How Nairobi estate eliminated runaway insecurity
Nation: If you do not feel safe, no matter where you live, you will not be a happy tenant.
Kara survey reveals service delivery priorities for major Counties
A survey commissioned by Kara and carried out by Ipsos reveals that majority of residents in the big five Counties (Nairobi, Kisumu, Mombasa, Nakuru and Uasin Gishu)
Resident Associations in Kiambu demand for implementation of Resident Associations Engagement Act
Resident Associations in Kiambu County have urged the County Government to implement the Kiambu County Community and Neighborhood Associations
Kara to work with the Law Society of Kenya to promote Alternative Disputes Resolution
Pursuant to the Memorandum of Understanding signed between Kara and Law Society of Kenya (LSK) in May 2019,
Citizens’ Forum launched in Nakuru County to enhance engagement between residents and the Nakuru Municipal Board
The Urban Areas and Cities Act (2011) section 22 schedule 2 provides for the establishment of the urban boards to facilitate the management of the urban areas.
Public Participation: Embu residents call for effective public participation and accountability to enhance service delivery
Embu County residents have faulted the County government for not engaging them effectively in the governance of the County.
Constitution Review: Effective public participation key in the proposed review of Kenya’s Constitution
There was general consensus at the 74th edition of the Kara Bimonthly Talk Series forum held on 30th July 2019,
New Bill proposes share of common property areas between proprietors and occupants
Kenyans who purchase units or sections within a building will soon be able to get proportionate share of the common area of the property.
Private Security Regulatory Authority urged to enhance accountability and professionalism in the private security sector
Resident Associations have challenged the Private Security Regulatory Authority (PSRA) to focus on enhancing accountability and professionalism in the private security sector.
Global transport summit roots for more investment in Non Motorized Transport
Urban transport and development practitioners as well as researchers converged in Fortaleza, Brazil for the MOBILIZE Fortaleza Summit on 24th to 26th June 2019 to celebrate best practices and share ideas on how to accelerate implementation of sustainable transport initiatives in various cities.
Kara partners with Kenya Power to enhance engagement with Resident Associations and improving customer experience on service delivery
Kara has partnered with Kenya Power to strengthen engagement between the company and Resident Associations on service delivery and improve customer experience and satisfaction.
KARA STATEMENT ON THE COUNTIES SERVICE DELIVERY SURVEY
On March 27, 2013, 47 elected county governors were sworn in, officially signifying Kenya’s adoption of a devolved system of government.
Kara roots for harmonization of National and County Solid Waste Management Policies and Bills
Kara organized a retreat with the team from the Ministry of Environment and Forestry (MoE&F)
Private Security Regulatory Authority to partner with Kara on sector reforms
Kara is set to partner with Private Security Regulatory Authority (PSRA) towards realizing the intended reforms in the private security sector.
Government launches Mortgage Refinancing Company for affordable homes
The Government has launched the Kenya Mortgages Refinancing Company (KMRC) that will offer mortgages for affordable homes.
Government urged to embrace sustainable waste management initiatives in the affordable housing agenda
The first session of the United Nations Habitat Assembly was held on 27th to 31st May 2019, at UN-Habitat headquarters in Nairobi.
Kara partners with Law Society of Kenya to advance Public Interest Litigations and Alternative Dispute Resolutions
Kara has partnered with the Law Society of Kenya (LSK) to among other things advance Public Interest Litigation and promote Alternative Dispute Resolutions mechanisms among Resident
UN Habitat Assembly: Kara to host a side event on affordable housing and solid waste management at the 1st UN Habitat Assembly
The first session of the United Nations Habitat Assembly will be held from 27th to 31st May 2019, at the headquarters of UN-Habitat in Nairobi.
Partnership: Nairobi City Water & Sewerage Company (NCWSC) to partner with Kara in addressing water & sanitation challenges in the City
The Nairobi City Water & Sewerage Company (NCWSC) will collaborate with Kara in addressing water & sanitation challenges in the city.
Accountability: Citizens’ Forum launched in Kitui County to enhance engagement between County residents and the Municipal Board
The Urban Areas and Cities Act (UACA) provides that the management of a city or municipality shall be vested on the county government and administered on its behalf by a Board constituted in accordance to Section 13 and 14 of the Act.
