The Project Development Objective (PDO) was to improve living conditions in informal settlements in 15 selected urban centers in 14 selected counties in Kenya. This was achieved through investments in infrastructure and service delivery, enhancement of tenure security, urban and land institutions capacity building and planning for urban growth.
Achievements
KISIP 1 has made significant contributions towards improving the living conditions of 1,361,320 people who have benefited from infrastructure and tenure security enhancements.
Under infrastructure interventions, 98.289km of road were constructed to bitumen standards; 120.078km of stand-alone footpaths done; 109.812km of drainage canals constructed; 21 No. ablution blocks constructed; 63.048km of sewer pipeline laid with 4,788 No. connections done; 112.494km of water pipeline laid and 8,739 No. water connections done; 11 No. water kiosks constructed and 134 No. 30M high mast lighting installed.
Under tenure, a total of 23,397 titles have been prepared/ or are being prepared with 26,387 direct beneficiaries and 110,820 indirect beneficiaries.
The National Hygiene Program (Phase 1A) provided employment to 26,148 youths from 27 informal settlements in 8 counties to cushion them from the effects of Covid-19.
A county-by-county summary is shown below;
Benefited from investments in infrastructure and service delivery, enhancement of tenure security and planning for urban growth interventions.
Investment in Infrastructure and Service Delivery
Implemented in two (2) informal settlements: Kayole Soweto and Embakasi KCC.
| Intervention | Achievement |
|---|---|
| Roads | 8.3km |
| High-mast lights | 9 No. |
| Water distribution pipes | 5.5km |
| Consumer connections | 425 No. |
| Lateral sewer lines | 5.7km |
| Trunk sewer | 526km |
| Sewer inspection chambers | 390 No. |
| Solid waste management facility: main building and a 54m3 biogas solid waste bio digester | 1 No. |
Enhancing Tenure Security
Planning, Survey and Titling undertaken in seven (7) informal settlements: Embakasi, Kahawa Soweto, Kambi Moto, Mathare Fire Victims, Ex-Grogon, Mji wa Huruma and Redeemed. A total of 204 No. titles were prepared.
Planning for Urban Growth
A County Housing Policy was developed and handed over to the county for implementation.
Benefited from investments in infrastructure and service delivery, enhancement of tenure security and planning for urban growth interventions.
Investment in Infrastructure and Service Delivery
Implemented in four (4) informal settlements: Ziwa la Ng’ombe, Jomvu Kuu, Jomvu Mikanjuni and Mkomani.
| Intervention | Achievement |
|---|---|
| Roads | 3.632km |
| Footpaths | 10.54km |
| High-mast lights | 8 No. |
| Ablution blocks | 7 No. |
| Water distribution pipes | 7.3km |
Enhancing Tenure Security
Planning, Survey and Titling undertaken in seven (7) informal settlements: Kindunguni, Kisumu Ndogo, Misufini, Kwa Hakatsa, Mwatate, Chaani and Likoni. A total of 3,243 No. titles were prepared.
Planning for Urban Growth
A County Housing Policy was developed and handed over to the county for implementation.
Benefited from investments in infrastructure and service delivery and enhancement of tenure security interventions.
Investment in Infrastructure and Service Delivery
Implemented in three (3) Malindi sub-county settlements: Kibokoni, Sir Ali and Kwa Ndomo.
| Intervention | Achievement |
|---|---|
| Roads | 5.5km |
| High-mast lights | 8 No. |
| Water distribution pipes | 15km |
| Water connections | 54 No. |
Enhancing Tenure Security
Planning, Survey and Titling undertaken in thirteen (13) informal settlements: Kibokoni M17E, Muyeye 1, Kwa Ndomo, M26 Kibokoni, Jiwe Leupe, Makaburini, Njoro ya Chini, Shingila, Jakaba, Njoro Takatifu, Ndigwini, Tabora and Muyeye II. A total of 3,941 No. titles were prepared.
