Turning Coastal Opportunity into Bankable Investment
EDIC brings together the public sector, private sector and development partners to prepare high-impact projects, improve the investment environment and unlock sustainable growth across Mombasa, Kilifi and Kwale.
Our
Vision
A prosperous, sustainable Greater Mombasa Area of Mombasa, Kilifi, and Kwale, where youth‑led job creation and enterprise growth lift quality of life… and a pro‑business environment positions Mombasa as a regional and global hub.
Our
Mission
EDIC catalyses enterprise, innovation and investment across the Greater Mombasa Area. We deliver targeted projects and policy fixes, mobilise local assets and partnerships, and put youth first by linking them to dignified jobs and ventures.
About Us
Partnering for Prosperity in Kenya's Coastal Area
EDIC is a multi-stakeholder council co-created with the Swahilipot Hub Foundation and incubated by GDI Africa that accelerates investment and job creation in Kenya’s Greater Coastal Area. We develop pipelines of bankable projects, improve the enabling environment and connect investors, businesses and policymakers to the partners and data they need to succeed.
EDIC at a Glance — May 2026
Pipeline value and job figures are potential projections tied to priority projects not investment already secured or jobs already created.
The opportunity
Three Counties, One Integrated
Growth Belt
Each county brings something the others don’t have together they form a single coastal corridor with a compelling case for private investment.
Kilifi
1.45M people · USD 2.5bn GCP.
- Vipingo SEZ (~2,000 acres) targeting USD 3bn in investment
- Strong tourism: beaches, marine parks, resorts
- Agriculture and fisheries potential
Mombasa
1.21M people · USD 5.5bn GCP
- Regional trade & logistics hub anchored by the Port of Mombasa — over 2m TEUs
- Dongo Kundu SEZ: USD 1bn unlocking industrial growth, ~40,000 jobs
- Tourism assets: beaches, heritage sites, hotels
Kwale
0.87M people · USD 1.3bn GCP
- Export-scale mining and mineral processing
- Tourism hub: Diani Beach and resort developments
- Agriculture and agro-processing potential
These counties form a single integrated coastal growth corridor creating a compelling opportunity to unlock private investment, drive job creation, and enhance livelihoods across the region.
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Agriculture & fisheries
Opportunities in agro-processing, horticulture and fisheries driven by coastal climates
02
Industry & SEZs
Industrial parks and SEZ unlocking manufacturing, exports and jobs
03
Mining & energy
Mineral resources and energy projects catalysing investments, exports and local supply chains
04
Logistics & trade
A growing port, integrated transport corridors and logistics services driving regional trade
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Tourism
World-class beaches, rich cultural heritage, tourism assets attracting global visitors and capital
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Urban & real estate
Rising demand for mixed-use, residential, hospitality assets driven by urban growth, industrial expansion and tourism
Where EDIC Creates Value
Strategic pillars of work
Many strong projects fail before feasibility because ownership, evidence, commercial structure, policy support and funding are not sufficiently aligned. EDIC works at this critical stage to turn credible opportunities into investable projects.
Pipeline Assessment
Diagnosing high-job-potential value chains and mapping where investment can move fastest.
e.g. Identifying high-job-potential value chains and mapping project opportunities across the corridor.
Project Preparation
Turning early ideas into investable projects through rigorous preparation.
e.g. Conducting feasibility studies, commercial structuring and legal and regulatory work.
Risk-Capital Engagement
Structuring deals and building the investor relationships that get projects funded.
e.g. Structuring transactions and engaging DFIs, impact investors and local financial institutions.
Donor Fundraising
Mobilising the capital and technical support that de-risk early-stage projects.
e.g. Seeding blended-finance vehicles and securing technical assistance funding.
Policy & Incentives Advocacy
Working with government to remove the regulatory friction that stalls good projects.
e.g. Aligning investment incentives and resolving regulatory bottlenecks.
Strategy & Administration
Running the operational backbone that keeps the whole pipeline accountable.
e.g. Overseeing data governance, stakeholder convenings and performance KPIs.
Our priorities
Projects We Have Prioritized
EDIC’s first project portfolio targets catalytic, job-creating investments that unlock Mombasa’s strategic assets. The eight priorities span a world-class convention centre, a water-transport PPP to ease urban mobility, a multi-commodity common-user facility for agribusiness and logistics, off-site SEZ infrastructure, a private greenfield energy project, a private hospital, and a private desalination initiative to strengthen water security.
To balance pace and impact, the mix intentionally combines EDIC-led quick wins with more complex public-sector undertakings that EDIC will de-risk through concept notes, early feasibility, and investor sounding.
- Nyali, Mombasa
Mombasa Convention Centre (MICE catalyst)
A flagship, purpose-built convention centre to smooth tourism seasonality, attract regional conferences, and anchor higher-spend visitation. EDIC will update the existing pre-feasibility, test investor appetite and scope, and advance enabling policy—especially Open Skies—to increase international flight access that underpins year-round demand.
- Malindi, Kilifi
Water Transport PPP (urban mobility + investor-ready)
A public-private ferry/water-bus service to decongest roads and improve access across creeks and the port corridor. EDIC will convene a stakeholder workshop to review the existing business plan and support MIC with financial modelling to engage investors and structure the transaction.
- Greater Mombasa
Tea Value Addition SME Export Enablement Platform
Kenya’s bulk black tea sector supports hundreds of thousands of farmers, but value-added and specialty tea segments attract substantially higher prices. EDIC is supporting a coordinated platform that links processing, brand readiness, market access and trade finance.
