Women Cycling in Nairobi
Why are women cycling in Nairobi? The Bicycle to school program in Africa has had fair level of success enabling girls get ahead in education. In a parallel study most of the young people are moving to urban areas in pursuit for higher education. In this study we seek to follow the success and bring you an account of girls who cycled to school and the challenges and opportunities in cycling in Urban areas in Kenya in their endeavour for higher education. This Study is focused on the lives of women living in Nairobi and studying in Tertiary institutions in Nairobi who are beneficiaries of the bicycle to school program in Kenya and girls who cycle to work . We seek to document their current journeys to school and work, get accounts on perspectives of city life , dreams and aspirations around mobility in Urban Nairobi.
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- 1. CYCLING IN NAIROBI WOMEN WOMENMANZI WOMEN WEKESA ZABLON MAMA MSICHANA
- 2. Back Ground https://www.nation.co.ke/lifestyle/dn2/Tea-kettle-that-completes-Dedan-Kimathis-story/957860-4733658-fquc83/index.html The History of a bicycle in the african context. A story about my grandmother . “ as told my Dad” What is your story ?
- 3. Case studies Cycling to work Cycling to School Cycling for Leisure Cycling for fitness Professional Cyclists
- 4. Methodology Sample size 15 , Interviews Who is cycling in Nairobi? Why are women cycling in Nairobi? What factors are holding us back? What would encourage more women to get on two wheels around the city? What sort of planning do you do when you plot a route around the city?
- 5. Who is cycling in Nairobi ?
- 6. Findings Children grow up with equal opportunities and before age 7 girls and boys have cycling odds are at par after that there is a gap. Cultural myths on Women cycling. Most women cyclists face harassment in public places both in Rural and urban centres. Women cycling in Nairobi are below 1 % of all road users. Leisure cycling attracts a high number of enthusiasts. Cycling as a sport is becoming more popular.
- 7. Conclusions A need for more women taking leadership roles in guiding young mates on urban bicycling. Bike to work programs that are curated for women eg #Bikebus Getting word out when children are moving into adolescents to keep girls interested in cycling.