Figure 4.34 Example of Swahili Heritage Guidance intervention

Case Study 4.18 - Bike share scheme126

In Kenya, an electric pedal assist bike sharing scheme, that can run for an entire day on a single charge, has been launched by Littlecab, a ride-hailing company. The bikes are accessed by scanning a QR code through an app linked to the Mpesa wallet, which allows users to access bikes located at geo-defined stations across a network. The scheme is set to be rolled-out first along popular cycling routes in public parks such as Karura Forest, and then expanded to city streets in future. Similar systems have already been rolled-out in cities, such as London’s Santander bikeshare and Paris’ Velib Metropole bikeshare. The schemes are credited with having helped to popularise cycling in these cities, improve integration with other sustainable transport modes, and encourage investment in infrastructure that supports increased use of healthy and zero carbon transport modes.

126 Gadgets Africa, Little Kenya to roll out e-bikes (2021), Available at: https://gadgets-africa.com/2021/10/27/little-kenya-to-roll-out-e-bikes/ (Accessed: 03/12/2021).

4.4.2 Beautification and Decongestion

This section provides details on the infrastructure proposals aimed at the beautification and rationalisation of Lamu Town with the potential to have a positive impact on its attractiveness and inclusivity as a tourist destination. Any new infrastructure should follow the principles of inclusive design to ensure easy access, safety and use for everyone, as well as climate resilience to reduce vulnerability from extreme weather events. There are specific social inclusion and climate resilience recommendations for each infrastructure project. Locals and businesses need to be consulted and included in the design and implementation of such interventions to ensure they are beneficial to the community, as well as tourists.

Figure 4.34 Map showing pilot beautification proposals of the Lamu Island area

Source: Atkins analysis