Transport Sector

PROJECT TITLE PASSENGER WATER TRANSPORT AND LANDING BAYS

Background Critical Regeneration Enablers

Problem Definition: •Department of Roads Transport and Public works to Lack of established water transport for water front oversee the implementation and operationalization of communities and others seeking alternative cheap the service by 31st December 2022. means of transport •The construction of the bays and purchase & operation of the vessels to be done through a public Private Project Life Cycle/Phase: •2019 to 2022 Partnership

Project Justification: •Of the total 648km coastline, County boasts of having the longest coastline of 264km which is navigable by small and medium vessels that can be used for both Passenger and Goods transport. IMPLEMENTATION MECHANISM

•Water transport is the cheapest form of transportation FUNDING: and can be used to easily haul heavy loads like quarry products which are readily available in . •Estimated cost of project: 1.85B (for purchase of vessels and associated infrastructure); 600M •Water transport can be used as part of the eco-tourism ( for construction of landing bays) circuit •County Contribution 2018/19: nil Project Profile •REQUIRED: [National Government /Development Partners] KES:1.85B Strategic Intervention: Facilitate passenger and goods transport between Maya in jaribuni,Kilifi,Takaungu,Kikambala,Mtwapa, METHODOLOGY: and kwale county to the south and Gede, • RBM / 100 Days RRIs to Lamu County to the north. Creation of an alternative transport mode to intergrate DELIVERY UNIT: with the existing modes •To be Established by County Government

Economic Benefits •Over 800 people will be employed directly to operate the service.

•Over 10,000 people will benefit from provision of support services.

•Land use along the route will be enhance, appreciating it in value

•Workshops and spare parts dealers in sea vessels will greatly benefit

Social Benefits •Gender issues: Women in full time employment increase from 40% to 50% •Youth Unemployment: Increase employment of youth who are currently idle •Reduced use of crime rate and drug abuse especially along the beaches. •Due to increased income, community health will be boasted. 23