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Mukuru SEPU Settlement

Mukuru-SEPU is located in the Imara Daima area of Nairobi, Kenya. It is strategically positioned near key landmarks such as Riara Springs Academy, Imara Daima Estate, and the railway at the Kwa Njenga Flyover. Despite being close to the city and neighboring areas with better infrastructure, Mukuru-SEPU struggles with socio-economic challenges, including poor housing conditions, environmental hazards, and lack of basic services. This context highlights the stark disparity between Mukuru-SEPU and surrounding developed neighborhoods.

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Population by Gender and Age

The enumeration exercise revealed that Mukuru-SEPU has at least 3,919 residents, accommodated in 277 structures of varying room capacities, with a range of 10-14 rooms per structure. The settlement’s demographic is predominantly youthful, with 90% of respondents aged between 20 and 39 years. Gender analysis showed that men accounted for 60% of the respondents, while women represented 40%.

Residency and Income Levels

The residents of Mukuru-SEPU are primarily tenants (87%), followed by structure owners (10%) and co-tenants (3%). This reflects a community with high tenancy levels and limited property ownership. Income levels are generally low, with tenants earning an average of KSh 11,196 per month. Structure owners reported slightly higher average incomes of KSh 15,547. Many families struggle to meet daily expenses such as rent, water, and sanitation, leaving little room for savings or investment.

Socio-Economic Challenges

Mukuru-SEPU residents face economic hardships driven by casual labor and unemployment. 33% of residents are unemployed, with women disproportionately affected. Additionally, residents spend significant portions of their income on water and sanitation, with structure owners incurring an average of KSh 51.41 daily for water and KSh 41.90 for toilets.

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