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 […]
Paratransit: A look at Nairobi’s Public Transport Relocation Plans
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 […]
Terrorism: A Key thought on Urban Resilience
Cities and towns offer people better lifestyles but their organic nature also heralds an unparalleled diversity of challenges. Cities experience extremes in poverty indices, environmental concerns such as air quality, river and riparian preservation, security concerns at personal and social levels, and varied mobility needs. These dynamics contribute to various levels of stresses on the […]
