NEWS

The Kenya Alliance of Residents Associations (KARA) held its second quarterly lucheon yesterday 6th April t the Pan Afric Hotel. Mr. Simon Bland, the guest speaker and Head of DFID spoke on "Citizens' Link Between Good Governance & Tax Accountability" while Mr. John F. Hoover, Economic Affairs Counsellor, US Embassy spoke on "Economics of Bad Governance & Corruption"

KLDA was well represented with nine of our members present. This serves well in assuring KARA of our unwavering support.

The March Newsletter was distributed to members at the AGM on 15ht March 2006, and the remaining copies were mailed to the addressees.

If in need of an extra copy, please come round to our office no. 10, Langata Link complex.

Click here for the latest KLDA Newsletter.

On Friday 15 October 2004, the City Council of Nairobi published a Notice regarding 'unauthorized development' in the print media.

The notice
- Informed all property owners, developers and registered development consultants that as 'provided by the Local Government Act, Building Code, City Council By Laws, the Physical Planning Act and the Environment Management and Co-ordination Act, ALL development proposals are approved by the Town Planning Committee and duly recorded in the Council Minute Books'

- Stated that there has been 'massive disregard of these provisions of law and procedure in undertaking developments such as: building and construction including alterations of existing buildings; changes and extension of users of land/building; subdivision of land; quarrying; dumping of refuse, scrap and building materials; temporary works like tents, workshops and garages; outdoor advertising structures' which 'may be a result of ignorance of the law governing developments, purported approvals by other approvals other than Town Planning Committee, lack of ownership documents (Title deeds) or simply total disregard of the law' leading to 'haphazard developments...taking place in all parts of the City of Nairobi'

- Gave 'all those who have carried out their developments without approval to submit their plans for guidance, formalization and approval within 30 days (Thirty days) from the date of [the] Notice'

- Emphasized that failure to comply with this Notice would result in the Council enforcing the Law, which 'may include reversal and/or removal of the development at the cost of the developer and/or prosecution of the developers/agents.'

For more information contact:
The Director of City Planning
City Council of Nairobi
Telephone number: 334912
CITY HALL 2ND FLOOR ROOM 273

The Occasional Paper ' Community Leadership in Managing an Urbanising Environment'  is a booklet that describes the experience of preparing a Development Strategy for Karen Langata, leading up to the preparation of a Local Physical Development Plan.

This booklet was written by Musabi Muteshi and Sara Wakeham, and its publication was made possible by a generous grant from the Konrad Adenaeur Foundation.

The booklet is available from the KLDA office, and only costs Kshs 300.

For you who may already have tried, successfully or otherwise, to pay your water bills at the Karen Office, and for you yet to attempt the same...

It is true that the Karen Water Office will no longer receive/process payment of water bills, and that payments have to be made at City Hall. Furthermore, upon payment at City Hall, it is most unlikely that personal cheques will be accepted - they prefer settlement in cash.

As it stands, this latest system is under review. So, in the interim...

KLDA, in collaboration with our very helpful and understanding Area Manager, Mr. Cherule, have come up with a way to help you, our member, circumvent the tedium. The KLDA Office (Langata Link Complex # 10), will now be a drop-off point.

1. In the case of disputed bills, and advice on how to settle such bills, please contact Mr. Cherule directly on 0722 756434

2. Please ensure that your cheque has been correctly written and is firmly attached to your bill.  Sealed envelopes are advisable.

3. Cheques should be made out  "Nbi City Water & Sewerage Co. Ltd." 

4. Please allow for at least one week to pass before you collect your receipt (from the KLDA Office).

5. Cash cannot be accepted!

NB: This service is applicable only to KLDA members, and only for bills within the Karen Water Supply Division. 
KLDA will not be held responsible in the event that the above requirements have not been followed.