Corruption, Regulatory Failures and Disregard for the Law Must End 27th October 2026 The Kenya Alliance of Resident Associations (KARA) expresses its sympathy to the victims of the collapsed multi-storey building in Eastleigh, Nairobi. We wish those injured a quick recover. We commend the emergency responders working to rescue those still not accounted for. However,
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ABOUT THE AWARDS The Annual Resident Associations Excellence Awards (ARAEA) is a flagship initiative of the Kenya Alliance of Resident Associations (KARA) that recognizes and celebrates Resident Associations that have demonstrated outstanding leadership, innovation, and impact in promoting sustainable communities and improving access to quality public services across Kenya. The Awards acknowledge the invaluable contribution
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KARA’s statement on the rising insecurity, armed robbery in Westlands restaurant and the use of goons for political ends.
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The Kenya Alliance of Resident Associations (KARA) is pleased to announce that the KARA Governing Council has elected Eng. Patrick Obath and Ms. Natasha Njee as the new Chairman and Secretary of KARA respectively. Eng. Obath was recently elected to the Governing Council during the KARA Annual General Meeting held on 31st March 2026. Eng.
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Eng. Patrick Obath elected as the Chairman of the Kenya Alliance of Resident Associations (KARA) Nairobi, Kenya – 27th April 2026 The Kenya Alliance of Resident Associations (KARA) is pleased to announce that the KARA Governing Council has elected Eng. Patrick Obath as the new Chairman of KARA. This follows the recent election of Eng.
Nairobi City County leaders, Hon. Geoffrey Mosiria, Chief Officer for Citizen Engagement and Customer Service, and Mr. Patrick Angasa, Director of Public Participation and Citizen Engagement, visited KARA for a productive discussion on enhancing service delivery across the city. KARA reaffirmed its role and highlighted ongoing collaborations with Nairobi City County, including the implementation of
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KARA recently paid a courtesy visit to Mr. Charles Dulo, Chairperson of the Commission on Administrative Justice (Office of the Ombudsman), following the Commission’s investigation into alleged irregular building approvals and regulatory failures in Nairobi City County. KARA was represented by CEO Henry Ochieng, Governing Council Chairman Richard Nyaga, Council Members Ephraim Kanake and Paul
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KARA, in partnership with the National Cohesion and Integration Commission (NCIC), has formalized a strategic collaboration to promote peace, security, and cohesion across neighbourhoods and resident associations in Kenya. The partnership aims to strengthen resident engagement in building inclusive and secure communities, combining the expertise of both institutions to enhance national cohesion and foster harmonious
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The Kenya Alliance of Resident Associations (KARA) strongly supports the findings and recommendations of the Commission on Administrative Justice (Office of the Ombudsman) on construction irregularities and governance failures within Nairobi City County. The Ombudsman’s report validates what residents across Nairobi have raised repeatedly over the years: that illegal developments are routinely approved, enforcement notices
On the morning of January 2, 2026, a multi-storey building under construction in South C, Nairobi, came crashing down-crushing not just concrete and steel, but the confidence of countless residents in Kenya’s urban development system. Two lives have already been claimed; countless others are traumatized, and left questioning how this could happen in a city
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SPEAKING NOTES FOR NCBA GROUP MANAGING DIRECTOR JOHN GACHORA It is my pleasure to be the Chief Guest at The Kenya Alliance of Resident Associations’ 25th Anniversary Gala Dinner, to celebrate a journey of promoting good governance, sustainable urban development, and community empowerment. Ladies and gentlemen, Ladies and gentlemen, Ladies and gentlemen, – add value to
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Date: Wednesday, 10th December 2025 Venue: Sarova Panafric Hotel, Nairobi 1. Background The Kenya Alliance of Resident Associations (KARA), established in 2000, is the apex umbrella body representing the collective voice of resident associations in Kenya. For 25 years, KARA has championed citizen participation, good governance, sustainable urban development, and improved service delivery across Kenya’s
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KARA hosted its 25th Anniversary Luncheon, marking a quarter century of proudly advocating for residents across Kenya. The event provided an opportunity to reflect on our journey, celebrate milestones, and chart the way forward under the theme: “Building Financially Resilient Communities: The Role of Resident Associations in National Development.” Our Chief Guest, representing the Cabinet
