COVID-19 Mitigation: Kara, UN Habitat and County Government of Nakuru launch permanent hand washing stations in Nakuru County
Press Release - Nairobi, Kenya, July 21st 2020…
Kara/UN Habitat kicks off Covid-19 response initiatives in Nakuru County
Implementation of various activities aimed at supporting the fight against Covid-19 in Nakuru’s informal settlements has commenced following consultations between Kara, UN Habitat and the County Government of Nakuru.
Kara urges Government to put up measures to address rent crisis in the country
As the Covid-19 pandemic continues to ravage the nation with devastating economic results, low and middle-income tenants have found themselves living in their premises at the mercy of their landlords
Nairobi City Water and Sewerage Company sets tough new rules for water dealers
The Nairobi City Water and Sewerage Company (NCWSC) has introduced tough new rules in an attempt to reform the water business in the city.
Resident Associations key in the war against Covid-19
Like many countries across the world, Kenya is experiencing huge political and societal changes as a result of the Coronavirus outbreak.
Property developers warned against hiring unlicensed contractors
The National Construction Authority (NCA) has warned property developers against hiring unregistered contractors whom it blames for the rising cases of sub-standard buildings and building collapse in the country.
Court directs Government to rectify anomalies in takeover of Nairobi County functions
The Employment and Labour Relations Court has declared the Deed of Transfer of Functions executed between the National Government and Nairobi City County Government as vague and irregular.
Nakuru County reactivates building inspection unit to tackle illegal developments
The County Government of Nakuru has raised a red flag over mushrooming of illegal structures in the County.
Ministry of Health launches home-based care guidelines for Covid-19 patients
The Ministry of Health has launched the home-based isolation and care guidelines for patients with COVID-19. The guidelines dictate the procedures for home-based care of asymptomatic patients who account for 78 percent of all Covid-19 patients across the country.
Government sets tough new rules for building contractors
A new set of rules for protecting property investors from contractors who deliver shoddy work has taken effect, bringing with it a raft of changes that are likely to revolutionize the construction industry.
NMS Director General disbands the Nairobi City County urban planning technical committee
Nairobi Metropolitan Service (NMS) Director-General Mr. Mohammed Badi has disbanded the Nairobi City County Urban Planning Technical Committee.
Kara partners with UN Habitat to support the fight against COVID-19 pandemic
Kara has signed an agreement with UN Habitat to support implementation of various activities aimed at supporting the fight against COVID-19 pandemic.
NEMA and Ministry of Environment and Forestry to involve Kara in facilitating safe disposal of COVID-19 waste
The Ministry of Environment and Forestry and the National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) have agreed to partner with Kara in rolling out initiatives that will promote safe disposal of biomedical waste from COVID -19 at households and community level.
New regulations for the Affordable Housing program rolled out
The State Department of Housing and Urban Development has released a new set of regulations under the government’s Affordable Housing Program.
Community Policing: Government roots for community policing in fight against COVID-19
The government will activate community policing to enhance community participation in the fight against corona virus disease.
Action plan for implementation of the single use plastic ban developed
The ban on single-use plastics in Kenya's biodiversity hotspots including wildlife sanctuaries, wetlands, forests and beaches is set to be enforced from June 5th 2020 in line with a directive issued by the president during the 2019 World Environment Day celebration.
Kara to partner with Nairobi Metropolitan Services to enhance service delivery in the County
A delegation from Kara paid a courtesy call on the Director General of Nairobi Metropolitan Services (NMS), Major General Mohamed Abdalla Badi to discuss possible areas of collaboration in regard to service delivery expectations of Resident Associations across the County.
Covid-19 Residents Association Response Tips
Government to streamline building approval processes across Counties
The national government plans to streamline the building approval process to ensure the cost of construction goes down and eliminate delays.
Court stops land rates hike in Mombasa County
The High Court in Mombasa has suspended the decision by Mombasa County Government to increase property rates from January this year and to amend the Valuation Roll.
