank and were
implemented in 1979, 1982 and 1985, consecutively.
(1) World Bank Project in 1979
The project in 1979 overhauled telecommunications services by expanding local services and by
providing high quality long-distance circuits, as well as basic telecommunications facilities to rural
areas which were poorly served at the time. Major components included the installation of: (a) a total
of 46,200 additional lines of local automatic exchange equipment with associated cables and
subscribers' plant, a total of 46,000 additional connections; (b) long distance public call centres to
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provide services in 200 urban, rural, and market areas without telephone services; (c) eight microwave
radio systems, each with a capacity of 960 channels, three UHF radio systems with a total of 540
channels, 190 UHF/VHF channels and multiplex equipment to provide 3,100 additional channels; (d)
long distance automatic exchanges with a total of 3,600 terminations and extensions to existing
exchanges by 1,800 terminations; and (e) buildings to house equipment.
The second World Bank telecommunications project in 1982 comprised the installation of: (a) a total
of 80,900 additional lines of local automatic exchange equipment with associated cables and
subscribers' plant to connect 75,000 additional main lines; (b) a total of 7,100 terminations in long
distance exchanges; (c) three microwave and radio systems and 1,270 additional channels; (d) rural
carrier systems to provide 200 additional channels; (e) two telex systems with a total of 3,000
additional lines and connection of 500 additional subscribers; and (f) buildings to house equipment.
The project also included consulting services and training in association with the above installations.
The third telecommunications project in 1985 comprised: (a) expansion of telephone and telex
switching facilities, associated cable networks and subscriber plants, and expansion of international
and long distance facilities; (b) overhaul of workshops and repair facilities and provision of spare
parts; (c) support for the Kenya Post and Telecommunication Companys (KPTC) training programs
and procurement of laboratory equipment; and (d) overhaul of KPTC's management system and
consulting services for studies, including a review of the telecommunications tariff structure.
(4) USAID Project in 2011
In 2012, the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) provided technical
assistance that covered the development of a national broadband strategy to underpin the deployment
of modern broadband infrastructure to meet the needs of businesses, the government and the entire
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4.2 Review of Current Infrastructure Conditions
4.2.1 Urban Transport
(1) Road network
1) Road Classification and J urisdiction
Roads in Kenya are classified by Kenya Road Classification Manual (J uly 2009, Ministry of
Roads). The manual classifies rural roads into eight categories (S-G) and urban roads into
seven categories (H-P). The summary of categories is shown in Table 4.2.1.
Table 4.2.1 Summary of Road Classification in Kenya Road Classification Manual
Categor
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Function
al Class
Road
Class
Functiona
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Alternative
Descriptive
Term
Description
Indicative Design
Standards
Carriage-wa
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Meters
Design
Speed
(kph)
Rural
Road
Arterial or
Trunk
S Super
Highway
Auto route,
Motorway,
Expressway
Highways connecting two or more
cities and designed to carry safely
large volumes of motor vehicle
traffic at high speeds
Dual
carriageway
of min 2
lanes
90-120
A Major
Arterial
Trunk Road
Roads forming strategic routes and
corridors, connecting international
boundaries and international
terminals.
7-14 70-110
B Minor
Arterial
Trunk Road
Roads forming important national
routes, linking Province
headquarters or other important
centres to the capital, to each other
or to Class A roads.
7 (-14) 70-110
Collector C Major
Collector
District
Roads linking district headquarters
and other major designated towns
to the higher level network or to
each other.
6.5 60-110
Urban
Road
Arterial H Major
Arterial
Highway
Major arterials provide for through
traffic and for relatively long
distance movements between
widely separated parts of the town
or city.
3.5mper
lane, 4-6
lanes
70-90
J Minor
Arterial
Principal
Arterial
Minor Arterials provide the main
means of moving between
different zones of the urban area.
3.5mper
lane, 2-4
lanes
50-60
Collector K Major
Collector
Primary
Distributor
Major Collectors provide the link
between Arterials and Local roads,
distributing traffic to residential
and other defined zones.
7 30-50
L Minor
Collector
District
Distributor
These performa similar function
to major Collectors, but generally
serve a smaller area, with lower
traffic levels.
7 30-50
Local M Major
Local
Shopping /
Local street
These roads include the main
shopping and business streets in
the urban CBD or suburbs of
larger towns and cities.
5-7 30-50
N Minor
Local
Non-resident
ial access
Roads providing direct access to
individual or groups of properties,
other than residential areas.
5 30-50
P Local
Access
Residential
access
Roads providing direct access to
groups of residential properties.
3-5 30-50
Source: Kenya Road Classification Manual J uly 2009, Ministry of Roads
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Among the classified rural roads, class S, A, B and C are national roads under the jurisdiction
of Kenya National Highway Authority (KeNHA). Other rural roads are mainly under the
jurisdiction of Kenya Rural Roads Authority (KeRRA). Urban roads are under jurisdiction of
Kenya Urban Roads Authority (KURA) and are currently in the process of devolution to
municipality.
Nairobi is the capital city of Kenya and the economic, social, and cultural centre of Kenya.
There are two international roads (Class A) forming the major arterial road in the Nairobi City.
One is the Northern Corridor (A109/104) that includes Mombasa Road, Uhuru Highway,
Chiromo Road, Waiyaki Way and Naivasha Road as the trunk road. A104 then extends from
Nairobi City Centre to the south thorough Kajiado and Namanga towards the Tanzanian
Border. Further, A109 extends to the east and connects to Mombasa, the second largest city in
Kenya, and to the west to the border with Uganda, and forms the logistic axis for the inland
countries.
The second international trunk road is Thika Road (A2) that was constructed and improved
currently by the assistance of AfDB and China. The road connects in the northeast direction
from Nairobi City Centre to Thika and to the A2, which connects further to Ethiopia.
Figure 4.2.2 shows the road network and road classification in Nairobi City. Functions of
major road of Class B, C and H are described in Table 4.2.2. Recently constructed Bypasses
such as H6 and H7 are also included in the table.
Table 4.2.2 Classified Roads in Nairobi and Their Functions
Road Number Name Function Covering Area
B10 Airport North Road Principal Arterial Airport north
C58 Magadi Road Minor Arterial Langata, Kajiado
C59 Outer Ring Road Principal Arterial Embasaki, Makadara,
Kamukunji and Kasarani
C60 Ngong Road Principal Arterial Dagoretti, Langata to
Kajido
C61 Naibasha Road Minor Arterial Dagoretti to Langata (Partly
missing)
C62 Limuru Road Principal Arter1al Westlands
C63 Langata Road, Dugoretti
Road, Kiambu Road and
Ruiru Road
Principal Arterial Langata, Kajiado,
Kiambu
C64 Kamubu Road Minor Arterial Kassarani, Westlands
C98 Komarock Road Principal Arterial Embakasi, Kjiru, Kathiani
H6 Eastern Bypass Principal Arterial Embakasi, Njiru
H7 Northern Bypass Principal Arterial KIambu, Kasarani,
Westlands
Source: J ICA Study Team, Road functions are based on The Study on Master Plan for Urban Transport in the Nairobi
Metropolitan Area, J ICA 2006
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The structure of road network in Nairobi City is described as follows:
(i) The international roads go through Nairobi City and function as the most crucial radial
road in the study area.
(ii) The importance of northern corridor as the citys trunk road as well as an international
trunk road is emphasized, and traffic flow of the northern corridor is apparently given
more priority than other crossing roads. Therefore the northern corridor becomes a
kind of barrier for the local traffic flow in the west-east direction.
(iii) As the densely populated area of Nairobi city mainly stretches to the west and east, the
traffic demand of west-east is larger than north-south. Therefore, roads of west-east
direction across the northern corridor are always congested.
(iv) The present land use structure of Nairobi City is centralized around the CBD. Hence
radial roads are predominant in the network system. This network system attracts most
of traffic into the city centre including vehicles which do not have the destination in
the City Centre.
(v) In the suburban area, where housing developments are in progress, not only the access
roads and collector roads but also arterial roads which collect the generating traffic are
insufficient.
(vi) The urban transport master plan by J ICA emphasized on forming radial and
circumferential road system, and a staging plan is proposed based on this policy, but
currently the road development has not implemented based on the proposed staging
plan.
2) Number of Lanes
Number of lanes of existing road class A to J and roads more than 4 lanes are shown in Figure
4.2.2. Roads with more than 4 lanes are major trunk roads and roads in the city centre area.
Most of the roads with south-north direction are 2 lanes, consequently traffic demand
concentrates to A 104. According to the traffic analysis, traffic with east-west direction will
increase in the future. Roads with east west direction also require to be strengthened.
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Figure 4.2.2 Number of Lanes of Existing Roads
3) Road Density
The road length density of the road network is shown in Figure 4.2.3. Road length density is
0.98 km/km
2
in overall Nairobi City, which includes some low population density area. The
J apanese standard density of the trunk road in the urban area is 4.0 km/km
2
, and only the
centre of Nairobi City is in this range. Next, the road length density by population is shown in
Figure 4.2.4. The road length density by population of overall Nairobi City is 0.22km/1000
people. The western part of Nairobi City has a high road length density by population.
However, the east side of Thika Road has low road length density; it indicates that there are
not enough roads where the rapid increase in population is taking place. (Refer to Figure 2.1.3
Average Annual Population Growth Rate of Nairobi City and its Environs)
In general, development/improvement of roads in Nairobi City concentrates to trunk roads,
and development/improvement of small roads in residential area is left behind.
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Figure 4.2.3 The Road Length Density by Area of the Target Road Network

Figure 4.2.4 The Road Length Density by Population of the Target Road Network
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(2) Non-Motorized Transport
Since Kenyan people walk a lot along the arterial roads and in the urban streets, walking occupies a
large proportion among the travel modes. Therefore NMT facilities for safe, comfortable and easy
movement is necessary especially in traffic congested areas. In this viewpoint, the followings are
pointed out:
(i) Sideway is narrow
(ii) Marking for pedestrian crossing is not sufficient.
(iii) Pedestrian crossing signals are insufficient, sometimes not working and are neglected by
drivers and passengers.
(iv) Along some roads, sideways are provided, but still are not formulating pedestrian network.
(v) No dedicated lane for bicycles is available in urban area.
(3) Public Transport
Most of bus and matatu terminals are located around the Nairobi railway station, but are not
systematically located by direction or destination. Outside the city centre, lay-bys for bus stop are
prepared on the trunk roads, but along minor roads, matatus and buses often stop at roadsides or
intersections for picking up passengers, which cause obstable in traffic flow of the roads.
According to the interview to the public transport passengers, three major requirements of bus/matatu
passengers were 1) Improvement of bus stop facility/Information, 2) Improvement of accessibility, and
3) Improvement of regularity/punctuality.
As a result of the screen line survey, total number of matatu was 72,000 and large bus was 23,000.
Applying the average number of passengers of 10 passengers per matatu and 27 passengers per a large
bus, total passengers crossing screen line by matatu is 720,000 and 620,000 by bus.
Figure 4.2.5 also shows that modal shift to the public transport was not much in progress. Considering
the traffic condition in Nairobi, use of public transport should be encouraged more. To this end,
conditions and quality of public transport operation shall be improved in such a way as higher
operation speed, punctuality, better accessibility to terminals and convenience for passengers.
34.8%
27.7%
46.7%
50.4%
5.8%
6.6%
4.1%
4.6%
13.9%
18.6%
5.7%
11.4%
33.0%
35.2%
26.7%
24.8%
12.0%
11.3%
15.3%
8.4%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
To Home
To Work
To School
Others
Modal Share by Trip Purpose 2013
Walking Two-wheel Mode Private Car/Taxi/Truck Matatu Bus Railway Others

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28.8%
58.0%
65.3%
1.1%
1.9%
0.4%
0.8%
14.4%
21.5%
6.6%
14.0%
29.6%
39.3%
22.6%
17.1%
7.1%
7.4%
12.2%
2.6%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
To Home
To Work
To School
Others
Modal Share by Trip Purpose 2004
Walking Two-wheel Mode Private Car/Taxi/Truck Matatu Bus Railway Others

Figure 4.2.5 Comparison of Travel Mode by Trip Purpose between 2004 Survey and 2013 Survey
4.2.2 Railway
The main line of the KRC is the line from Mombasa to Uganda through Nairobi. Many railway
commuters are using this line from Athi River (South-East direction) to Nairobi, and from Kikuyu,
(North-West direction) to Nairobi. Many passengers are also commuting from Ruiru, (North-East
direction) to Nairobi, on a branch line towards Thika city. A short branch line towards Embakashi
Village is also used for commuting purpose.
The existing meter-gauge track is composed of 85/90 lb/yard rail with steel sleepers. Rails are welded
at some sections, however mainly fish-plate joints are used. Ballast is heavily contaminated with soil.
Turnouts are operated manually without any type of signal equipment. Train operation is controlled by
telephone between stations. Instead of a tablet, paper sheet is used to confirm the track occupancy.
Except few stations, the existing station buildings are small and not well maintained. Generally, access
roads to stations are in poor condition as shown on the following photos.

