Urban Agriculture: Kara Partners with United States International University (USIU) to promote development of polices on Urban Agriculture
Kara has partnered with USIU on an initiative aimed at promoting user friendly policies that will enhance food safety, reduce urban poverty and improve livability both at the neighborhood and national level.
Devolution: Nyeri residents demand for effective public participation
Nyeri Residents have urged the County Government to facilitate structured public participation and ensure that their views and expectations are reflected in the final development decisions.
Big 4 Agenda: Government to develop a National Master-plan for the affordable housing programme
The Principal Secretary for State Department for Housing & Urban Development Mr. Charles Mwaura has said that the government has engaged a consultancy firm to develop a national master plan for the affordable housing...
A Holistic and Sustainable Approach is the Panacea to Urban Development Challenges
The ongoing demolition of structures built on riparian reserves is a confirmation of the rot in our City and the impunity that has reigned in Nairobi for several years.
UN-Habitat pitches for saccos to put up mass houses
BD: UN-Habitat is pushing the government to come up with a policy to help Savings and Co-operatives Organisations (saccos) accelerate home ownership amongst low-income earners.
Kara notifies Governors to include Neighborhood Associations representative in the Boards
Section 12 of the Urban Areas and Cities Act (UACA) provides for the establishment of City or Municipality Boards to manage service delivery affairs of the County.
KARA Statement on Massive Corruption in Government
The recent spate of corruption cases highlighted in the media is not only alarming but depressing and demoralizing for millions of Kenyans who make an honest living and faithfully pay taxes only for corrupt individuals to benefit through dubious means.
Government urged to mainstream Non Motorized Transport (NMT) in the public transport system
The integration of Non-Motorized Transport (NMT) facilities into spatial developments has not yet received sufficient attention from the government and its implementation agencies.
IMF Boss urges government to accelerate reforms on public spending
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has urged the government to accelerate reforms that will increase efficiency and transparency in public spending.
Development: Inclusive, sustainable growth duty of all
In September 2015, leaders of 193 countries at the UN General Assembly adopted 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), a universal call to action to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure world peace and prosperity by 2030.
Fostering residents regional integration
With the ongoing strengthening and deepening of East Africa integration, there is need to ensure that citizens of respective countries are actively engaged and involved at every stage.
Kilifi County residents call for strengthening of public participation and accountability
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Kilifi County residents have urged the County government to engage them more in addressing service delivery challenges facing the County.
Kara to partner with Ministry of Environment & Forestry on environmental sustainability initiatives
Kara and Ministry of Environment and Forestry have agreed to partner on rolling out initiatives that will promote environmental sustainability and best practices in Kenya.
Inclusive, sustainable growth duty of all
In September 2015, leaders of 193 countries at the UN General Assembly adopted 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), a universal call to action to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure world peace and prosperity by 2030.
Shot in the arm for National Addressing System (NAS) Initiative in Embu
The realization of a National Addressing System (NAS) received a huge boost from key stakeholders in Embu County.
IMF boss to address KARA luncheon on economic growth
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) Resident Representative for Kenya Mr. Jan Mikkelsen is set to address KARA 12th Quarterly Luncheon on:
KARA Committees: Opportunity to serve on KARA’s thematic-based committees
Part of KARA’s structure of management are thematic-based committees composed of professionals in diverse fields who volunteer their time to contribute to the realization of the Alliance’s goals.
Pedestrians exposed to high risks on Nairobi Roads
A research by the Oversees Development Institute (ODI) and the World Resources Institute (WRI) has found that 65% of the people who die on the roads in Nairobi’s are pedestrians.
Kakamega County to host Fifth Annual Devolution Conference
The 5th Annual Devolution Conference will be held from 23rd to 27th April 2018 in Kakamega County under the overall theme “sustainable, productive, effective and efficient governments for results delivery.”
Recap of KARA Annual General Meeting & Meeting with NEMA and NLC
The KARA Annual General Meeting was held on 29th March 2018 at the secretariat offices.
