CONSULTANT: MOHAMUD HASSAN ABDULLA GRANT NUMBER: CHXEAS019 TITLE: POTENTIAL SPACE IN EASTLEIGH REPORT INTRODUCTION:

23/02/2012

Eastleigh was founded in 1921. The colonial government allotted Nairobi's residential estates by race, and Eastleigh was pointed for Asians and elite Africans who worked as clerks, builders or shoemakers. Eastleigh was originally a large Kenyan Asian enclave until independence in 1963. In recent years, the suburb has been dominated and almost exclusively inhabited by Somali immigrants. The youths occupies the bigger percentage of the total population, whereby most of them are not employed or running a business to earn a living despite the fact that they have gone to school for formal education. This bigger fallouts is mostly contributed to the fact that no established develop centres to equip them with any modern training or skills i.e. ICT, gym centre, tailoring, hairdressings, barber, mechanics, etc. They have been currently meeting in the few temporary social halls, open spaces, Play ground and malls. Though its has been supportive to the youths of Eastleigh area, but not enough to be relied on. A well established youth center/space will be greatly important for their well being if initiated within Eastleigh or immediate surroundings, hence they will fully be able to engaged in specific part-time or fulltime training. Young people benefit by gaining skills, knowledge, self-esteem, and connectedness through this acquired modern skills. Communities benefit by improving quality of life, coordinating youth services, and authentically embracing diversity by representing young people and accountable leaders within their respective communities.

OBJECTIVES

To indentify potential space for the development of youth centres in Eastleigh and immediate surroundings. Potential spaces that could possibly be used as a youth center in Eastleigh both preexisting spaces that would need to be constructed, for sale and for rent.

During the evaluation, the consultant in coordination with KTI staff is expected to include the following list:

List of locations that would be suitable for a youth center Photographs of the listed locations Ownership details on the locations Size of the location Whether or not it would be possible to use the space as youth center

METHODOLOGY The survey was conducted in Eastleigh and immediate surroundings to indentify potential space to establish a youth development center. This was done by physically visiting the areas and having direct enquiries from either the space owners or their appointed agents and caretakers. PART I The survey was done in the following areas: Next to Sunrise Mall Eastleigh Mall
Eastleigh 8th Street 1 Eastleigh 8th Street 2 12th Street Opposite DD Plaza 12th Street Coop Plaza

The MALLS are situated within Eastleigh central business areas generally a busy place. Peoples perception on youths that they are posing threats to their business i.e. looting, robbing their clients or breaking in to their premises. This will cause conflicts between the youths and local business communities. The above listed malls were presented to the advisory committee, the committee advised to eliminate the malls and find for open spaces. They also suggested some potential spaces for me to go and identify its availability. PART II Below are the spaces identified as POTENTIAL SPACES
Section 1 Land Section 1 Plot

Califonia Land
Kariokor Plot near the main round-about to town center Section 1 Building The super Arcade House Sharja House (Rooftop)

Pumwani Social Hall Shauri Moyo (YMCA)

 Section 3 Space SECTION 1 LAND It is an individual owned piece of land, measuring 300m x 150m, The land is available for leasing. It is allocated in Eastleigh Section I. Leasing terms may be high. The owners terms are very demanding considering the current market price of the area. PICTURE OF THE LAND

MAP TO SECTION I LAND

SECTION 1 PLOT It is a family owned plot; measuring 100m x 50m, The plot is available for buying. It is allocated in Eastleigh Section I, opposite VCT near St. Teresas Catholic Church, 1st Avenue. Buying terms may be high suggested at 25 million Shillings. This is a family property hence conflict of interest may arise. PICTURE OF THE PLOT

MAP OF SECTION 1 PLOT

CALIFORNIA LAND This is a Public land; measuring 100m x 50m, the land is available for rental. It is allocated in Eastleigh California Estate. It is suitable only for public functions, being a public property its exposed to political and public interference. PICTURE OF THE LAND

MAP OF CALIFORNIA ESTATE

KARIOKOR PLOT The Size of the land measures 2 Acres. It is Located near Kariokor Round-about it is owned by one Mr. Mohammed K. Nur. Terms are by leasing upon negotiable price. The land is on high demand because of its accessibility and site. PICTURE OF THE LAND

MAP TO THE LAND

SECTION 1 BUILDING (SUPPER ACRCADE) Size: 10 feet x 13 feet and only 8 Suites Available on ground floors, the upper floors is being occupied by International Rescue Committee (IRC). The rent is fair between Kshs 15,000 20,000 per a month plus additional service fee of Kshs. 2,000. It is suitable for the youth development project although the space is small. Location: 2nd Avenue Eastleigh , Second Street Ownership: Mini Holdings Limited PICTURE OF THE SPACE

