Engineer. Action Researcher. Academic. Resilience/Urban/Africa. Mama. Mrs. Daughter. Dada. Ugali/Masala chips/chevda/Bhajia addict
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Vera G. Bukachi retweeted
We will be at WUF12 in Cairo next week.! Inspired by the theme ‘It All Starts at Home’, we’ll discuss localising the Sustainable Development Goals. Join us to explore the four pillars: Local, Together, Now, and Home. Our full programme: bit.ly/3YMikkH #WeAreArup #WUF12
Vera G. Bukachi retweeted
No dialogue with an illegitimate, insincere, and coercive government. A government at war with its citizens. A few of my thoughts on DW’s 77 percent. #RutoMustGo
Full video: youtu.be/bgENxz88R7M?si=oQDp…
Vera G. Bukachi retweeted
The planned demolition in Kibera worries not just residents but also KPSPs members and communities. They fear losing their community assets. Here's what residents have to say: @SakajaJohnson @edwinsifuna @nairobi_rivers @PamelaOlet_NRC @InteriorKE @MwalimuOrero @JalangoMwenyewe
Vera G. Bukachi retweeted
Early May, unprecedented flooding in Nairobi led the @InteriorKE to order residents of informal settlements to evacuate 30-meter riparian zones within 48 hours. We've seen widespread forced evictions & demolitions, with Kibera awaiting its fate.
#SpareCommunityAssets
Vera G. Bukachi retweeted
It is with sadness and a heavy heart, I announce the death of Benna Buluma commonly known as Mama Victor, the Convener of Mothers of victims and survivors Network due to the ongoing floods. She and her family were trapped in their house in Mathare. We have lost a galant soldier who dedicated her life to advocate for police accountability. 3 bodies have been retrieved from the house and 3 are still missing.
Calling for solidarity and Comradeship.
In solidarity.
@happyolal
Vera G. Bukachi retweeted
Dear @SakajaJohnson
There is an illegal development by some Chinese developer on Mbaazi Avenue Lavington. Can you help stop them?
Multiple letters were written to @NairobiCityCoun and @NemaKenya to no avail. Thanks.
Vera G. Bukachi retweeted
Check out the debrief article on my side event at the #AfricaClimateSummit23 on the opportunities and challenges of urban upgrading for #LocallyLedAdaptation and translating lessons from the #MukuruSPA (Nairobi) to cities across Africa.
tinyurl.com/acs23-debrief
Vera G. Bukachi retweeted
Follow the panel speakers for more!
@BeatriceHati @MarionRono2 @dbosibori13 @knyambuga @msbarake @Gahuya
@Wanavijiji_sdi @KenyaSDI @CCNairobi @NuvoniResearch @icfi_gofrugal @Kounkuey @Arup @AfClimateSummit #ACS23
Vera G. Bukachi retweeted
British High Commissioner @UKinKenya @FCDONeilWigan delivered provoking opening remarks, recognising cities as hubs for green skills, innovation & engaging youth, at the AFRICA MAYORS’ ROUNDTABLE hosted by @c40cities and @NairobiCityGov #AfricaClimateSummit2023
African cities 🌆 and their leaders are key to tackling climate change.
So 🇬🇧 is working with @c40cities to create 50 million green jobs by 2030.
In #Nairobi and more 6 African cities 🇬🇧 supports low carbon infrastructure projects.
@SakajaJohnson #AfricaClimateSummit2023
Vera G. Bukachi retweeted
The #ACS23 is a truly special moment.
Africa IS a climate solutions hub. We must seize our chance to transform lives & livelihoods across the continent, & break cycles of poverty once & for all.
#climatejustice
#lastingresilience
#ClimatePositiveGrowth
nation.africa/kenya/blogs-op…
Vera G. Bukachi retweeted
We’re delighted to announce that the Global #SpongeCities Snapshot has been selected as a finalist for Campaign of the Year at the @CIM_Marketing Global Marketing Excellence Awards. Congratulations and good luck to our team! Learn more: bit.ly/4544ue4
#CIMAwards
Vera G. Bukachi retweeted
Why apply to #PrizeforCities?
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Vera G. Bukachi retweeted
Excited to invite you all to the inaugural @AfClimateSummit this Sept 4-6 at KICC, Nairobi.
We'll address #climatechange impacts, explore adaptation strategies, and work towards the #NairobiDeclaration. Join us for #AfricaClimateWeek too. Let's drive real change together #ACS23
Vera G. Bukachi retweeted
At 582,646km2, Kenya is a relatively big country and ranks 48th worldwide in size.
Given the size, some places within Kenya are quite distant from each other. It is a shorter journey from Lokichogio to Bambouti, Central African Republic than to Kwale. Ditto Nairobi-Mandera.
Vera G. Bukachi retweeted
"Stop Capacity Building!
Communities already possess the capacity and knowledge to address the challenges they are facing. What we need to do is facilitate the sharing and enhancement of their existing knowledge." - Joseph Kimani, ED SDI Kenya
#InclusiveCities #MakingSlumsVisible
Vera G. Bukachi retweeted
@idasimonsen and @kikiritmeijer voice the perspective of future generations. They ask @ingerandersen and @mertkumru how they can empower youth to take action and make a difference. #ClimateAction #SDGs #Youth4Climate
Take part of this discussion via bit.ly/planetary-crisis
Vera G. Bukachi retweeted
This June, the African Urban Futures project launched infrahub.africa an online database featuring case studies of African infrastructure interventions. Learn more:
uu.nl/en/news/search-african… This is a collab between @UrbanAfricaACC and @FuturesStudioUU
![infrahub.africa [map-like graphic of the African continent, made with multicoloured dots and lines]](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Fyax9IZWcAE_sQj.png?name=orig)
ALT infrahub.africa [map-like graphic of the African continent, made with multicoloured dots and lines]
Vera G. Bukachi retweeted
@SabrinaOhler The history of #Nairobi sees development of informal settlements along the rivers. While these settlements are not the main polluters of rivers they are most vulnerable to climatic events like flooding & impact of pollution. @KDI_Kenya #RiveNiLife #RiversAndPeople
Vera G. Bukachi retweeted
Public Spaces foster social cohesion, build health & well-being. Temple arts space in Lucky Summer where Mathare & Nairobi Rivers meet is one such space in Eastlands. It is under threat of land grab. #RiseUp4Parks cc: @irunguhoughton @bonifacemwangi @ConstantCap @aaklandscape
