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Nairobi: Will the new boss make the city work?

September 12, 2022September 12, 2022 by Constant Leave a Comment

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.

Paratransit: A look at Nairobi’s Public Transport Relocation Plans

February 13, 2021February 13, 2021 by Constant Leave a Comment

A major topic of discussion in Nairobi, Kenya, over the last few months revolves around the proposed relocation of paratransit vehicles (known as matatus in Kenya and minibus taxis in parts of the continent) to the fringes of the Central Business District (CBD).  ‘Nairobi Metropolitan Services’ (NMS), the newly formed authority that has taken over […]

Upper Hill, Nairobi: Growing as Africa’s Financial Capital!

September 18, 2017September 2, 2018 by Constant Leave a Comment

Nairobis Upper Hill District is a slightly elevated highland area in Nairobi that borders the hot and dry Kapiti plains. In the early 20th Century, it was established as a serene residential area, then known as “The Hill area, for senior railway staff. As the city has grown and expanded, Upper Hill has gradually transformed […]

Is Nairobi Central Business District DEAD?

November 16, 2016August 29, 2018 by Constant Leave a Comment

The Nairobi Central Business District (CBD) has undergone a gradual transformation in the last few years that has seen it turn into a large bus yard and parking area for public transit vehicles (towards the east), a queuing zone for authorized buses (around the centre) and a large taxi park (towards the west). Retail stores […]

Land use management in Nairobi, Kenya is key to reducing congestion.

March 11, 2015March 11, 2015 by Constant Leave a Comment

Nairobi has a population of 3.5 million and a density of 4,850 people/Km2. This is low when compared to Lagos with 11 million people (18,500p/Km2) or Bogota with 7 million (13,500p/Km2). Estimates show that by 2025 there will be about 5.8 million people living in the city. Nairobi has to plan towards sustaining such a […]

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