The second LEARN Symposium will take place in Rwanda in March 2026. The symposium will convene researchers, practitioners, policymakers, and students to reflect on urban transformations in East Africa and share lessons from ongoing research and practice. More details on…

The Master’s Thesis Lab Seminar Week will bring together students from Kenya and the Netherlands for an intensive, collaborative learning experience. The week focuses on refining research questions, strengthening methodological approaches, preparing for fieldwork, and situating student research within real-world…

With Planning We Can-The theme places emphasis on the role of urban planning in this century to ensure that citizens are able to enjoy the benefits of cities and towns.

For generations, families in Kuku Group Ranch have relied on firewood as their main source of cooking fuel. Today, this dependence is threatening the very forests, wildlife, and water sources that sustain life. To understand this challenge, we carried out…

For many households, firewood is still the main cooking fuel, a reality that drives deforestation, affects women and youth, and puts pressure on biodiversity.

As East African cities grow at an unprecedented rate, the challenge of building resilience to climate shocks, resource constraints, and rapid urbanization has never been greater. Our recent policy dialogue brought together experts, policymakers, researchers, and practitioners to explore how…