Nairobi City County Government waives approval fees for affordable housing projects
Nairobi county government has waived building approval fees for affordable housing projects, a move geared to attract more investors into the city and promote the National Government’s Big 4 Agenda on affordable housing.
Government launches portal to facilitate registration for affordable housing
The government is inching closer to operationalise the housing fund, as it seeks to make housing affordable.
Government develops policy to enhance collection of land and properties rates at the Counties
The cost of holding investments in land is set to shoot up as Government pushes counties to raise more cash from land rates.
Governance: Kirinyaga County to host sixth Annual Devolution Conference
The 6th Annual Devolution Conference will be held from 4th to 8th March 2019 in Kirinyaga County under the overall theme “Deliver. Transform. Measure. “Remaining Accountable.”
World root for new mobility to deliver sustainable transport for all
Kara participated in the Transforming Transportation 2019 conference held at the World Bank headquarters in Washington DC where the delegates were unanimous that the solution to sustainable transport
Kara engages County Executives on development of Solid Waste Management Legislations
Kara has partnered with the Kenya Association of Manufacturers (KAM) to support selected County Governments in developing solid waste management Policies and Bills for their respective Counties.
National Police Service to work with Resident Associations in promoting safety and security in Kenya
The Inspector General (IG) of Police Mr. Joseph Boinnet has said that the NPS will put in place mechanisms for structured engagement with Resident Associations in its efforts to address safety and security challenges in Kenya.
Job Vacancy: Resource Mobilization Officer
The Kenya Alliance of Resident Associations (KARA) is seeking to hire a competent resource mobilization officer to drive its fundraising initiatives.
End of Year Highlights and Christmas Break
As we come to the close of the year, I wish to take this opportunity to thank you for your support that has enabled us realize several gains throughout the year.
Kara Awarded for commitment towards improving neighborhoods in Kenya
We were honoured to be the recipient of the Town & County Excellence Award 2018.
Government lays out detailed plan on affordable housing
The government has established its plan on the affordable housing programme in Kenya. According to the plan, the government aims to launch the Kenya Mortgage Refinancing Company by February 2019.
Resident Associations feted at the 2nd Annual Resident Associations Excellence Awards Ceremony
Kara hosted the 2nd Annual Resident Associations Excellence Awards (ARAEA) Ceremony on 2nd December 2017 at Sarit Centre.
3rd Kara Business Expo and Conference focuses on affordable housing agenda
The 3rd Kara Business Expo & Conference event was successfully held on 15th to 17th November 2018 at the Sarit Center, Nairobi.
Awards: Annual Resident Associations Excellence Awards: Call for Entries
Preparations for the 2nd Annual Resident Associations Excellence Awards (ARAEA) are on course.
Kara Expo: 3rd Kara Business Expo & Conference set for 15th-17th November 2018
The 3rd KARA Business Expo & Conference event is set for November 15th – 17th, 2018 at the Sarit Centre, Nairobi.
Security: KARA partners with Safaricom on use of technology in estate surveillance
KARA has partnered with Safaricom to leverage on technology to improve security in member estates.
Stakeholders review model solid waste management Policy and Bill for Counties
KARA has partnered with Kenya Association of Manufacturers (KAM) to support development of Policies and Bills on solid waste management for 11 Counties.
KARA partners with Civil Society Urban Development Platform (CSUDP) to facilitate citizens dialogue on the Big 4 Agenda
KARA and Civil Society Urban Development Platform (CSUDP) have entered into partnership to promote urban citizens dialogue on the Big Four Agenda.
Public Participation: Citizens an asset to the realization of the Big 4 Agenda
In 2017, The President of Kenya His Excellency Uhuru Kenyatta announced his new plan, the ‘Big Four’, to guide the development agenda of the country in the period 2018-2022.
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.
