However, this must not mask the reality of the grave situation in slums. The county would probably not have had to cough up any money if the much-vaunted slum upgrading project had been given the attention it deserves. CHALLENGESThe people who live in these hovels also deserve key amenities such as running water and access roads. HOUSINGThe much bigger Kibera slums nearby are not any better, despite a highly publicised upgrading programme several years ago. Whenever fires break out, these people do not only lose their houses, but also the little property they have.

Source: Daily Nation January 31, 2018 19:07 UTC