News & Events

Tenders

Feedback

Grievances

Strengthened Institutions for Urban Service Delivery

The Institutional Strengthening component of KUSP II is aimed at enhancing the governance, administrative, and operational capacities of urban institutions. It ensures that municipalities and county governments have the necessary tools, frameworks, and technical expertise to effectively plan, implement, and manage urban development initiatives. By strengthening institutions, KUSP II contributes to the establishment of sustainable urban governance systems that promote transparency, accountability, and efficiency in service delivery.

Key Focus Areas

Explore Our Focus Areas

The Kenya Urban Support Program Phase II (KUSP II) is designed to address key areas of urban development to promote sustainable, inclusive, and resilient cities. The program’s focus areas aim to strengthen governance, enhance infrastructure, and foster economic and social inclusion.

Result Area Reports

Municipal Governance and Legal Frameworks

Governance

Administrative

Capacity

  • Establishment of legal municipal structures, including chartered municipalities, municipal boards, and urban management units.

  • Strengthening the enforcement of the Urban Areas and Cities Act (UACA) to provide a regulatory framework for sustainable urbanization.

  • Development of municipal charters and strategic plans aligned with county and national urban policies.

Capacity Building for Municipal Leaders and Technical Staff

Governance

Administrative

Capacity

  • Training programs for municipal board members, urban managers, and county officials on urban planning, public finance management, and service delivery.

  • Deployment of over 290 interns across municipalities to provide technical expertise in engineering, environmental management, and urban governance.

  • Technical assistance in the use of geo-enabled monitoring tools, financial reporting systems, and performance-based grant mechanisms.

Strengthening Urban Planning and Management

Governance

Administrative

Capacity

  • Development of Spatial Plans and Integrated Urban Development Plans (IDePs) to guide structured and sustainable urban growth.

  • Implementation of digital platforms for municipal project tracking, budgeting, and stakeholder engagement.

  • Promotion of participatory urban governance through community engagement forums and municipal board consultations.

Revenue Optimization and Financial Sustainability

Governance

Administrative

Capacity

  • Introduction of own-source revenue frameworks to enable municipalities to generate and manage local funds effectively.

  • Training on financial forecasting, revenue collection, and municipal asset management.

  • Development of Public-Private Partnership (PPP) models for financing urban projects, including waste management and smart city solutions.

Environmental and Social Safeguards

Governance

Administrative

Capacity

  • Institutionalizing environmental impact assessments (EIAs) and social safeguard policies to ensure sustainable urbanization.

  • Strengthening climate resilience measures in urban planning, including green infrastructure and disaster risk reduction frameworks.

  • Implementation of gender and social inclusion policies to promote equitable access to urban services.

Institutional Strengthening

Key Achievements

01

Training

Training and deployment of 290 interns to strengthen municipal service delivery.

02

Plans

Development of 51 Urban Spatial Plans and 57 Integrated Development Plans (IDePs).

03

Capacity Building

Capacity building for all 45 counties, ensuring compliance with urban regulatory requirements.

04

Revenue Management

Implementation of revenue management frameworks, leading to increased local government financial sustainability.

Project Gallery

All Municipal Governance Capacity Building Urban Planning Revenue Optimization Environmental Safeguards

Strengthening the capacity of urban institutions to deliver resilient infrastructure and inclusive services, fostering sustainable urban development across Kenya.

- Making Kenyan Towns Work...

Twitter Facebook Linkedin
Result Areas
Related Links
Contact Us

Copyright 2025. Kenya Urban Support Program. All Rights Reserved. 

©2025 | Kenya Urban Support Program | All Rights Reserved.