Benefited from enhancement of tenure security.
Enhancing Tenure Security
Planning, Survey and Titling was done in five (5) informal settlements: Namu (Phase 1 and 2), Riig (Phase 1 and 2), Iskadek (Phase 1 and 2), Makhanu (Phase 1 and 2) and County (Phase 1 and 2). A total of 7,580 No. titles were prepared.
Benefited from investments in infrastructure and service delivery and enhancement of tenure security interventions.
Investment in Infrastructure and Service Delivery
Implemented in three (3) informal settlements in Kitui town: Mjini, Mosquito and Kunda Kindu.
| Intervention | Achievement |
|---|---|
| Roads | 6km |
| High-mast lights | 6 No. |
| Street lights | 15 No. |
| Water distribution pipes | 3.9km |
| Water connections | 635 No. |
| Sewer lines | 2,838m |
Enhancing Tenure Security
Planning, Survey and Titling done in Kaango Mosquito informal settlement. A total of 181 No. titles were prepared.
Benefited from investments in infrastructure and service delivery and enhancement of tenure security interventions.
Investment in Infrastructure and Service Delivery
Implemented in Dallas informal settlement.
| Intervention | Achievement |
|---|---|
| Roads | 2.2km |
| Footpaths | 400m |
| Drainage canals | 3.9km |
| Main sewer | 520m |
| Feeder sewer lines | 1,140m |
| Manholes | 33 No. |
| Inspection chambers | 115 |
Enhancing Tenure Security
Planning, Survey and Titling in Kathita and Kimangaru informal settlements. A total of 304 No. titles were prepared.
Benefited from enhancement of tenure security.
Enhancing Tenure Security
Planning, Survey and Titling was done in nineteen (19) informal settlements: Gatitu, Kihatha, Kihuyo, Riamukurwe, Ithenguri, Gitathini, Gitero, Chorongi, Kiamwathi, Kiaruhiu/Kariki, Gikomo/Kiawara, Miiri, Ngorano, Gikaibei, Njoguini, Kanjora, Ruruguti, Ihwagi and Muruguru. A total of 1,837 No. titles were prepared.
Benefited from enhancement of tenure security.
Enhancing Tenure Security
Planning, Survey and Titling was done in Umoja informal settlement. A total of 63 No. titles were prepared.
Benefited from investments in infrastructure and service delivery and enhancement of tenure security interventions.
Investment in Infrastructure and Service Delivery
Implemented in Kwa Rhonda, Kaptembwa and Gilani informal settlements in Nakuru town, and in Kihoto, Kamere, Karagita and Kasarani informal settlements in Naivasha sub-county.
| Intervention | Achievement |
|---|---|
| Roads (bitumen standards) | 29.28km |
| Gravel roads | 9.5km |
| High-mast lights | 23 No. |
| Major drains | 8.1km |
| Roadside drains | 6km |
| Sewer connections | 230 No. |
| 250m3 steel water tanks | 2 No. |
| Water pipelines | 29.5km |
| Consumer connections | 1,426 No. |
| Water kiosks | 10 No. |
| Submersible water pumps | 2 No. |
| Water office | 1 No. |
| Solid waste management facility | 1 No. |
Enhancing Tenure Security
Planning, Survey and Titling undertaken in six (6) informal settlements: Kasarani A&B, Eastleigh, Tarabete, Keringet, Kong’asis and Crater Lake. A total of 3,317 No. titles were prepared.
Benefited from investments in infrastructure and service delivery and enhancement of tenure security interventions.
Investment in Infrastructure and Service Delivery
Implemented in Hill School, Kimumu/Hawaii, Kimumu/Kambi Nairobi, Race Course, Munyaka, Huruma and Kamukunji informal settlements.
| Intervention | Achievement |
|---|---|
| Roads | 18.5km |
| High-mast lights | 16 No. |
| Ablution blocks | 7 No. |
| Mobile garbage skips | 9 No. |
Enhancing Tenure Security
Planning, Survey and Titling undertaken in three (3) informal settlements: Hill School, Maili Nne and Kuinet. A total of 517 No. titles were prepared.
