RADIO FEATURE: “Surviving in the Slums: The Evolution of Langas, Eldoret”
Despite significant infrastructure improvements, including a modern market and improved roads, Langas still faces obstacles, such as the lack of title deeds.
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By Robert Mwania
Summary:
In this special radio documentary, Robert Mwania explores the transformation of Langas, Eldoret’s largest informal settlement. Once a small slum, Langas has grown into a vibrant suburb, home to over 40,000 residents. Through interviews, soundscapes, and historical context, the documentary highlights the estate’s economic reliance on the informal “jua kali” sector, local development initiatives, and challenges like land titling issues.
Despite significant infrastructure improvements, including a modern market and improved roads, Langas still faces obstacles, such as the lack of title deeds. Mwania captures the ongoing efforts to upgrade the area, featuring voices from government officials and local residents.
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