However, ACRC notes that the sanitation and waste management projects stand out for their potential to significantly uplift the health and quality of life of residents in the communities.
By addressing systemic issues through community-driven approaches, ACRC and its partners aim to create sustainable models for urban reform.
The projects are part of a broader effort to reshape urban living conditions in Nairobi, with a focus on providing essential services that many residents in informal settlements currently lack.
According to ACRC as the city continues to grow, the challenges facing its informal settlements remain a significant concern.
Poor sanitation and inadequate waste management have direct consequences on public health, especially in areas like Mathare and Mukuru, where overcrowding worsens these issues.
ACRC's action research projects represent an effort to find practical, community-oriented solutions to these persistent problems.
"We aim to work with various government agencies, including the county government, county assemblies, members of parliament and other key influencers, to co-produce and share research findings that can inform government policies and programming," said Sue Mwanzia, the political settlement research lead, ACRC.