Majengo slums Stories

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...

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...

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.

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...

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