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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 […]

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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,

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

The Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) team paid a courtesy call on KARA CEO Henry Ochieng and Governing Council Member CPA Victor Majani to discuss the role of KARA in the recently established Kenya Millennium Development Fund (KMDF).  KMDF’s mandate is to oversee, manage and implement the Kenya Urban Mobility and Growth Threshold Program. The Program