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Urban Planner & Researcher | Rugby Referee | Mountaineer | Cyclist | Blogger | Laikipia (Kenya)-Flanders(Belgium). 'The saddest thing in life is wasted talent'
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However, five areas will remain the 'elephants in the room' are - informality, solid waste management, development control, water supply and mobility - It will be interesting to see how the new administration will handle these highly contested, political and emotive areas.
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Posh Kenyans who 'do not do CBD' are suddenly shocked that there are electric busses in Nairobi.
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The masses walk on dangerous roads without safe infrastructure as the privileged drive in air conditioned vehicles listening to music of their choice. The reality of the City we live in:
#MatatuCBDBan
@Naipolitans
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Westlands Roundabout area has become a very dangerous place for vulnerable groups - no safe crossing space, no space allocated for public transport, no traffic management system, increasing density - then someone wants to prioritize an 'expressway'
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@hallaboutafrica
Very sad. Many Japanese-Congolese mixed race children were also killed in Katanga
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Excuse me
@scherargei
This photo was taken by
@kuyokuyo1
in 2019 as part of the
@icmiist1
research project.
You can read more on the project and access resources (including the pic you have shared) here:
Nairobi CBD bustling with beehive of activities as Kenyans continue with their daily hustle to fix the economy.
Kisumu & Migori is the only place that demos are ongoing. I pray for Luo Nation that God shall receive salvation from shackles of Odingaism that has a signature of
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Why do matatu drivers like shaking hands with traffic cops?
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Yesterday we had an informal discussion as to whether City Hall Way needs to exist, - the question was weather the space between KICC, Supreme Court, City Hall, Holy Family and Parliament Road should be one big Town Square, non motorized, green and open to everyone.
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2 and a half months of rain... Not a single pothole on Mbagathi Way. Pedestrian path and drainage still intact.
Do I need to say more?
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On Monday you will all know why the City of Nairobi is one of the most discriminatory and divided cities in the world. The new public transport guidelines will hit at the most vulnerable groups and make their lives living hell.
#Nairobiwewant
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Why do some people get angry when you remind them about who they voted for in the last election?
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Did my 100th
#KenyaCup
match today.
Thank you to all who have made this happen.
@OfficialKRU
@officialkrra
@MinistryOfRugby
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Despite its very confusing name, 'Nairobi West' is actually in Nairobi South.
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Images showing the changes in human settlements between 2003 and 2022 in Likoni and Shelly Beach, Mombasa County.
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Trees along Kenyatta Avenue Marked with 'X'. Whenever some thing is Marked with an X in Kenya, you know that it will come down.
@KURAroads
- please tell us whether you plan to cut these trees down?
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#JudiciaryAidingTerrorism
Another bullshit campaign against the rule of law.
How about officers at the border who are paid to let in illegals? Investigative officers who dont do proper investigations? People who eat money for police housing?
The entire system is aiding terror.
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Do not complain about Sakaja coming late - Maybe it is a Lenana thing.
This year 'Mean Maroon' came 2 hours late for the Prescott Semi Final against Ofafa Jericho ( and lost 39-12).
They were playing at home.
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Today I wad asked to show my ID at a bar; after showing it the clown asks if this is really me because they only allow 25 and above.
I have never had to say this but I did: Google jina yangu🤨.
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Matatus and Buses on strike at Westlands Roundabout.
The result of Public transport being intentionally ignored and secluded by the roads authorities.
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Some very good news from Nairobi, Kenya. We will definitely notice the change in air quality in the area, people will also feel more secure when they walk here... (though it is interesting that they are doing it closer to the median).
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He forgot to show the fellow going to the gym in national team kit.
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We contributed to Kenya Simbas, now we are contributing for Kenya 7s, next will probably be controbutions for the ladies team.
The sad thing is that we all know where the problem lies.
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Today we stand with our brothers from Lenana & Impala who have lost one of the greatest players to wear the number 10 Mean Maroon and Impala jerseys. I still recall one of my Strath teammates after we played Changez in '99: 'You can't be taught those moves' - Rest in Peace Migwi.
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So AAR held a meeting and one of the minuted resolutions was to hire bloggers to make
#AARInsuranceFacts
trend. 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣.
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Nairobi is special. A pedestrian nice path just gets blocked 'randomly' (and for many years), giving people nowhere to walk. We look forward to seeing how the Sakaja Cabinet will deal with such injustices.
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There needs to be some serious discourse on the barbaric habit of always cutting trees to expand highways. We saw the same on Ngong Road.
Or... is it that logging is also a 'side business' for some people?
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If you do not want a tree in Nairobi to be cut, get a story on New York Times and Al Jazeera.... Lessons Learnt.
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Kenya is a funny country. The only thing we hear is 'ban' and 'crackdown' but no solutions, no proactive approaches (unless they are brought by silly external investors).
