The project’s original scope included three primary activities:
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Community Dialogues with residents in informal settlements along the Ngong River;
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Awareness Campaigns to educate communities on the NRC’s plans;
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Regional Exchange Workshops connecting Nairobi with other East African cities that have river regeneration initiatives.
However, due to unanticipated demolitions and severe floods in early 2024, additional activities were incorporated:
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Stakeholder Consultation Meetings: KDI facilitated community participation in NRC consultations, ensuring that residents from informal settlements could actively contribute to discussions on coordinated regeneration efforts;
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Coalition Building: A coalition was formed with partners like The GoDown Arts Centre, Slum Dwellers International, Akiba Mashinani Trust, and the Public Space Network to advocate for a more inclusive and community-driven approach to relocations and river regeneration planning;
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Documentation and Advocacy: The project documented the impact of demolitions and advocated for dignified relocation plans.