With a population of about 500,000 people, Mathare is one of the biggest slums in Nairobi city. Slum settlements in the capital are widespread, hosting 60% of Nairobi’s entire population.
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With a population of about 500,000 people, Mathare is one of the biggest slums in Nairobi city. Slum settlements in the capital are widespread, hosting 60% of Nairobi’s entire population.