Lesson 2 Flashcards
Where is Kibera situated?
Nairobi, Kenya
What did Kibera begin as during World War 1 ?
A settlement for Nubian soldiers returning from service for the British Government.
What type of place is Kibera?
A slum
What is a major problem in Kibera?
Sewage and waste
What is the common way of disposing human waste in Kibera?
FLYING TOILETS
involves throwing human waste in plastic bags as far away as possible - without any knowledge of where it will land.
What are some of the informal jobs in Kibera?
- Shining shoes
- Giving hair cuts
- Selling water
- Luggage carrying
- Taking street photos
- Selling food you cook on the spot
What are the working conditions in Kibera?
CHEAP WAGES
- people are desperate, outsourced jobs
WOMEN AND CHILDREN WILL BE EXPLOITED
- minimum wages
WORKING ENVIRONMENT WILL BE UNSAFE
What are the environmental problems in Kibera?
URBAN AIR POLLUTION
- from transport, industry and homes
WASTE DISPOSAL
- large volumes of raw waste, poses a health risk
SEWAGE DISPOSAL
- ineffective, water pollution is a major health risk
What are the social problems in Kibera?
SLUM HOUSING
- not enough formal housing to meet demand
- health and sanitation problems arise
- slum tourists
RELATED PROBLEMS high crime rates in slum areas Street children Risk of landslides and fire Aids
How are things improving in Kibera?
- Everyone now has electricity access
- Clean water is now available
- Some Children are going to school
- No more flying toilets, sewage system introduced
- Government are funding a project for young people to clean the slum
- Reduced crime rates
What percentage of employment is in the primary sector?
80%
What type of diseases can water pollution from sewage disposal cause?
Typhoid and Cholera
How much does the Slum Clearance Project cost?
$1.2bn
Why do the Kibera residents distrust the government with the Slum Clearance Project?
Due to the 5-9 years delay with the project
How long will the Slum Clearance project take to complete at the current rate of progress?
1,178 years
