Nairobi, capital of Kenya, has a city population of 4.3 million, extending to 7 million including the suburbs. It sits in the highlands at an elevation of 1,680m providing a relatively cool, temperate climate year-round. In addition to a rich culture and heritage, the city is in close proximity to many natural wonders, attracting many tourists. In addition to tourism, Nairobi is the industrial centre of the nation's economy where the railways are the largest single industrial employer. Light-manufacturing of food and beverage is also an important sector.
The city has been a member of C40 Cities since 2015 underscoring the city's commitment to climate action. Over the past decade, the city has worked to become more circular with the example of the Umoja Estate project turning organic waste into clean energy biogas. Nairobi is also emerging as a global leader in solar power. Additionally, city has taken community-driven approaches to reducing GHG emissions by initiating a monthly clean up exercise at the neighbourhood level.
The city has room for improvement across all categories but the most critical area to focus on would be Urban Management and Governance with a need for ensuring equal access to basic amenities. To address its long-term positioning, the city can leverage its natural assets to capture new opportunities in the green economy.
