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Originally published by The Standard Business
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September 17, 2026
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Why State's slum eradication remains a tall order

Why State's slum eradication remains a tall order

Recently, residents of the Mukuru slums in Nairobi, who had subscribed to the affordable housing programme, cried out that the units they paid deposits for were being allocated to strangers...

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Residents of Nairobi's Mukuru slums have raised concerns regarding the affordable housing programme, alleging that units for which they paid deposits are being allocated to others.

  • The situation highlights the challenges faced by the government's initiative to create new communities.
  • Key players include residents of Mukuru slums and the government's affordable housing programme.
  • A notable detail is the alleged reallocation of housing units after residents paid deposits, suggesting mismanagement within the project.

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