Nairobi County Speeds Up Slum Upgrading Ahead of Dec KISIP 2 Deadline
The workshop brought together the national and county project coordination teams, alongside technical experts in engineering, land surveying, urban planning, community development, environmental management, health and safety, legal services, procurement, communications and finance.
Nairobi County, Kenya, is accelerating its slum upgrading projects ahead of the Dec KISIP 2 deadline, according to a report by Capital FM Kenya. During a workshop in Mombasa on October 8, county leaders and urban development stakeholders discussed the progress of nine informal settlement upgrading projects, aiming to complete key interventions by the end of 2026.
County Executive Committee Member for Built Environment and Urban Planning Patrick Mbogo emphasized the importance of collaboration among departments to meet the set timelines. County Chief Officer for Housing and Urban Renewal Godfrey Akumali stressed the need for accountability and addressing implementation challenges to improve living conditions for informal settlement residents.
The workshop reviewed project status, timelines, financial management, procurement processes, and community safeguards, with plans to develop a roadmap to address delays and strengthen project monitoring.
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