How Nairobi’s Urban Design Shapes Poverty, Wealth & Opportunity | James Gachanja | ELEWEKA

Why do some people have access to opportunity while others remain trapped by the way their cities are designed? In this episode of ELEWEKA, Joe Munene speaks with urban development researcher James Gachanja to explore how urban planning, transport, housing and infrastructure influence poverty, inequality and economic opportunity. From Nairobi’s urban economy to affordable housing and access to jobs, we examine the decisions that shape how cities grow, who benefits from that growth, and what it takes to build cities that work for more people. In this conversation: How urban planning shapes economic opportunity Nairobi’s transport, housing and infrastructure challenges The relationship between city design and poverty Who benefits when cities grow? How better urban planning can support inclusive economic growth Subscribe to Eleweka Podcast for conversations that unpack the ideas, decisions and systems shaping our world. #UrbanDevelopment #Nairobi #KenyaEconomy #UrbanPlanning #Eleweka