Kilifi County residents call for strengthening of public participation and accountability
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Kilifi County residents have urged the County government to engage them more in addressing service delivery challenges facing the County.
Kara to partner with Ministry of Environment & Forestry on environmental sustainability initiatives
Kara and Ministry of Environment and Forestry have agreed to partner on rolling out initiatives that will promote environmental sustainability and best practices in Kenya.
Inclusive, sustainable growth duty of all
In September 2015, leaders of 193 countries at the UN General Assembly adopted 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), a universal call to action to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure world peace and prosperity by 2030.
Shot in the arm for National Addressing System (NAS) Initiative in Embu
The realization of a National Addressing System (NAS) received a huge boost from key stakeholders in Embu County.
IMF boss to address KARA luncheon on economic growth
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) Resident Representative for Kenya Mr. Jan Mikkelsen is set to address KARA 12th Quarterly Luncheon on:
KARA Committees: Opportunity to serve on KARA’s thematic-based committees
Part of KARA’s structure of management are thematic-based committees composed of professionals in diverse fields who volunteer their time to contribute to the realization of the Alliance’s goals.
Pedestrians exposed to high risks on Nairobi Roads
A research by the Oversees Development Institute (ODI) and the World Resources Institute (WRI) has found that 65% of the people who die on the roads in Nairobi’s are pedestrians.
Kakamega County to host Fifth Annual Devolution Conference
The 5th Annual Devolution Conference will be held from 23rd to 27th April 2018 in Kakamega County under the overall theme “sustainable, productive, effective and efficient governments for results delivery.”
Recap of KARA Annual General Meeting & Meeting with NEMA and NLC
The KARA Annual General Meeting was held on 29th March 2018 at the secretariat offices.
Kenya’s public debt within manageable levels
According to the National Treasury, there is no cause for alarm as far as Kenya’s public debt is concerned.
Mombasa residents decry slow pace of development
Mombasa residents have expressed concerns over the slow pace of development in their County.
Annual General Meeting: NEMA & NLC bosses to grace Kara AGM
Kara is set to host its Annual General Meeting (AGM) on 29th March 2018 from 9am to 11am at the secretariat offices.
Government launches platform to drive Global Goals for Green Economy
Kara participated in a multi-stakeholders forum convened to establish the Kenyan National Platform for Partnering for Global Goals and Green Growth (P4G).
Nyeri County Government to partner with Kara in development of solid waste management laws
Nyeri County Government has committed to partner with Kara in development of Solid Waste Management Policy and Bill for the County.
Kara roots for structured public engagement at the Governance Summit
Kara participated in the recently concluded Governance Summit organized by The Institute of Certified Public Secretaries of Kenya (ICPSK) and HESABIKA under the theme ‘Good Governance for Good Citizenship.
Experts push for effective public involvement in management of urban areas
Urban Planning experts have advised that meaningful development and service delivery in Kenya’s urban areas will only happen if there is structured engagement of citizens in decision making processes.
Nairobi City County Government Shelves Review of Zoning Policies
Following reports of a Motion by Hon Anthony Kiragu Karanja, Member of County Assembly for Waithaka Ward in Nairobi County, to review zoning policy for zone 4,5 and 15,
Focus shifts to implementation of the New Urban Agenda
Kara participated in the National Urban Forum (NUF) organized by the Ministry of Transport, Housing and Urban Development and held on 15th – 16th January 2018 in Nairobi.
Kara to work with key stakeholders to push for Resident Associations engagement law for Machakos County
After successfully facilitating development and enactment of Resident Associations Engagement Act for Nairobi and Kiambu Counties,
Partnership with Resident Associations Key to Addressing Service Delivery Challenges
Service delivery situation in Nairobi appears to be deteriorating with each passing day and there is need for urgent and well thought-out approach to addressing the emerging problems.
