On Monday, 12th November, 2018, commuters woke up to a matatu “strike” that saw fares rise to almost double (or even triple) what they normally are. The cause of the strike? The government’s declaration that it would once again begin enforcing the “Michuki Rules” commencing that day. Many were left stranded as matatus were pulled … Continue reading ‘OTHERWISE?’ EPISODE 77: THE PROBLEM WITH OUR ROADS
#NairobiWeWant: Urban Regeneration and Gentrification
As cities around the world catapult themselves into ‘World Class’, Global City status, we have to ask ourselves, “at what cost”? Not in my Neigbourhood gives the account of citizens on the frontline of the struggle against the intersectional nature of Gentrification from three seemingly World Class Cities. Join us on Thursday 6th December from … Continue reading #NairobiWeWant: Urban Regeneration and Gentrification
Upcoming Workshop
Implementing Creative Methodological Innovations for Inclusive Sustainable Transport Planning (i-CMiiST) is a project funded by the British Academy that involves researchers, creative experts, transport professionals and policy makers from the UK and Africa to co-identify ways to address the serious transport issues faced by many African cities. As part of the process, we are organizing … Continue reading Upcoming Workshop
Young Achievers Competition
The Young Achievers Competition will be launched tomorrow at the University of Nairobi, 4th Floor University of Nairobi Towers. The Competition brings people from different sectors of the built environment. The Programme will be as follows: TIME AGENDA 08:00 – 08:30 Arrival & Opening Ceremony 08:30 – 09:30 Panel Discussion I: The Role of … Continue reading Young Achievers Competition
Participate in the ‘Young Achievers Competition’
Quality of urban space becomes a vital aspect of urban development. “The Young Achievers’ Consortium Competition” is a trial to enhance the quality and diversity of satellite cities in the country, and also an important approach to achieve effective urban regeneration in the redevelopment process. The competition will aim to alter the traditional way of … Continue reading Participate in the ‘Young Achievers Competition’