UN Habitat Assembly: Kara to host a side event on affordable housing and solid waste management at the 1st UN Habitat Assembly
The first session of the United Nations Habitat Assembly will be held from 27th to 31st May 2019, at the headquarters of UN-Habitat in Nairobi.
Partnership: Nairobi City Water & Sewerage Company (NCWSC) to partner with Kara in addressing water & sanitation challenges in the City
The Nairobi City Water & Sewerage Company (NCWSC) will collaborate with Kara in addressing water & sanitation challenges in the city.
Accountability: Citizens’ Forum launched in Kitui County to enhance engagement between County residents and the Municipal Board
The Urban Areas and Cities Act (UACA) provides that the management of a city or municipality shall be vested on the county government and administered on its behalf by a Board constituted in accordance to Section 13 and 14 of the Act.
Public Participation: Kakamega residents demand for effective public participation in County Governance
Residents of Kakamega County have urged the County Government to establish platforms for engagements on service delivery issues affecting the County.
Annual General Meeting: Recap of the Kara Annual General Meeting
The Kara Annual General Meeting was held on 26th April 2019 at the secretariat offices.
Kara Annual General Meeting set for April
Preparations for the Kara Annual General Meeting to be held on 26th April 2019 are on course.
Uasin Gishu County residents demand for effective public participation in county governance
Residents of Uasin Gishu County have urged the County Government to strengthen its public participation mechanism to ensure that the views and expectations of various stakeholders are reflected in the various decisions made by the government.
Kara partners with Colombia University to develop case study of the Nairobi Non Motorized Transport (NMT) Policy
As part of efforts to push for implementation of the Nairobi Non Motorized Transport (NMT) Policy as well as document the process of developing the Policy,
Fight against graft dominates discussions at the Devolution Conference
Kara participated as a member of the planning committee and exhibitor at the 6th Annual Devolution Conference held on 4th to 8th March 2019 in Kirinyaga County where we showcased our work that is in line with devolution and Big Four Agenda.
New law paves way for more cities in Kenya
The Urban Areas and Cities (Amendment) Act 2017 which was assented to by the President on 12th March 2019 paves way for creation of more cities in Kenya by lowering the population threshold required for an urban area to be declared a city.
Nairobi City County Government waives approval fees for affordable housing projects
Nairobi county government has waived building approval fees for affordable housing projects, a move geared to attract more investors into the city and promote the National Government’s Big 4 Agenda on affordable housing.
Government launches portal to facilitate registration for affordable housing
The government is inching closer to operationalise the housing fund, as it seeks to make housing affordable.
Government develops policy to enhance collection of land and properties rates at the Counties
The cost of holding investments in land is set to shoot up as Government pushes counties to raise more cash from land rates.
Governance: Kirinyaga County to host sixth Annual Devolution Conference
The 6th Annual Devolution Conference will be held from 4th to 8th March 2019 in Kirinyaga County under the overall theme “Deliver. Transform. Measure. “Remaining Accountable.”
World root for new mobility to deliver sustainable transport for all
Kara participated in the Transforming Transportation 2019 conference held at the World Bank headquarters in Washington DC where the delegates were unanimous that the solution to sustainable transport
Kara engages County Executives on development of Solid Waste Management Legislations
Kara has partnered with the Kenya Association of Manufacturers (KAM) to support selected County Governments in developing solid waste management Policies and Bills for their respective Counties.
National Police Service to work with Resident Associations in promoting safety and security in Kenya
The Inspector General (IG) of Police Mr. Joseph Boinnet has said that the NPS will put in place mechanisms for structured engagement with Resident Associations in its efforts to address safety and security challenges in Kenya.
Job Vacancy: Resource Mobilization Officer
The Kenya Alliance of Resident Associations (KARA) is seeking to hire a competent resource mobilization officer to drive its fundraising initiatives.
End of Year Highlights and Christmas Break
As we come to the close of the year, I wish to take this opportunity to thank you for your support that has enabled us realize several gains throughout the year.
Kara Awarded for commitment towards improving neighborhoods in Kenya
We were honoured to be the recipient of the Town & County Excellence Award 2018.
