Majengo Stories

How free emergency medical services are saving lives in Nairobi slums riddled with poverty, violence
Mary Wambui  |  Jan 12, 2025

Lavender House Clinic project is not only treating illnesses but transforming lives, one patient at a time.

Drug shortages and struggle for health equity: Kenya's uphill battle to actualise Universal Health Coverage
Charity Kilei  |  Jan 11, 2025

As a cornerstone of Kenya's Vision 2030 and the Sustainable Development Goals, UHC is driven by the principles of equity, quality, and financial prote...

Two injured, 60 houses affected after fire broke out in Kamukunji's Majengo area
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Nov 23, 2024

Firefighters from Nairobi County are currently on the site battling the fire.

Demolition of Woodley houses signals an end to Nairobi's colonial estates
Barack Oduor  |  Nov 22, 2024

Other estates likely to be affected include Shauri Moyo, Bahati, Mbotela, Ziwani, Makongeni and Jericho.

No relief in sight: Flood victims voice frustration as promised aid fails to arrive
Charity Kilei  |  Nov 11, 2024

Kenya, like many other nations, is grappling with severe challenges due to climate change, including extreme weather patterns that disrupt agriculture...

Nairobi slum dwellers' daily struggles against diseases, poor sanitation
Charity Kilei  |  Oct 04, 2024

The constant cycle of illness and expense weighs heavily on the locals, underscoring the harsh realities of life in the slums where basic healthcare i...

Youth project in Nairobi’s Majengo slum helping create jobs, reduce crime
Charity Kilei  |  Sep 09, 2024

Rebranded into Thirty-Seven Self-Help Group, its young members are now taking charge of managing the group’s toilet business and other community proje...

Bidii self-help group transforms youth from crimes and drugs to employment
Charity Kilei  |  Jul 12, 2024

A report released in March 2024 reveals that individuals with lower economic status are more susceptible to becoming victims of crime.

Nairobi’s vibrant food scene conceals hidden concerns to food safety
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jun 07, 2024

Unscrupulous practices, such as using hydrogen peroxide and formalin in milk to extend shelf life, endanger the health of naïve customers.

Majengo slum residents turn to wood waste in quest for cheap cooking fuel
Charity Kilei  |  Jun 03, 2024

They are using waste wood from the Nairobi Handicraft Cooperative Society as it is cheap and readily available.

Why Eastleigh’s street food kiosks are gaining popularity
Mary Wambui  |  May 31, 2024

Street food joints have become favourite spots for people making an income in the fast-growing Eastleigh business centre in Nairobi where the price of...

From terror zone to thriving business hub: The revolution of Mombasa's Majengo estate
Farhiya Hussein  |  Apr 22, 2024

The tide began to turn in 2014 with intensified efforts by law enforcement agencies to dismantle terror networks operating within Majengo.

Soldiers and militia turn on civilians in encircled DR Congo's Goma city
AFP  |  Apr 12, 2024

Goma has a resident population of one million, with another million displaced by the war crammed into desperate, temporary camps that have become the...

Unity in sharing: Majengo residents celebrate Eid amid economic challenges
Charity Kilei  |  Apr 10, 2024

As many flock to various parts of Nairobi to celebrate Eid in different ways, those residing in Majengo offer a testament to the enduring spirit of un...

Kamukunji's Kitui Village residents urged to evacuate after floods warning
Charity Kilei  |  Apr 02, 2024

Despite the plea, some residents were reluctant to move, citing financial constraints and a lack of alternatives.

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