The bigger nairobi river crosses the eastern by pass a short distance north of the kagundo road intersection and flows next to the nairobi sewage treatment works at ruai where treated nairobi waste water is discharged into the river. A visit to the worlds biggest slum might not sound like a good time, but a few hours in kibera is always educational and its residents resilience can be inspiring. On january 11, 2010, mapkibera public domain data was imported into openstreetmap, by mikel. Urbanisation in kenya has a long history with urban agglomeration in the form of trading centres being found along the kenyan coast as early as the 9th century. Map kibera project coordinator and jacob ouma kibera mapping. If you wanted to walk them all, assuming you walked four kilometers an hour, eight hours a day, it would take you 124 days. May 27, 2015 at new njiru, nairobi river is joined by another of the major nairobi rivers, the ngong river.
Pdf community mapping in urban informal settlements. This estimation was done in 2009 by the french institute for research in africa ifra in nairobi and keyobs, a belgian company, using geographical information systems gis methodology and a ground survey. Located in southwest nairobi, kibera is 5 kilometres away from the city centre and occupies an approximate area of 2. The team members are all from the nairobi slum of kibera and are between the ages of 8 and. In nairobis slums, problems and potential as big as africa. Nov 07, 2010 case study of a squatter settlement kibera shanty town in nairobi, kenya slideshare uses cookies to improve functionality and performance, and to provide you with relevant advertising. The flat physical map represents one of several map types available. Report on the main outcomes of the research in kianda pdf. The boundary of nairobi was extended in 1927 to cover 30. Satellite map shows the earths surface as it really looks like.
The above map is based on satellite images taken on july 2004. Kibera is located 5 kilometers south east of nairobi city centre and it lies at an altitude of 1,670m above sea level, latitude 36 degrees, 50 east and longitude 1 degree, 17 south about 140 km south of the equator karanja et al. Kibera in nairobi, kenya, was a blank spot on the map until november. Take a game drive and spot some of kenyas big five without truly leaving nairobi on this experience. See olympic, nairobi photos and images from satellite below, explore the aerial photographs of olympic, nairobi in kibera area. Some facts and stats about kibera, kenya kibera uk. We advocate for effective and principled humanitarian action by all, for all. And, when you need to get home there are 101 bus and tram stops, and subway and railway stations in nairobi. Windmill river kibera drive path road railway village boundary a yan p rim school olympic primary school j.
Kibera in nairobi, kenya, is the second largest slum in africa with a. Low rates guaranteed on all kibera hotels at agoda. Ocha coordinates the global emergency response to save lives and protect people in humanitarian crises. Jun 16, 2014 kibera, one of the most densely populated and marginalized suburbs of nairobi, was a gaping void on the map until 2009, when a group of young people from this region created the first digital map. Windmill river kibera drive path road railway village boundary a yan p rim. It is located in the south west of nairobi, about 5 km from the city centre. The settlement was established in 1912 when the then british colonial government decided to allow a group of nubian soldiers to settle there bodewes, 2005. On august 19, 2011, anisuma sony, kenyas official dealer for the japanese electronics manufacturer, opened the countrys second sony showroom in nairobis upscale junction mall. Get directions, maps, and traffic for kibera, nairobi. Case study of a squatter settlement kibera, nairobi. Kibera is the largest slum in narirobi and the largest urban slum in africa.
Kambi muru has only one safe space but many girls report that the area is dangerous. Putting nairobis slums on the map world bank elibrary. Google trips alternative best hotels with a fitness room in nairobi arusha printable tourist map mombasa printable tourist map zanzibar city printable tourist map dar es salaam printable tourist map addis ababa printable tourist map victoria printable tourist map praslin printable tourist map antananarivo printable tourist map aswan printable. Our city map of nairobi kenya shows 3,954 km of streets and paths. Map kibera started in october of 2009 as a project between thirteen kenyan youths ages 1934 and a group of kenyan organizations social development network, kibera community development agenda, and carolina for kibera, centered around the goal of addressing the invisibility of up to 1 million of nairobi s population map kibera. Ideal for those short on time in kenya, this budgetfriendly, halfday safari trip takes place in nairobi national park, a reserve close to the city where you can see lion, rhino, buffalo, cheetah, and more in the wild.
Kibera is the largest slum in nairobi, and the largest urban slum in africa. Power at any cost in kenyas kibera slum voice of america. Forest or jungle is a division of nairobi area, kenya, and neighbourhood of the city of nairobi, 6. Kibera is the biggest slum in africa and one of the biggest in the world. Check flight prices and hotel availability for your visit. Nairobi kibera nairobi 0 62,5 125 250 375 500 m nairobi dam ngong forest royal nairobi golf club legend. This map was produced by map kibera trust by a citizenled survey of schools. Look at kibera, nairobi, kenya from different perspectives. Aerial imagery tracing note the visible line down the left of the nairobi map where the imagery coverage runs out user. This satellite map of kibera is meant for illustration purposes only. By 1909 much of the internal structure especially the road network was developed. Almost half of the citys population lives in over 100.
