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. Listen or watch to understand:

• 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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