Government Mombasa County, Kenya

Description

About

Mombasa is the oldest and the second largest city in Kenya covering a total area of 294.7 km2. It is a cosmopolitan trade, tourism and investment hub famous for its rich history, culture and cuisine. It is the smallest county in size, with a population of around 1,208,333 people (according to the 2019 census)

Mombasa is the gateway into East and Central Africa through its two ports; Mombasa Old Port on the east and Kilindini Harbor on the west. The island is connected to the main land by bridges and ferries, and is also accessible through air (Moi international airport), rail (Standard Gauge Railway) and an extensive road network.

One of Mombasa’s notable landmarks is Fort Jesus. whichwas built by the Portuguese between 1593 and 1596 as their military base to defend and protect the coveted port. The fort spans approximately 2.36 hectares and in 2011 it was designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

SECTOR

Development Cooperation

Country

Kenya

SDG

01 - No Poverty, 02 - Zero Hunger, 03 - Good Health and Well-being, 04 - Quality Education, 05 - Gender Equality, 06 - Clean Water and Sanitation, 07 - Affordable and Clean Energy, 08 - Decent Work and Economic Growth, 09 - Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure, 10 - Reduced Inequalities, 11 - Sustainable Cities and Communities, 12 - Responsible Consumption and Production, 13 - Climate Action, 14 - Life Below Water, 15 - Life on Land, 16 - Peace and Justice Strong Institutions, 17 - Partnerships for the Goals