Figure 4.2.6 Existing Track Condition (left), Existing Ruiru Station (right)
KRC is now planning to strengthen commuter train services by providing new lines as indicated in red
lines on the following map. The planned new line from Nairobi to Kikuyu shown on the map is
overlapping with the planned LRT line proposed in the MRTS report in 2011.
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Source: KRC
Figure 4.2.7 KRC Existing and Planned Lines
Due to the increasing severe traffic congestion in the city, the needs for mass transit system are widely
recognized. There are two approaches for the development of rail based mass transit system in Nairobi,
namely; 1) Utilization of existing Kenyan Railways Corporation (KRC) facilities, and 2) construction
of new LRT/MRT lines.
(1) Utilization of Kenya Railways Corporation Facilities
Although the Nairobi Commuter Railway Project, as described in the clause 4.2.3, is ongoing, there is
no other specific operation has been achieved than Nairobi-Syokimau commuter service.
The existing commuter train service on the following lines is operated by Rift Valley Railways (RVR),
the concessionaire of train operation since 2006.
RVR is now operating commuter train services on the following sections;
(i) NRS (Nairobi Railway Station) Ruiru Section (32km)
Operating 22 coaches train, 2 trains/day, total 6,900 passengers/day in 2010, total 7,450
passengers/day in 2011, and 5,350 passengers/day in 2012.
(ii) NRS Kahawa Section
Operating 16 coaches train, 2 trains/day, total 6,900 passengers/day in 2010. From 2011,
8trains/day, 7,500 passengers/day in 2011, and 3,950 passengers/day in 2012.
(iii) NRS Embakasi Section
Operating 10 coaches train, 2 trains/day, total 2,300 passengers/day in 2010. From 2011, 8
trains/day, 4,960 passengers/day in 2011 and 3,030 passengers/day in 2012.
(iv) Nairobi Kikuyu Section
Operating 10 coaches train, 2 trains per day, total 4,200 passengers/day in 2010, 1,100 passengers/day
in2011, and 1,910 passengers/day in 2012.
Operating 7 coaches train, 5 R.T. per day, total 2,500 passengers.
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(2) Planned Alignments of MRT/LRT
Feasibility Study and Technical Assistance for Mass Rapid Transit System for the Nairobi
Metropolitan Region has been prepared by Indian and Kenyan consultants in 2011. MRT and LRT
lines are planned on the following six major roads.
1) Thika Road (EL: NRS Githurai): 15.04km
Thika road has enough overall width for the construction of elevated structures for MRT line.
However, if the MRT structure is constructed at the centre of the road, the width of the
existing median strip (central reservation) is not enough for the construction of viaduct piers
because at least 2.5m width is required for the construction of pier and its protective structure
for collision of vehicles.

Figure 4.2.8 Horizontal and Vertical Alignment of MRT on Thika Road
Although the first priority of MRT construction is given to this alignment, the construction
schedule shall be planned carefully considering the capacity of the existing Thika Road and
future demand forecast.
2) J uja Road (UG: NRS Pangani +EL: Pangani Njiru): 4.37km +9.45km =13.82 km
There seems no difficulty in the construction. Location of the transition section from the
underground structure to the elevated structure shall be carefully selected in order not to block
the vehicles on the surface road. Prior to the construction of MRT, the road shall be widened
with a wide median strip for the piers construction.

Figure 4.2.9 Horizontal and Vertical Alignment of MRT on Juja Road
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3) J ogoo Road (EL: NRS Kayole Crossing): 12.79km
J ogoo road has a wide median strip enough for the construction of LRT piers up to the
crossing with the Outer Ring road. R.O.W. is also reserved enough space for the proposed
LRT construction.
However, from the Outer Ring road crossing up to Kayole Crossing, there is no median strip at
all. Reservation of R.O.W. is not enough at some locations.

Figure 4.2.10 Horizontal and Vertical Alignment of LRT on Jogoo Road
4) Ngong Road (UG: NRS Hilton Hotel +El: Hilton Hotel Dagoretti/Thompson Estate):
0.66km +7.87km =8.53km
The description of Hilton Hotel seems wrong. The alignment will go through Railway Club
which is located at the west side of NRS. As shown on the Figure 4.2.11, there is a steep slope
between Railway Golf Course and Upper Hill area. The slope of the existing ground is 5.5%
approximately. Since the maximum applicable gradient of MRT system using steel wheel on
steel rail is 3.5%, it is impossible to climb this steep slope by the planned alignment.
Except for the section between NRS and Upper Hill, there is a wide median strip where piers
of viaduct structure can be constructed. Condition of the existing road is very good.

Figure 4.2.11 Horizontal and Vertical Alignment of MRT on Ngong Road
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5) Outer Ring Road (EL: Thika Road Crossing Airport Road): 12.93km
As shown on the Figure 4.2.12 below, there are three river crossings along this alignment. In
order to avoid flooding during rainy season, the rail level shall be set higher than the highest
level of the record flood.
Condition of the existing road is generally fair except in some locations where pavement is
severely damaged. ROW. for future widening seems to be reserved already, however, existing
pavement width is very narrow. Therefore, prior to the construction of LRT, the road shall be
widened with a median strip for future pier construction.

Figure 4.2.12 Horizontal and Vertical Alignment of LRT on the Outer Ring Road
6) Thika Road-2 (EL: Githurai Ruiru): 9.71km
The condition of this section is similar to that of the section between NRS Githurai.
However, widening of the median strip may not be required because of the wider existing
median than the section between NRS Guthurai. (Refer to the Figure 4.2.8.)
7) Waiyaki Way (EL: NRS Kabete): 12.4km
Waiyaki Way consists of four lane road with wide median strip. Condition of the pavement is
very good. Therefore, there will be no difficulty in the construction of LRT along this road,
except the section between NRS Waiyaki Way.

Figure 4.2.13 Horizontal and Vertical Alignment of LRT on the Waiyaki Way
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4.2.3 Airport
Airport sector have the shared responsibility of air transport mode. Air transport plays a significant
role in economic growth of developing country. In Kenya, it is the main transport mode for tourism,
high value export and import and perishable good. Also Kenya occupies a strategic position as an
Aviation centre in the Eastern and Central Africa region. In the last ten years air traffic through
Kenyas airports has increased substantially from 4,748 thousand to 8,584 thousand annual passengers
Nairobi has two civil airports which are; J omo Kenyatta International Airport (J KIA) and Wilson
Airport. J KIA is conveniently located 18 km from city centre to serve as a domestic hub and
International gateway in Kenya. J KIA is the 7th busiest airport in Africa and a major hub in East and
Central Africa for tourist and cargo movement. Wilson Airport is located 5 km south of the city and
neighbours Nairobi National Park. Wilson Airport is used mostly for both domestic and international
general aviation traffic. This Airport lies approximately 18 kilometres west of JKIA. The location of
the two airports is shown in Figure 4.2.14 below

Figure 4.2.14 View of JKIA Terminal Area from Control Tower
(1) J KIA
J KIA serves as the gateway for international air traffic and hub for domestic airports in Nairobi City in
Kenya. J KIA is situated at an altitude of 1,624.5 m MSL with one runway, two passenger terminal
buildings which are separated for departure and arrival, cargo terminal and related airport facilities.
Table 4.2.3 describes major facilities at the Airport whereas Figure 4.2.15 shows the image of J KIA
passenger terminal area.
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Table 4.2.3 Major Facilities of JKIA
Item Name Description
Principal Feature Name J omo Kenyatta International Airport (J KIA)
Operation International and domestic
Code ICAO: HKJ K IATA: NBO
Location Latitude: 0119'09.267"S
Longitude: 03655'39.992"E
Access to airport 18 kmfromNairobi city centre, approx. 30 min. by vehicle
Reference ground elevation 1,624.5 m+MSL
Temperature Average 21C
Operation 24 hours (Air Traffic Services: ATS)
Operator Airport facility: KAA, Navigation system: KCAA
Runway No. Dimension PCN Slope/max Strip Dimension
06/24 4,117 m45 m 65/F/A/W/T 0.5365% 4,361 m300 m
Taxiway width PCN surface
23 m 65/F/A/W/T Concrete, Asphalt
Aircraft Parking PCN surface
Apron 65/F/A/W/T Concrete
Approach and Runway RWY06: PALS, LIL/ PAPI Left side of RWY
Lighting RWY24: SALS, LIL/ PAPI Left side of RWY
Source: AIP

Figure 4.2.15 View of JKIA Terminal Area from Control Tower
J KIA is projected to grow with the growth of Kenyas economy, as well as increase in foreign currency
income. In 2011, J KIA had more than 80 % of its total passenger traffic from international flights and
around 40 % from domestic flights. Moreover, J KIA had 65 % of the total flights in Kenya in 2011.
(2) Wilson Airport
Wilson Airport is used mostly by general aviation traffic for both domestic and international. The
domestic flight is extensively for tourism, health care and agriculture. The safari is the most popular
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tourism attraction in Kenya i.e. Maasai Mara, Mombasa, Kilimanjaro, Amboseli, Eldoret and Lamu
are all just a short flight away by Air Kenya, Aero Kenya and Safarilink. Other flight operations are
Humanitarian agencies such as Africa Medical and Research Foundation (AMREF), Mission Aviation
Fellowship (MAF) as well as flight training. Wilson Airport is also the major international flight
commonly used by business executives.
Table 4.2.4 Major Facilities of Wilson Airport
Item Name Description
Principal Feature Name Nairobi/ Wilson
Operation International and domestic
Code ICAO: HKNW IATA: WIL
Location Latitude: 0119'16.578"S
Longitude: 03648'53.881"E
Access to airport 5 kmfromNairobi city centre, approx. 10 min. by vehicle
Reference ground elevation 1,687 m+MSL
Temperature Average 23C
Operation 0330 1730/ 14 hours (Air Traffic Services: ATS)
Operator Airport facility: KAA, Navigation system: KCAA
Runway No. Dimension PCN Slope/max Strip Dimension
07/25 1,463 mx 24 m 18/F/B/X/U 1.42 %
14/32 1,560 m23 m 13/F/A/W/T 1.0%
Taxiway width PCN surface
23 m 15/F/B/X/U Bitumen
Aircraft Parking PCN surface
Apron 15/F/B/X/U Bitumen
Approach and Runway RWY07: SALS/ PAPI Left side, RWY25: NIL
Lighting RWY14: PAPI Both side, RWY 32: NIL
Source: AIP

Figure 4.2.16 View of Wilson Airport Airlines Hanger and Taxiway from Control Tower
Wilson Airport had mainly domestic flight operation and around 13 % of its total passenger traffic
from domestic flights. However, aircraft movement of Wilson Airport is the highest operation in
Kenya historically. In 2011, the number of aircraft movement was 76,388 times.
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4.2.4 Water Supply
(1) Water Resources
The existing water resources for the water supply system to Nairobi City were Sasumua Dam, Thika
Dam, Ruiru Dam and Mwagu Intake on the Chania River, Kikuyu Springs and boreholes of ground
water. The capacity for the water supply was summarized in Table 4.2.5. The outline map of water
supply to Nairobi City was presented in Figure 4.2.17.
Table 4.2.5 Existing Water Resources of Water Supply for Nairobi City
Name
Capacity for Water Supply
(m
3
/day)
Remark
Sasumua Dam 63,000
549,500
Chania River
Thika Dam-Mwagu Intake 460,000 Thika River
Ruiru Dam 21,700 Ruiru River
Kikuyu Springs 4,800 Two springs are mainly supply raw water to Nairobi City.
Ground Water 45,000 Due to the shortage of water, private boreholes were
developed in Nairobi City.
Nairobi City Water Supply & Sewerage Company (NCWSC)
owns 30 boreholes and 13 of those are in operation.
The Figure is total expected by NCWSC in 2010.
(2) Existing Facilities of Water Supply
There are four water supply systems to Nairobi City as per its water resource, namely the Sasumua
system, Ruiru system, Mwagu system and Kikuyu system. Some of the facilities of the systems, such
as raw/treated water transmission pipelines of Sasumua WTP (Water Treatment Plant) and Ngethu
WTP exist outside of Nairobi City as presented Table 4.2.5. Thus, countermeasure for complaints from
the users in the area needs to be considered in rehabilitation/expansion of facilities, some of which
may be located outside of Nairobi. In fact, NCWSC supplies bulk water from the systems to the WSP
of the area.
The existing facilities of the Sasumua system, Ruiru system, Mwagu system and Kikuyu system were
presented in Table 4.2.6, 4.2.7, 4.2.8 and 4.2.9, respectively. Outline of connection among the facilities
was presented in Figure 4.2.17 titled the Outline Map of Water Supply to Nairobi City.
Table 4.2.6 Existing Facilities of Sasumua System
Name Capacity or Size
Raw Water Transmission Total length fromthe damto WTP is 686m.
D800 pipeline started fromthe damwas diverted to two pipelines of D600 and D450.
Before inlet of WTP, hydropower generators were installed.
Sasumua WTP 63,000 (m
3
/day)
Treated Water
Transmission
FormSasumua damto Ruiru chamber. Two parallel pipelines of D462.5 and 318.75 were
installed. From Ruiru chamber to Kabete and Kyuna reservoirs, pipeline of D600 was
installed.
Table 4.2.7 Existing Facilities of Ruiru System
Raw Water Transmission Three pipelines of D225, D300 and D400 were installed
Kabete WTP 21,700 (m
3
/day), Treated water is transmitted to Kabete Reservoirs
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Table 4.2.8 Existing Facilities of Mwagu System
Raw Water Transmission
Tunnel with diameter of three meter connected fromMwagu intake to Mataara chamber.
Fromthe chamber to Ngethu WTP, two parallel pipelines of D1,400 and D1,200 were
installed.
Ngethu WTP 460,000 (m
3
/day)
Treated Water
Transmission
Three parallel pipelines of D700, D1,000 and D1,000 - D1,400 connected fromNgethu WTP
to the Gigiri and Kabete Reservoirs.
The pipelines were inter-connected for bulk water supply to Ruiru, Gatundu and Kiambu,
which are environs of Nairobi City.
Table 4.2.9 Existing Facilities of Kikuyu System
Raw Water Transmission
Pipeline of D300 connected Kikuyu spring no.1 to Kabete WTP via tank no.1 with volume of
150m
3
. Pipeline of D200 connected Kikuyu Spring no.2 to Kabete WTP via tank no.2 with
volume of 150 m
3
.
The capacity is 4,800 (m
3
/day) in total.