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KARA, in partnership with Kenya Power, hosted the KARA–Kenya Power Dialogue Forum in Embu. The important forum addressed service delivery expectations, challenges, and solutions. Residents’ input was key, and both organizations worked together to strengthen accountability and improve services. The Kenya Power team, led by Eng. Ariel Mutegi (Regional Manager – Mt. Kenya Region) and
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The Zone-Wide community engagement forum on the Nairobi Rivers Regeneration Project (NRRP) was recently hosted by KARA. It brought together residents from Zones 2 & 3 (Naivasha Rd – Covent Rd, Westlands) as well as key stakeholders, commissioners, and project leads to discuss progress and community priorities for regenerating Nairobi’s rivers. The forum was led
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As the month came to a close, KARA joined partners, the Nairobi Rivers Commission, for a river walkabout from Naivasha Road to Makini School, in support of the Nairobi Rivers Regeneration Project. The walk aimed to assess the river, identify areas of encroachment, and explore opportunities for infrastructure improvements and landscaping. Along the route, participants
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Grassroots women leaders, human rights defenders, and civil society actors recently convened at the Women’s Engagement Forum, supported by UNDP Kenya and the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Kenya, through the UNDP Amkeni Wakenya Programme under the Protection of Civic Space in the Digital Era project, to champion digital rights. The forum
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Earlier this month, KARA, led by CEO Henry Ochieng, paid a courtesy visit to Kituo Cha Sheria, hosted by Executive Director Dr. Wambua Kituku. The meeting focused on exploring strategic collaborations aimed at enhancing access to justice at the resident and community level. For KARA and its member Resident Associations, such partnerships are crucial in
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KARA, in partnership with Hanns Seidel Foundation Kenya and the County Government of Kisumu, hosted a Citizen Engagement Forum to discuss participatory governance in Kisumu. The forum provided a platform to highlight key milestones, identify pressing challenges, and propose actionable recommendations for enhancing citizen participation in governance. Through such engagements, KARA continues to empower residents
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The recent Bi-Monthly Talk Series in Mombasa, held in partnership with Hanns Seidel Foundation Kenya, explored the theme “The Role of Communities in Realizing Sustainable Security Solutions for the Coast Region.” The forum brought together residents and key stakeholders, including representatives from Women In Safety Excellence (WISE), NACADA, and the National Police Service (NPS). Discussions
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In partnership with Kenya Power (KPLC), Dialogue Forums were recently hosted in Machakos and Kakamega to strengthen service delivery through community feedback and collaboration. The Machakos forum featured Eng. Hicks Amumbwe Waswa, KPLC Regional Manager for Nairobi, together with the Regional Team. In Kakamega, discussions were led by Eng. Allan (Kisumu County Manager), Ms. Eunice
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The validation of Nairobi County’s draft Policy on Community Development is well underway, with sub-county forums providing residents a platform to engage and share their views. So far, 12 sessions have been held across Nairobi sub-counties, including Kamukunji, Westlands, Dagoretti North, Dagoretti South, Embakasi South, Embakasi North, Embakasi Central, Embakasi East, Embakasi West, Starehe, Mathare,
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Our distinguished guests: Thank you for creating time on a Sunday to attend this very important event, on a matter that affects each one of us. We appreciate your commitment and sacrifice. As KARA, we are happy to launch the USalama Mitaani Program which is a national initiative championing a community-first approach to public safety.
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
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Vacancy: Digital Media Assistant The Kenya Alliance of Resident Associations (KARA) is seeking to hire a talented and motivated Digital Media Assistant to support its multimedia communication activities. This role aligns with the Alliance’s strategic goals and objectives, aimed at enhancing the organization’s online presence and engagement with stakeholders. The successful candidate will work closely
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The Kenya Alliance of Resident Associations (KARA) successfully hosted the 6th Annual Resident Associations Excellence Awards (ARAEA) Gala Dinner on 5th December 2024 at Panafric Hotel in Nairobi. This prestigious event celebrates and recognizes outstanding achievements by Resident Associations in Kenya, and award those that have done exceptionally well in championing the interests of their
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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
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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
