ConKrite director Nicolas Del Valle said the project would cost Sh39 billion and run for a period of 12 years, with plans to build 25,000 homes for residents.
The project seeks to merge sustainable urban living with advanced agricultural practices, potentially transforming the area into a regional model for eco-friendly growth.
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ConKrite director Nicolas Val Delle during the meeting./STEPHEN ASTARIKOThe ongoing construction of the project in Abakik, Bangali
subcounty, in Tana River county./STEPHEN ASTARIKO
Residents of Abakik in Bangali subcounty, Tana River county, are in high hopes
after a Canadian firm, ConKrite Capital, steps in to construct a massive
organic city in the area.
The
project seeks to merge sustainable urban living with advanced agricultural
practices, potentially transforming the area into a regional model for
eco-friendly growth.
The city
will incorporate residential, commercial and agricultural zones designed to
create a self-sustaining community that aligns with environmental and
economic sustainability goals.
In July
this year, Tana River Governor Dhadho Godhana appointed members to the county’s
Investment and Corporation Board and the Municipality Board in anticipation of
the kick-off of the organic city.
The
formation of the two boards was to strengthen the county’s institutional
capacity to attract investment and deliver better services, marking a step
forward in Tana River’s quest for economic transformation.
ConKrite director Nicolas Del Valle said the project would cost Sh39 billion
and run for a period of 12 years, with plans to build 25,000 homes for residents.
“We are
coming here to ensure these people are getting the lifestyle they
deserve without having to be a money procurement city. There have been a lot of
interactions and many meetings over the last four years, not only with the residents but also with the county government to tell them what the project is all
about and how it will benefit them,” he said.
“We are supposed to build 25,000
homes, and we will continue to expand as we continue the relationship with the
local communities and as we are granted more land.”
The
construction of the city is expected to generate substantial employment
opportunities, particularly for the youth and women, while also enhancing the
county’s agricultural output.
It will
also set the stage for global recognition, tourism, research and investment in
the county.
INSTANT ANALYSIS
Tana River’s ambitious organic city project signals a bold push toward sustainable development and economic transformation. By integrating residential, commercial and agricultural zones, the initiative aims to create a self-sustaining community while boosting local livelihoods.
The involvement of ConKrite Capital and a projected Sh39 billion investment over 12 years underscores the scale and seriousness of the project. Employment opportunities for youth and women, increased agricultural output, and potential global recognition position the county as a model for eco-friendly urbanisation.
Success will depend on effective collaboration between the firm, local communities, and county authorities to ensure long-term benefits and inclusive growth.
