This paper explores the Covid-19 vaccination rollout in informal settlements during the post-pandemic period (2021–2023), highlighting how global vaccine inequalities exacerbated pre-existing structural barriers. It shows how declining interest and access to vaccines, compounded by evolving perceptions of risk and emerging crises, hindered vaccination efforts and recovery in low-income communities.
This article critically reviews the literature on urban informality, inequity, health, well-being and accountability to identify key conceptual, methodological and empirical gaps in academic and policy discourses.
Muungano wa Wanavijiji introduced 'Art for Therapy' in Mathare to promote mental well-being after the pandemic. Creative expression played a key role in helping residents recover emotionally. Learn more about the impact of this initiative.
Despite the challenges of COVID-19, Mathare residents demonstrated remarkable resilience by adapting and innovating. From savings groups to shifting businesses, they found ways to cope with the crisis. Discover the full story of their perseverance.
One in three urban dwellers now live in precarious, marginalized areas, totaling an estimated 881 million people in low- and middle-income countries. These individuals face interconnected health risks and governance challenges, often neglected by state institutions. The ARISE approach seeks to empower marginalized communities by fostering social accountability strategies that promote equity, health, and collaborative governance.
This excerpt traces the emergence of Muungano wa Wanavijiji as a grassroots movement in Nairobi's slums, emphasizing its resistance to forced evictions and advocacy for informal settlements. It explores the complex relationship between the movement and the Kenyan state, highlighting how this dynamic has influenced the movement's strategies and ongoing struggles.
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