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June 3, 2026
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How Sh400m slum upgrade is transforming Nyandarua

How Sh400m slum upgrade is transforming Nyandarua

Improved infrastructure has transformed the once filthy and crim-infested area...

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The once notorious Huruma slum in Ol Kalou, Kenya, has undergone a remarkable transformation from a crime-ridden area to a thriving economic hub, thanks to a significant upgrade program.

  • A Sh400 million grant from the World Bank through the Kenya Informal Settlements Improvement Programme funded the improvements.
  • Key figures include Nyandarua Governor Kiarie Badilisha and land proprietor John Githinji, who noted the drastic reduction in crime and drug dens.
  • Infrastructure developments include tarmac roads, improved drainage, concrete pavements, solar street lights, and a new vending platform, leading to a surge in property values and investment.

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