15–16 June 2020: coronavirus situation tracker for Kenyan informal settlements
Topline summary for 15-16 June:
Cases of coronavirus infection continue to be reported primarily in Nairobi settlements, particularly in Kibera, Korogocho, Kwa Njenga and Mathare. No cases reported in Kisumu or Nakuru.
Testing for coronavirus is also only being seen in Nairobi settlements and is increasing.
Reports of deaths in Korogocho and Naivasha.
'What is being done' numbers are remaining consistent.
Hardly any reports of isolation centres except for in Naivasha.
Adequate information on coronavirus numbers are remaining comparatively low in Nyalenda, Kibera, Korogocho, Kwa Njenga, Kwa Reuben and Naivasha, which is particularly concerning for Nairobi settlements currently experiencing cases. Although there are significant numbers being reported for awareness-raising activities across all settlements, except Naivasha.
Social distancing numbers and restriction of particular peoples' movements remain low, especially in Nairobi settlements that are experiencing cases.
PPE & hygiene numbers are more promising in Kibera, Korogocho and Mathare (ie settlements experiencing higher reports of cases), particularly related to: water supply, hand washing facilities, provision of face masks, and provision of soap and hand sanitiser.
We welcome use of the data we publish, but please acknowledge that it has been collected by Muungano wa Wanavijiji/SDI Kenya and include a link to muungano.net.
The information in this report was collected by Muungano wa Wanavijiji from residents of informal settlements in the Counties of Nairobi, Kisumu and Nakuru. We are aiming to collect information and report on it every 2-3 days throughout the crisis.
The data presented in this report captures the situation of the coronavirus pandemic in urban Kenya. It presents the picture on the 2-3 days before the report’s date. Information was collected by Muungano wa Wanavijiji and SDI Kenya from community mobilizers living in informal settlements in the counties listed. Mobilizers were asked to interview 5 people in their village and provide their responses using an online survey. Mobilizers were compensated for the cost of their phone data used.