Why City Hall should effectively implement development plans
The chaos currently being witnessed in the city centre due to the influx of hawkers does not reflect the envisaged order in the city.
By Henry Ochieng' 10 months ago
Why City Hall should effectively implement development plans
Government should move fast to bridge urban services divide
Nairobi City County is contributing more to Kenya's economy than 29 other counties combined, highlighting the fact that Kenya's wealth is concentrated in the capital.
By Henry Ochieng' 1 year ago
Government should move fast to bridge urban services divide
Communities, groups can help State to fulfill housing promise
Truth be told, ever since Kenya started talking about affordable housing in 2002, no regime has made the dream look achievable like the Kenya Kwanza government.
By Henry Ochieng' 1 year ago
Communities, groups can help State to fulfill housing promise
Empower communities to win the war against climate change
The Africa Climate Summit should be an opportunity to reframe climate action as a collective endeavour that transcends borders and encompasses diverse voices.
By Henry Ochieng' 1 year ago
Empower communities to win the war against climate change
New cities should avoid mistakes made by older ones like Nairobi
This week, Eldoret town is hosting governors as they mark 10 years of devolution, hoping the spotlight on the 'City of Champions' won't fade away with the end of the devolution conference.
By Henry Ochieng' 1 year ago
New cities should avoid mistakes made by older ones like Nairobi
Lessons from city where top company bosses cycle to work
In Copenhagen, residents take pride in getting around on their two-wheelers as the main means of transport. It is what has earned Copenhagen the moniker "the city of the bicycle".
By Henry Ochieng' 1 year ago
Lessons from city where top company bosses cycle to work
Ensure cities residents live in dignity
Kenya's urban policies have prioritised the demands of the middle and upper classes over the needs of poorer groups.
By Henry Ochieng' 1 year ago
Ensure cities residents live in dignity
Policy shift towards turning waste into wealth will pay off
Currently, most people don't care how they dispose of waste. It is not uncommon to see mounds of uncollected waste at every corner in our neighbourhoods.
By Henry Ochieng' 1 year ago
Policy shift towards turning waste into wealth will pay off
Demolitions: How to bring order to our urban centres once and for all
The ongoing demolition of structures built on riparian land is a confirmation of the rot in Nairobi and the impunity that has reigned in the city
By Henry Ochieng 6 years ago
Demolitions: How to bring order to our urban centres once and for all
Sustainable economic growth key to attaining development targets
The goals came into effect in January 2016 and respective countries have domesticated the goals and laid out plans for their achievement.
By Henry Ochieng 6 years ago
Sustainable economic growth key to attaining development targets
How National Construction Authority can effectively curb substandard buildings
The finding by the National Construction Authority (NCA) that 60 per cent of the buildings they inspected do not comply with the sector regulations and pose a great risk to the tenants is worrying.
By Henry Ochieng 8 years ago
How National Construction Authority can effectively curb substandard buildings