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Editors Note
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Key Highlights
- National Cohesion: Kenya is at its worst security index: NCIC Chairman Francis Ole Kaparo
- Infrastructure: Public private partnerships key to realizing safer streets for all by design
- Security: Kara-Safaricom security forum heads to Mombasa
- Business Expo: Have you registered for the Kara Business Expo & Conference?
- Budget: Kara response to FY2016/2017 budget estimates
National Cohesion: Kenya is at its worst security index - NCIC Chairman Francis Ole Kaparo
 According to The National Cohesion and Integration Commission (NCIC) Chairman Mr. Francis Ole Kaparo, Kenya is at its worst cohesion index just few months to the general elections. The index is at 40 per cent compared to 2012, a year before the 2013 general elections, when the index was at 56 per cent. He revealed this during Kara’s 49th Bimonthly Talk Series forum when he addressed participants on Kenya’s national cohesion and integration status. Mr. Kaparo said that Kenya is currently divided along ethnic lines more than ever before with counties leading in perpetuating violence despite efforts to reduce tension. He warned that come 2017, Kenya should brace itself for possible violence emanating from counties' leadership wrangles. The situation is made worse by the fact that leaders and Kenyans in general don’t want to talk about the divisions and come up with a solution...Read_More
Infrastructure: Public private partnerships key to realizing safer streets for all by design
 Streets comprise more than 80% of public space in most cities, but in most cases, there are no provisions for space where people can safely walk, cycle, drive and socialize. In most of Kenya’s urban cities, the practice is to design streets with the only goal being to facilitate movement of vehicles. However, this is bound to change as the Government is putting measures in place to ensure development of complete streets in Kenya’s urban areas. This was revealed during a policy dialogue forum on complete streets and urban design guidelines organized by Kara in partnership with the Center for Sustainable Urban Development (CSUD) of Columbia University, New York...Read_More
Security: Kara-Safaricom security forum heads to Mombasa
 Kara has partnered with Safaricom Ltd to provide platforms for the public, experts and government to discuss and share ideas on how best to address various security challenges in Kenya. After successfully organizing the Nairobi forum, our next destination is Mombasa. The forum will be held on 21st July 2016 at the Royal Court Hotel from 12 noon to 2.30pm on the theme: What is the place of technological innovation in the fight against insecurity in Kenya? Expected participants at the forum include leading security experts, business people, senior government officers, media among others. To participate in the forum get in touch with us on This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call Sarah on 0725983445 or 0733779585.
Business Expo: Have you registered for the Kara Business Expo & Conference?
Kara has organized a business expo and conference event aimed at Promoting business relations between the business community and Kenya’s Residents Associations. The expo will bring together corporate organizations and businesses drawn from different sectors of the economy to showcase their products, services and capacity to serve the market. The participating exhibitors will be looking forward to meet members of Kara from across the country, invited groups and executives so as to network; seal deals and broaden their clientele. The event is scheduled to run from 25th-27th November 2016 at the Sarit Center in Nairobi. To register as a participant, exhibitor or sponsors contact Nancy on This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call 0725983445 or 0733779585.
Kara Annual General Meeting & Subscription Payment
The FY2016/17 Budget Estimates as read by the Cabinet Secretary, Henry Rotich will lead to difficult economic times for the ordinary Kenyan. The cost of living is set to rise significantly with the introduction of excise duty on kerosene which is used by nearly 70% of Kenyans. The explanation that the tax is intended to addresses the issue of adulterated kerosene is in itself an indictment of the government institutions charged with the role of ensuring proper standards and quality for goods and services in our markets. Already majority of Kenyans are struggling to make ends meet and this move will only serve to exacerbate the situation...Read_More
Calendar of Events: July 2016
6th July: KARA Resource Mobilization Committee Meeting
6th July: NCCG Stakeholders Meeting on Nairobi City County Dog Control and Welfare Draft Rules
7th July: Public HoIiday: Idd-Ul-Fitr
19th July: KARA Governing Council Meeting
21st July: KARA/ Safaricom Luncheon Forum on Security in Mombasa
26th Aug : KARA Bi-Monthly Talk Series Forum - 50 in Kisumu
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