Overview of Kenyan Government Initiatives in Slum Upgrading: The Case of KENSUP and KISIP Projects

Dániel Solymári; Janet Mangera; Ráhel Czirják; István Tarrósy

doi:10.15170/AT.2021.15.3.3

Authors

Dániel Solymári University of Pécs, Political Science Doctoral Programme, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences
Janet Mangera The Multimedia University of Kenya
Ráhel Czirják University of Pécs, Geopolitical Doctoral Programme
István Tarrósy University of Pécs, the Department of Political Science and International Studies, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.15170/AT.2021.15.3.3

Keywords:

urbanization in Africa, Kibera, slum upgrade, Kenyan government initiatives

Abstract

The goal of this paper is to explore the slum upgrading processes: the implementation of the Kenyan KENSUP project, associated successes and failures, and to draw possible lessons that can be learned from the initiative. The study utilized field work desk reviews to gather relevant information regarding slum upgrade processes in Kenya. The criteria used in the review process entailed exploring the context in which the KENSUP upgrading project was implemented, focusing on the legal frameworks, process of implementation, achievements, results, setbacks and failures in the processes in order to draw lessons for future programmes.

Author Biographies

Dániel Solymári, University of Pécs, Political Science Doctoral Programme, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences

Daniel Solymári MA, Theology and International Relations; Advanced Studies in Humanitarian Diplomacy at Icrc. Phd Student at The University of Pécs, Political Science Doctoral Programme, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences

Janet Mangera, The Multimedia University of Kenya

Janet Mangera MA in Sociology, University of Nairobi. Phd from The Royal Roads University in Applied and Social Sciences. Teaching Sociology and Development Studies at The Multimedia University of Kenya

Ráhel Czirják, University of Pécs, Geopolitical Doctoral Programme

MSC in Spatial and Urban Development Specialisation, Eötvös Loránd University. Phd Candidate at The Doctoral School of Earth Sciences of The University of Pécs, Geopolitical Doctoral Programme.

István Tarrósy, University of Pécs, the Department of Political Science and International Studies, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences

Phd in Political Science and African Studies, University of Pécs. Full Professor at The Department of Political Science and International Studies, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences. Director of The Africa Research Centre