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Originally published by Capital Newstop
September 25, 2025
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Lessons from New York: Order, Security and What Our Leaders Seem Unable to Bring Home
From high above the bus, the city’s planning is visible: the numbered grid of streets and avenues, the parks punctuating the skyline, the bicycle lanes painted in green, the bus lanes in red, the recycling bins at every corner. Even chaos is organised. - Kenya breaking news | K..
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During the 80th United Nations General Assembly in New York, Editorial Director Bernard Momanyi observed the city's impressive order, security, and urban efficiency, highlighting a stark contrast with Nairobi.
- New York City effectively manages the influx of over 150 heads of state and government, along with thousands of diplomats and security teams, during UNGA.
- The city's infrastructure, including public transport (buses, bikes, subways), dedicated lanes, and disciplined pedestrian behavior, contributes to its smooth functioning.
- The author notes that Kenyan leaders regularly undertake "benchmarking" trips but fail to implement similar systems of order, safety, and service in Nairobi due to a lack of political will and accountability.
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