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Mathare River demolitions reduce risk after the deadly 2024 floods

Women wash clothes at Mathare River bank on March 11, 2026. The recent floods did not affect residents like in 2024. [Edward Kiplimo, Standard]

Susan Anyango woke to the sound of water forcing its way through the door.

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