- Shimanzi / Miritini, Mombasa
Multi-Commodity Common-User Facility (agrilogistics)
A shared, multi-commodity handling and storage platform (e.g., grains, cold-chain, fertiliser) to cut logistics costs and improve throughput for regional trade. EDIC will develop the concept note, engage operators and off-takers, and outline delivery and revenue models to reach investor readiness.
- Mombasa County
Private Desalination Investment (water security)
Privately financed desalination to augment industrial and municipal supply, improving reliability for growth sectors. EDIC will prepare the concept, test off-take structures, align with regulators, and sound out investors to advance a bankable transaction.
- Greater Mombasa
Private Greenfield Energy Investment (reliable power for industry)
A utility-scale or C&I renewable/hybrid solution to stabilise power costs and improve reliability for manufacturing, logistics, and tourism assets. EDIC will scope demand, identify candidate sites, prepare the concept note and mini-model, and engage IPPs, lenders, and EPC partners.
- Mombasa/Kilifi
Private Hospital Investment (specialty care + jobs)
A high-quality private hospital to expand access to specialised care and support medical tourism, generating skilled jobs. EDIC will craft the concept, assess demand and service mix, and engage an operator–investor consortium to structure a viable delivery model.
- Dongo Kundu, Mombasa
SEZ Off-Site Infrastructure (last-mile connectivity)
Targeted road links and utilities connecting the Mombasa SEZ to the port/SGR to unlock industrial investment and logistics efficiency. EDIC will develop the concept note, engage national government on policy fixes, and prioritise the critical port/SGR road connection (approx. $10M) to realise Mombasa’s hub advantage.
How It Works
From Idea to Investment: EDIC in 3 Steps
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Discover & Align
Share your opportunity or challenge. We map the assets, stakeholders and policy context, then quickly screen for jobs potential, bankability and fit with Mombasa’s priorities.
We validate the problem, locate anchor assets such as land, utilities or off-takers, and check regulatory and incentive pathways so only the strongest ideas advance.
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Prepare & Structure
We turn high-potential ideas into investable cases through crisp concept notes, early market sounding, light feasibility and mini financial models, plus incentives and policy navigation to de-risk. We outline delivery models, roles of public and private players, revenue logic and risk allocation, and coordinate any quick policy or permitting fixes that unblock progress.
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Connect & Close
We curate the right investors and operators, host targeted conversations, refine terms and coordinate approvals to move from interest to term sheet and financial close.
This includes investor sounding with pre-qualified operators and financiers, alignment on off-take or land arrangements, and a clear handover or implementation plan with the County and partners.
Our Team
An experienced group of professionals
Atrash Mohammed
Senior Advisor
FAQ
Frequently Asked Question
Got questions about partnering with EDIC? This FAQ gives quick answers on who we are, who we work with, our priority sectors, how funding and project prep work, and how we handle confidentiality. Tap on the FAQ below to find out more.
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What is EDIC and what do you do?
EDIC is a multi-stakeholder council incubated by GDI Africa that builds project pipelines, de-risks opportunities, aligns policy, and connects credible partners and capital to invest in the Greater Mombasa Area.
Who can partner with EDIC?
Local and international investors, businesses, policymakers, development partners, and industry associations. If you bring capital, capability, land, or market access, we want to work with you.
Which sectors are you prioritizing?
Port-linked logistics and manufacturing, tourism and MICE, SEZ infrastructure, health, energy, water and the blue economy. We focus on catalytic projects that create jobs and can reach bankability.
How do you prioritise sectors and projects?
We screen for jobs potential, bankability, and fit with Mombasa’s priorities. That includes mapping assets and stakeholders, testing demand, and confirming enabling policy and incentives before moving to preparation.
Does EDIC provide funding?
EDIC is not a direct lender. We structure opportunities and help mobilize blended finance from DFIs, banks, pensions, impact investors, donors, and CSR to reach financial close.
How do I propose a project or opportunity?
Share a short concept note covering the problem, solution, site or asset, partners, and indicative budget. We run an initial screen, then agree next steps for preparation if it fits the pipeline.
What support can I expect if I engage EDIC?
Pipeline curation, concept notes, early market sounding, light feasibility and mini financial models, investor introductions, and navigation of incentives, permitting, and policy to shorten time to investment.
How do you measure impact, especially for youth?
We track jobs created and placements, local value addition, and progress to financial close. Youth pathways are central, with apprenticeships and employer linkages built into priority projects.
Are there fees and how is confidentiality handled?
Introductory scoping is usually at no cost; project preparation may involve cost-sharing or grant support. We use NDAs where needed and handle proprietary information confidentially.
Where do you operate?
Our focus is the Greater Mombasa Area, working with Mombasa County and partners across Kilifi and Kwale where relevant to regional value chains.
Get Started with EDIC
Start Your Investment Journey Today
Partner with EDIC to access vetted pipelines, incentives and policy fixes, and co-design youth-led projects in priority areas like the blue economy and SEZs. We de-risk opportunities with concept notes, mini-models, and targeted investor sounding—so capital lands faster and jobs follow.
What you get
Curated deal flow: Priority projects aligned to Mombasa’s growth clusters.
Faster de-risking: Concept notes, early market sounding, light feasibility, and policy navigation.
Matchmaking & close: Targeted investor/operator intros, refined terms, and approvals coordination.
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- partner@edicpwani.ke
- Nyali, Mombasa