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How strategic shift dimmed Jamii Bora Bank’s dream

Jamii Bora bank along Koinage Street on 2nd September 2017.[Edward Kiplimo,Standard]

In 1987, Bob Munro, a Canadian from St Catherine’s township, created Mathare Youth Sports Association (MYSA) that became a hub for young sporting talents from Mathare slums.

His wife, Ingrid Munro, perhaps spurred by her husband’s charitable work, took a challenge. In November 22, 1999, the Swedish architect and housing expert founded Jamii Bora Trust.

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