The Role of Neighborhood and Resident Associations in Building Resilient Cities in Kenya

Episode 5 of the Series focussing on urban governance and how to get it right in managing urban growth in towns and cities in Kenya. Show guest: Engineer Geche Karanja is Chairman of Kiambu Residents and Neighbourhood Association (AKiRNA). He has worked in various locations worldwide including Germany; Brazil; South Africa; USA; Egypt and Japan.

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The role of residents’ associations. Collaboration and partnerships between the county and residents’ association in shaping the growth and development of Kiambu County. How to fast track collaboration. How effectively AKiRNA has played the role to demand plans at Neighborhood level and being the frontline compliance/ enforcement team to ensure plans are prepared and adhered to. How well they have been able to put local and national authorities to account for the implementation of planned infrastructure?  How would you solve the challenges to above. How planners and professionals in general can participate as residents and members of residents’ associations in guiding the residents in preparation of plans and adherence to the same. Lessons and advice for residents and neighborhood associations across the country in Kenya. In which areas and How residents’ associations can partner with their respective governments both national and local to actively shape the growth and development of their areas

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