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Muungano wa Wanavijiji Muungano wa Wanavijiji- SDI-K is a social movement of 'slum' residents and urban poor people in Kenya

This is the page for the Muungano wa Wanavijiji Kenyan alliance of slum dwellers and urban poor people, which was formed in 1996. With a central office in Nairobi, the Alliance combines three organisations: Muungano wa Wanavijiji, the Kenyan federation of slum dwellers; Akiba Mashinani Trust, the Kenyan urban poor fund; and SDI Kenya, technical support to the movement. Our vision is of ‘inclusive cities’, where low-income communities have adequate housing and services, and can live in dignity. We seek improvement and integration of slums into the city fabric. Slums and their residents are not an anomaly or problem, they are an inalienable part of the city and a major resource in its functioning. As well as advocating for inclusive cities, the Alliance (Muungano wa Wanavijiji, Akiba Mashinani Trust, and SDI Kenya) engages in negotiating, designing, and delivering real improvements to people's lives, as well as changes in practice and policy. By volunteering to improve their settlements, Muungano challenge the notion of slum residents as passive beneficiaries of city plans and development projects.

After drone training in Limuru, young people in Mathare put their digital mapping skills to use with the OpenStreetMap T...
21/10/2026

After drone training in Limuru, young people in Mathare put their digital mapping skills to use with the OpenStreetMap Tasking Manager. 🗺️

Supported under the Dr. Sulley Gariba SDI Impact Innovation Initiative, the exercise involved identifying and digitising structures in Mathare and adding them to OpenStreetMap.

In informal settlements, where detailed and up-to-date data is often limited, mapping structures helps build a clearer picture of how communities are laid out. This data can help identify service gaps, understand settlement patterns, and support community-led planning and advocacy.

Happy Mashujaa Day! 🇰🇪Today, we honour the courage, sacrifice, and resilience of Kenya’s heroes. Those who fought for ou...
20/10/2026

Happy Mashujaa Day! 🇰🇪

Today, we honour the courage, sacrifice, and resilience of Kenya’s heroes. Those who fought for our freedom and the everyday shujaa building stronger, more inclusive communities today. Their legacy reminds us that nation-building is a shared responsibility.

Happy Mashujaa Day to all who serve, lead, and inspire.

The rehabilitation of the 0.59 km stormwater drainage in Kiamaiko is more than an infrastructure upgrade; it is a transf...
19/10/2026

The rehabilitation of the 0.59 km stormwater drainage in Kiamaiko is more than an infrastructure upgrade; it is a transformation of everyday life in one of Nairobi’s most flood-prone settlements. By reinforcing concrete walling, installing cover slabs, and integrating locally sourced stonework, the project has reduced flooding risks, improved sanitation, and created safer walkways for children and families. Beyond the technical achievements, it has generated local jobs and strengthened community resilience, proving that sustainable infrastructure can restore dignity and deliver measurable impact in vulnerable urban areas.

The SDI-Kenya Executive Director, HR & Admin Manager, and Programme Coordinator visited Nyalenda and Bandani informal se...
19/10/2026

The SDI-Kenya Executive Director, HR & Admin Manager, and Programme Coordinator visited Nyalenda and Bandani informal settlements in Kisumu County to assess progress on ongoing climate adaptation interventions and engage with communities at the heart of this work.

The visit provided an opportunity to review progress on climate-resilient housing interventions, community governance structures, and partnerships established to advance locally led solutions to the challenges facing informal settlements. It also offered an important moment to reflect on achievements, identify emerging priorities, and strengthen collaboration among communities, implementing partners, and other stakeholders.

From improving housing resilience to strengthening community structures that enable residents to organize, participate in decision-making, and engage duty bearers, the work in Nyalenda and Bandani demonstrates the importance of placing communities at the center of climate adaptation.

At SDI-Kenya/ Muungano wa Wanavijiji, we believe sustainable resilience is built not only through infrastructure, but also through empowered communities, strong partnerships, and locally driven solutions that respond to people's lived realities.

Progress in Motion: Construction of the Mathare Hospital Ward Muungano Resilience Hub, a community‑driven facility desig...
19/10/2026

Progress in Motion: Construction of the Mathare Hospital Ward Muungano Resilience Hub, a community‑driven facility designed to strengthen resilience through inclusive health, emergency response, and social support spaces. From roofing to interior finishes, each stage reflects collective effort toward a safer, stronger Mathare.

