Sep 11, 2024 | Commentary, Research
By Tom Gillespie and Baraka Mwau On 25 June 2024, the streets of Nairobi erupted in protest against the government of Kenya’s plans to increase taxes on many everyday goods, such as food and fuel. President William Ruto’s controversial 2024 Finance Bill was a response...
Aug 27, 2024 | Commentary
By Elizabeth Dessie; first published on URBANET. In African cities, young people struggle with limited opportunities and systemic failures. How can cities overcome these barriers to secure their future? Young people represent a demographic majority in most African...
Aug 16, 2024 | Commentary, Nairobi
By Rosebella Apollo, Jerry Okal and Jack Makau Kenya has recently witnessed a unique series of protests, distinct from typical political demonstrations. These protests, known locally as “Maandamano”, have transcended regional, political, ethnic, social, and economic...
Aug 14, 2024 | Commentary, Lagos, Research
Two thirds of people living in Lagos reside in informal settlements, often in flood-prone areas and with limited access to basic services. As more and more people move into the city, the already high population density is rising. With more than 8,000 people per square...
Jun 13, 2024 | Commentary, Nairobi
By Smith Ouma, postdoctoral research fellow at the Global Development Institute (GDI) Recent floods in Kenya have left at least 270 people dead, displaced more than 200,000 and destroyed property, infrastructure and livelihoods across the country. In Nairobi, hundreds...
Jun 11, 2024 | Commentary, News
African cities are full of successful reform stories, but how can we best identify, analyse and celebrate what works? ACRC ran a session as part of the RISE Africa Action Festival on Wednesday 22 May 2024, introducing the urban reform database and exploring some...
