Urbanisation Stories

Kinshasa flood disaster highlights deadly mix of rapid urban growth and poor infrastructure
The Conversation  |  Apr 23, 2025

Of Kinshasa’s two flood risks, the impact of Congo River flooding can be observed in large cities located along major rivers, and typically peaks arou...

Why Kinshasa keeps flooding and why it's not just about the rain
The Conversation  |  Apr 18, 2025

Local rains combined with runoff from torrential rains coming from neighbouring Congo Central Province quickly overwhelmed the city’s small urban trib...

Ethiopia's demolitions giving rise to a new Addis Ababa at the expense of city’s residents
The Conversation  |  Sep 10, 2024

PM Abiy Ahmed is prioritising grand projects designed to attract foreign direct investment to Ethiopia.

Tana River County’s urbanisation drive boosted by agro-city project
Farhiya Hussein  |  Aug 21, 2024

The proposed agro-city is envisioned as a multifaceted development that will integrate modern agricultural practices with urban living.

Petition filed to restrain Parliament sessions over Banissa by-elections
Joseph Ndunda  |  Jul 12, 2024

Activists Peter Odhiambo Agoro, Anthony Murimi Wachira, and Augustine Muthiani Muthui want the high court to declare that the National Assembly is unc...

Multi-billion shilling Tana River urbanisation project in limbo
Farhiya Hussein  |  Jul 09, 2024

The urbanisation plan has been facing a political backlash that has threatened to drive away development partners.

Mandera County launches school feeding programme, builds 66 classrooms
Adan Mohamed  |  May 25, 2024

The initiatives are part of an ambitious programme to provide food and classrooms at all schools in the county.

Kenya’s devastating floods expose decades of poor urban planning, land management
The Conversation  |  May 04, 2024

Death and destruction have occurred in several parts, a stark reminder of the persistent failure to keep abreast of the city’s rapid urbanisation need...

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