Source: JICA Study Team (JST)
Figure 4.2.17 Outline of Map of Water Supply to Nairobi City
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The distribution network of Nairobi City receives treated water from four reservoirs named Kabete,
Kyuna, Kiambu and Gigiri reservoirs and the distribution area is segmented to 13 zones based on the
reservoir supplying the water to the zone. The distribution network is installed with high density in the
western area of Nairobi City and low in the eastern area.
The zones of the distribution system in Nairobi City are summarized in Table 4.2.10 and the general
layout of the zones is presented in Figure 4.2.18.
Table 4.2.10 Zones of the Distribution System in Nairobi City
Zone Number
Reservoir Supplying
Water
Capacity of Reservoir
(m
3
)
1 Kikuyu tank no.1 250
Kikuyu tank no.2 250
2N Kabete 42,000
2S Kabete PS- Dagoretti 11,000
3N Kabete PS- Uthiru 11,000
3S Kabete PS- Dagoretti 11,000
4 Kyuna PS - Loresho Tower 450
5 Kyuna 9,000
6 Kiambu 59,000
7 Kabete PS - Hill Tank 18,000
8 Gigiri 61,000
9 Gigiri - Karura 9,000
10 Gigiri - Ring Road Tower 450
11 Kiambu - Kasarani 11,000
(3) Water Supply Services in Nairobi City
1) Produced/Served Water and Unaccounted for Water (UfW)
According to the performance report of Kenya's water services sub-sector, the produced water
in 2008 was estimated 423,000(m
3
/day) and the served amount of the water was estimated
255,000(m
3
/day). The UfW in Nairobi City was approximately 40%.
In reference to FSMPNWS, the water demand in 2010 considering the 40% of UfW was
578,643(m
3
/day). This estimate was in accordance with the practical manual of water supply
issued by Ministry of Water and Irrigation (MWI). As presented in the Table 4.2.5, the total
capacity of the facilities for water supply to Nairobi City is 549,500(m
3
/day). Thus, the
capacity of the facilities is of little shortage as compared with the requirement of MWI.
On the other hand, the difference between the produced water and the total capacity is
126,500(m
3
/day). The main reason was that the inlet flow rate of Ngethu WTP was
360,000(m
3
/day) as referred FSMPNWS, while its capacity is 460,000(m
3
/day). On this issue,
discussion is necessary about the further allocation of water resource and the rehabilitation of
the facilities to fill the gap.
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Boundary of Zone
Main Load
WTP, Reservoir
Legend
FromKiambu Reservoir
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FromRuiru Dam
Kikuyu Springs
Kasarani Reservoir
Ring Road Water Tower
Wilson Reservoir
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Dagoretti Reservoir
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Main Distribution Pipeline

2) Coverage Ratio
The served population of Nairobi City in 2008 was 2,157,826 as mentioned in the
performance report. The total population of the Nairobi City in 2008 was 3,138,369. The
ratio of the served population is approximately 67% .
On the other hand, actual figure is expected higher than the reported. Water supply projects for
informal settlement were implemented as mentioned in Sub-section 2.6.5. Few of the
beneficiaries by these projects were reflected to the figure described above, because water
kiosks and yard taps were provided by the projects and its customers were not fixed due to the
style of the facilities.
3) Water Tariff
Water tariff in Nairobi City is issued by AWSB under approval of WSRB (Water Service
Regulatory Board) pursuant to Water Act 2002 and is conducted by NCWSC.
Water tariff composes of water fee, rental fee of water meter, refundable deposits, connection
fee and penalty of illegal connection. NCWSC has managed his O&M works of the water
supply system with the revenue of the water tariff.
(4) Rehabilitation of Facilities
On the rehabilitation of facilities for raw water transmission, water treatment plants and transmission
mains, projects financed by AFD are on-going as of April, 2013. The projects cover Sasumua system
and Mwagu system.
For the distribution network, as UfW is targeted to decrease from 40% to 20% in the practical manual
of water supply issued by MWI, the plan and schedule of rehabilitation/improvement of distribution
network need to be established.
(5) Existing Development Plan
In FSMPSNWS, the development plan of water resources was proposed as per the projection of
population and water demand in Nairobi City based on the practical manual of water supply in force in
Kenya.
In this study, the urban development plan of Nairobi City including the projection of the population
and study of land use is carried out. Based on the projection, review of the plan will be carried out.
4.2.5 Storm Water Drainage and Sewerage
(1) Storm Water Drainage
1) Drainage System
The city of Nairobi is located in the uppermost of the Athi Catchment Area. The Nairobi River
belongs to the Athi River system and its catchment area includes the majority of the land area
of the city. The northern and central areas of the city are drained by the tributaries of the Athi
River, namely the Gitathuru, Rui Ruaka, Nairobi and Ngong rivers. The south of the city,
mostly occupied by the Nairobi National Park, belongs to another catchment that is drained by
the Mbagathi River and associated streams.
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In Nairobi City, the existing storm water drainage system is developed mainly in the central
business district (CBD) and part of neighbouring areas, and is composed of roadside drains
associated with the existing urban roads, storm sewers and canalized trunk drains to collect
storm water from the catchment areas and discharge storm water to the tributaries mentioned
above. Because of the topography generally sloping from west to east, the storm water is
drained by gravity. In the suburbs of Nairobi City, it is observed that storm water is collected
and discharged through roadside drains and small streams which are not well-developed as a
whole.
2) Drainage Development Works
The Regional Office of Water Resources Management Authority (WRMA) is in charge of the
management of water resources in the Nairobi river basin. The tasks of the Regional Office
include the river training works and canal works for the development of storm water drainage
system.
The Kenya Urban Road Authority is responsible for the development of urban roads including
roadside drains, which comprise a majority of the storm water drainage facilities in Nairobi
City.
The City Engineering Department of NCC is in charge of checking the design of storm water
drainages in the appraisal of road construction works and their maintenance. The main task of
the Department is to clean the roadside drains and canalized open channels. It was reported
that the Department carried out cleaning roadside drains along 700 km of existing roads out of
the total of 2,400 km in the year 2010 but any identification and repair of deteriorated location
was not undertaken
1
. At present, the Department has prepared a map of the existing storm
water drainage system in Nairobi City and making efforts to identify problematic locations
that need to be improved.
The Department is faced with the difficulty in managing the storm water drainage system as
previous maps and records for the storm water drainage system were destroyed by fire that
engulfed City Hall in 2004 and most of the data was in hard copy with no back up of soft
copies available elsewhere. At present, the Department through the consultancies under the
KMP and NaMSIP is initiating preparation of a map of the existing major storm water
drainage system in Nairobi City besides the existing roadside drains and making efforts to
identify problematic locations that need to be improved.
3) Primary Observations
In April 2013, the J ICA study team has initiated the infrastructure development planning for
storm water drainage in Nairobi City and made primary observations of present situations of
storm water drainage during the rainy season. The main points of the observations are
described below.
Problems:
(i) It is suggested that the city of Nairobi were suffering repeatedly from the localized
inundation at many locations during the rainy season.
(ii) During a rainstorm, the inundation on the main roads causes heavy traffic jam in the
city centre.
(iii) A number of roads are washed and pitted with puddles even a day after the rainstorm.
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(iv) Storm water stagnation is attributed to the degradation of living environment in
housing areas, e.g. the informal settlements formed in the lowlands.
Causes Suggested:
(i) Roadside drains are not functioning effectively due to improper design and/or
construction, structural deterioration, and lack of removal of sediment and garbage.
(ii) Storm water drainage network are not functioning effectively. Many drainage sections
and/or outfalls remain blocked/clogged, due mainly to the difficulty in identifying such
locations in densely built-up areas (e.g. informal settlements).
(iii) In general, there are no systematic identification of problems on the storm water
drainage system, and localized works on ad-hoc basis are done only to create another
problem elsewhere.
(iv) Urbanization in higher areas increases bare / concreted ground surfaces with less
infiltration capacity and results in the rapid concentration of storm water to the
downstream areas.
(v) Developed areas where land topography forms a centralized low point (basin-like)
with zero natural drainage for any generated storm water without introduction of a
significant storm water drain to carry the water out of the low point (e.g. in Runda
Estate).
4) Status of Planning
Meanwhile, any usable planning document for the storm water drainage in Nairobi City is
unknown. It was reported that a document of storm water drainage plan in Nairobi City had
been prepared in 1980s with a support by the World Bank and GTZ but such a document was
neither available nor used in the City Engineering Department of NCC
2
.
Under the Kenya Municipal Program (KMP), it is expected that the Ministry of Local
Government (MOLG) will initiate the preparation of a master plan, detailed designs, tender
documents and operations and maintenance manuals for storm water drainage works in the
City of Nairobi within the year 2013. The MOLG issued a procurement notice on 11 March
2013 regarding the request for expressions of interest (EOI) by 26 March 2013. It is presumed
that the MOLG would proceed with the process of the selection of consultants as of April
2013.
As suggested in the published information by the World Bank regarding the Nairobi
Metropolitan Services Improvement Project (NaMSIP), the Ministry of Nairobi Metropolitan
Development (MONMD) would be carrying out the preparation of feasibility studies, final
designs and bidding documents for storm water drainage in Nairobi City (Dagoretti, Langata,
CBD and Embakasi), Thika (CBD and west of CBD), Mavoko and Ongata Rongai township
in 2013. Afterward, bid submission and opening of construction of Nairobi storm water
drainage works is scheduled on August 2013.
(2) Sewerage System
1) Sewerage Treatment Plants
There are 24 existing sewerage treatment plants (STPs) in Nairobi City, but most of them are
localized STPs with a small capacity less than 2,000 m
3
/day. The major STPs are the Dandora
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STP (capacity 120,000 m
3
/day) and the Kariobangi STP (32,000 m
3
/day). A report by the
Nairobi City Water and Sewerage Company (NCWSC) indicates that these STPs are not
well-functioning in terms of actual sewerage treatment volume and water quality of treated
outflow as shown in Table 4.2.11 below. In particular, the Kariobangi STP suffers from the
deterioration and mechanical troubles and is not operational substantially
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Table 4.2.11 Operating Conditions of Existing Major STPs in Nairobi City
Type, Capacity, Inflow and Outflow
STP Type
Capacity
(m
3
/day)
Sewerage Inflow
(m
3
/day)
Treated Outflow
(m
3
/day)
Dandora Lagoon 120,000 90,870 69,941
Kariobangi Conventional biological aerated filter 32,000 11,933 (N/A)

