What does the future hold for Nairobi’s old estates?

A residential house in Kaloleni estate, Nairobi. (Photo:Collins Kweyu/Standard)

Whereas the Nairobi City County says its plans to pull down the rundown single dwelling units in old estates like Kaloleni, Bahati, Ziwani and Mbotela and put up highrise buildings in their place, residents insist that all they want are clean and well-maintained estates, writes PETER MUIRURI

Rosylyn Lugalia has lived in her three-bedroom house in Kaloleni, Nairobi, for 38 years. She has raised her nine children, most of whom are now married and with children, here.