KUSPII

Transforming Urban Kenya: Governance, Funding & Sustainable Growths

KUSP supports Kenya’s urban development through the Kenya Urban Programme (KenUP), empowering counties with stronger governance, targeted funding, and capacity building—paving the way for prosperous, modern, and inclusive cities.

KUSP Background

Achievements

KUSP I Municipalities

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Completed Projects

KUSP II Municipalities

Urban Resilience

Enhancing urban infrastructure and service delivery to create resilient cities for a sustainable future.

Community Integration

Fostering inclusive urban communities by integrating refugee and host populations seamlessly.

Capacity Building

Empowering municipalities through training and technical support for improved urban management

About KUSPII

Empowering Urban Development Across Kenya...

The Kenya Urban Support Program II (KUSPII) is a transformative initiative aimed at fostering sustainable urban development across Kenya. KUSP II builds on the foundations of KUSP I to strengthen urban governance, enhance infrastructure, and promote resilience in 79 municipalities across 45 counties in Kenya.

Program Development Objectives

SN	County	Urban Area	Urban Population Size
1.	Baringo	Kabarnet	25,954
2.	Bomet	Bomet	83,440
3.	Bungoma	Bungoma	54,469
		Kimilili	94,719
4.	Busia	Busia	50,099
5.	Elgeyo Maraket	Iten/Tambach	44,513
6.	Embu	Embu	59,428
7.	Garissa	Garissa	115,744
8.	Homa Bay	Homa Bay	59,165
9.	Isiolo	Isiolo	46,578
10.	Kajiado	Kajiado	14,434
		Ngong	107,042
11.	Kakamega	Kakamega	90,670
		Mumias	102,208
12.	Kericho	Kericho	127,042
13.	Kiambu	Kiambu	83,265
		Karuri	115,731
		Kikuyu	264,714
		Limuru	79,686
		Ruiru	240,226
		Thika	151,225
14.	Kilifi	Kilifi	47,957
		Malindi	115,882
15.	Kirinyaga	Kerugoya/Kutus	35,343
16.	Kitui	Kitui	115,183
17.	Kwale	Kwale	21,378
18.	Laikipia	Rumuruti	10,064
19.	Lamu	Lamu	18,328
20.	Machakos	Machakos	150,467
		Kangundo-Tala	218,722
		Mavoko	135,571
21.	Makueni	Wote	67,542
22.	Mandera	Mandera	87,150
23.	Marsabit	Marsabit	14,474
24.	Meru	Meru	57,940
25.	Migori	Migori	66,234
		Awendo	108,742
		Rongo	81,968
26.	Murang'a	Murang'a	30,949
27.	Nakuru	Nakuru	367,183
		Naivasha	170,551
28.	Nandi	Kapsabet	87,850
29.	Narok	Narok	37,129
30.	Nyamira	Nyamira	56,857
31.	Nyandarua	Olkalou	67,186
32.	Nyeri	Nyeri	117,297
33.	Samburu	Maralal	15,213
34.	Kisii	Kisii	81,318
35.	Siaya	Siaya	23,825
36.	Taita Taveta	Mwatate	6,576
37.	Tana River	Hola	17,124
38.	Tharaka Nithi	Kathwana	0
39.	Trans Nzoia	Kitale	148,261
40.	Turkana	Lodwar	47,101
41.	Uasin Gishu	Eldoret	312,351
42.	Vihiga	Vihiga	124,391
43.	Wajir	Wajir	82,106
44.	West Pokot	Kapenguria	36,379
45.	Kisumu	Kisumu	383,444

Institutional Strengthening

Result Areas

The Kenya Urban Support Program (KUSPII) focuses on key result areas designed to address the unique challenges of urbanization while fostering sustainable growth. From enhancing municipal governance and strengthening infrastructure to promoting inclusive development and leveraging technological innovation, KUSPII’s program areas aim to create resilient, vibrant, and inclusive urban spaces that improve the quality of life for all citizens.

Planning & Resilience

Inclusive Infrastructure

Improved Private Sector Engagement

Refugee & Host Community

Municipalities Benefited in KUSP I

Municipalities Benefiting in KUSP II

New Roads

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Urban Residents Impacted

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Project Reports

Access comprehensive KUSPII reports to explore insights, progress, and achievements shaping Kenya’s sustainable urban development.

Project Status Timeline

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Development Partners

KUSP II is implemented through a collaborative approach, bringing together national and county governments, international development agencies, and private sector stakeholders. These development partners play a crucial role in providing financial support, technical expertise, and policy guidance to ensure sustainable urban growth and effective municipal governance.