Narrating the Future City critically examines how dominant urban imaginaries—particularly the “world-class city,” “city without slums,” and beautification agendas—shape spatial governance in Nairobi, often at the expense of the city’s majority informal residents. Drawing on Henri Lefebvre’s theory of the production of space and Gramscian hegemony, the paper reveals how state-led visions such as Kenya Vision 2030, NIUPLAN, flagship infrastructure projects, and smart-city developments privilege conceived, technocratic space over lived urban realities, legitimizing displacement, exclusion, and uneven development. Through spatial analysis and visual storytelling, the study exposes the contradictions between Nairobi’s globally branded future and its deeply unequal present, arguing that urban development is not a neutral technical process but a political struggle over whose visions, lives, and spaces are allowed to shape the city’s future..

The upsurge in interest in different forms of mobility in the contemporary world highlights the role of the built environment in supporting this shift. Mobility Turn is a shift in thinking within the social sciences that views the world as fluid and always in motion, integrating all forms of movement and circulation holistically.

This article explores how transport studies can be connected with social sciences to promote social inclusion, safety, convenience, and sustainability in urban transport systems.

Transportation is the backbone of any state. Urban and rural networks connect towns and communities, but rural areas often receive less attention from planners. This article examines the challenges and opportunities of rural transport in Central Africa, highlighting the vital role rivers and transit corridors play in connecting communities.

In progress… This article will explore the rapid urbanization of cities in Zambia, highlighting the challenges of planning for sustainable, inclusive, and well-connected urban environments. Topics will include infrastructure, mobility, and social impact in rapidly growing urban areas.

In progress… This article will analyze public transport policies in Lagos, Nigeria, highlighting the impact of privatization, traffic congestion, and urban planning on daily commuters. It will also explore solutions for accessible, efficient, and sustainable public transport systems.