Stakeholders Discuss the Nairobi City County Pop-Up Markets and Street Vendors Bill

The recent gathering of various stakeholders to discuss the Nairobi City County Pop-Up Markets and Street Vendors Bill marked a pivotal moment in the legislative process, demonstrating a commitment to inclusive governance and participatory decision-making. The bill, having undergone its first reading, has now entered a phase of public participation, fostering engagement from a diverse … Continue reading Stakeholders Discuss the Nairobi City County Pop-Up Markets and Street Vendors Bill

Design for Water and Forest Urbanisms

A collaborative effort between students from the Technical University of Kenya, WITS University (South Africa), and KU Leuven (Belgium) has culminated in a comprehensive two-week field study focused on Land Transformations, Forests, and other Ecosystems in Ndenderu, Kikuyu, and Ongata Rongai. This ambitious research initiative aimed to investigate the contemporary design agenda for water and … Continue reading Design for Water and Forest Urbanisms

Nairobi’s Paradox: Do Informal Settlements Provide UNAFFORDABLE Housing?

Housing costs more to live in Mukuru than Kilimani! On the one hand, property agency Knight Frank pits Nairobi as one of the continent's leading destinations for real estate investment. On the other hand statistics by the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics[1] indicate that nearly 70% of Nairobians live in single-roomed housing often irregularly constructed … Continue reading Nairobi’s Paradox: Do Informal Settlements Provide UNAFFORDABLE Housing?

World Cities Day Nairobi: Urban Dialogue and 6 Urban Planning Resolutions

The 31st of October is globally recognized as World Cities Day. The Day promotes the international community’s interest in global urbanization and contribution to sustainable urban development. Nairobi is one of the fastest growing Urban Centres in Africa. It is an economic hub of the East and Central African Region and offers key services including … Continue reading World Cities Day Nairobi: Urban Dialogue and 6 Urban Planning Resolutions

Ever heard of the 8 STEPs to Improve Walking in your City?

The Sustainable Transport Equity Partnerships (STEPs) Workshop brought together attendants from various sectors on the Continent to practically look into how Walking and the Experience of Walking in Urban Areas can be improved. The Workshop placed emphasis on low income areas eg Mukuru in Nairobi, but the 8 STEPs can work everywhere. These are part … Continue reading Ever heard of the 8 STEPs to Improve Walking in your City?