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On a rainy evening in March last year, Nairobi’s South B estate turned into a lake. Residents waded through waist-high water, struggling to salvage what they could as vehicles floated like abandoned boats. The culprit? A section of the Ngong River that had been blocked by newly constructed buildings, preventing its natural flow. What should […]

The Kenya Alliance of Resident Associations (KARA) is seeking to hire a competent Resource Mobilization Officer to support its fundraising initiatives. The officer is expected to contribute towards improvement of financial sustainability of the organization by supporting the design and writing of grant proposals to potential partners (government, private sector; development partners among others); identifying

More than 200 property owners in Nakuru County have obtained an injunction preventing the county government from increasing land rates by 2.0 percent. Justice Millicent Odeny of the Nakuru Environment and Land Court granted the injunction halting the county’s efforts to validate the Valuation Roll 2017. The Court issued a temporary conservatory order restraining the

The Nairobi City Physical and Land Use Planning Liaison Committee led by the Chair of the Committee Dr. R.O Monda handed its report to County Executive Committee Member for Built Environment and Urban Planning Mr. Patrick Mbogo in the company of County Chief Officer for Urban Planning and Development Mr. Patrick Analo.  The committee which

Building approvals within municipalities in Kajiado County will only be issued after respective resident associations have consented. The directive was issued by the Lands and Physical planning CEC in Kajiado County Mr. Hamilton Parseina. He said the residents’ associations are critical in identifying rogue developers who put up structures in the wrong places. According to

The 2nd edition of The Africa Smart Cities Investment Summit (ASCIS) was held in Nairobi under the theme “Unleashing the AI City.” The event, held at the Radisson Blu Hotel, brought together global experts, policymakers, investors, and innovators to explore the transformative potential of artificial intelligence (AI) in driving sustainable urban development across Africa. Discussions

The government has been called upon to collaborate with Resident Associations in the digitization of operations and services, a key ingredient in the transformation of Nairobi into a smart, 24-hour economy city. Speaking in Nairobi during the Kenya Alliance of Resident Associations (KARA) 6th Annual Resident Associations Excellence Awards (ARAEA) Gala Dinner held on 5th

The National Construction Authority on Wednesday, 17th July 2024 launched the National Building Code 2024 at a ceremony presided over by the Principal Secretary for Public Works, Mr. Joel Arumonyang. The Code was published on March 1st 2024 as Legal Notice no. 47, repealing the Local Government (Adoptive By-Laws) (Building) Order of 1968. The launch

The Kenya Alliance of Resident Associations (KARA) has organized the 6th Annual Resident Associations Excellence Awards (ARAEA) to identify, reward and celebrate Resident Associations that have demonstrated exemplary performance in promoting access to better services and championing the interests of their members. The awards are informed by the fact that Resident Associations play a very vital

The Kenya Alliance of Resident Associations (KARA) made significant strides in building and strengthening its strategic partnerships through a series of courtesy calls to key partners. These visits underscored KARA’s commitment to fostering collaborative efforts aimed at enhancing access to better service delivery and addressing pressing urban challenges. One of the highlights of the month

In a significant move to improve access to secure and reliable home services, the Kenya Alliance of Resident Associations (KARA) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Bingwa Services that also aims to create substantial employment opportunities for youths across Kenya. The Bingwa.ke platform is designed to offer convenience and security, featuring digital traceability

In an effort to tackle the growing waste management crisis, KARA held a series of training workshops in Nakuru, Mombasa and Nairobi Counties aimed at educating households on sustainable waste management specifically on the importance and techniques of waste segregation at source. The trainings were held in Kiamunyi Estate in Nakuru, Old Town Estate in

KARA launched a comprehensive Citizen\’s Handbook on Climate Change on July 8th at Serena Hotel, Nairobi. The handbook was developed in partnership with Hanns Seidel Foundation (HSF), and aims at demystifying complex climate information, making it accessible and actionable for the general public. Speakers who addressed the launch event were Ms. Collister Mwikali, Climate Change &

