Kibera to make way for railway in Nairobi

[John Ashworth]

SLUMS TO MAKE WAY IN NAIROBI

Railways Africa On November 15, 2011 In Kenya

Integral to planned commuter rail provision in Kenya, the clearance of slum dwellings within the rail reserve through Nairobi’s Kibera is being tackled determinedly. It is a daunting project that will see some 9,000 entities displaced – both dwellings and a large number of small business activities. Two-storey alternative accommodation with electricity and piped water is to be provided, screened from the line (which will have a 60 metre reserve) by walls either side some nine metres high and extending for more than 12km. The World Bank is financing the project.