Fostering inclusivity and equitable access to essential services through the household address initiative in Kiamutisya settlement, Nairobi

An ARISE Case Study by Wairutu Jane, Milka Kori, Emily Wangari, Jacob Omondi and Joseph Kimani

In informal settlements like Kiamutisya (Nairobi, Kenya), where fires, flooding, and disease outbreaks frequently occur, accurately identifying affected households is crucial for rapid and effective response efforts. Cholera outbreaks, for example, are best contained and controlled by swiftly locating affected areas. The absence of a reliable identification system poses significant challenges for Community Health Promoters (CHPs) tasked with maintaining records of affected households. The initiative of introducing household addresses in Kiamutisya village, Nairobi, has significantly enhanced the lives of residents by improving health service delivery, disaster management, waste collection and access to education. Read more about it in the full case study.