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When the call to drive at 30 kph in Nairobi, Kenya is necessary!

Written by Constant April 9, 2015 3 Comments

Over 1.24 million people die and between 20 and 50 million are injured on the world’s roads annually. The largest portion of this burden is borne by those living in low and middle income countries. In Kenya, over 3000 people die annually on the roads and nearly double that are injured. A large number of […]

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

Written by Constant February 25, 2015 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

Written by Constant February 25, 2015 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 […]