Benefited from investments in infrastructure and service delivery and enhancement of tenure security interventions.
Investment in Infrastructure and Service Delivery
Implemented in Talai, Motobo and Swahili informal settlements.
| Intervention | Achievement |
|---|---|
| Roads | 5.4km |
| High-mast lights | 6 No. |
Enhancing Tenure Security
Planning, Survey and Titling undertaken in Swahili Village and Majengo Talai informal settlements. A total of 472 No. titles were prepared.
Benefited from investments in infrastructure and service delivery, enhancement of tenure security and planning for urban growth interventions.
Investment in Infrastructure and Service Delivery
Implemented in Nyalenda, Obunga and Bandani informal settlements.
| Intervention | Achievement |
|---|---|
| Roads | 7.4km |
| High-mast lights | 37 No. |
| Trunk sewer | 6km |
| Lateral sewer | 2.1km |
| Manholes | 358 No. |
| Sewer pumps and pumping station | 3 No. |
| KIWASCO sewer treatment works | 2 No. |
Enhancing Tenure Security
Planning, Survey and Titling undertaken in six (6) informal settlements: Bondeni, Swahili, Shauri Yako, Kaloleni, Shauri Moyo and Kopere. A total of 1,411 No. titles were prepared.
Planning for Urban Growth
A County Housing Policy was developed and handed over to the county for implementation.
Benefited from enhancement of tenure security.
Enhancing Tenure Security
Planning, Survey and Titling was done in three (3) informal settlements: Kambi Somali, Mjini and Amalemba. A total of 327 No. titles were prepared.
Benefited from investment in infrastructure and service delivery in Kariobangi and Swahili informal settlements in Machakos town.
Investment in Infrastructure and Service Delivery
| Intervention | Achievement |
|---|---|
| Roads | 1.889km |
| High-mast lights | 4 No. |
| Trunk sewer | 1.6km |
| Lateral sewer line and rehabilitation of sewer ponds at Machakos Girls | 4km |
| Pumping and equipping boreholes | 2 No. |
| 250m3 elevated steel water tank | 1 No. |
| Water main pipelines | 700m |
| Sewer distribution lines | 8.7km |
| Solid waste management facilities | 2 No. |
Implementation of the National Hygiene Programme (Kazi Mtaani)
The project funded the implementation of the first phase (1A) of Kazi Mtaani, an initiative of the Government to cushion the most vulnerable population from the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic.
This first phase (1A) focused on twenty-seven (27) informal settlements in eight (8) counties: Nairobi, Mombasa, Kiambu, Nakuru, Kisumu, Kilifi, Kwale and Mandera, as tabulated below.
| County | Number of workers | No. of settlements | Informal settlements |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nairobi | 10,600 | 4 | Mathare, Kibera, Mukuru, Korogocho |
| Mombasa | 6,000 | 3 | Bangladesh, Kaa Chonjo, Ziwa la Ngombe |
| Kiambu | 2,300 | 5 | Kiandutu, Kiangombe, Shauri Yako-Uthiru, Shauri Yako-Kinoo, Kibagare |
| Nakuru | 2,300 | 4 | Kaptembwa, Kwa Rhonda, Lakeview, London |
| Kisumu | 2,300 | 5 | Manyatta (A & B), Nyalenda (A & B), Obunga |
| Kwale | 1,000 | 2 | Karanja Estate, Whitehouse (Diani) |
| Kilifi | 1,000 | 2 | KKB, Jakaba (Mariakani) |
| Mandera | 648 | 2 | Bulla Jamhuria, Shafshafey |
| Total | 26,148 | 27 |
A total of twenty-six thousand, one hundred and forty-eight (26,148) youths benefited from the programme, earning a daily wage of Kshs. 653.10 in cities and Kshs. 600 in other areas.
