Nancy Mutwii  is an Urban and Regional Planner and a Research Assistant at ARIN with a keen interest in risk-sensitive urban and regional planning. Her focus revolves around integrating disaster risk reduction and vulnerability assessments to enhance climate change mitigation and adaptation practices. Nancy’s academic background has equipped her with a deep understanding of the complexities of urban environments and the importance of fostering community involvement in shaping their future. Her collaborative nature allows her to seamlessly integrate into teams, enhancing efficiency and productivity.

Proficient in GIS and sustainable development, Nancy leverages spatial data analysis to inform planning decisions, ensuring that projects are not only visionary but also grounded in empirical evidence. Additionally, she possesses outstanding management skills honed through attentive mentorship, gaining invaluable experience in organizational management and strategic planning.

As a planner and researcher, Nancy is eager to explore novel methods for incorporating urban and regional planning within the wider developmental context in Kenya, Africa, and across the world. She firmly believes that failure to plan is planning to fail and is committed to advancing sustainable and resilient urban development practices on both local and global scales