Treatment
STP Item
Water Quality (mg/L)
Sewerage Inflow Treated Outflow Effluent Standard
Dandora BOD 375 66 30
COD 924 245 50
TSS 500 113 30
Kariobangi BOD 340 194.8 30
COD 774.7 373.1 50
TSS 306.5 77.3 30
Source: NCWSC Quarterly Report, J uly-September 2011
2) Sewers
The majority of existing sewers are the combined sewers, collecting both storm water and
wastewater, and are developed in the central business district (CBD) and in other recent
development areas. The total length of existing trunk sewers is about 162 km which collect
wastewaters from the sewerage service areas totalled about 208 km
2
, which accountings for
approximate 40% of the total area covered by the water supply service. But some of the
sewerage service areas, however, still need some reticulation lines (secondary sewers) locally
and an actual percentage of service coverage is not clear yet accordingly
4
.
Wastewater collected from the sewerage service areas are conveyed to STPs located in the east
of Nairobi through the trunk sewers constructed along the rivers running west to east.
3) Sanitation
Nairobi Sanitation Status on the website of IWA Water Wiki
5
summarizes existing situations
of sanitation in Nairobi City as described below.
(i) About 10% of the population are served by sewers while 20% have septic tanks and
the remainder use latrine, although these appear to be very crude data (UN-HABITAT,
2003).
(ii) Business/institutional centre and wealthy/middle-income residential districts mostly
are served by the sewerage system or septic tanks.
(iii) About 60% of the population live in informal settlements. Of these population, 24%
are estimated to have a latrine (improved or unimproved) or a flush toilet, while 68%
use public toilets (mostly over-crowded low-quality latrines), and 6% resort to open
defecation or defecation in plastic bags so called flying toilets (NCWSC/AWSB
2009).
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4
- ditto -
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4) Sewerage Development Works
i) The Athi Water Services Board:
The Athi Water Services Board (AWSB) is the responsible agency for planning, design and
implementation of projects for sewerage development works in the Athi Catchment Area
where the city of Nairobi is located. In Nairobi City, the AWSB has been implementing the
following sewerage development works recently under the Water and Sanitation Service
Improvement Project (WaSSIP).
(i) Construction of Gatharaini Trunk Sewers including Rui-Rwaka, Gatharaini North and
Gatharaini South (Contract No. AWSB/WaSSIP/Comp.1/W-6/2009)
(ii) Construction of Lavington-Riruta Trunk Sewers Extensions (Contract No.
AWSB/WaSSIP/Comp.1/W-7/2009)
(iii) Rehabilitation of Dandora Sewerage Treatment Works and Reconstruction of Ngong
River Trunk Sewers (Contract No. AWSB/WaSSIP/Comp.1/W-9/2009)
Besides, the AWSB has initiated the following sewerage development works under the Nairobi
Rivers Rehabilitation and Restoration Program: Sewerage Improvement Project.
(iv) Lot 1: Construction of Kiu River and Dandora Estate Trunk Sewers and Expansion of
Dandora Waste Water Treatment Plant (Contract No. AWSB/NaRSIP/W/01/2012)
(v) Lot 2: Construction of Mathare, Nairobi, Ngong Rivers Trunk sewers and Reticulation
Network (Contract No. AWSB/NaRSIP/W/01/2012)
In addition to the above, the rehabilitation of the Kariobangi STP is also scheduled within the
Sewerage Improvement Project.
ii) Nairobi City Water and Sewerage Company:
The Nairobi City Water and Sewerage Company (NCWSC) is a service provider appointed by
the AWSB. The NCWSC takes charge of the provision of the water and sewerage services
including the operation, maintenance and management of the sewerage system consisting of
the sewers and STPs.
5) Status of Planning
The current sewerage development works are implemented on the basis of the Nairobi
Sewerage Master Plan study (1998) and Nairobi Sewerage Master Plan Validation report
(2009).
The AWSB plans to carry out Updating the Nairobi City Sewerage Master Plan as listed in the
procurement plan of the WaSSIP during J uly 2012 to December 2013.
The AWSB and NCWSC, with the support of the Water and Sanitation Program, prepared
jointly the Strategic Guidelines for Improving Water and Sanitation Services in Nairobis
Informal Settlements (2009). The guidelines articulate the priorities and overarching principles
adopted by AWSB and NCWSC to improve water and sanitation services delivery in Nairobis
informal settlements. These principles have been used to develop a framework that provides
NCWSC with the practical tools to apply on a settlement-by-settlement basis:
The guidelines consist of six main parts:
(i) context, relevance, and objectives;
(ii) socio-economic, institutional, and legal issues;
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(iii) general technical guidelines;
(iv) finance and ownership issues;
(v) the overarching principles for service provision in informal settlements; and
(vi) an action model guiding NCWSCs work in informal settlements.
4.2.6 Power Supply
(1) Power Companies in Kenya
The electric power sector of Kenya is under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Energy (MOE). The
sector comprises of Kenya Power Generating Company (KenGen), Kenya Power, Independent power
producers (IPP), Kenya Electricity Transmission Company (KETRACO), Geothermal Development
Company (GDC), and Rural Electricity Authority (REA). As an independent regulatory body, Energy
Regulation Commission (ERC) is supervising the sector.
1) MOE
MoE is responsible for establishing the national energy policy and rural electrification plan
and set the direction for the growth of the electrical power sector and makes a long term vision
for the sector.
2) KenGen
KenGen, as well as other IPPs, generate electricity and sell it to Kenya Power. While KenGen
is a state corporation, IPPs are basically private sector investments. IPPs currently provide
about 20 % of the whole demand and are expected to continue to play a significant role in
power generation and KenGen will remain as a dominant power generation player in a long
term. KenGen is listed at the Nairobi Stock Exchange, with 70 % of shareholder being GoK
and 30 % of shareholders private.
3) Kenya Power
Kenya Power is renamed from the Kenya Power and Lighting Company (KPLC) in 2011. It is
responsible for electricity transmission and all distribution systems in Kenya. The
transmission system is composed of 220 kV, 132 kV and 66 kV transmission lines. The
National Social Security Fund (NSSF) and GoK own 50.1 % of the stocks, whereas private
shareholders own 49.9%.
4) IPPs
IPPs are essentially private investors in the power sector for generation. Among the active
IPPs, there are IberAfrica, Tsavo, Or-power, Rabai, Imenti and Mumias. They account for
about 28 % of the countrys installed capacity.
5) KETRACO
KETRACO was founded in 2008 with a full capital investment by GOK. KETRACO has
responsible to plan, design, construct, own, operate and maintain new 132 kV and above
voltage electricity transmission infrastructure.
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6) GDC
GDC is a state corporation owned 100 % by GOK. GDC is tasked with developing steam
fields to reduce upstream power development risks so as to promote rapid development of
geothermal electric power. GDC will underwrite any dry wells sunk by private developers
selected through competitive bidding processes.
7) REA
REA was established in 2007 to accelerate the implementation pace of the Rural
Electrification Programme, which is one of the most important challenges of the government.
The rural customers have increased from 133,047 in 2007 to 251,056 in 2010.
8) ERC
ERC is responsible for establish both technical and economical regulations of the energy
sector. ERC settles disputes between stakeholders, sets tariff system of Kenya Power,
coordinates energy plan and monitors the sector regulations.
The Ministry of Energy
(MOE)
The Energy Regulatory
Commision
(ERC)
Rural Electrification
Authority
(REA)
The Kenya Electricity
Generating Company
(KenGen)
Independent Power
Producers
(IPPs)
Kenya Electricity
Transmission Company
(KETRACO)
Kenya Power
Geothermal
Development Company
(GDC)
Makes energy policies and
provides a long term vision
Electricity
Generation
Electricity
Transmission
Electricity
Distribution
Sets tariff system,
coordinates energy plans
and monitors regulations

Figure 4.2.19 Power Sector in Kenya
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(2) Power Demand and Supply
1) Power Demand and Supply in Kenya
During the 2011/12 financial year, the number of customers for Kenya Power has exceeded
2,000,000. This was achieved by an increase of customers in 2011/12 of about 285,000, or
16 % from the previous year. Kenya Power aims at connecting new 300,000 customers every
year, so the record was close to the target, although it was not achieved to the target.
Electricity total sales increased every year as well as the number of customers. This is because
of increased number of customers and electricity consumption despite the increased system
losses. Especially, system losses of 2011/12 financial year rose by 1.1 % from previous year.
The cause of the rise depends on large area expansion of the electricity distribution networks
and increased transmission of electricity from the newly constructed Kipevu III generation
plant in Coast area.
System peak demand increased to 1,236 MW in 2011/12 financial year. According to an
official of Kenya Power, system peak demand exceeded 1,350 MW in March, 2013.
Table 4.2.12 Power Demand and Supply in Kenya
2006/07 2007/08 2008/09 2009/10 2010/11 2011/12
Number of Customers 924,329 1,060,383 1,267,198 1,463,639 1,753,348 2,038,625
% increase of Number of Customers 15.2% 14.7% 19.5% 15.5% 19.8% 16.3%
SALES
- Kenya Power System(GWh) 4,771 5,036 5,155 5,318 5,785 5,991
- Rural Electrification Programme
(REP) System(GWh)
221 240 250 279 307 308
- Export to Uganda (GWh) 73 46 27 26 30 41
- Export to Tanesco (GWh) 0 0 0 1 1 1
TOTAL SALES (GWh) 5,065 5,322 5,432 5,624 6,123 6,341
SystemLosses (GWh) 1,104 1,062 1,057 1,068 1,180 1,329
Sales % of Energy Purchased 82.1% 83.4% 83.7% 84.0% 83.8% 82.7%
Losses as % of Energy Purchased 17.9% 16.6% 16.3% 16.0% 16.2% 17.3%
System Peak Demand (MW) 987 1,044 1,072 1,107 1,194 1,236
Source: Kenya Power Annual Report and financial Statements 2012
2) Power Demand and Supply in Nairobi Region
Table 4.2.13 shows number of customers, total sales and maximum demand in Nairobi city.
The number of customers in Nairobi has increased by more than 100,000 annually from
2009/10 financial year. Moreover, according to New Connections Report 2012 to 2013 of
Kenya Power, the number of customers in Nairobi recorded 1,062,329 in April, 2013.
On the other hand, the latest data of total sales in Nairobi region experienced a slight decrease
from the previous year. This is probably because poor rainfall resulted in a reduction in hydro
generation in the first half of 2011/12 financial year, and thus suppressed the sales. Table
4.2.14 shows the sales by tariff type. From the table, the sale for domestic in 2011/12 financial
year decreased from previous year. Also the sales for small commercial and large commercial
and industrial road (11 kV) decreased.
Table 4.2.13 Power Demand and Supply in Nairobi Region
Nairobi Region 2006/07 2007/08 2008/09 2009/10 2010/11 2011/12
Number of Customers 445,595 505,414 595,010 669,128 814,251 921,548
Total Sales (GWh) 2,595 2,782 2,950 3,071 3,332 3,290
MaximumDemand (MW) 522 548 568 588 623 662
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Hydro
46.9%
Geothermal
12.5%
Wind
0.3%
Thermal
38.8%
Cogeneration
1.5%
Source: Kenya Power Annual Report and
financial Statements 2012
Figure 4.2.20 Classification of Power
Plants by Installed Capacity
Table 4.2.14 Sales for Type of Customers Covered by Tariff
Tariff Type of Customers Covered by Tariff (GWh) 2008/09 2009/10 2010/11 2011/12
DC Domestic 800 804 888 841
SC Small Commercial 400 402 435 426
CI1 Large Commercial and Industrial Load ( 415V) 757 752 760 760
CI2 Large Commercial and Industrial Load ( 11kV) 598 652 736 727
IT Off-peak 40 34 36 41
SL Street Lighting 11 11 12 11
R.E.P. Schemes 52 55 63 63
TOTAL 2,950 3,071 3,332 3,290
(3) Power-Generating Facilities
Figure 4.2.20 shows the composition of power-generating
facilities in Kenya. The ratio is for installed capacity of
the facilities and is composed of only total interconnected
system. As shown in the Figure, hydro-power occupies
46.9 % of total generation capacity for the main network
system. Because of the large portion of hydro-power,
seasonal variation of power generation occurs due to
amount of rainfall.
Table 4.2.15 shows a breakdown of power generating
facilities. As shown in the Table, total generation capacity
of main network system is 1,680.4 MW as installed
capacity and 1,253 MW as actual output capacity. Besides
the interconnected system, there are isolated systems
mainly in northern part of Kenya. The off-grid installed
capacity is totally 10.1 MW.
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Table 4.2.15 Power-Generating Facilities
Type Name Installed capacity (MW) Effective capacity (MW)
Hydro
KenGen
Tana 20.0 20.0
Kamburu 94.2 90.0
Gitaru 225.0 216.0
Kindaruma 44.0 44.0
Masinga 40.0 40.0
Kiambere 164.0 164.0
Turkwel 106.0 105.0
Sondu Miriu 60.0 60.0
Sangoro 21.2 20.0
Small Hydros 13.7 10.9
Total Hydro 788.1 (46.9%) 769.9 (48.0%)
Geothermal
KenGen
Olkaria I (KenGen) 45.0 44.0
Olkaria II (KenGen) 105.0 101.0
Eburru Hill 2.5 2.2
Olkaria Wellhead OW37 5.0 4.4
IPP OrPower 4 Geothermal 52 48
Total Geothermal 209.5 (12.5%) 199.6 (12.5%)
Wind
KenGen Ngong 5.3 5.1
IPP Imenti Tea Factory 0.3 0.3
Total Wind 5.6 (0.3%) 5.4 (0.3%)
Thermal
KenGen
Kipevu I Diesel 75.0 60.0
Kipevu III Diesel 115.0 115.0
Embakasi Gas Turbines 60.0 27.0
Garissa & Lamu 8.7 7.3
IPP
Iberafrica 108.5 108.5
Tsavo 74.0 74.0
Rabai Power 90.0 90.0
Emergency Aggreko energy to Kenyan Market 120 120
Total Thermal 651.2 (38.8%) 601.8 (37.5%)
Cogeneration IPP Mumias Cogeneration 26 (1.5%) 26 (1.6%)
Total Interconnected System 1,680.4 (100%) 1,602.7 (100%)
Off-grid Stations
KenGen
Thermal 9.4 8.5
Solar 0.6 0
Wind 0.1 0
Total Off-grid Capacity 10.1 8.5
Gross Capacity 1690.5 1,611.2
(4) Power Transmission and Distribution Networks
1) Reliability of Power in Nairobi city
Nairobi region is one of areas with unreliable electricity. Table 4.2.16 shows blackout
incidence by sub region. The column of target as on 29
th
April, 2013 in the Table shows
objective number of incidences from 1
st
to 29
th
April, 2013. Incidences per 1000 customers as
on 29
th
April, 2013, shows the comparison; Nairobi North and Nairobi West are particularly
higher than other regions, as well as Nairobi South is high. According to the Table, the current
condition of power quality in Nairobi is the worst of the regions. In many cases, blackout
occurred when a tree touches a distribution line or an uprooting tree makes disconnecting.
Based on this, Kenya Power has been making effort to deliver adequate and reliable power to
Nairobi and other regions. During 2011/12 financial year, under the Energy Sector Recovery
Project, Kenya Power installed modern equipment. Moreover, Kenya Power has been
struggled to implement underground cable project as shown in Table.4.2.16.
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Source: J ICA Study Team
Figure 4.2.22 Countermeasure for Vandalism
Table 4.2.16 Daily Monitoring of Blackout Incidence
Sub Region Target Actual (All Incidences) Incidences per 1000 Customers % Variance
Nairobi North 1,236 6,256 14.68 -406.1 %
Nairobi West 773 3,025 11.35 -291.3 %
Nairobi South 1,072 2,323 6.29 -116.8 %
Coast 700 1,023 4.24 -46.1 %
Central Rift 536 409 2.21 23.7 %
North Rift 369 541 4.25 -46.4 %
West Kenya 729 1,774 7.06 -143.4 %
Mt. Kenya North 610 764 3.63 -25.3 %
Mt. Kenya South 444 844 5.51 -90.0 %
TOTAL 6,469 16,959 7.60 -162.1 %
Source: Kenya Power (As on 29
th
April, 2013)

