19–20 June 2020: coronavirus situation tracker for Kenyan informal settlements

Topline summary for 19–20 June:

• Reports of cases only in Mathare and Viwandani (Nairobi).

• Testing reported in Nyalenda (Kisumu), Kibera, Kwa Njenga, Mathare and Viwandani (all Nairobi).

• Second consecutive report with no deaths across all settlements.

• Low prevalence of isolation centres only in Viwandani and Naivasha (Nakuru).

• Prevalence of information around coronavirus, government directives and awareness-raising activities remain strongest in Kisumu, with generally lower numbers across Nairobi settlements and in Naivasha.

• Social distancing remains more prevalent than restriction of particular people’s movements.

• Mathare’s activity levels generally remain consistent with previous reports, with prevalence of information activities and provision of water supply, face masks and soap/sanitizer, but minimal social distancing.

• Viwandani has reported significant increases in information activities, social distancing and provision of PPE and hygiene supplies, which is positive considering the reports of cases.

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.