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Housing mirage for Nairobi slum dwellers

Brian Gacari, real estate developer [Photo: Courtesy]

By David Odongo

Housing is defined as the provision of shelter or a place to live.  Shelter needs to be adequate, affordable and decent. In Kenya, however, this remains a pipe dream to many.

Informal settlements and slums have continued to grow and a large percentage of the urban population lives here. Adequate housing for the urban poor, remains just a dream. 

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