The Mathare Valley is one of the oldest and used to be one of the worst slum areas in Nairobi. People live in 6 ft. x 8 ft. shanties made of old tin and mud. There are no beds, no electricity, and no running water.
The Mathare Valley, an area with a long history and once considered one of the worst slums in Nairobi, has residents who live in cramped, makeshift accommodations consisting of old tin and mud. Such living conditions are characterized by the absence of basic amenities like beds, electricity, and running water.