Water access for 800,000+ people, improved sanitation, reduced waterborne diseases, tourism sector support
Coastal Water Supply and Sanitation Development Project
World Bank US$330 million project improving water supply and sanitation for Mombasa, Kilifi, Kwale, and Taita Taveta counties.
AnnouncedApril 26, 2017
StartedJanuary 1, 2018
Expected CompletionDecember 31, 2027
Financials
Offering PriceKsh 42,000,000,000KES
Timeline
World Bank Approval
World Bank approved US$300 million for the Kenya Water and Sanitation Development Project serving coastal counties
Implementation Begins
Project implementation commenced across Mombasa, Kilifi, Kwale, and Taita Taveta
Contractors
Coast Water Works Development Agency
Implementing AgencyGovernment agency implementing the World Bank-funded coastal water project
Politicians Involved
Uhuru Kenyatta
President of KenyaOversaw the World Bank water project approval for the coast region
Benefits
Description
The Kenya Water and Sanitation Development Project (WSDP) is a US$330 million World Bank-funded program to improve water supply and sanitation services across Kenya's coastal region. Approved in 2017, the project serves Mombasa, Kilifi, Kwale, and Taita Taveta counties through the Coast Water Works Development Agency. Components include new water distribution infrastructure, sewerage systems, waste water treatment plants, and institutional strengthening of the Mombasa Water and Sewerage Company (MOWASCO). The project addresses a critical gap where Mombasa water production only meets 25% of demand.
Overview
Largest water and sanitation investment in coastal Kenya's history, addressing chronic water scarcity that affects millions of coast residents and threatens the tourism industry.