It is now illegal to use conventional plastic bags or bin liners to collect organic waste. This follows the expiry of a 90-day period issued by National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) on the need to transition to using biodegradable garbage bags for organic waste collection. On April 8, the authority issued a public notice directing

  Solid waste management in Nairobi may soon be done by an independent body of the County to deal with the garbage menace rocking the City. Governor Johnson Sakaja told the Senate Committee on Finance and Budget that he is in the process of establishing the Nairobi County Solid Waste Management Authority. Mr. Sakaja said

The vital role of resident associations and community groups in enhancing accountability and ensuring effective service delivery was the focus of the recently concluded Bi-monthly talk forum held on 7th June at Sirikwa Hotel in Uasin Gishu County, organized by KARA in partnership with Hanns Siedel Foundation (HSF). The event brought together key stakeholders, including

KARA in partnership with Kenya Power Lighting Company (KPLC) conducted a residents’ dialogue forum on 28th June 2024 at Royal Court Hotel, Mombasa. The forum is part of a series of activities being jointly implemented by KARA and Kenya Power to facilitate interaction on service delivery issues. The event was attended by over 130 residents

KARA handed over waste management infrastructure to the households participating in the Model Estate Pilot project on Sustainable Waste Management in Nairobi, Nakuru and Mombasa Counties. Among the estates selected for the pilot include: Ngei Phase II Estate in Nairobi City County, Old Town Estate in Mombasa, Kiamunyi and Kivumbini Estates in Nakuru. The waste

KARA in partnership with Kenya Power hosted resident dialogue forums in Nairobi, Nakuru, Uasin Gishu and Kiambu Counties to inform and educate residents on various issues as regards Kenya Power products and services, and to get feedback on service delivery. Speaking at the forum held in Nairobi at Heron Hotel, KPLC Managing Director & CEO,

Kara in partnership with Hanns Siedel Foundation (HSF) held its 111th Bi-Monthly Talk Series forum in Kisumu County. The theme of discussion was: “The role of Resident Associations & Community Groups towards Strengthening Accountability and Effective Service Delivery” Speakers who addressed the forum were Mr. Samba, Nixon Otieno, Board Chairman & CEO-City of Kisumu Urban

Kara conducted Community Conversation Forums on 4th April to 7th May 2024 in Kwale County to enhance public awareness and engagement on issues of digital rights and digital civic space protection. The forums aimed to increase awareness on digital rights issues among communities and to advocate for policies and legal frameworks that advance for digital

Resident Associations in Nairobi have petitioned the Nairobi County Government to take action against illegal and unplanned developments in the City. The residents from various estates under the Nairobi Professionals and Residents Association held demonstrations in the city and marched to City Hall to present the petition to Governor Johnson Sakaja. “We condemn the failure

Kara successfully hosted the 5th Annual Resident Associations Excellence Awards (ARAEA) Gala Dinner to celebrate the great work of Resident Associations in Kenya. The colorful event brought together KARA members, friends and partners from across the country and several Resident Associations were feted. This month we feature Thome Five Residents Welfare Association, Winners of Viwanja

Nairobi County is set to create six boroughs in a bid to decentralize public services. Initially, Governor Sakaja\’s administration sought to have five boroughs, however, a Technical Committee Taskforce on the establishment of Boroughs recommended having an additional one. The team conducted public participation in November 2023 to get the views of residents. \”Following intense

Kara conducted a two-day training workshop in Turkana County, on digital rights and protection of civic space for the realization of SDGs in Kenya. The goal of the workshop was to strengthen the capacity of local CSOs, Resident Associations and Human Rights Defenders in advocating for policies, practices and frameworks that advance the protection and

Kara and Coca-Cola Beverages Africa – Kenya launched plastics collection project at Imara Daima Estate as part of promoting sustainable waste management in neighborhoods. The initiative focuses promoting waste segregation and recycling in selected neighborhoods with the expectation of being up-scaled across Kenya. Through the partnership, Coca-Cola has issued plastic collection cages, free of charge,