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.
Public Participation: Kakamega residents demand for effective public participation in County Governance
Residents of Kakamega County have urged the County Government to establish platforms for engagements on service delivery issues affecting the County.
Annual General Meeting: Recap of the Kara Annual General Meeting
The Kara Annual General Meeting was held on 26th April 2019 at the secretariat offices.
Kara Annual General Meeting set for April
Preparations for the Kara Annual General Meeting to be held on 26th April 2019 are on course.
Uasin Gishu County residents demand for effective public participation in county governance
Residents of Uasin Gishu County have urged the County Government to strengthen its public participation mechanism to ensure that the views and expectations of various stakeholders are reflected in the various decisions made by the government.
Kara partners with Colombia University to develop case study of the Nairobi Non Motorized Transport (NMT) Policy
As part of efforts to push for implementation of the Nairobi Non Motorized Transport (NMT) Policy as well as document the process of developing the Policy,
Fight against graft dominates discussions at the Devolution Conference
Kara participated as a member of the planning committee and exhibitor at the 6th Annual Devolution Conference held on 4th to 8th March 2019 in Kirinyaga County where we showcased our work that is in line with devolution and Big Four Agenda.
New law paves way for more cities in Kenya
The Urban Areas and Cities (Amendment) Act 2017 which was assented to by the President on 12th March 2019 paves way for creation of more cities in Kenya by lowering the population threshold required for an urban area to be declared a city.
Nairobi City County Government waives approval fees for affordable housing projects
Nairobi county government has waived building approval fees for affordable housing projects, a move geared to attract more investors into the city and promote the National Government’s Big 4 Agenda on affordable housing.
