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,”
Service Delivery: Role of Resident Associations in provision of better services in Kenya
The desire of every human being is to live in a neighbourhood that permits a life of dignity.
Food Insecurity: Kara to host forum on long term solutions to food insecurity in Kenya
Kenya is experiencing one of the worst famines with an estimated 2.7 million people facing starvation.
Elections: IEBC gives accreditation to Kara as a voter education provider
As the date for the general election draws near, Kara has positioned itself to play an active role in ensuring that voters make informed choices that will impact positively on their lives.
Legislation: Kiambu County Government enacts law to strengthen collaboration with Resident Associations
Kiambu County has followed in the footsteps of Nairobi City County to enact a legislation that recognizes and provides for structured engagement with Resident Associations.
Kara AGM: New face join Kara Governing Council
The Kara Annual General Meeting (AGM) was successfully held on 31st March 2017 at the secretariat offices.
Government bans plastic bags used for commercial and household packaging.
In a Gazette Notice dated February 27, 2017, Environment Cabinet Secretary Prof. Judy Wakhungu has banned the use, manufacture and importation of all plastic bags used for commercial and household packaging.
Land: Lands Ministry launches National Spatial Plan to avert land use challenges
The Ministry of land and physical planning has launched a National Spatial Plan (NSP) that will guide the use and management of land and to effectively avert further land encroachment in the country.
Security: Kara partners with KK Security to provide security solutions to residential areas
Kara has partnered with KK Security to provide Resident Associations with security solutions aimed at responding to the security needs in urban estates and gated communities.
Elections: IEBC to work with Resident Associations on voter education drive
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) will work with Resident Associations in its civic education programs and campaigns.
Service Delivery: Kara signs cooperation agreement with Nairobi City County Government on implementation of Neighbourhood Associations law
Pursuant to Section 11 of the recently enacted Nairobi City County Community & Neighborhood Associations Engagement Act, 2016,
Highlights of the Kara Roundtable Forum with Nairobi Governor
Many thanks to those who were able to make it to the Kara Roundtable Forum with Nairobi Governor, Dr. Evans Kidero.
Outsource services to us, city is inept, residents urge Kidero
Resident associations yesterday asked the county government to outsource some services to them for better management and delivery.
Dismal services annoy Nairobi residents
Nairobi residents have urged the county government to outsource some services as a way to address the city’s problems.
