SDI Kenya's initiatives have led to significant improvements in urban settlements, mobilizing thousands of people and creating inclusive cities where low-income communities have access to adequate housing and services.
As an affiliate of Slum Dwellers International (SDI), a global network operating in over 20 countries across Africa, Asia, and Latin America, SDI Kenya mobilizes thousands of the most vulnerable women, men, and youth.
SDI Kenya provides technical support to Muungano wa Wanavijijij, the National Movement of the urban poor in Kenya.
Our programs and projects support Muungano wa Wanavijiji in driving community-led initiatives that focus on improving access to housing, services, and land, empowering marginalized communities to lead the change toward more inclusive and resilient urban environments.
Explore our latest updates, including blogs, reports, publications, and events, showcasing key developments from our programs and projects.
In Naivasha, the community-led KCC Safe Space Project, supported by Shack Dwellers International Kenya and Muungano wa Wanavijiji, will provide healthcare, sanitation, youth and women’s facilities, and flood-response support.
This online event, hosted by IIED as part of CSW70, will explore how grassroots, gender-responsive data from informal settlements is shaping inclusive climate action. It will highlight community-led research in Kenya, Tanzania, and Zimbabwe, where women collect and analyse heat and lived-experience data, contributing to local and global climate governance strategies.
In 2023–2024, SDI-Kenya, the County Government of Kisumu, and Maseno University partnered with communities in seven Kisumu wards to assess climate risks. Through the VCA program, residents gained skills in participatory mapping, data collection, and scenario planning, enhancing their capacity to identify vulnerabilities and lead local resilience strategies.
Collaboration is at the heart of everything we do. We work closely with a diverse range of partners, grassroots communities, academia, development organizations, governments, and research institutions to build inclusive cities for the urban poor.
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