Mombasa County
Kenya
12,000,000
Abdulswamad Nassir
Signatories
2022 May
Committed
Articles
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From Data to Action: Mombasa's Urban Smart Energy Journey
Access to clean and affordable energy is a top priority for Mombasa County in Kenya. To advance towards this goal, the County has been working with the Covenant of Mayors in Sub-Saharan Africa's co-implementing partner, Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ), in implementing the Urban Smart Energy (USE) product since 2022. Following an evidence-based approach, the USE focuses on developing decentralised energy systems and energy efficiency measures on county-owned sites. The recent USE Results Workshop reviewed the feasibility of solar PV systems and energy efficiency improvements in Mombasa, recommending solar rooftops for six locations, LED retrofits for three, and AC replacements for one.
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A year in review: CoM SSA innovations and collaborations propelled local climate action to new heights in 2023
The Covenant of Mayors in Sub-Saharan Africa initiative (CoM SSA), a European Union action, reached new heights in 2023. Seven Sustainable Energy Access and Climate Action Plans (SEACAPs) were launched, over 50 climate and energy badges were awarded, CoM SSA Mayors led the sub-Saharan Africa climate action agenda at regional and global forums, and CoM SSA grew to over 360 signatories. See the full CoM SSA 2023 overview document here.
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Press release: Mombasa launches city LAB to address urban flooding
Mombasa, 15 December 2023 – The County Government of Mombasa takes a groundbreaking step in combating urban flooding issues with the introduction of the City Local Adaptation Booster (LAB), a collaborative initiative between the County Government and the Covenant of Mayors in Sub-Saharan Africa (CoM SSA) co-implementing partner, the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ). The Mombasa City LAB aims to unite local and international experts in creating sustainable, locally tailored solutions to enhance adaptation to climate change.
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Mombasa and Nakuru Exchange on Urban Smart Energy
Clean energy is a significant concern for both Mombasa and Nakuru counties in Kenya, requiring joint efforts for effective solutions. In recognition of this, the Covenant of Mayors in Sub-Saharan Africa (CoM SSA)’s co-implementing partner, Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ), organised a city-to-city exchange between these counties in September. This discussion enabled county governments to share experiences on Urban Smart Energy (USE), renewable energy, climate change and energy efficiency projects.
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Mombasa County embraces sustainable energy solutions
Mombasa County, located on the Kenyan coast, has taken a significant step towards addressing climate change and advancing sustainable energy solutions as a signatory to the Covenant of Mayors in Sub-Saharan Africa (CoM SSA). As Kenya’s second-largest city, with an urban population of 1.2 million people, the fast-growing County recognises the crucial need for an uninterrupted power supply for its residents and government services. In addition to its rising energy demand, the County has also experienced increased energy costs due to recent tariff adjustments in 2018 and 2023.
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Kisumu County waste to biogas project awarded at the Cities and Climate Change Technical Workshop
In May 2023, Kisumu County’s waste-to-biogas project was rated the ‘best overall’ and winner in Africa during a pitch contest at the Cities and Climate Change Technical Workshop in Mombasa, Kenya. This workshop, organized by the World Bank and CoM SSA partner, the Agence Française de Développement (AFD), focused on ‘Moving from Plans to Implementation’, highlighting climate action at the local level for resilient urban development.
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CoM SSA participates in the Africa Infrastructure Futures Conference
CoM SSA participated in the Africa Infrastructure Futures Conference, organised by the African Centre for Cities (ACC) in Cape Town, South Africa. Since 2021, the partnership between CoM SSA and ACC, the South-African interdisciplinary hub at the University of Cape Town, has aimed to create a bridge between academia and local municipalities to address urban challenges and create a dialogue on sustainable and climate resilient urban infrastructures. It is in the context and vision of this collaboration that CoM SSA supported the 2022 edition of ACC’s annual Urban Conference. In light of the close collaboration with Mombasa County (Kenya), CoM SSA supported the participation of Mombasa staff to attend the Conference. The event brought together organisations and personalities from academia, the private sector, local government and civil society to discuss and share ideas on the main challenges faced by African cities in a context of rapid urbanisation, increased impacts of climate change, and a growing need for sustainable infrastructure.
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Mombasa County joins the Covenant of Mayors in Sub-Saharan Africa
On 27 October, a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed with the County Government of Mombasa, building on the County becoming a Covenant of Mayors in Sub-Saharan Africa (CoM SSA) signatory earlier this year. The partnership lays the foundation for future activities to tackle climate change and provide access to sustainable energy.
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Resources
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Mombasa Flood Risk Assessment Technical Report
The growing risk and vulnerability of Mombasa's coastal flooding, with over 30% of the county facing high flood risk, as revealed in flood risk and vulnerability assessment developed by the Mombasa City-Lab in collaboration with the Covenant of Mayors in Sub-Saharan Africa (CoM SSA); underscores the urgent need for detailed strategising and resource mobilisation for disaster management. The Mombasa City Lab Project aims to develop innovative, multi-sectoral solutions through comprehensive assessments and technical validation processes. This report highlights the varying levels of flood risk, vulnerability, and adaptive capacity of vulnerable communities and assets by blending GIS and participatory methods. Moreover, the report will inform solution development and the areas to prioritise the various actions that address the county's mandate in mitigating the occurrence and impacts of floods.
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Urban Smart Energy (USE) presentation for cities
This presentation introduces USE, an innovative standardised support product designed to facilitate the adoption of decentralised energy systems and energy efficiency improvements across city-owned sites. By leveraging USE, cities can unlock access to clean, resilient energy sources, achieve significant savings on energy costs, and stimulate local employment and income growth. Discover how USE is setting a new standard for urban energy solutions.
