one of Nairobi’s toughest slums, Moraa John knew struggle all too well. The narrow alleyways, makeshift houses, and endless hustle defined her childhood. But deep down, she always believed her ...

Housing is in a pathetic state. Residents have to live within their makeshift structures which also serve as business outlets for the few lucky slum dwellers that operate small-scale businesses.

A global scientific trial in Ahmedabad is testing "cool roofs" by painting 400 slum homes with reflective white paint to ...