Pilot Counties: building evidence for sustainable urban solutions
The SymbioCity Kenya programme implements the SymbioCity approach in seven Pilot Counties and corresponding towns. These Pilot projects are to be seen as models for how urban development challenges can be tackled sustainably in a Kenyan context.
Mbita Town
Homabay CountyPilot town: Mbita Mbita was selected to be Pilot town by the Homa Bay County Government because of its high potential in tourism, agriculture and fishing. The town is...
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Kakamega CountyPilot town: Butere Butere-Sabatia town is located is located in Butere sub-county, in central Marama ward, a short drive from Kakamega town. Butere-Sabatia does not...
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Kisumu CountyPilot town: Ahero Ahero town is located 25 kilometres south east of Kisumu city in Nyando sub-county. The town is a transport node, being a junction of the Nairobi-Kisumu...
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Kitui CountyPilot town: Kwa Vonza Kwa Vonza is facing a myriad challenges due to the rapid rate of urbanisation. The establishment of two universities has transformed the rural set...
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Tans Nzoia County Pilot town: Kiminini Kiminini is a small yet busy town around 20 km from the County capital, Kitale. Although without formal town status, it is Trans Nzoia’s second...
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Meru CountyPilot town: Ontulili As the gateway town to Meru County, Ontulili presented an ideal pilot. Shoulder to shoulder with Nanyuki Town, the Laikipia County capital, Ontulili’s...
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Nakuru CountyPilot town: Njoro The Nakuru County Government’s choice of Njoro as a pilot town has been motivated by several factors. Njoro has a status as a unique agricultural town...
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