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A case study of Nairobi, Kenya
My personal experience with informality….
In Nairobi, the transport sector isn’t just a way to get from point A to B—it’s a
full-blown adventure,
complete with unwritten rules, surprise plot twists, and occasional chaos.
As an urban designer and developer in Kenya, I see how transport defines the rhythm of
the city,
weaving formality and informality into a daily spectacle.
Somewhere between formal and informal….
In urban mobility, hawking and street vending are often criticized as a hindrance to the
seamless flow
of movement and connectivity within cities and towns.
Recent eviction of street vendors in Nairobi CBD presents us with a unique opportunity
to explore the roles
of both mobility experts and urban economists in shaping African cities.
A case study of Nairobi, Kenya
A case study of Nairobi, Kenya
What do we mean by smartness of an urban node and how smart is the Konza Technopolis? Unlike many African cities, Konza Technopolis gives us fundamental lessons on the future of cities and towns. So, what makes Konza Smart? Let’s focus on the technopolis’ transport network. Functional, reliable, safe, and fast transport network.
View MoreWhether you like politics or not, you cannot help but feel its impact on our motherland. In Africa, politics plays a vital role in what we wear, where we go to school, what we eat, and where we live. Our transport sector, often under the public sector, is no exception.
View MoreA case study of Nairobi, Kenya
A case study of Nairobi, Kenya
In memory of our once-upon-a-time less populous and less polluted urban areas……
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Transportation is the center of the world! It is the glue of our daily lives. When it goes well, we don't see it. When it goes wrong, it negatively colors our day, makes us feel angry and impotent, curtails our possibilities..
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