In our...
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Next year will be 20 years since I refereed my first league match. Time flies...
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It should be compulsory for all rugby grounds to have a scoreboard.
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Passed by CBD to have a look at the new NMT infrastructure being put up by Nairobi Metropolitan Services. Impressed to see that words have turned into action. Personal/Professional views will be shared later, for now let us enjoy
#WorldBicycleDay2020
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A comparison of Westlands Roundabout area: 2003 and 2021 vs a 1995 map of the area.
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South C, Wilson, Nairobi Dam area, Nairobi County, 2002 and 2022
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It is high time those who approved these illegal buildings face the law. Its pointless to keep on demolishing buildings as other illegal ones get approved. There are people who signed the plans, and EIA - who are they & where are they? do not tell me 'Cartels'
#GrandManor
#Gigiri
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Someone has decided to start construction on a playground in Akiba 100, South C.
This is the nonsense that has to stop.
@MikeSonko
@osukaqa
@amisij
@bonifacemwangi
@NairobiOurCity
@Naipolitans
#rudisha
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How come
@JamesMacharia_
does not engage commuters when matatus go on strike? Or commuter rail users when the train fails?
@wmnjoya
@DavidNdii
The CS also engaged with passengers waiting for their flights at
#JKIA
. He expressed regret for the delays and the inconvenience caused to travelers as a result, and asked them to be patient as normal operations are expected to resume shortly.
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@SokoAnalyst
You will soon hear in a public rally:
'Nyinyi watu a bodaboda, munaona watu wa magari hawataki kulipa tax'😅
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1. Kenyan rugby players should have an association.
2. The players association should nominate someone to the board.
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Had a weird argument today (typical Prescott Cup discussion 🤣) - conclusion:
Patch guys need to accept that they went to school in Kangemi, not Loresho.
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We are watching a Springbok match in the dark as if we are in South Africa 😕
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Receiving friend requests from people who removed me as friends in 2017 because of my political standing at the time.... The 'Delete' icon is very friendly when these come, we are completing the journey in peace and tranquility.
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Tackler must release and roll away.
Amerix save a SIMPtom of ONEITIS. Teach him the ways of Men.
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The people of Mathare have given some recommendations to the Government of Kenya on handling the Covid-19 pandemic. After learning about some of the challenges that they are facing (including people drowning during the floods), GoK should work in partnership with the communities
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The new DC guidelines will allow buildings of up to 100 floors in CBD, 75 in Upper Hill, 30 in Westlands, 25 in Kilimani, 20 in Kile/Riverside, 16 in most old council estates + Langata, SouthB/C, NWest, Mada, Riruta, Kangemi etc 12 in Thome, Zima, K. West, Kasa.
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Just came accross this....I don't get this country.... now someone has woken up and said that 'From Next week we will have 2 car free days per week' - lets get real...
TRANSPORT MINISTRY proposes car-free days in Nairobi CBD on Wednesdays and Saturdays beginning Feb 1, 64 BRT buses to arrive next month.
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Its high time we built another highway over Thika Road to decongest it......😂😂😂
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Ruaka, lies at the border of Kiambu and Nairobi Counties. 2007 and 2021
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So what is the PS going to do there? Stand there and shout 'Steam, Steam - Panda, Panda'
This is a national SHAME!
TRANSPORT CS James Macharia appoints PS Koimet to lead efforts to retrieve bodies and vehicle that plunged into Indian Ocean.
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Friends from Nairobi School reminding us that the Prince of Wales is now the King of England.
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Funny how the professionals behind the cutting of trees along Aga Khan walk quote the 'Street Design Manual for Urban Areas in Kenya' but their designs go against the manual.
One can also tell that they did not do any homework on other major projects in the vicinity.
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Within 24 hours I have seen two of my seniors take new roles in Kenya:
@VinceOgutu
is now Vice Chancellor at
@StrathU
@sashamutai
is now Chairman of
@OfficialKRU
All of us alumni of
@StrathSchool
congratulate them and wish them best in their new roles.
'All Hail The Power'
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@wmnjoya
@DavidNdii
@JerotichSeii
@LukoyeAtwoli
@m_ogada
It's funny how those who know what to do are put on the sidelines while those with not an inch of an idea pretend that they can save the world (as they only try to save themselves).
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A coach comes to the MOs, shakes the hands of the ARs and thanks them, and intentionally ignores the ref 😅. Funny, really funny.
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and how many walkways and cycle lanes does Nairobi have?
Please be advised that our enforcement team is on standby. Anyone found driving or doing business along the Walkways and Cycle Lanes will face the full force of the Law!
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Did the Government Spokesman just say that the Expressway will lead to Reduced Carbon Emissions.... FOR REAL!
Whoever drafted that speech needs to do Standard 3 Science again.
