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Population, Urbanisation and Housing Flagship Programmes and Projects
Implementation of the Population Policy for National Development.
Preparation and implementation of strategic development and investment plans in six metropolitan regions (Nairobi,Mombasa, Kisumu-Kakamega; Nakuru-Eldoret, Wajir-Garissa-Mandera, Kitui-Mwingi-Meru) and their respective Spatial Plans. Similar plans will be developed for special border towns and all other municipalities. The flagship projects will include preparation of strategic integrated physical development plans for five urban centres along the Lamu Port, Southern Sudan and Ethiopia Transport (LAPSSET) Corridor and operationalization of outstanding metropolitan regions of Mombasa, Kisumu-Kakamega, Kitui-Mwingi-Meru, Wajir-Garissa-Mandera and Nakuru Eldoret.
Formulation and implementation of planning standards and guidelines.
Review and formulation of National Urban Development Policy.
Implementation of Cities and Urban Areas Act of 2011.
Facilitation of production of 200,000 housing units annually through various initiatives.
Development of affordable, quality and affordable houses for lower income Kenyans.
Development of appropriate building materials and technologies.
Installation of physical and social infrastructure in slums and informal settlements in selected urban areas.
Implementation of Kenya Informal Settlement Improvement Programme.
