International Journal of Creative Research and Studies


Volume 3 Issue 2, February-2019



Title: HOUSING CLUSTERS AND TYPOLOGIES IN THE SLUMS: A Case of Korogocho Slum in Nairobi, Kenya

Author: Belinda O. Tuju & Robert W. Rukwaro


Abstract:

Kenya is fast urbanizing, just like most African countries, and the high task of provision of affordable housing to its citizen has been a daunting task. Despite the high urban population growth rate of 6-7% per annum, the production of affordable housing by the government does not match the population growth rate thus leading to housing deficit. Since the launching of slum upgrading programme in Kenya by Cities Alliance in 1999, there has been negligible success in the projects despite the heavy investment by the Government, Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs), Faith Based Organizations (FBOs) and Community Based Organizations (CBOs). Proper response to low cost housing should consider understanding the context of existing livelihood of slum dwellers, the social organization and space economy. Lack of in-depth understanding of the socio-economic factors and space economy by the Kenyan Slum Upgrading Program (KENSUP) has led to construction of housing typologies which are larg...


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IJCRS DESCRIPTION

ISSN:0249-4655

Publisher:Knowledge-Ridge Publishers

Area/Scope:Business Economics and Management ;Social Science, Literature, Arts and Humanities; Engineering and Technology; Life Science and Physical Science; Health and Medical Science

Frequency: Monthly

Format:Online & Print

Language:English

Review-Process:Double Blinded

Access: Open Access