Who Are the Urban Leaders We Need in Kenya?
Being a long-term process, urban development requires long-term political agreements and planning – beyond elective terms. This was concluded at the Urban Leadership Forum in Nakuru.
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Planners Demystify County Spatial Planning
A prolonged debate on the importance of county spatial plans ensued at SymbioCity’s Urban Leadership Forum (ULF) in mid November. CoG together with the National Government developed guidelines for county spatial planning in 2017. Yet, to date, only Lamu County...
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Trans Nzoia County: Inclusive Urban Planning Evokes Dreams in Kiminini
"When the Project put up benches, I was thrilled - relaxation enhances our health." Hear what shop owner David Luvai and other Kiminini residents have to say about ongoing urban improvements in their town!
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Trans Nzoia: Creating a Green and Vibrant Kiminini Town
More trees, more public benches, and better waste handling. In just a few weeks, Trans Nzoia County will have completed phase one of its projects under SymbioCity Kenya.
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A Greener Ideal for Kakamega County
The rehabilitation of the four hectare idle space in Butere town will create a park with multiple purposes, from providing space for leisure, to facilitating recycling and reducing crime. However stalled implementation is causing frustration.
Read MoreOntulili Voices on the Market Upgrade
Refurbishment works have just begun and the market is springing back to life. New businesses are being opened and existing ones expanded. A few traders shared their aspirations with SCK Communications.
Read MoreMbita Town Set to Implement Urban Quick Win Project
A technical working group is preparing the installation of double story and stand-alone metal containers, cold storage facilities, and a mini bio-digester.
Read MoreJewathu Informal Settlement Residents Assured of Access to Clean Water
Over 3000 residents of Jewathu, a low income settlement in Nakuru County who suffer from recurrent flooding and waterborne diseases are hopeful of a reprieve.
Read MoreGreat Political Support for Meru Market Upgrade
The upgrade of Ontulili Market enjoys great support of the Meru County government and the community, and is the benchmark against which the County’s gateway and strategic junction towns will be developed.
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