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
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,”
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.
