Gloria Litunya

The New Era: Cases of Best Practice in Urban Planning

The New Era: Cases of Best Practice in Urban Planning A new era of governance? One that embodies vibrancy, prudent budgeting, political goodwill, effective public funds management, passion, and professionalism? We all aspire to, or at least hope for, a better administration that prioritizes seamless access to essential services such as healthcare, education, commerce, employment, […]

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A Just Society: Humanizing Our Neighborhoods

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A Just Society: Humanizing Our Neighborhoods Have you ever imagined living in a ‘perfect’ neighborhood? What features come to mind when you think of an ideal community? Piped water? Proper waste management? Safety from crime? Nearby schools and hospitals? Accessible streets? A cleaner environment? Friendly neighbors? Better housing and energy sources? Safe open spaces? Whatever

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The Breather: Scenery in a Small Town

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The Breather: Scenery in a Small Town While it is uncommon to find scenic views in unplanned neighborhoods—where designated ‘tourist’ areas dominate towns and cities, and the most frequently renovated spaces are public parks and streets, open spaces can still provide unexpected beauty. Ironic, isn’t it? As previously mentioned, the Star neighborhood lacks a communal

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Planning at our hands: Environmental Care

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Planning at our hands: Environmental Care Many global celebrations recognize significant advancements in natural resources and basic amenities, including Water Day, Toilet Day, Town Planning Day, Environmental Day, and World Health Day. These observances highlight an essential aspect: the environment—especially pressing in light of the current global concern regarding climate change. World Environmental Day in

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The Unfound Discovery: Untapped Resources

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The Unfound Discovery: Untapped Resources We often consider land a scarce resource, indeed, but have investors explored Illeret? The town’s challenges as previously highlighted include a lack of healthcare personnel. Given this, one can only imagine the state of animal care. However, the surprisingly healthy cattle, with minimal disease despite the lack of veterinary care

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The Daasanach: The Overlooked Residents of Illeret, Marsabit County

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The Daasanach: The Overlooked Residents of Illeret, Marsabit County The year began on an impactful note as I had the opportunity to visit Illeret in Marsabit County on a mission trip. My first surprise was the mode of transportation from Marsabit to Illeret; cargo lorries are the primary means, and their availability is quite limited.

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Planning and Development: A Reflection on ‘Our’ Neighborhood

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Planning and Development: A Reflection on ‘Our’ Neighborhood As we reflect on the past year and the developments within our small neighborhood, it is clear that progress has been modest. The completion of a public toilet serving the cemetery stands out as a notable achievement. However, we still face challenges, particularly with limited water supply.

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Cost of Living: Implications for Planning

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Cost of Living: Implications for Planning One might wonder what the economy has to do with land use. Economics is central to planning; the price of goods, demand, and supply chains are all integral components. Planning is a public good, so when the economy experiences inflation, it is often seen as a luxury or a

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Sanitation, Hygiene, and Water: The Communal Practices and Ideal

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Sanitation, Hygiene, and Water: The Communal Practices and Ideal This blog post covers the best practices on water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) from an urban planning perspective. The research problem is the neighborhood I was born in (Star). Issues relating to water, wastewater, and solid waste have already been highlighted in previous blogs. A recap is

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