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Poverty reduction

Many Nairobians live in a slum – and the home they identify with is somewhere in a village.

Affordable housing

Why the government’s housing policy is failing in Nairobi

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by Alphonce Shiundu
Alphonce Shiundu
This mud-brick house collapsed after a flood.

Infrastructure

Throughout the camp, houses lack adequate sanitation

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by Qaabata Boru
A man building what will probably become a family’s permanent residence.

Refugee camps

Kakuma camp has become a permanent settlement

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by Qaabata Boru
Favela life is tough, but two thirds of the residents do not want to move away.

Marginalised communities

Where Brazil's neglected people live

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by Thuany Rodrigues
The favela Rocinha in Rio de Janeiro.

Our view

More than a mere shelter

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by Katja Dombrowski

Child brides

An early end to childhood

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by Raphael Mweninguwe
Masks, face shields, protective suits and test kits are badly needed in Kenya’s hospitals.

Corruption

Medical mystery

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by Mahwish Gul
Mahwish Gul

Tourism

Travelling close to home

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by Derrick Silimina
The podcast “What’s crap on WhatsApp” points out – and makes fun of – fake news on WhatsApp.

Social media

Tackling disinformation

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by Sabine Balk
Sabine Balk
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