| Project Detail |
This is a Multi-Purpose Dam project, located in Mwache, West of Mombasa: Financing of domestic water supply to Mombasa county. The project will contribute to key EU objectives and priorities under the Global Gateway and in the area of Climate Change Adaptation.
Objectives
The main objective of the Mwache Water Supply Project is to improve drinking water and sanitation systems in the coastal region of Kenya. This will involve the construction of a multipurpose dam, including upper and lower check dams, a water treatment plant, including a Raw Water Pumping System, and three Transmission Mains (TMs), including terminal reservoirs. The project will also improve the distribution systems of the four zones of Mombasa city - Island, South Mainland, North Mainland & West Mainland. Overall, the aim is to improve the water supply to a population of 805,000 of which 386,400 will be in Mombasa and Kwale, and 48% of whom are anticipated to be women and girls.
Sector(s)
Water, sewerage - Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities
Under Global Europe NDICI guarantee
Under EFSD+ Guarantee
Proposed EIB finance (Approximate amount)
EUR 110 million
Total cost (Approximate amount)
EUR 490 million |
