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Dandora man turns famous dumpsite into world-renown gardens, recreation and conservation centre.

Dandora estate is known for its massive dumpsite which serves most parts of Nairobi's Eastlands area. The estate is also known for its high rates of violent crime with thugs stealing from both locals and visitors on a daily basis. Other crimes common in the area include trafficking and abuse of drugs

However, one man has come up with a strategy to change the face of the estate, which had public open spaces before 1978 when its development was being financed by the World Bank.

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