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That a group of people stood on a podium talking about 'what they can do' for Nairobi without mentioning the existing Integrated Urban Development Plan is worrying. What they were basically doing was giving utopian ideas with the hope that they an muddle through once in office.
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Today morning someone told me that water rationing should remain because it 'enables creation of employment for the youth who can supply water to households on the days when there is no supply.'
- I'm left wondering how stupid some people are.
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@WehliyeMohamed
@paulinenjoroge
There is no problem expressing ones opinion, but clearly that is not the kind of mindset that is required on this particular board.
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🌍 Excited to be a part of
#Walk21Kigali
, the first Walk21 Conference in Africa! I'll be speaking about PAAPAM on Thursday 19th October 9:30-10:30 am. Join me & other experts as we discuss actionable steps to improve walkability. Let's make our cities more liveable together! 🚶🏿🚶♀️
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What you might hear:
Customer: Gari Ngapi?
Tout: Thirty na cadi, mbao na cash...
Safaricom, NCBA win cashless matatu fares platform contract
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Waiting for disasters to happen to say 'we need to plan.' In the last 2 weeks people have drowned in Nairobi due to floods. Meanwhile, we continue to deny the urban poor services and infrastructure as others also grab all the public space in middle income areas
#ScarsOfTheFloods
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It is not by chance that one gets to ref with the Zim
@RefereesRugby
@officialkrra
and
@UgandaRugby
Refs within the same year. More so, while celebrating 20 years as a ref. Thank you for all who have made this come to be.
@RugbyAfrique
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There seems to be something wrong with dense places that have only 1 entry & exit - As built environment professionals we have to ask ourselves serious questions. - planners, architects etc. What do others think?
#riversideattack
#Dusit
#Nairobi
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Good afternoon our friends from Madaraka...
@StrathU
- a Bicycle is NOT Public Transportation, it is Non-Motorized Transit (NMT). And it provides the best alternative to both Urban and Rural mobility during these times. This infographic you have developed is very misleading.
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Burundian Drummers at Nairobi Drum Circle at Hilton Square. Utilizing public space, engaging citizens - what city life should be.
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5 metre, Imagine Kenya Cup winners going home with 5 metre...
Malalah held a tournament, Sen. Cheruiyot but this Moses Kuria’s tournament has drawn a lot of attention. What’s going on?
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Thank you
@UgandaRugby
for giving me an opportunity to referee a Uganda Cup game today. As
@officialkrra
we value these partnerships and friendships.
@OfficialKRU
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Well done
@OfficialKRU
and
@RugbyAfrique
in putting together a magnificent
#BarthesTrophy
Big up to
@moscakenya
for the support you have given.
@officialkrra
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These tournaments are interesting. You see many 'busy and bossy' people who are never seen during Kenya Cup or the National Sevens Circuit.
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There is a big problem with the way we let Boda guys assume that they are not motorized traffic.
1. Need for PSV training
2. Deal with them like ither vehicles (stop at lights, use the correct lanes etc)
3. Deal with those who do silly things like this:
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The world is changing...
We are glad to be part of today's Critical Mass Ride towards cities with better Non Motorized Transport.
@CriticalMassNbi
@TransportKE
@Ma3Route
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Most of the people complaining about Uhuru Park never even visit the park, leave alone knowing that there is a difference between Uhuru Park and Central Park.
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Look at how Transport Policy is never done for the benefit of the people. It is always about 'hefty fines and penalties, new regulations and crackdowns' - It's never about efficiency of getting people or goods from point A to point B.
#Nairobiwewant
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7s: Kenya 50 - Namibia 0
15s: France 96 - Namibia 0
Tough week for our friends.
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There is a story that has been passed down that 'John Andrews' died by hitting his head on a post during a schools game..
That story is false. He passed on many years after finishing school (health reasons) & in his adult like he played for Impala, Kenya & East Africa Tuskers.
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We need to know how and why Chinese nationals are given development approvals against Zoning regulations
@MikeSonko
. They also start constructions without
@NemaKenya
approvals and nothing happens to them. We have written to
@NemaKenya
in the past and no action is taken 🤷🏽♂️🤷🏽♂️
WATCH: 'K24 Digital' has exclusively obtained a disturbing video clip showing a senior Chinese hotel officer whipping a Kenyan waiter over allegations of reporting late to work. The video was recorded at Chez Wou Restaurant in Kileleshwa, Nairobi last week.
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Nobody talks about how vehicles should be child friendly, PWD usable and designed in a manner that is safe for women. It is only 'crackdown' on this and on that which becomes another opportunity for bribery and extortion.
#Nairobiwewant
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'Is this your real name?' - this question is becoming boring....
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🤣 and some directors will miss free trips to Hong Kong, Dubai and Cape Town😅.
Corrupt government officials in Ministry of Sports are crying harder than the players. They've lost a critical stream of income.
#Kenya7s
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