A startup city in Kenya tries to tackle Africa’s problem of urbanizing while poor
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A startup city in Kenya tries to tackle Africa’s problem of urbanizing while poor

Associated Press  

KIAMBU, Kenya — Turn into Tatu City on the outskirts of Kenya’s capital, Nairobi, and it feels like entering a different world. Valerie Akoko, a digital content creator, records a video for TikTok at her house in Tatu city, a startup city that tries to tackle Africa’s problem of urbanizing, in Nairobi, Kenya, Friday, Oct. 25, 2024. Waiters serve in a restaurant at Tatu city, a startup city that tries to tackle Africa’s problem of urbanizing, in Nairobi, Kenya, Friday, Oct. 25, 2024. Share Share Copy Link copied Email Facebook X Reddit LinkedIn Pinterest Flipboard Print A view of Tatu city, a startup city that tries to tackle Africa's problem of urbanizing, in Nairobi, Kenya, Friday, Oct. 25, 2024. Privately owned townhouse is seen at Tatu city, a startup city that tries to tackle Africa’s problem of urbanizing, in Nairobi, Kenya, Friday, Oct. 25, 2024.

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A ‘start-up’ city in Kenya tries to tackle Africa’s problem of urbanising while being poor
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A ‘start-up’ city in Kenya tries to tackle Africa’s problem of urbanising while being poor

The Hindu  

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Making ends meet: Nairobi’s informal economy and Africa’s urban future
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Al Jazeera  

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