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Understanding the Complexities of Urban Flood Governance: A Case Study of Ruiru, Kenya

Kinyanjui, Angela LU (2024) SIMZ31 20241
Graduate School
Abstract
Urban flooding presents a significant challenge in developing cities, where rapid urbanisation, population growth, and infrastructure development intersect with natural processes and climate change. This study examines how governance structures influence urban flood management in Ruiru, Kenya. Through thematic analysis, this study explores local experiences with flooding, evaluates existing governance structures, and examines their effectiveness. The findings reveal that weaknesses in governance structures due to poor collaboration, reactive measures, limited resources, and a lack of transparency and political imbalances hinder effective urban flood management. This study advocates for a holistic approach to urban flood governance. This... (More)
Urban flooding presents a significant challenge in developing cities, where rapid urbanisation, population growth, and infrastructure development intersect with natural processes and climate change. This study examines how governance structures influence urban flood management in Ruiru, Kenya. Through thematic analysis, this study explores local experiences with flooding, evaluates existing governance structures, and examines their effectiveness. The findings reveal that weaknesses in governance structures due to poor collaboration, reactive measures, limited resources, and a lack of transparency and political imbalances hinder effective urban flood management. This study advocates for a holistic approach to urban flood governance. This approach moves beyond traditional, limited solutions and prioritises both adaptability and long-term sustainability. By embracing this comprehensive strategy, Ruiru can build the resilience necessary to confront future urban flooding. (Less)
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author
Kinyanjui, Angela LU
supervisor
organization
course
SIMZ31 20241
year
type
H2 - Master's Degree (Two Years)
subject
keywords
Urban flooding, flood management, governance, Ruiru, Kenya, community resilience
language
English
id
9165390
date added to LUP
2024-06-26 12:31:22
date last changed
2024-06-26 12:31:22
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  abstract     = {{Urban flooding presents a significant challenge in developing cities, where rapid urbanisation, population growth, and infrastructure development intersect with natural processes and climate change. This study examines how governance structures influence urban flood management in Ruiru, Kenya. Through thematic analysis, this study explores local experiences with flooding, evaluates existing governance structures, and examines their effectiveness. The findings reveal that weaknesses in governance structures due to poor collaboration, reactive measures, limited resources, and a lack of transparency and political imbalances hinder effective urban flood management. This study advocates for a holistic approach to urban flood governance. This approach moves beyond traditional, limited solutions and prioritises both adaptability and long-term sustainability. By embracing this comprehensive strategy, Ruiru can build the resilience necessary to confront future urban flooding.}},
  author       = {{Kinyanjui, Angela}},
  language     = {{eng}},
  note         = {{Student Paper}},
  title        = {{Understanding the Complexities of Urban Flood Governance: A Case Study of Ruiru, Kenya}},
  year         = {{2024}},
}