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Nairobi
West
Nairobi
South
Coast Central
Rift
North
Rift
West
Kenya
Mt.
Kenya
North
Mt.
Kenya
South

Source: Kenya Power
Figure 4.2.21 Incidences per 1,000 Customers as on 29
th
April, 2013
Table 4.2.17 Underground Cable Projects
Description Cost (Million US $)
Nairobi CBD overhead lines 7.99
Nairobi Upper Hill & Westlands 15.98
Kileleshwa & Kilimani areas 26.63
Nairobi Industrial & Lavington areas 53.27
Nairobi Eastlands 66.58
Mombasa Island Converl all o/h lines & secondary transformers 18.64
Kisumu city Centre 13.32
Thika town 21.31
Nakura city centre 10.65
Nyeri city centre 10.65
TOTAL 255.68
Source: Project Proposal for Possible Funding by Financing Institutions (KPLC)
2) Securing Distribution Networks
In Nairobi city, vandalism to the electricity
system such as stealing electricity, stealing
oil or copper from transformers and
eventually stealing transformers themselves
sometimes happen. As countermeasures for
vandalism, Kenya Power has been executing
some preventive measures such as police
patrols, spot-welding, reinforcement and
relocation of transformers to safe areas, and
installation of electronic burglar alarms.
Figure 4.2.22 is a picture of a
countermeasure for vandalism for a
transformer. A ring-shaped 11 kV naked
Ring of 11 kV
Naked Electric Wire
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electric wire is installed above the transformer. Moreover during 2011/12 financial year,
penalty for the vandalism became strict i.e., a jail term of 10 years, and/or a fine of Shs.5
million. At present, underground cable projects for distribution line have been proceeding,
therefore these project contribute to restrain vandalism.
(5) Tariff System
Table 4.2.18 shows the tariff system of Kenya Power, which was revised in J une 2008 and has been
applied to date. Besides the tariff system, customers need to pay for new connection. For example, low
voltage connection for customers within 600 meters from transformer costs Ksh. 35,000 for single
phase and Ksh. 45,000 for three phases. In order to connect customers more easily, Kenya Power sets
loan funding option called stima loan. As well as stima loan, Equity Bank operates loan for
electricity connection.
Table 4.2.18 Retail Electricity Tariffs Structure
Tariff
Type of
Customer
Supply Voltage
(V)
Consumption
(kWh/month)
Fixed
Charge
(KSh/month)
Energy
Charge
(KSh/kWh)
Demand Charge
(KSh/kVA/month)
DC
Domestic
Consumers
240 or 415
0 - 50
120.00
2.00
- 51 - 1,500 8.10
Over 1,500 18.57
SC
Small
Commercial
240 or 415 Up to 15,000 120.00 8.96 -
CI1
Commercial/
Industrial
415 - 3 phase
Over 15,000
No limit
800.00 5.75 600.00
CI2 11,000 2,500.00 4.73 400.00
CI3 33,000 / 40,000 2,900.00 4.49 200.00
CI4 66,000 4,200.00 4.25 170.00
CI5 132,000 11,000.00 4.10 170.00
IT
Interruptible
Off-Peak
supplies
240 or 415 Up to 15,000
120.00
4.85 -
240.00 when
used with
DC or SC
SL Street Lighting 240 - 120.00 7.50 -
Source: Updated Retail tariffs Application to Energy Regulatory Commission Updated Version Dated 7th Feb,
2013 (ERC)
(6) Relationship between Kenya Power and Nairobi city
In the power sector, Kenya Power has the closest relationship to Nairobi city. From an interview to an
official of Kenya Power, following arrangement are said to be in existence as some examples between
Kenya Power and Nairobi city.
(i) Kenya Power can cut a branch of a tree if the branch is within 3 meter from a distribution line.
However, it has to pay Ksh. 1,000 to Nairobi city.
(ii) When distribution network connects to customers, Kenya Power has to pay Ksh 1,000 to
Nairobi city.
(iii) If distribution facilities need to remove for the road maintenance and improvement, Nairobi
city pay has to pay the removal cost for Kenya Power. On the other hand, if Kenya Power
installs them in Nairobi city, Kenya Power needs to pay to Nairobi city.
Besides this arrangement, if Nairobi city has a plan of constructing a new road, it needs to inform
Kenya Power of the plan.
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(7) Existing Demand Forecast and Existing Future Plan
The Kenyan power sector has been preparing the Least Cost Power Development Plan (LCPDP) as the
power sector planning for 20 years. Kenyas power generation and transmission system planning is
undertaken on the basis of LCPDP which is in consideration of Kenya Vision 2030.
1) Existing Demand Forecast
LCPDP describes demand forecasts from 2010 to 2031, as shown in Figure 4.2.23. The three
scenarios depend on some factors. These are calculated by using Model for Analysis of Energy
Demand (MAED). Kenya Vision 2030 assumes some projects as vision 2030 flagship projects
such as special economic zones, light rail for Nairobi and suburbs and resort cities. Besides
calculation of MAED, the demand forecasts are added to the demand of vision 2030 flagship
projects.
Among the three scenarios, most of the assumptions adopted for the reference case and the
reference scenario demand were used for analysis of future plan in LCPDP. In the case of the
reference scenario, the peak demand at 2030 is about 12 times of 2011/12 financial year.
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Figure 4.2.23 Demand Forecast from 2010 to 2031
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Source: Updated Least Cost Power Development Plan Study Period: 2010 - 2031
Figure 4.2.24 Least Cost Expansion Plan and Peak Demand
LCPDP has the generation planning until 2031 as the least cost expansion plan. This planning
is simulated by using Wien Automatic Simulation Package (WASP) and presumes the demand
of reference scenario. Figure 4.2.24 shows the future generation capacity as the least cost
expansion plan in the country. In the Figure, the reference scenario demand is also shown. The
plan in 2031 indicates 5 % from hydro plants, 19 % from nuclear plants, 26 % from
geothermal plants, 11 % from gas turbines, 12 % from coal plants, 9 % from medium speed
diesel (MSD) and 9 % from imports.
(8) Future Issues
Technical Working Group held a meeting concerning the power sector on 6
th
May, 2013. In accordance
with the meeting, Technical Working Group plans:
(i) To discuss what information is shared, who share the information and how to share the
information. This is because that power sector is closely related to other sectors such as road,
railway, airport, water supply, wastewater and telecommunication. Therefore NCC hopes that
information of power sector need shall be shared among the concerned sectors.
(ii) To get GIS data of the distribution facilities for grasping the situation and for future land use
plan. NCC is notable to overview the current condition of distribution facilities in Nairobi city.
(iii) To study electricity cost to save it. NCC is not satisfied with the relatively high electricity cost
for street lighting, because the lighting is not for commercial activities but for the safety of
citizens.
(iv) To discuss the possibility that NCC owns its own facilities to generate electricity power for
sale as IPP with cooperation of Kenya Power or other companies of power sector.
(v) To identify a gap between existing demand forecast and proposed demand forecast based on
the master plan of this project.
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4.2.7 Solid Waste Management
(1) Overall Waste Management in Nairobi County
The County Council of Nairobi (CCN) has the responsibility of Solid Waste Management (SWM) in
Nairobi county. Department of Environment (DOE) in CCN collects the solid waste by themselves or
contract out with private company. On the other hand, private company collects the solid waste
through the contract with households or public or private enterprises. The collected waste is
transported into Dandora landfill site or other dumping sites. Some of the collected waste is illegally
dumped. There are some area cannot be collected by CCN or private company due to not enough wide
access road. In this area, CBO collected the waste. The waste flow from generation source to final
disposal site is shown in Figure 4.2.25.
Household waste
1318 t/day
Commercial waste
439 t/day
Market waste
90 t/day
Self disposal
175 t/day
Collected
609 t/day
Final disposal 603
t/day
Illegal dumping
Diverted
85 t/day
73 t/day
6 t/day
990 t/day

Source: J ICA Survey Team(J ST) prepared based on the data of J ICA Preparatory Survey for Integrated Solid Waste
Management (2010)
Figure 4.2.25 Solid Waste Flow in Nairobi County (2009)
The facilities related to solid waste management and management situation are shown in Figure
4.2.26.

Source: J ICA Survey Team(J ST)
Figure 4.2.26 Facilities related to Solid Waste Management
Dandora landfill site
Kayole temporary
dumping site
Maintenance
workshop of CCN
Parking space of
collection vehicle
Candidate landfill
site in J uja
Candidate landfill
site in Ruai
Candidate landfill
site in Mavoko
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(2) Legal Framework
1) Policy
Kenya Vision 2030 provides the development direction toward 2030 including the necessity of
sustainable growth in Kenya. In the vision, the Solid Waste Management System Initiative as
flagship project is raised and relocation of Dandora dump site and the development of solid
waste management systems in 5 leading municipalities have been proposed.
2) Law and Regulation
Environmental Management Coordination Act (EMCA, 2006) is an Act of parliament to
provide for the establishment of an appropriate legal and institutional framework for the
management of the environment including solid waste management. The Local Government
Act (Cap 265 of Laws of Kenya) is one of the Acts in Kenya that establishes and governs
Local Authorities. The Act spells out responsibility, jurisdiction, powers and functions of local
authorities. Most functions related to SWM are undertaken by local authorities such as
collection, transportation and disposal of solid waste. According to this Act, decision making
powers rest with council members as policy makers. Basic by-law of solid waste management
in CCN is City Council of Nairobi (Solid Waste Management) By-law of 2007. The by-law
describes the role and responsibility of CCN for solid waste management.
3) Guideline
There are guidelines related private sector participations and license application of the
company related to solid waste management including transportation, incinerator, landfill,
recycling, transfer station, etc. However, there is no technical guideline for solid waste
management or facility operation.
(3) Organization Structure
National Environmental Management Authority has the regulatory body of SWM in national level.
The Department of Environment (DOE) in CCN is in charge of the implementation of SWM in
Nairobi County. The cleansing section in DOE has the responsibility of SWM. In addition, the DOE
also has the responsibility of EIA auditing and environmental conservation in CCN. The section of
park section has the responsibility of conservation of green area and maintenance of park recreation
and nurseries. The section of environmental management and planning has the responsibility of public
awareness and environmental management and monitoring.
The organization structure of DOE is shown in Figure 4.2.27 and Table 4.2.19.

