Water as Leverage: Setting the scene Nakuru
This project aims to address Nakuru’s water and climate adaptation challenges through innovative urban water initiatives. With a focus on infrastructure and local partnerships, it seeks to develop bankable solutions supported by the community. By integrating urban design with local initiatives like the sponge city model, it lays the groundwork for sustainable urban development.
The challenge
Nakuru city faces floods and has experienced rapid, and consequently unsustainable, urban development. The need for sustainable and effective interventions is increasingly apparent.
The approach
Developed a document aimed at laying the foundation for creating bankable, innovative, and comprehensive proposals for urban water projects in Nakuru to address urgent water and climate adaptation needs.
The next phase will involve connecting integrated urban designs and planning strategies with local challenges, utilizing, among others, the sponge city model.
Impact
Developed an overview of Nakuru's climate related challenges and possible solutions.
The experience of a Rebel
