Washington, DC, September 7, 2023. The Kenya coastal counties (Mombasa, Kilifi, Kwale, Lamu, Tana River and Taita Taveta) working through their umbrella coordinating body, Jumuiya Ya Kaunti Za Pwani have successfully completed a TRADE INVESTMENTS EDUCATION EXCHANGE MISSION to the USA. The mission offered the region an opportunity to position the Jumuiya counties, showcase the various investment opportunities and also seek investments partnerships in the USA.
Mission Destinations
Washington, DC
Capital City
Atlanta, Georgia
123rd Annual National Black Business Conference
Charleston, South Carolina
Citadel University & Tech Centre
21 Investor Ready Projects
The region was able to showcase 21 investor ready projects across the 6 counties in agriculture, hospitality, Infrastructure, transport and Logistics. Under the infrastructure projects, the Governor made an impassioned plea for support to develop a water infrastructure for the region by investing in Taita Taveta which has multiple water sources.
Special Economic Zones
Miritini Industrial Park
Mombasa County
Dongo Kundu
Kwale County
Renewable Energy Projects
Solar Power Generation Project
Tana River County
High Grand Falls Multi-Purpose Dam Project
Tana River County
Educational Collaborations
The Citadel University
Charleston, South Carolina
Charleston Tech Centre
South Carolina
Howard University
Washington DC
The team with the Citadel University in Charleston, South Carolina, Charleston Tech Centre, South Carolina and Howard University in Washington DC, during which the parties explored potential areas of collaboration through Student and Staff Exchange Programmes, upskilling MSMES though the Innovation labs, Health Camps, Research and Capacity building.
Key Initiatives Launched
NBCC Partnership
Signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the President of the National Black Chambers of Commerce onboarding them as Investment Advisory Partners to the region.
Blue Skies Initiative
A joint venture between Jumuiya Ya Kaunti Za Pwani and leading global Emissions Inspections & enforcement organizations including Opus Inspection and Crossroads International.
Piloted in Mombasa County, then roll out to adjoining five coastal counties.
The Coast Regional Economic Bloc
6 Coastal Counties
Mombasa, Kwale, Kilifi, Lamu, Tana River, Taita Taveta
Investment Opportunities
Tourism Sector
Agribusiness & Fisheries
Apparel & Textiles
Manufacturing
Ease of Doing Business
The counties in the region have implemented various measures to attract and promote investment across the region. The County Governments have implemented reforms to improve the ease of doing business in the county. This includes streamlining business registration processes, reducing bureaucracy, & enhancing investor protection. These efforts aim to create a favorable environment for local and foreign investors to establish and operate businesses.
Infrastructure Development
- Improved transportation infrastructure, such as upgraded roads, highways, and ports
- Reliable utilities and services through infrastructural development related to electricity, water supply, and sanitation systems
- Proposed Mombasa Special Economic Zone, the newly completed Dongo Kundu bypasses and the Kenya Shipyards
- Advancements in digital infrastructure, including broadband internet access and mobile network coverage
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