Source: DOE
Figure 4.2.27 Organization Structure of Department of Environment
Table 4.2.19 Number of Staff in each Section
Administration office Environment Management & Planning Cleansing Park Total
25 39 465 117 648
Source: DOE
Director of Environment

Deputy Director of
Environment (Operation)

Deputy Director of Environment
(Policy &Planning)
Administration
Office
Assistant Director (Parks Section) Assistant Director (Cleansing Section) Assistant Director (Environment
Management &Planning Section)
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(4) Waste Generation
J ICA Preparatory Survey for Integrated Solid Waste Management in Nairobi City (2010) (hereafter
J ICA SWM Survey in 2010) implemented solid waste amount and characterization survey in the area
of CCN.
1) Amount of waste generation
The latest data related to the amount of waste generation is survey data in 2009 as shown in Table
4.2.20. According the data, the total amount of solid waste is estimated as 1848 t/day and more than
60% of the total waste is generated from residential source.
Table 4.2.20 Amount of Waste Generation
Generation source
Number
[person or
establishment]
Unit generation rate
[kg/day/number]
Total [kg/day]
Residential High income 397.362 0.621 246,635
Middle income 1,066,393 0.474 505,076
Low income 1,576,245 0.360 566,670
Commercial Shop 47,941 0.5 23,970.5
Restaurant 1,582 38 60,116
Standard hotels 140 350 49,000
Lodging house 586 100 58,600
Public facilities 500 137 68,500
School 2,847 32 91,104
Industrial plant 501 150 75,150
Other establishment 27,077 0.5 13,538
Market 44 2045 90,000
Street 563.3 106 (60,000)
Total 1,848 t/day
Source: J ICA Preparatory Survey for Integrated Solid Waste Management in Nairobi City (2010)
2) Characterization of waste
As the waste characterization in Nairobi county, the survey data in 2009 is latest one. The most recent
data of physical composition in Nairobi county is the shown in Figure 4.2.28. According to the figure,
more than 60% of total waste is food waste which occupies the high portion in the solid waste. As for
three contents including moisture contents, ash, combustible, high value of moisture content was
confirmed like 65 to 80% residential, restaurant, hotel or market except the generation sources such as
shop or public facilities.
63.80%
13.80%
10.50%
0.60%
1.40%
0.90%
0.80%
1.50%
0.90%
4.70%
1.10%
Food waste
Paper
Plastic
Rubber and leather
Textile
Yard waste
Woods
Glass
Metal
Stone, sand
Others

Source: J ICA SWM Survey (2010)
Figure 4.2.28 Physical Composition of Waste in Nairobi
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(5) Collection and Transportation
The collection and transportation of solid waste is implemented by DOE, the private companies
contracted with DOE, Private Service Providers (PSPs) and Community Based Organizations (CBOs).
As for the collection service provided by CCN, the
operation method is basically station type collection.
The operation team being composed of 1 supervisor,
3 collectors and 1 diver collects the waste. The
maintenance activity to repair the collection vehicle is
carried out in CCN transport depot. Regarding the
service provided by the private companies contracted
with CCN, most of companies have 3 to 5 collection
vehicles and a half of vehicles have tipping function
and they collect the waste from station including the
collection points transported by CBO which collect
by hand cart as primary collection. Regarding the
service by PSPs, operation scale is different from
each PSP. Some PSP only is small company which
has only one collection vehicle but other PSPs are
large companies which have more than 20 collection vehicles. Some of collection vehicles of PSPs do
not have tipping function, and this causes inefficient unloading activity.
The collection time is 24 hours for CCN, and 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. for private contractors with CCN and
Private Service Providers (PSPs) to prevent their illegal dumping activities. Therefore, they have to
transport solid waste during daytime when road is congested.
Overall collection system in Nairobi county for each organization is envisaged as Table 4.2.21.
Table 4.2.21 Collection System in Nairobi county
Organization Service area Collection method Equipment
CCN CBD,
Districts
Station type:
common
Door to door: very
rare
Trucks with tipping
function
Private
company
contracted with
CCN
Districts Station type Trucks with / without
tipping function
Private service
provider
Middle and
high income
residential
area
Door to door Trucks without tipping
function
CBOs and local
youth group
Slum and low
income areas
Door to door Handcart
Source: J ICA Survey Team(J ST) based on the field survey and hearing fromDOE
The total amount of collected waste is shown in Table 4.2.22.
Table 4.2.22 Collected Waste in Nairobi
Year CCN Contractor PSP Total
2008 9.4 t/day 398.0 t/day 121.9 t/day 529.3 t/day
2009 29.6 t/day 446.5 t/day 132.2 t/day 608.4 t/day
Source: DOE
The collection rate of solid waste is approximately 33% in 2009 according to DOE and the remaining
waste is presumed to be illegally dumped or self-disposed at generation source. There are many illegal
dumping sites in Nairobi county. In the area where waste is not collected such as low income area or
Waste picking activity during unloading of waste
fromcollection vehicle
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no access road area, illegal dump occurs. As another
case, even though CBO collects the waste to
collection points where CCN or the private company
contracted with CBO will collect, the situation is
sometimes similar to illegal dumping due to
improper discharge manner, low frequency collection
or no containers in collection points. There is another
case that private company such as the company
contracted with CCN or PSP is illegally dumped. To
prevent such illegal dumping, it is necessary to
enforce the institutional system, to implement
inspection and monitoring, to prepare suitable
collection points and system and to implement
environmental education for staffs related to SWM
as well as for waste dischargers such as residents and
business establishment.
(6) Reduce, Reuse and Recycle (3R)
As for reduction of waste, the campaign for environmental education for waste reduction is rare. Waste
reduction is naturally carried out through daily life in low income area. However, it is necessary to set
up the campaign for environmental education for waste reduction activities by CCN to promote waste
reduction. As for reuse of waste, there are some secondhand shops which handle secondhand clothes,
shoes or electrics. Some people use the secondhand shops. In addition, the people living of low
income carry out reuse as normal daily activity. As for recycle of waste, the collection of recyclable
waste in Nairobi mainly has three major flows. First is the flow that discharged waste is collected by
waste pickers in town and sold to junk buyers. Second is the flow that waste collection workers collect
recyclable material during waste collection vehicles. Third is the flow that recyclable waste is
collected by waste pickers in dumping sites including Dandora landfill site. There is no separate
collection system or sorting facilities in Nairobi. 3R activity is operated in unofficial basis but so many
waste pickers are engaged in waste picking activities. In addition, there are many CBOs which
implement the collection of recyclable during the waste collection activities with some environmental
education related to the separation of recyclable.
In the J ICA SWM Survey (2010), they tried to identify the flow of recyclable waste and compostable
waste. The amount of recyclable estimated in the Study is shown in Table 4.2.23.
Table 4.2.23 Amount of Recyclable
Recyclable
material
Recyclable material handled
by Junk buyer / brokers
[t/day]
Recyclable material handled by
Recyclers/Factory [t/day]
Recyclable 6.07 23
Plastics 4.99 8
Glass 2.27 50
Scrap metal 6.45 67
Others 0.41 -
Total 20.19 148
Source: J ICA SWM Survey (2010)
However, as shown in above the table, the amount of recyclable handled in junk buyer is less than the
amount of recyclable handled in factories, which indicates that it is so difficult to identify the recycling
flow in Nairobi county, especially the condition of the recyclable handled in junk buyer. There is no
monitoring system for this activity.
Illegal dumping site in low income area and waste
pickers who collect recyclables
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(7) Final Disposal
Main treatment and disposal method in Nairobi is final disposal and there is a official landfill site in
Dandora currently. However, there are many illegal dumping sites where the private contractors
contracted with CCN and PSPs sometimes dispose.
The information of current official landfill site and temporary dump site are shown Table 4.2.24.
Table 4.2.24 Dumping Sites in Nairobi County
Name Zone
Area
[ha]
Planed service
period
Present condition
Dandora landfill site Embakasi 46 1981- Open dumping and no supervision of waste
pickers. Bad access and inland road
Kayole temporary
dumpsite
Embakasi 4 2009- Area is historical quarry area. Currently
open dumping and there are some waste
pickers.
Source: J ICA Survey Team(J ST) based on the information fromDOE
Dandora dumping site is only the official landfill site in Nairobi currently. However, the operation of
disposal in Dandora dumping site is open dumping, which means that there is no soil covering. This is
located in 7.5 km away toward northeast side from city center. The operation of the landfill site began
at 1981 and the total area is approximately 46 ha. Total amount of disposed waste is approximately
estimated as 3,550,000 t/day, according to DOE. There are many waste pickers who carry out waste
picking activities during unloading operation from collection vehicles such as the following picture
and spreading activities by landfill equipment. The condition of access road is muddy and bad
condition, especially in rainy season. Therefore, the unloading area is different from climate condition,
and collection vehicles are pulled by bulldozers when they get stuck in muddy area in the access road
during rainy season.

