The final open access version of Assessing the affordance, equity and wellbeing implications of mobility provision, governance and operation in East African cities is available here: https://eprints.whiterose.ac.uk/id/eprint/229303/1/Complete_160725.docx Introduction Delivering enhanced inclusive and safe mobility choices addresses many elements of the inclusive city concept. Urban mobility is a key factor supporting health and wellbeing and is […]
Lessons in Traffic: Nairobi’s School Term and Equity Challenges
The final open access version of Lessons in traffic: Nairobi’s school term congestion and equity challenges, is available online here: https://authors.elsevier.com/sd/article/S2950-1962(25)00022-5 The study set out with several key objectives:1. To analyze traffic congestion during school terms versus holidays—responding to anecdotal evidence suggesting school-term congestion is a problem despite the absence of formal analysis2. To assess the […]
Unlocking Funding Opportunities for Walking and Cycling
In this era of transformation, cities are finally prioritizing walking and cycling in urban planning, local and national budgets, and for potential investors. This long-overdue change paves the way for a healthier, greener, safer, and more efficient future of urban transport.Part 1: Strategies and Tools for Financing Walking and Cycling Initiatives.Part 2: Local Commitment to […]
Discussion: Developing a Socially Just Public Transport System
Constant Cap discussing approaches that can be taken by cities, using Nairobi as a case study, in order to make public transport more socially just. He mentions the pillars of Socially Just Public Transport which include: Available, Accessible and Affordable, Human Rights and Equity, Sustainable. These include to aspects such as universal access for elderly […]
TV Discussion: Bringing Order and Splitting Orders
Discussion on the case of Nairobi’s Matatus, People, Politics and Power-Play.
Nairobi: Did The Expressway forget about ‘people?’
As urban areas continue to grow, so do their benefits and challenges. One major challenge that has become increasingly apparent in most emerging African cities is the growing gap between the rich and the poor. This phenomenon was vividly portrayed by the award winning AfricanDrones project entitled ‘Unequal Scenes.’ The project used drones to visually […]
Nairobi: Will the new boss make the city work?
Nairobi’s new administration under Governor Johnson Sakaja faces an uphill task at ensuring the just principles of Dignity, Equity and Diversity, Rights and Responsibilities, Democracy for the citizens. However, a lot is achievable.
Urban October 2021: Climate Action for Cities
Report on the research and public engagement done in the Nairobi CBD on Climate Action for Cities as part of the 2021 Urban October and World Cities Day (31st October 2021). Understanding the current situation of climate resilience based on the negative impact of climate change among different stakeholders along selected streets of the Nairobi […]
Presentation: African Network for Walking and Cycling Annual Forum
Presentation given to the African Network for Walking and Cycling on the role of NGOs and civil society in the adoption and implementation of the 30Km/h rule as default speed in urban areas.
Presentation: Launching a Noise Pollution Case
Presentation made at the Kilimani Project Foundation Public Baraza on developing a Noise Pollution Case, using community power and citizen science.