MAP OF THE SPACE

SHARJA HOUSE (ROOFTOP) The size of the space is 100m x 50m it is owned by an individual and is located along Eastleigh area 1st Avenue, near 12th street opposite DD plaza. Occupation terms are by rental. Tents or portioning can be done on the space shown on from the picture below, upon mutual agreement with the owner. PICTURE OF THE SPACE

MAP OF THE BUILDING

PUMWANI SOCIAL HALL The size of the space is 1Acres, it is owned by the Nairobi City Council and is located along Majengo area, Kamukunji opposite DCs office. The space is massive and available for tents. It has many advantages over the rest i.e. it very open, security is available, and the area has a perimeter wall with only one entrance, which is managed by a security guard/caretaker who is assigned by the council. All the transaction concerning rental are done officially by the councils office, no brokers or agents in between, hence no inconveniencies. Occupation terms are by rental, Kshs. 20,000 per month. It is suitable and comfortable to establish the project. PICTURE OF THE SPACE

MAP OF THE SPACE

SHAURI MOYO (YMCA) SPACE The size of the space is 1Acres, it is owned by the Young Men Christian Association (YMCA) and is located in Shauri Moyo area, Kamukunji opposite Refugees Department. The space is available for tents. it very open, security is available, and the area has a fenced with only one entrance, which is managed by a security guard/caretaker who is assigned by the YMCA. All the transaction concerning rental are done officially by the YMCA office, no brokers or agents in between, hence no inconveniencies. Occupation terms are by rental, Price is unknown but negotiable. PICTURE OF THE SPACE

MAP OF THE SPACE (YMCA)

The size of the space is 100m x 50m it is owned by an unknown individual and is located along Eastleigh area Section 3, Occupation terms are by Lease. Tents can be done on the space shown on from the picture below, upon mutual agreement with the owner. PICTURE OF THE SPACE

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MAP OF THE SPACE

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Outcome Of The Areas Suggested By The Advisory Committee Eastleigh High School (the security officer at the gate informed me that the principle who is incharge is currently away, I will re-visit again).
Bakery land 4th street (Already taken by Mohammed K. Noor of Kariokor Land)

Shaurimoyo youth center (The place is squeezed, hence there is no space available) Maina Wanjinga Church land (preserved for church projects only)

POLITICAL CONSIDERATION The areas suggested as shown from the findings, has not so far attracted any political interference, hence conflict of interest may a rise i.e. areas like the Section 1 plot is a family property, the California land which is a public land and managed by the local people. COMMUNITY PERSPECTIVE In general, community seeks to promote the variety of developmental competencies that young people need to become productive, contributing members of society. Instead of a pathological focus, community emphasizes the strengths, resources, and potential of young people, and, as a result, holds positive expectations regarding the contributions youth can make to society and to their immediate environments. Community also adopts a holistic view of development giving attention to youths physical, personal, social, emotional, intellectual, and spiritual development. Finally, community stresses that interventions should be conducted with considerations of individual choice, values, and culture in mind. Therefore, some interventions are culturally tailored for a particular target population or are otherwise modified to suit the needs and preferences of participants. The communities suggest that the Pumwani Social Hall is the best for this project, they are supportive and looking forward for a long term solution projects in the area. Also the nearby communities are wishing for the same to be established nearer to them. CHALLENGES FACED

It was never easy to get direct access or contacts with the premises owner, hence caretakers, brokers and land agents demand prior payment to allow one seeking audience with the owner. People in charge of these places are not willing to allow one to have a video coverage or taking photos of the Land or space, fearing of conmen who takes picture or video of the premises, go market it as on sale property.

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Many premises are occupied with very many active business activities hence strict measures are considered, hence one must go through many process to identifying him/herself to the local security set by the management of the premise. Explain the real intention of the idea of research to the people concerned was very challenging; they were not readily willing to buy the idea immediately.

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LESSONS LEARNT Many youths are idle and needs to be engaged in activities. Some organization/institutions are willing to help the youths but lack of proper funds or enough facilities are the main stabling block like Community Life Line Programme (COLIP) which is CBO in Eastleigh. Land is very expensive RECOMMENDATIONS Need more time to convince and create awareness to the community about the intention and benefits of the project. Such research are very expensive to conduct, hence needs more financial support Pumwani social hall is one of the best sites to establish a youth development center. Because of the high demand and scarcity of spaces, early booking is required.

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