The management of Dandora dumping site is carried out by the cleansing section in DOE. The landfill
operation is carried out by 2 bulldozers and 1 excavator through the contract with a private company.
Due to the unsanitary operation condition of Dandora dumping site, CCN considers the development
of new landfill site in or near Nairobi county. Though J ICA preparatory study for Nairobi Solid Waste
Management Project (2012) has been conducted for Ruai candidate landfill site for landfill but due to
the issue of bird strike to airplane, the location of Ruai for new landfill site has been opposed by Civil
Aviation Authority (CAA). Currently, DOE also consider the other options such as another location of
landfill site or other technical options.
Waste picking activity during unloading of waste
fromcollection vehicle
Waste picking activity during spreading of waste by
excavator
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(8) Financial Aspect
1) Financial condition
Currently, the revenue and expenditure of DOE was based on the system of general budget in
CCN. Based on J ICA SWM Survey (2010) proposed the special budget for SWM as well as
the establishment of Solid Waste Public Corporation (SWPC).
According to DOE, the budget for SWM is 10% to 50%, which is fluctuated in the situation of
county budget. Generally, the budget for SWM is not prioritized in comparison with other
sectors. This causes no payment for the private contractors for collection and transportation
and landfill operation. The latest data of financial condition provided by DOE is shown in
Table 4.2.25.
Table 4.2.25 Financial Condition of CCN and DOE
Year
Revenue (CCN)
[KSh]
Expenditure (CCN)
[KSh]
Expenditure (DOE)
[KSh]
Expenditure (Solid
Waste Management)
[KSh]
2009/2010 8,612,928,000 9,951,002,000 544,217,000 356,091,000
Source: DOE
2) Waste collection service charge
i) CNC
Regarding business establishments, they are categorized into around 80 groups and the rates of
charges per ton are classified into 5 classes like 100, 200, 320, 420, 500 KSh. In addition,
1000 KSh is set for supermarkets and 1500 KSh is set for post offices, banks and courts and
3000 KSh is set for other institutions and 5000 KSh is set for hotels. In fact, the collection rate
is less than 35%. The collection and transportation service will be suspended in case of no
payment by them, it might cause illegal dumping. Regarding households, 10 KSh of waste
collection service charge had been previously collected with the water supply service. After
the privatization of water supply service to the Nairobi City Water and Sewerage Company
Limited (NCWSC) in 2003, the collection was suspended. In this moment, DOE provide the
service for households by the revenue from general budget.
ii) Private Service Provider (PSP)
The licensed PSPs collect the waste collection service charge directly from waste generators
such as households or business establishments. They mainly collect solid waste in high
income and middle income areas which is efficient to obtain the profit. The rates are not fixed
in Nairibi County and depend on the business strategy of PSP. Then, the waste generators in
low and middle income areas cannot receive the collection service from PSPs.
3) Supervision of PSPs and CBOs
DOE have responsibilities of supervision of PSPs and CBOs. There are the lists of supervision
of PSPs and CBOs related to SWM registered by National Environment Management
Authority (NEMA). However, there is no comprehensive information of contract condition
with waste discharger of PSPs and CBOs as well as their financial conditions. Then, it is so
difficult to supervise the activities of PSPs and CBOs. It might cause the illegal activities by
PSPs.
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4.2.8 Telecommunications
(1) Regulatory Bodies and Their Roles
The Telecommunications policy in Kenya is formulated by the Ministry of Information,
Communication and Technology (MOICT), with the Communications Commission of Kenya (CCK)
acting as its overseeing body (established in 1998, following the Kenya Information Communications
Act). Also, Kenya Vision 2030 stipulates the strategic guidelines for the ICT sector, with a target
to raise Kenyas GDP to the world average.
CCKs scope of authority is as follows: i) granting operating licenses, ii) controlling service changes,
iii) assignment of frequencies and telephone numbers, iv) managing the universal service fund, v)
protection of end users and vi) issuing technical standards and equipment type approvals.
The Kenya Information Communications Act (1998) regulates the establishment of CCK and sets the
regulatory framework for the telecommunications sector and the license application procedures. In
2008, following global trends, CCK made a decision to issue telecommunications licenses in three
categories: i) telecommunications infrastructure, ii) application services and iii) contents services. As
of 2012, there were 29 licensed operators for infrastructure, 92 for application and 140 for contents.
The Kenyan governments telecommunications policy features privatization, interoperable connections
(interconnection), and mobile number portability. In 2007, Telkom Kenya, a state owned operator
was privatized by the Consortium of France Telecom and Alcazar Capital Limiteds acquiring 51% of
its stock shares. The above policy is one of the measures to create a competitive environment in the
telecommunications sector.
Since 2009, fixed and mobile operators have been required to provide interoperable domestic
connections. In 2011, Telekom Kenya and Safaricom were designated by CCK as major operators. In
2010, CCK carried out a 50% reduction in interoperable connection charges and a further cut of 40%
is scheduled by 2014.
In 2011, Kenya Network Information Center (KENIC), controlled by Porting Access Kenya, started its
mobile number portability service. The number of service users stood at 36,224 for the first quarter
of 2012.
Another notable feature of the telecommunications policy targets information and communication
technology (ICT). In line with the Kenya Vision 2030 objective to raise GDP to the international
average by the year 2030, MOICT announced its ICT Policy Guideline in 2011, with the aim of
providing broadband connection to last one mile users and ICT services at schools and public
institutions nationwide by 2015.
(2) Current Condition of Telecommunications
This section describes current conditions of fixed/mobile telecommunication, broadcast and postal/
courier services.
1) Fixed/mobile telecommunications/Internet
Figure 4.2.29 shows the number of fixed and mobile users. In 2011/12, there was a rapid
growth of mobile users against a decline of 30% in the number of fixed subscribers from the
previous fiscal year.
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Figure 4.2.29 Number of Fixed and Mobile Users in Kenya
A clear contrast is observed in Figure 4.2.30 indicating the fixed-telephone and mobile
penetration ratio per 100 inhabitants. Between 2007 and 2011, the fixed-telephone
penetration ratio was close to 1% and had a year on year decreasing tendency. On the other
hand, mobile penetration increased from 30% up to 65% in the same period, which leads to
the conclusion that most telephone users in Kenya are mobile users.
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Source: J ICA Study Team(J ST) based on ITU (International Telecommunication Union) statistics
Figure 4.2.30 Proportion of Fixed and Mobile Telephones in Kenya
Over 98 % of the internet subscribers have been mobile users since 2009/10 and over 50% of
the internet users accessed the internet through their mobile handsets in 2011/12 as shown in
Table 4.2.26. On the other hand, fixed line internet users make up less than 1 % of the internet
subscribers even as the number of fiber optic users is increasing rapidly.
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Table 4.2.26 Subscriptions of Internet Users
Fiscal Year 2008/09 2009/10 2010/11 2011/12 May 2013
Terrestrial Mobile Data/Internet Subscription 1,562,065 3,059,906 4,189,720 7,655,576 9,589,851
Terrestrial Wireless Data/Internet Subscription 8,602 22,134 29,979 21,709 24,011
Satellite Data/Internet Subscription 26 953 960 519 727
Fixed Digital Subscriber Line(DSL)
Data/Internet Subscription
7,822 9,631 15,168 11,682 10.390
Fixed Fiber Optic Data/Internet Subscription 851 4,303 22,460 49,371 55,007
Fixed Cable Modem(Dial Up) Data/Internet
Subscription
21 25 - 25 25
Total Internet Subscription 1,824,203 3,096,952 4,258,287 7,738,882 9,680,011
Estimated Internet Users* 3,648,406 7,832,352 12,538,030 14,032,366 16,444,861
Note:* The number of Internet users is estimated by multiplying the number of mobile data/internet
subscriptions by 1, the terrestrial wireless subscriptions by 10, and the fixed DSL, fiber optic and satellite
subscriptions by 100. There is no scientific method of estimating internet users; for the purpose of this
report, the methodology adopted is borrowed from the ITU recommendations and those of the Internet
Market Study 2006 carried out by the Commission.
Source: CCK Annual Report 2011/12, CCK Sector Statistics Report (3
rd
quarter 2012/13)

Broadband subscriptions, with a bandwidth of over 256kbps, are expanding dramatically as
shown in Table 4.2.27, although the broadband subscriptions for 2012 represented only about
1.8 % of the population of Kenya.
Table 4.2.27 Subscriptions of Broadband Services
Fiscal Year 2010/11 2011/12 May 2013
Fixed Broadband (DSL, Satellite and Fiber) 6,552 35,265 N/A
Wireless (Wimax) 5,646 17,282
N/A
Mobile 108,928 674,255
N/A
Total 121,126 726,802 1,178,077
Source: CCK Annual Report 2011/12, CCK Sector Statistics Report (3
rd
quarter 2012/13)
The penetration ratio of telecommunications per province is presented in the National ICT
Survey Report by the Kenya National Bureaus of Statistics and CCK (Table 4.2.28).
Fixed-telephone and internet users are concentrated in Nairobi City. The regional gap in the
penetration ratio between Nairobi City and the provinces is well recognized.
Table 4.2.28 Penetration Ratio of Telecommunications in Nairobi City and the Provinces
Province
Fixed-telephone
(%)
Mobile Phone
(%)
Internet
(%)
Nairobi 11.9 76.2 28.3
Central 1.4 74.0 7.1
Coast 6.3 50.7 8.4
Eastern 2.0 64.2 4.9
North Eastern 1.2 41.1 3.6
Nyanza 1.8 57.3 5.8
Rift Valley 2.3 58.0 4.7
Western 1.2 49.5 1.5
Source: National ICT Survey Report 2011 J une by Kenya National Bureaus of Statistics and CCK
Like almost all developing countries in the field of telecommunications, the rapid growth of
mobile users is in stark contrast to the number of fixed line users. Safaricom, Airtel, Telcom
Kenya (a.k.a. Orange) and Essar Telecom are major mobile operators in Kenya, covering in all
90% of the population in 2011. In March 2013, the number of mobile users reached 29.8
million nationwide, with a penetration ratio of 69%. More than 99% of mobile users utilized
prepaid services.
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Mobile money services called M-Pesa were provided first by Safaricom in 2008 to transfer
small amounts of money by mobile phones. The same service is now provided by Orange and
Airtel as well. As of March 2013, 23.2 million users which account for 78% of total mobile
subscribers used this service. The transaction amount between April and J une 2012 reached
192.7 billion Kenyan Shillings (2.3 billion USD).
Regarding internet services, fixed connections are provided by Wananchi Telecom. Kenya
Data Network (KDN), Access Kenya and Telkom Kenya, meanwhile mobile connection is
provided by Safaricom. The above carriers provide ADSL, FTTx and WiMAX as local
access connection. In May 2013, the number of internet users reached 16 million, and 99% of
them are accessing mobile internet services through 3G network. In actual reality however,
3G services do not seem to meet specified speed requirements, with less than 10% of mobile
internet users being able to access with the maximum speed of 256kbps.
Table 4.2.29 Major Operator
Category Operator Market Share as of March 2013
Fixed phone subscription TelkomKenya (Orange) N/A
Mobile phone subscription
M-Pesa
Safaricom
Airtel Network Kenya
Essar TelecomKenya
TelkomKenya (Orange)
65.1%
16.9%
10.9%
7.1%
Internet subscription
(Mobile Data/Internet)
Safaricom
Airtel Network Kenya
TelkomKenya (Orange)
Essar TelecomKenya
74.4%
11.2%
8.0%
6.4%
Internet subscription
(Other Fixed / Wireless Internet)
Wananchi Telecom
Kenya Data Network (KDN)
Access Kenya
TelkomKenya
Safaricom
35.4%
23.7%
12.9%
11.5%
7.2%
Source: J ST based on CCK Sector Statistics Report (3rd Quarter 2012/13)
2) Broadcast
i) Radio
Kenya Broadcasting Corporation (KBC), the government-managed broadcaster, operates FM
radio broadcast and middle-wave radio broadcast throughout the nation in English and
Kiswahili for 24 hours. Over 100 FM broadcasters including local broadcasting are also
licensed to broadcast.
ii) Television
KBC broadcasts a nationwide TV program at Channel 1 in English and Kiswahili for
averagely 19 hours a day. 17 broadcasters are licensed for commercial broadcasting.
Digital terrestrial broadcast commenced in 5 cities including Nairobi on J anuary 2010.
Analogue terrestrial broadcast was supposed to be shut off all over the country by 2012.
However, the government made a decision to delay the shutoff until 2015 since digital
terrestrial broadcast could cover up to 80% of the population as of the end of 2012. For
Nairobi area, it was announced to be shut off on December 2013. The operators of digital
terrestrial broadcast are Mutlichoice and KBC. Multchoice provides over 50 programs on its
fee-TV service named "GOTv".
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iii) Satellite Broadcast
Multichoice Kenya, a joint venture established by KBC and Multichoice, delivers 13 packages
of TV programs through Ku band on Eutelsat W4 which is operated by the European
Telecommunications Satellite Organization. It reached 120 thousand subscribers by the end
of 2011.
iv) Cable Television
In October 2010, Wananchi Group launched 10 packages of TV programs and reached 50
thousand subscribers as of May 2011.
3) Postal and Courier Services
As of 2012, CCK licenses 190 postal/courier operators, an increase of 14 new postal/courier
operators compared with the previous year. This was due to a successful public awareness
campaign on postal and courier services regulatory requirements.
The postal/courier operators are categorized into 7 types as shown in Table 4.2.30
Table 4.2.30 Number of Licensed Postal and Courier Operators
Category of
Operators
2007
/08
2008/
09
2009
/10
2010
/11
2011
/12
Remarks
Public Postal
Licensee
1 1 1 1 1
Charged with the responsibility of ensuring
provision of universal postal services as an
obligation (USO) and has the widest international
and domestic coverage.
International
Operators
14 15 12 14 14
Operate internationally with both worldwide and
domestic networks.
International
In-bound Operators
11 11 9 11 13
One-way operators; receiving items fromoverseas
for local delivery.
Regional Operators 10 11 12 13 13
Major operators within Kenya and within the East
African network
Intra-country
Operators
75 87 91 99 109 Operators within Kenya
Intra-city Operators 36 38 33 37 39 Operate within a city/town boundary
Document
Exchange Operators
1 1 1 1 1
Operate a document mail exchange point for a
particular clientele
Total 148 164 159 176 190
Source: CCK Annual Report 2011/12, CCK website
As shown above, intra-country postal/courier operators remain the largest category of
operators, accounting for 57.3% of the total number of licensed operators. This is followed by
the intra-city operators that account for 20.5%. Furthermore, the postal and courier market
segment continues to register positive growth in respect to network development and this
brings the operators into further competition.
(3) Spread of ICT equipment in government offices
1) Nairobi City County (NCC)
According to a computer inventory list in 2011 prepared by ICT department of the city county,
the total number of computers is 668. Among them, desktop computers account for 627 and
laptop computer for 41. The number of printers and copiers are 387 and 32 respectively. The
number of officers who are recognised to use a computer based on personnel inventory in the
human resources department is 4,010, which is more than the number of computers. Thus it is
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obvious, that there is a lack of computers in the city county. The computers are for stand-alone
use, with no intranet or data server. This makes enhancing information sharing among the
offices difficult.
Table 4.2.31 Number of ICT equipment and Computer User
Equipment Number of sets Officers Number of persons
Desktop computer 627 Total Number of Officers (approximately) 11,000
Laptop computer 41 Clerical Officers 1,115
Printer 387 Technical Officers 309
Copier 32 Officers recognised to use a computer 4,010
Source: Computer Inventory List (ICT dept. of NCC), Hearing Survey (Human Resource dept. of NCC)
Communication among officers is primarily conducted through the officers' private mobiles.
The NCC headquarters internal line system have not worked for internal communications for
about 5 years. Most officers started to get their mobile sets at that time for internal use. The
only fixed telephones to be found in the offices are broken. Significant business
communications are made through letters and some officers use e-mail.
Each department has site offices for administrative management purposes. Correspondence
between the NCC headquarters and the site offices by letters is prevalent. There are especially
few officers using a computer in the site offices.
2) National Government Network
The Government Common Core Network
(GCCN), the national governmental
network, is operated and maintained by
the operator Telkom Kenya. The GCCN
connects 32 buildings and is shared by
national government offices, and is set to
be linked with counties through the
NOFBI (National Optic Fiber Backbone
Infrastructure).
The NOFBI is a countrywide fiber optic
network implemented by the government
and operated and maintained by the
operator Telkom Kenya. It connects 29
county headquarters, including Nairobi,
in phase I of the project. The government
has also formulated an expansion plan for
NOFBI in phase II to cover the remaining
18 counties.
(4) Strategy
1) Kenya Vision 2030
Kenya Vision 2030, launched in 2008, presents a roadmap for Kenyas transformation into a
newly industrializing middle-income country. The Vision is built upon a tripod of economic,
social and political pillars. As the ICT regulator for the country, CCK lays out the economic
framework through the projects highlighted below;
Source: National Broadband Strategy 2013
Figure 4.2.31 NOFBI coverage
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i) Migration from analogue to digital broadcasting
The government initiative to migrate from analogue to digital broadcasting is a result of the
Regional Radio Conference decision (2006, Geneva, Switzerland <RRC-06>) requiring all
countries to migrate to the digital platform by 2015. CCK is on the Digital Television
Committee that brings together various government bodies for implementation.
ii) Information security
Cyber security is a key factor in the growth of the ICT sector. CCK established the Kenya
Incident Response Team Coordination Centre that serves as the national coordination and
collaboration centre for Cyber security management.
iii) Facilitate universal access to ICT services
CCK is responsible for ensuring that everyone in Kenya has access to affordable
communications services. To address the gaps in ICT access across the country, CCK has
undertaken pilot projects in certain parts of the country. The projects include the
establishment of 16 school-based ICT Centers, four tele-centers and eight centers for persons
with disabilities.
iv) Fiber Optic Cables
CCK has provided licenses for landing four undersea cables into the country. The cables
have had a positive impact on internet access speed in the country. CCK, in collaboration
with the Kenya ICT Board, developed an informative documentary for public information.
2) National Broadband Strategy for Kenya
MOICT, in collaboration with CCK, advocated the development of the National Broad Band
Strategy (NBS) with technical assistance from USAIDs Global Broadband Initiative Program.
The vision of this Broadband Strategy is to transform Kenya to a knowledge-based society
driven by a high capacity nationwide broadband network. NBS cites the following five issues
as key to national broadband development:
(i) Infrastructure, Connectivity and Devices
(ii) Content, Application and Innovation
(iii) Capacity Building and Awareness
(iv) Policy, Legal and Regulatory Environment
(v) Financing and Investment
NBSs strategy and its implementation plan for the 5 years from 2013 through 2017 are based
on the above fundamentals.
As for connectivity, NBS minimum broadband speed forecast targets to meet Kenya Vision
2030 are indicated in Tables 4.2.32 and 4.2.33.
Table 4.2.32 Minimum Broadband Speed