It is located approximately 5km southwest of nairobi city centre and its size is equal to about 75% of the area of manhattans central park approximately 2. The city of nairobi has an area of about 700 square kilometers, including all of its numerous suburbs. Map kibera the analysis i performed consisted in creating accessibility maps for four dif. Nairobi dam ngong forest gbv gbv gbv gbv gbv gbv gbv gbv gbv gbv gbv gbv bv c a y y y a c a c map kibera securit y ngong forest is known to be a take place. Its population is estimated anywhere from 190,000 people by the nairobi. It one of the biggest and the poorest african slum with a population of around one million. Nairobi is the 14th largest city in africa, housing about 3 million nairobians. It was developed in conjunction with a website containing uptodate school information in much. Aug 19, 2011 in nairobis slums, problems and potential as big as africa itself. More specifically, the study sought to find out health insurance schemes available for uptake among kibera residents, factors influencing voluntary uptake of nhif among the kibera residents and measures necessary to enhance accessuptake of nhif among the kibera residents. In nairobi in 2009, young residents of the informal settlement of kibera mapped their community. Kibera only the terrain and structures are available. This article presents the findings of the estimated population of kibera, often said to be the biggest slum in africa. Kibera, in nairobi, kenya, is spread across about 550 acres of governmentowned land.
Kibera nairobi 0 62,5 125 250 375 500 m nairobi dam. We know kibera changes often, but our online maps and data are meant to keep up with changes. Kibera nairobi 2020 all you need to know before you go. For more detailed maps based on newer satellite and aerial images switch to a detailed map view. Slum upgrading in kibera, nairobi tufts university. The kenyan government has attempted to help kibera residents with little success. E urban agriculture ex waterprivate ex waterpublic n. Jun 28, 2016 power at any cost in kenyas kibera slum. All areas map in nairobi kenya, location of shopping center, railway, hospital and more. It is located approximately 5km southwest of nairobi city centre and its size is equal to. If you continue browsing the site, you agree to the use of cookies on this website. Map kibera water and sanitation ayany kianda olympic soweto west raila gatwekera karanja makina.
The growth of kibera as an informal settlement is closely connected with nairobi. Mdawida homestay mdawida homestay can offer you a safe and enjoyable accommodation in nairobi in a safe an secure suburb of langata, just a short distance from the citys major highlights. New strategies for mapping and improving the slum map kibera. The streets of kibera, one of the largest slums in africa, are narrowly winding. Standard it is friday morning, and the southeastern fringe of kibera slum comes alive as teams of women and youngsters converge on the edge of the nairobi dam. People have no access to basic amenities such as bathrooms. Because of that the residents have invented flying toilets where one puts the waste in plastic bag and tosses away in the river which is heavily polluted or on the narrow streets where the people walk. Refresh the page click f5 to return to the default zoom level. Amelie desgroppes and sophie taupin abstract this article presents the findings of the estimated population of kibera, often said to be the biggest slum in africa. Factors influencing sanitation practices in kibera urban. Kibera, the infamous slum in nairobi kenyas capital, is viewed as the biggest, largest and poorest slum in africa. Kibera, the kenyan slum infamous for its overcrowding, poverty and lack of sanitation, is getting a major revamp, writes the bbcs pumza fihlani. Map kibera has now grown into a complete interactive community information project. Explore kibera tours as featured in rough guides and.
Feb 22, 20 this is rated as the one of the worlds largest slum. Unescorted visits are not advised, but several agencies run tours of this millionstrong township, which might include a visit to an orphanage, a bead factory or even a solarpower. Explore kibera tours bracelets pictured left are available for sale with all proceeds directly benefitting jitolee womens group. Kenyas capital city nairobi has some of the most dense, unsanitary and inse cure slums in the world. Nairobi showed segregation between the central business district cbd and european, asian and african residential areas. Askumo a guide to nairobis rivers and streams askumo. Nairobi, kenya, kibera is, the densest, most populous slum in the city warah 149. This square placemark is situated in nairobi, kenya and its geographical coordinates are 1 19 14 south, 36 47 34 east. This estimation was done in 2009 by the french institute for research in africa ifra nairobi and keyobs, a. This place is situated in nairobi, kenya, its geographical coordinates are 1 19 0 south, 36 47 0 east and its original name with diacritics is kibera. Pzastoupil was working on nairobi and the surrounding areas as he collects tracks.