NGPU
July 1, 2024
Nakuru City Leads Pilot Project In Strengthening Urban Sustainability In Water And Waste Management
Written by Nabwire Naholi
Nakuru City, alongside Kisumu and Makueni, has been selected as a pilot for a project to enhance civil society engagement for just and sustainable urbanization. Implemented by the Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung (FES-Kenya), Civil Socieand the Civil Justice Alliance (PACJA), this initiative targets critical issues in sustainable water and waste management.
The three-year project focuses on building the capacities of civil society organizations in Nakuru County to promote effective water and waste management. By addressing the environmental challenges urbanisation faces, the project aims to foster equitable and livable cities.
The initial phase includes mapping waste and water management stakeholders across Nakuru City, Molo Municipality, Njoro, and Elburgon Towns.
As part of this phase, a team of research assistants has undergone rigorous training using digital tools like Kobo Collect to ensure comprehensive data collection. This data will support robust advocacy efforts and active participation in decision-making processes related to sustainable urban management.
The collected data will play a crucial role in policy formulation, resource allocation, and optimum utilization of resources.
The City Management and the Directorate of Urban Development have affirmed H.E. Governor Susan Kihika’s commitment to supporting this initiative, underscoring the significance of community engagement in addressing water and waste management challenges. The project aims to consolidate efforts, minimize redundancy, promote synergy, and deliver sustainable solutions for informal settlements.
As part of its strategy, the project will leverage digital technologies and local knowledge to develop innovative solutions tailored to Nakuru City’s specific urban challenges. This approach enhances local capacity and ensures that interventions will facilitate and promote sustainability.
Through these concerted efforts, Nakuru City is poised to become a model for sustainable urban development, demonstrating how effective civil society engagement and innovative solutions can lead to just and livable cities in Kenya and beyond.
