Nairobi is at a crossroads in its urban development movement. The city has a lot of potential to become a globally competitive metropolis as it is the economic and technological centre of East Africa. But to become a world-class city, Nairobi should focus on both the infrastructural and spatial changes and governance issues that are of critical concern while exploiting its strategic resources. The transformation will need a comprehensive strategy which is based on sound economic planning, investment prioritisation as well as urban policy reforms. One of the most pressing issues is improving the city’s drainage and sanitation infrastructure. The…