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Nairobi, Kenya: Neglect of NMT makes it less safe, less convenient and less attractive.

February 25, 2015September 2, 2018 by Constant Leave a Comment

Cities are growing at alarming rates and consequently facing a variety of challenges such as traffic congestion, pollution, pedestrian deaths and an increasing urban populace.

Nairobi, Kenya aims at Regularizing Unauthorized Structures

February 25, 2015September 2, 2018 by Constant Leave a Comment

January 28, 2015, The collapse of a residential building on the 17th of December, 2014 in Makongeni and another one in Huruma on the night of the 4th of January 2015  has led to the Nairobi City County Government calling for an emergency recess to analyze and seek approval of the Nairobi City County Regularization […]

How can Nairobi, Kenya deal with its “Buildings of Death?

February 25, 2015August 13, 2018 by Constant Leave a Comment

January 20, 2015 A recent study by a doctoral student at Carnegie Mellon University revealed that at least three out of four buildings in Nairobi would be seriously damaged in the event of a major earthquake. The report revealed that most concrete used in Nairobi lacks the required compressive strength. Among the causes listed for […]

Harmonizing Initiatives: Nairobi, Kenya works towards developing an NMT Policy

February 25, 2015 by Constant Leave a Comment

January 8, 2015 The Nairobi County Government in conjunction with the United Nations Environment Programme(UNEP) and the Kenya Alliance of Resident Associations (KARA) have set up a team to develop a Non Motorized Transport Policy for the County. Led by Engineer Tom Opiyo, the team of experts will work towards developing a policy and presenting […]

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