2013-2017 2018-2022 2023-2027 2028-2030
Urban 40Mbps 300Mbps 1024Mbps 2048Mbps
Rural 5Mbps 50Mbps 100Mbps 500Mbps
Source: NBS
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Table 4.2.33 Broadband Penetration Targets

Baseline Target by 2017
% of penetration by households 6.3% 35%
% of penetration by schools 43.4% 100%
% of penetration by health facilities n/a 100%
Source: NBS
3) Strategic Plan for 2008-2013
CCK implemented its first three-year (2005-08) Strategic Plan in line with the 9th National
Development Plan (2002-08) and the Economic Recovery Strategy for Wealth and
Employment Creation 2003-07 (ERS/ERSWEC). The first Strategic Plan ended on 30th
J une, 2008 and the Commission has developed its successor - a comprehensive five-year
Strategic Plan that draws from the experience of the first Strategic Plan and takes into account
rapid global developments in the sector. The preparation of the 2008-2013 Strategic Plan was
carried out in a participatory manner that brought together all departments and units.
The previous vision of CCK was to enable access to reliable communications services by all
Kenyans. This was re-defined in order to align it with the mission statement and the core
function of CCK of facilitating access to communications services. The redefined vision is
time-bound in line with the countrys vision to be a middle income state by the year 2030.
The communications sector is expected to play a key role in the realization of Vision 2030.
Key outputs and outcomes are shown in Table 4.2.34.
Table 4.2.34 Key Outputs and Outcomes
Outputs Performance indicators Outcomes
Mobile operators licensed
Broadcasting networks licensed
Number of equipment type
approved
Numbers assigned
Frequencies assigned
Postal/courier operators licensed
Number of licenses issued
Timely standard & type
approval
Number of type approval
cases handled
Ranges of numbers and
access codes assigned
Increased access to all varieties of
communications services
Equipment compatibility and
seamless services
Better consumer experience
Increased investment opportunities.
Policies, laws and regulations
enforced
Tariffs regulated
Guidelines issued
Timely enforcement of
license conditions and
regulation of tariffs
Fair play
License compliance
Clear rules
Governance improved
Reliability
Improved access and
connectivity
Universal access promoted
Levels of penetration New services to the community
which result in creation of job
opportunities
Interconnection agreements
approved
Consumer education programs
implemented
Internal efficiency and
effectiveness
Quality service
Improved and competitive business
environment
Informed customers
Improved image
Source: CCK
(5) Comparative Position of Kenya
1) Fixed/mobile telecommunication
Figure 4.2.32 to Figure 4.2.34 show the percentage of mobile subscriptions, individual internet
use and fixed-telephone subscriptions among neighboring countries with Kenya in comparison.
Percentage of mobile subscriptions in Kenya is the highest among the countries (Figure
4.2.32) while fixed subscriptions show a decreasing trend (Figure 4.2.34).
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Source: J ICA Study Team(J ST) based on ITU statistics
Figure 4.2.32 Percentage of Mobile Subscriptions among 4 Countries
The increase in internet users in Kenya is particularly notable. With the number of fixed
(wired) internet subscribers at 13,959 (ca. 0.04%), and internet use at 14% in 2010, most
internet users are, therefore, mobile users. As for the number of broadband subscriptions,
although fixed-broadband subscriptions in Kenya jumped from 6,552 in 2011 to 35,265 in
2012, their share per 100 inhabitant is no more than 0.01% in 2010 and 0.10% in 2011,
respectively. Most Internet users, therefore, have little choice but to use narrow band
internet.

Figure 4.2.33 Percentage of Individual Internet Use among 4 Countries
Fixed-telephone subscription is evidently becoming marginal for communications in Kenya.
There will be demand for fixed-telephones in private offices, public institutions - schools,
hospitals, police stations, public government etc. However, local access by FTTx optic fiber
cable should be developed within the frame of the current plan in order to maintain a certain
level of system reliability.
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Figure 4.2.34 Percentage of Fixed-telephone Subscriptions among 4 Countries
Figure 4.2.35 to Figure 4.2.37 compare Kenya globally, as well as with other developed and
developing countries
6
on mobile subscriptions, individual internet use and fixed-telephone
subscriptions in 2011. Mobile phone ownership and internet access in Kenya closely line up
with the global average and that of the developing countries.

Figure 4.2.35 Penetration Ratio of Mobile Subscriptions in Kenya in a Global Comparison
The penetration ratio for individual internet use in Kenya is close to the global ratio and that
of the developing countries. A favorable network environment available to users will therefore
bring itself a sharp rise in subscribers.

Figure 4.2.36 Penetration Ratio of Individual Internet Use in Kenya in a Global Comparison
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The developed/developing country classifications are based on the UN M49, referable URL:
http://www.itu.int/ITU-D/ict/definitions/regions/index.html.
0
20
40
60
80
%
Developed Developing World Kenya
0
50
100
150
%
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The low penetration ratio of fixed-telephone subscriptions in Kenya stands out compared with
the rest of the world. Since this is, however, a result of national policy by Kenya which
emphasizes mobile rather than fixed telephones, the low figure does not directly mean
vulnerability in the telecommunications infrastructure classified as local access network in
outside plant.

Figure 4.2.37 Penetration Ratio of Fixed-telephone Subscriptions in Kenya in a Global Comparison
2) Broadcast
Figure 4.2.38 shows the percentage of households with radio and television in 2009 among
neighboring countries with Kenya in comparison. The percentage of households with radio
and television of Kenya is the highest among the countries. However, two thirds of all
households in Kenya don't own a television.

Figure 4.2.38 Percentage of Household with Radio and Television among 4 Countries
3) Postal and Courier Services
Although the number of licensed postal/courier operators in Kenya marks approximately 200
as previously described, those in Tanzania and Uganda respectively account for less than one
third of the number of operators in Kenya as shown in Table 4.2.35. In comparison with a
difference of population among those counties, there is a great difference of the number of
licensed postal/courier operators among neighboring countries. This means that the Kenyan
postal/courier services market is more competitive than that of neighboring countries.
0
10
20
30
40
50
%
N/A
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Table 4.2.35 Number of Licensed Posta and Courier Operators among 4 Counties
Category of Operators Kenya Tanzania Uganda Ethiopia
Public Postal Licensee 1 1 1 1
International Operators 14 5 8 N/A
International In-bound Operators 13 - - N/A
Regional Operators 13 3 7 N/A
Intra-country Operators 109 7 13 N/A
Intra-city Operators 39 31 - N/A
Document Exchange Operators 1 - - N/A
Total 190 47 29 N/A
Source: J ICA Study Team(J ST) based on CCK Annual Report 2011/12, Uganda Communications
Committee Website, Tanzania Communications regulatory Authority Website and Ethiopian Postal
Service Enterprise Website
(6) Global Trend of Telecommunications
The International Telecommunication Union (ITU) published ICT Facts and Figures which shows
continued and almost universal growth in ICT uptake in 2013. Some remarkable topics in this
publication are shown below for comparison with the directions of Kenya Vision 2030.
1) In total, 6.8 billion mobile-cellular subscriptions in 2013
The world population in 2013 will be 7.1 billion and the number of mobile subscriptions will
be 6.8 billion. Mobile penetration ratios stand at 96% globally, 128% in developed countries
and 89% in developing countries. In 2013, mobile penetration ratio in Kenya is estimated at
about 80% , which exceeds the total African penetration ratio of 63.5%.
2) In total, 2.7 billion people, almost 40% of the worlds population, are online in 2013
In 2013, over 2.7 billion people are using the Internet, which corresponds to 39% of the
worlds population. In the developing world, 31% of the population is online, compared with
77% in the developed world. In Africa, 16% of the population uses the internet, which is
only half the penetration ratio of Asia and the Pacific. In 2013, internet penetration in Kenya
will reach 70% , far over the African figure and almost at the level of the developed world.
3) Continuous growth of mobile broadband is expected
Mobile broadband subscriptions have climbed from 268 million in 2007 to 2.1 billion in 2013.
This reflects an average annual growth rate of 40%, making mobile broadband the most
dynamic ICT market. In developing countries, the number of mobile broadband
subscriptions more than doubled from 2011 to 2013 (from 472 million to 1.16 billion) and
surpassed those in developed countries in 2013. Africa is the region with the highest growth
rates over the past three years and mobile-broadband penetration has increased from 2% in
2010 to 11% in 2013 which trend is followed by Kenya as well.
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24.7
18.8
15.7
11.3
17.7
12.7
11.4
7.5
2.2
1.4
1.3
1.2
Prepaid computer-based (1GB)
Postpaid computer-based (1GB)
Prepaid handset-based (500MB)
Postpaid handset-based (500MB)
Price of service as a % of GNI per capita
Developed
World
Developing
Source: ITU
Figure 4.2.39 Price of Mobile-broadband Services, Early 2013

4) Mobile broadband is much more expensive in developing countries
By early 2013, the price of an entry-level mobile-broadband plan represents between 1.2-2.2%
of monthly GNI p.c. in developed countries and between 11.3-24.7% in developing countries,
depending on the type of service. However, in developing countries, mobile broadband
services cost considerably less than fixed-broadband services: 18.8% of monthly GNI p.c. for
a 1 GB postpaid computer-based mobile-broadband plan compared to 30.1% of monthly GNI
p.c. for a postpaid fixed-broadband plan with 1 GB of data volume. Among the four typical
mobile-broadband plans offered in the market, postpaid handset-based services are the
cheapest and prepaid
computer-based services are the
most expensive, across all
regions. A regional
comparison highlights, that
mobile-broadband services
remain largely unaffordable in
Africa, where the price of a
computer-based plan with 1GB
of data volume represents on
average more than 50% of GNI
p.c. This situation can be
applied to Kenya as well.

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