Gatwiri Gitonga

Architecture/urban planning policy/ social justice/art/hiking

[Gatwiri Gitonga @Ka_Gitonga]

…true magic is found when we commune with nature…!

[Outdoorer KE @outdoorerke]

The days we spend out in nature heal us a little more and add a little more life to our years. We came, we saw, we unlocked Mt. Kipipiri.

#hikergirl #hiker #hikinginkenya #magicalkenya

[DP 🇰🇪 @DanChepta]

What a spectacular total lunar eclipse, or rather, blood moon,

In Nairobi, Kenya.

[Architectural Association of Kenya @Arch_KE]

Dear AAK Member,
You are invited to the Annual General Meeting (AGM) as we deliberate on the future of the association & wind up with the Gala Dinner (open to non members too) on Thursday, 27th March 2025 , at Serena Hotel, Nairobi.

AGM: 2:00 PM
Dinner: 6:00 PM (Dress Code: Red/Black)

Dinner Charges:

* Kes. 3,000/- (Members in good standing)
* Kes. 5,000/- (Others)
* Kes. 22,000/- (Corporate table - 8 pax)

For planning purposes, please confirm your AGM physical attendance here: https://t.co/63s1mHhDAG

Sign up for the Gala Dinner 💃🏾: https://t.co/POUm5UYsL3

Limited dinner slots available – register early!
See you there!

[Gatwiri Gitonga @Ka_Gitonga]

There is a catch on sectional titles though…is your sectional property lying on full land ownership or is the land on a longterm lease?
Do your homework!
#AffordableHousing #jeunamjengo

[Gatwiri Gitonga @Ka_Gitonga]

Did you know? That the governments solution to affordable housing amidst shrinkage of land is sectional properties ownership?
#AffordableHousing #ministryoflands #statedepartmentofhousing

[Gatwiri Gitonga @Ka_Gitonga]

Under the sectional properties Act, individual ownership of apartments and estate units is provided for…
#ministryofhousingke

[Gatwiri Gitonga @Ka_Gitonga]

…who is todays client? She’s tech survey, she demands her products now and she’s willing to get the products from anywhere in the world…
Ecommerce readiness is way to go for the modern businesses..@KenInvest @AmenaAfrica
#wekezadada #keninvest #embracingtheprocess

[Gatwiri Gitonga @Ka_Gitonga]

…vibe check!!!!

@_walobwa took it!!!

#castleforest #hikingbabes #hikingadventures #hikingculture #happyoutside #beautifuldestinations #magicalkenya #brendahhikes https://t.co/BxgBUaHCPC

[H.E William Kabogo Gitau, E.G.H @honkabogo]

Time to end KPLC monopoly, @WilliamsRuto open up the industry for competition many companies will deliver power to the people at less than half the current prices of KPLC and I know you’re aware.

[AffordableArtKe @AffordableArtKE]

Sponsors, we need you!

The Affordable Art Show is the biggest art show in East Africa. We may be biased but we think it's awesome!

Last show we displayed over 600 works of art by over 300 artists.

Help us make this the next one even better! DM if you can help with sponsorship.

[Gatwiri Gitonga @Ka_Gitonga]

…what a futuristic way to evolve a language….publishing in our own standards😎

[𝘑𝘰𝘣 𝘔𝘸𝘢𝘶𝘳𝘢, 𝘗𝘩.𝘋. @JobMwaura]

A clearer copy

[My Building Code @buildingcode_ke]

Design Fails: The building which melted cars and set other buildings on fire.

🧵 ⬇️

The sizzling skyscraper is a £200million London skyscraper which made headlines in 2013 when it melted parts of a motorist’s car who parked beneath it.

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[Arch. Tsalwa Waburiri @the_WABURIRI]

@Arch_KE Government operatives, politicians and money launderers have accelerated the cost of land unnecessarily. County governments are insular to standards and have allowed all manner of developments. There's a need for a new master plan especially for Nairobi to address waste disposal,

[V Gikonyo Gitonga @gikonyo_gitonga]

@CecNkr @Arch_KE Another angle that needs to be considered is disaster management, fire fighting, evacuation, emergency medical support etc. Is the county govt able to handle this?

[Gatwiri Gitonga @Ka_Gitonga]

..indeed!..the building menace in the country can only be sorted through partnership between the government and private stakeholders @Arch_KE

[Architectural Association of Kenya @Arch_KE]

For Context! The conversation is inspired by Kenya Kwanza government through its manifesto has commited to increase supply of new
housing to 250,000 per annum to meet the housing deficit. In Janury 2023, the state house spokes
person during his inaugural speeech confirmed that

[Gatwiri Gitonga @Ka_Gitonga]

‘…unfortunately, saving on land by increasing density does not solve the longterm challenges…waste disposal, house hold incomes and water challenges remain…@Arch_KE

[Gatwiri Gitonga @Ka_Gitonga]

…if the middle class are struggling to pay service charge in high rise buildings …how will the low class community deal with going up 25floors?…

[Gatwiri Gitonga @Ka_Gitonga]

…if the middle class are struggling to pay service charge in high rise buildings …how will the low class community deal with going up 25floors?…

[Gatwiri Gitonga @Ka_Gitonga]

‘…no problem on putting up highrise buildings in low rise areas…however…can these areas support the increased densities? Do they have the required infrastructure?’ @nyolette

[Mao Deh @DehMao]

@Arch_KE @PSCharlesHinga a few months ago on an @Arch_KE space we discussed SOCIAL HOUSING

after you ADMITTED that phase 1 of 'affordable housing' FAILED

what has changed in phase 2?

@ZiwaniNairobi @MidoCollins @DavidNdii @dnahinga @TerryanneChebet @AfUncensored @kmrc_co @olivegitau

[Gatwiri Gitonga @Ka_Gitonga]

‘…no problem on putting up highrise buildings in low rise areas…however…can these areas support the increased densities? Do they have the required infrastructure?’ @nyolette

[Architectural Association of Kenya @Arch_KE]

High-rise building in Nairobi describe the city's skyline. Historically high-rise buildings in Nairobi can be traced back to 1960s with buildings such as the Hilton being pioneer multi-storey buildings in the city.- Florence @nyolette
#affordablehousing #HighriseLowincomehousing

[Architectural Association of Kenya @Arch_KE]

Mics on!

Let's talk "High-Rise Low-Income Housing in Kenya" Engage with us, retweet and share the space, tag @Arch_KE on today's topic.

Do you have questions for our panelist
#HighRiseLowIncomeHousing

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