Nairobi has been urged to seize the opportunity presented by the Covid-19 pandemic to put its house in order and emerge re-energised as a hub of resilience and innovation. The call came during the launch of Policy Brief on Covid-19 and Cities by the UN-Habitat and the UNDP on Monday. The Policy Brief was presented by UN-Habitat executive director Maimunah Sharif and UNDP administrator Achim Steiner. With limited or no income during lockdowns, the urban poor face eviction, while overcrowding in low-quality housing increases the risk of rapid disease transmission. The policy brief quotes several new scientific studies that suggest that poor air quality is correlated with higher Covid-19 mortality rates.

Source: The Star July 28, 2020 19:52 UTC