Football Pitch Make-over through Design Thinking
A lot was happening in Mlango Kubwa’s football pitch last week. Mlango Kubwa is a ward in the Mathare informal settlement
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Visit to Mathare by Youth Envoy
Great to see Ahmad Alhendawi, UN Youth Envoy to the Secretary General, visiting once again the Mathare Environmental Conservation Youth Group (M.E.C.Y.G). As
Read moreTHE FIRST EVER SPORTS DAY IN KARIOBANGI, Powered By UN-HABITAT
Written by Emily Onyango on behalf of our partners The beginning of April meant a lot to different communities in
Read moreCelebrating April 6th in Kariobangi, Kenya
Community Sports Day – Empowering Youth Through Sports Just a few days prior to a very significant day for all
Read moreFrom Culture Shock to Amazement
Let’s also hear from Suheon and his first impressions and experiences in Nairobi. “I was a little bit worried when
Read moreKeeping Fit in Nairobi’s Informal Settlements
Since November 2015, our Urban Sports Programme is supported by four amazing young people from South Korea. As Sports Management
Read moreNairobi's Emerging Cities Dilemma
By Raphael Obonyo Kenya, like countries across the globe, must contend with the challenges of rapid urbanization. The dramatic spike
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Youth Led Development: A Case Study from the Mathare Slum, KenyaYouth and their Needs Within Public Space Advancing Economic Citizenship
Read moreHow ICT is helping to change Kenya
The Innovate Kenya programme is a partnership between UN-Habitat. Samsung and local communities to foster innovation in Kenyan youth. One
Read moreThe Real change-makers
Last week, UN-HABITAT has been invited to run its Youth & Urbanization workshop at CHRISC Kenya annual leadership camp in
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