Kenyan Nobel Laureate, Prof. Wangari Maathai, famously narrated the story about the hummingbird. Though small and seemingly insignificant, it carried water in its little beak to put out a massive fire and save the world. This time, the fire has taken a different form. Cities that are exclusionary, and do not meet the needs of their residents.  

The girls and women in these images have spent the last year doing their bit to address this problem by participating in The GoDown’s HerCity#HerStreets Project in partnership with UN-Habitat’s HerCity Project.  

This past weekend we celebrated their commitment to improving their city and daring to dream up and redesign Dunga and Dundori Roads near The GoDown. They said they wanted pedestrian walkways, cycling lanes, street furniture, safe crossing and access for people with disabilities, more greenery, space for business and more amenities among other recommendations.  

During the Community Baraza, they got to see the conceptual designs arising from their ideas and vision and receive their certificates of participation. This is a significant milestone.

We celebrate the girls and women for staying the course!

Hongera to all our partners and stakeholders who have walked with us to bring the vision for new, inclusive, fit-for-purpose streets one step closer to reality! 

The work continues.