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Call for Proposals: Fabrication of Kiamaiko Resilience Hub

SDI Kenya invites qualified firms to supply, fabricate, and install a container-based Resilience Hub in Kiamaiko Ward, supporting community preparedness, emergency response, digital access, and co-designed local solutions. Proposals due 30 December 2025.

SDI Kenya 2024 Annual Report

Discover how organized communities across Kenya are redefining urban resilience and dignity through data, dialogue, and collective action. Find out how SDI Kenya is shaping inclusive cities from the ground up.

Call for Proposals – Borehole Drilling in Mavoko Town Block 3

SDI Kenya invites qualified contractors to submit proposals for borehole drilling and solar-powered water systems in Mavoko Town Block 3. Deadline: 30 September 2025, 5:00 PM EAT. Submit to info@sdikenya.org

TERMS OF REFERENCE (ToR): Architect (Community-led capital projects)

SDI Kenya is seeking a qualified Architect to lead participatory design, produce technical drawings and costings, and oversee construction for community-led projects that advance safe, inclusive, and climate-resilient development in informal settlements.

The system brought beauty to our community”: Evaluating the impact of a physical address system in Mathare informal settlement, Nairobi, through ripple effect mapping

Climate Change Vulnerability Assessment Report For Kisumu City

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.

RECOVERY PATH FOR BUILDING BACK BETTER FOR LOCAL URBAN COMMUNITIES

In response to the 2024 Mathare floods, this project addressed data gaps and strengthened community resilience. A survey of 2,813 residents informed recovery efforts, while training 130 leaders, focusing on women and people with disabilities, for advocacy and capacity building.

NAIVASHA SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT SURVEY

Despite county interventions, waste management in Naivasha sub-county remains a challenge due to limited infrastructure and low budget allocation. Weak enforcement enables illegal dumping. This survey explores challenges and proposes a circular waste strategy to support NAGAWAM in improving waste management.

SDI Kenya Annual Report 2023

In our mission to create inclusive cities for the urban poor, the SDI Kenya Annual Report for 2023/24 highlights our accomplishments with Muungano wa Wanavijiji. As part of the SDI network, we empower communities through savings, data collection, and advocacy to influence urban policies and foster inclusivity.