Research as a Catalyst for Locally-led Humanitarian Action.
The global conversation on localisation has reached a point of broad consensus: humanitarian action is most effective when it is locally led and globally supported. However, the transition from high-level commitment to operational reality requires a clear, evidence-based understanding of how local systems function and where they can be most effectively strengthened. International Centre for […]
When the Waters Rise: Nairobi’s Floods and the Urgent Case for Humanitarian Innovation
At the beginning of March 2026, the excessive rains caused disastrous flash floods throughout Nairobi causing deaths, submerging roads, displacing families, and exposing the fragile intersection between rapid urbanization and climate risk. Within 24hours, the rainfall of over 500mm (Dagoretti Met 112 mm, Wilson 160mm, Moi Airbase 145mm, Kabete 117mm), was registered, literally supplying over a […]