“You cannot protect the environment unless you empower people, you inform them, and you help them understand that these resources are their own, that they must protect them.” Wangari Maathai. #PowerOfOne #Courageousleadership #BeaHummingbird #Tbthursday

🧵At the heart of Korogocho, an informal settlement in Nairobi, Komb Green Solution,a CBO in Nrb, initiated a green revolution to transform its community.

In 2017, young locals decided to break free from a life of crime by addressing environmental concerns,clearing dumpsites,..

Happy #WorldCitiesDay

The Market Photo Workshop in partnership with the Centre on African Public Spaces & the University of Johannesburg invites submissions from across the continent for Photos of African public spaces. marketphotoworkshop.co.za/2023/10/25/cal…

As we conclude the #UrbanOctober , we rally together for cleaner and healthier #NairobiRivers ! As we inspire positive change, share with us your transformative memory or story of the #NairobiRivers , using the hashtags #UrbanOctober #NairobiRivers #LetTheRiversFlow

NAIROBI PLACEMAKING WEEK 2023 IS HERE!!

Nairobi Placemaking Week: Calendar of Events, Until Oct. 31 2023 @ Various Locations in Nairobi

Dates: Until October 31, 2023
Venue: Various

#UrbanOctober / #PlacemakingWeekNairobi | .@godownarts, @ticah.ke, @naipolitans, @dreamkona.ke,

'Without communities and residents at the forefront, we will not be able to sustainably clean our rivers and waterways.'

- Sam Dindi
Director, Mazingira Yetu Organization
Sam Dindi, HSC.

#KaraNairobiForum
#KaraForum

Investments in public transport, walking and cycling are key for more inclusive and equitable cities.

David Ndii Ministry of Roads and Transport Mohamed Daghar, CBS Kenya Urban Roads Authority (KURA) Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA)

Happily melting in the coastal city of Mombasa doing what I enjoy doing the most. Making streets safer for pedestrians and cyclists. 😊 #safestreetsforall

'If buildings & infrastructure constitute the 'hard city', then art infiltrates the spaces between those buildings & the interactions in those spaces - 'the soft city'
PMW2023 is all about bringing access to cultural expression. Join us, won't you? DreamKona Placemaking Network Nairobi

It's Day 3 of #PlacemakingWeek in Nairobi!!

Today, in partnership with GoDown Arts Centre, KDI is kicking off the #RiveNiLife competition activities. 🌟 As part of Placemaking Week Nairobi 2023, we invite you to join us on this inspiring journey.

On going Stakeholder Engagement for the proposed interventions in the lower CBD lead by Nairobi City County in collaboration with SaferNairobiInitiave UN-Habitat and other partners as part of Placemaking Network Nairobi
Cc Naipolitans DreamKona KDI Kenya Architectural Association of Kenya

#Nairobi : Nairobi Placemaking Week: Calendar of Events, Oct. 23-31 2023 @ Various Locations in Nairobi

Dates: Until October 31, 2023
Venue: Various

#UrbanOctober / #PlacemakingWeekNairobi | .GoDown Arts Centre, TICAH_KE, Naipolitans, DreamKona, Placemaking Network Nairobi.

KDI is excited to be part of #PlacemakingWeek Nairobi 2023, and we're excited about the theme, 'The Connected City.' We're all set to celebrate and contribute to the vision of vibrant, sustainable urban ecosystems. #UrbanOctober

It's PLACEMAKING WEEK!!! 🥳🥳
We have planned a series of events & activities to engage & empower the community & to inspire & support the creation of a more vibrant, sustainable, & resilient city. #placemaking #placemaking weeknairobi #placemaking nbi #nairobi #tactical #urbanism

#Placemaking WeekNairobi happening this week! Placemaking Network Nairobi Public Space Network Naipolitans UN-Habitat KUWA African Centre for Cities African Public Spaces ITDP Africa KDI Kenya

#Placemaking Africa #Placemaking