The Color Green: How Nairobi's 'Outlaws' Are Saving the City

30/01/2024 1h 1min

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Join Lilly for an enlightening conversation with urban anthropologist, Dr. Wangui Kimari. Dr. Kimari discusses her unique research blending local histories, urban political ecology, and the Black radical tradition to explore urban spatial management in Nairobi from the perspective marginalized residents. Lilly and Wangui delve into the importantl role of Nairobi's "outlaws" in greening the city, the impact of colonial planning on green spaces, and the critical involvement of Nairobi's youth in driving ecological justice. The episode examines what happens when 60% of the city's population lives on only 5% of the land, how Nairobi has arrived at this moment of ecological imbalance why Dr. Kimari has hope that 'green outlaws' can right this wrong. This conversation unpacks Dr. Kimari's research and serves as an insightful exploration of grassroots movements shaping Nairobi's ecology and the lessons other cities can learn from it.Follow Selam & Hello:Instagram https://www.instagram.com/selamandhello/ YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGmO35TpU1jj2fGlzFQwLgA TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@selamandhello Website https://www.selamandhello.com/ Follow Dr Wangui Kimari's Work:Africa is a Country - https://africasacountry.com/author/wangui-kimari Africa Centre for Cities - https://africancentreforcities.academia.edu/WanguiKimariArticles Referenced in this Episode:Dr. Kimari's article: Colour ni Green 1948 Master Plan for Nairobi  1973: NAIROBI METROPOLITAN GROWTH STRATEGY Email us at: [email protected]@selamandhello.com Music Credits: Selam & Hello Jingle by Silas PiperProduction by: Sahihi Africa Productions