Transport: Leveraging cell phones and citizens to transform public transport
The rapid spread of cell phones across the globe creates new opportunities to engage citizens to improve public transport in our cities.
Event: 2nd Kara Business Expo and Conference event set for December 2017
The 2nd Kara Business Expo & Conference event is slated for Friday, 1st December to Sunday, 3rd December at the Sarit Centre.
Environment: Government ban on plastic carrier bags takes effect
The much publicized ban on plastic bags took effect on 28th August 2017. On 28th February 2017.
Ministry lifts ban on renewal of land leases
The government has lifted the extension and renewal of land leases. The process was halted in December 2016 to allow the formulation of guidelines that would guide the process.
Governance: Kara participates in AROCSA Conference
The Association for Research on Civil Society in Africa (AROCSA) held its annual conference on 27th to 29th July 2017 in Johannesburg, South Africa.
Elections: Kara accredited as an election observer
Kara was accredited by the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) as an observer in the just ended general elections.
Service Delivery: Kara hosts gubernatorial candidates debate with focus on service delivery
In the run up to the just concluder General Elections, Kara held a series of gubernatorial candidates debates to provide a platform for county residents to engage the candidates on service delivery agenda.
Mombasa Debate: Shahbal declines Omar's CEC offer, wants to be economic adviser if defeated
Suleiman Shahbal has declined Hassan Omar's offer to serve as his county executive committee member should the Senator become Mombasa governor.
Governance: Kara to push for broadening of participation in the formation of Urban Boards
Kara in partnership with the Civil Society Urban Development Platform (CSUDP) has convened a consultative meeting geared towards broadening participation in the Urban Boards formation process.
Training: County leaders trained on elections and transition management
Kara organized the 7th training workshop for key county leaders on election and transition management. The objective of the workshop was to equip participants with the necessary knowledge, skills and capacity to effectively prepare and participate in the elections as well as understand how to manage transition post-elections.
Transport: Nairobi City County Assembly Adopts Non Motorized Transport Policy
The Nairobi City County Assembly has adopted the Non Motorized Transport (NMT) Policy whose objective is to provide a framework for harmonization, prioritization and coordination of NMT infrastructure, facility development and maintenance in Nairobi.
Service Delivery: Kara appointed to the Nairobi City County Planning Technical Committee
The 2nd Nairobi Governor’s Roundtable forum with Resident Associations was held on 20th June 2017 to get feedback on the issues that were raised at the 1st forum held in February. The Governor, Dr. Kidero, together with his entire team of County Executive Committee Members participated in the forum that was well attended by Kara members.
Elections: Kara rolls out Gubernatorial candidates debate with a focus on service delivery agenda
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Kara held the 1st ever debate for Nairobi City County Gubernatorial candidates on 29th June 2017. This is the first among a series of debates to be held across the country to provide a platform for key County stakeholders to engage gubernatorial candidates and understand their plans for the County if elected. The debates also provide an opportunity for the candidates to understand the expectations and priorities of County residents as far as service delivery issues are concerned.
Resident Associations Forum on National Addressing System
Dear Members,
The Communications Authority of Kenya (CAK) has initiated a process for developing National Addressing System to provide a framework for naming and numbering of streets and properties in Kenya.
Langata Residents lead the way in interrogating candidates for various political positions
As the date for the general elections draw nearer, candidates for various positions are intensifying campaigns for their elections.
Environment: World Environment Day to be Marked in Nakuru
Preparations for the World Environment Day led by the National Organizing Steering Committee are ongoing.
Resident Associations in Kiambu County welcomes new law on engagement with the County Government
Following successful enactment of The Kiambu County Community and Neighborhood Associations Promotion of Participation and Engagement Act, 2016,
UN-Habitat Governing Council 26 focuses on implementation of New Urban Agenda:
Kara participated in the twenty-sixth session of the Governing Council (GC26) of UN-Habitat which took place on 8th to 12th May 2017, at the United Nations Offices in Nairobi.
Government urged to adopt systems that boost food productivity
Prudent management of resources, accountable governance, increased agricultural productivity, strong partnerships and good post harvest practices in agriculture could be the answers to sustainable food security in Kenya.
The battle for open spaces
The Standard: “If we blink even once, all these public spaces will be gone,”