We gathered at the Tudor Moroto Simitini resilience hub to talk about something that touches all of us, yet so often goe...
19/10/2026

We gathered at the Tudor Moroto Simitini resilience hub to talk about something that touches all of us, yet so often goes unsaid: youth mental health.

Partnering with Reframing Mindset CBO, our goal was simple: make sure our young people know they aren't alone and that their feelings matter. The energy, openness, and honesty from the youth today reminded us why this work is so deeply necessary.

Thank you to everyone who joined us and helped make today so meaningful!

Through the Urban Shade project, SDI Kenya, in partnership with the County Departments of Health, Climate Change and Env...
19/10/2026

Through the Urban Shade project, SDI Kenya, in partnership with the County Departments of Health, Climate Change and Environment, and the Kenya Red Cross, has established a Technical Working Group to co-design Climate-Sensitive Health Modules.

Developed through co-design sessions held on the 2nd, 5th and 6th October 2026, the modules will equip healthcare workers and community health promoters with the knowledge and skills to manage health risks associated with extreme heat and flooding. They will also support health facilities to strengthen their preparedness and response to extreme weather events.

A meaningful milestone for the Reciprocal Learning Exchange Project was marked when the team was awarded certificates in...
19/10/2026

A meaningful milestone for the Reciprocal Learning Exchange Project was marked when the team was awarded certificates in recognition of their participation in this enriching journey.

The project is a collective initiative bringing together the Muungano wa Wanavijiji Kisumu Federation and students from The University of Manchester's Global Development Institute (GDI), supported by GDI’s Innovation Fund.

Through a series of workshops, the exchange created space for open dialogue, shared experiences, and reciprocal learning, exploring the benefits, challenges, and often underexplored opportunities that emerge when researchers and grassroots movements work together.

It has been a valuable reminder that knowledge flows both ways, and that meaningful research is strengthened when community voices, lived experiences, and academic perspectives come together.

Congratulations to the entire team on this milestone, and many thanks to everyone who made this exchange possible!

🌧️ COMMUNITY-LED DISASTER PREPAREDNESS IN KIAMAIKOResistance to Resilience, Muungano wa Wanavijiji Kiamaiko Resilience H...
19/10/2026

🌧️ COMMUNITY-LED DISASTER PREPAREDNESS IN KIAMAIKO

Resistance to Resilience, Muungano wa Wanavijiji Kiamaiko Resilience Hub, together with Ghetto Farmers, Kiamaiko Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) responders from Thayu, Ng’ondu, and Ghetto villages in Cluster 6, village elders, Community Health Promoters (CHPs), and Cluster 6 coordinators, identified and marked disaster evacuation routes and safe houses within their settlements.

This step strengthens community preparedness and ensures residents know where to go and seek safety during floods or other emergencies, especially as the anticipated El Niño rains approach.

Through community participation, local knowledge, and collective action, we are building safer and more resilient settlements where no one is left behind.

Preparedness saves lives. Together, we are building a disaster-resilient Kiamaiko! 💪🏾🌍

Building sustainable cities through nature-based solutions. The Tuwe Pamoja Nairobi Consortium, comprising SDI Kenya and...
19/10/2026

Building sustainable cities through nature-based solutions.

The Tuwe Pamoja Nairobi Consortium, comprising SDI Kenya and the University of Nairobi, in collaboration with C40 Cities, convened a mayoral engagement breakfast at Charter Hall to explore opportunities to strengthen and scale up youth-led Nature-Based Solutions (NbS) in Mathare.

The engagement brought together Tuwe Pamoja co-researchers and Community-Based Organizations (CBOs) to showcase innovative community-led interventions, including urban farming, community parks, and waste reuse to support bakery operations. These initiatives demonstrate how local solutions can strengthen climate resilience while creating livelihood opportunities for young people.

Participants called for stronger collaboration with the Nairobi City County Government to support and scale up these interventions, as well as better linkage with ongoing county-led climate action and community initiatives in vulnerable areas.

The breakfast meeting aligned with Tuwe Pamoja’s goal to advance inclusive, community-led climate action by ensuring that young people and communities in informal settlements are recognized as key partners in building resilient and sustainable cities.

Tuwe Pamoja is part of the CLARE Programme, which is co-funded by the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office - Research, Science and Technology and International Development Research Centre (IDRC).

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