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Nairobi scores poorly in the latest smart city ranking

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A section of the flood South B,on 23rd April 2025,after Heavy downpour in Nairobi county.[Edward Kiplimo,Standard

Basic amenities, health services, unemployment and security are major concerns of Nairobi city's over five million residents.

These are followed by corruption or transparency, affordable housing, fulfilling employment, road congestion, school education, air pollution, citizen engagement, public transport, social mobility or inclusiveness, recycling and green spaces.

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