UNEMPLOYMENT

Unemployment is the major challenge in the slums and that is the main reason why most people live in the slums.
The unemploynment rate in the slums is 70% and those who count themselves as employed are not even in permanent employment.They are just labourers who struggle to put food on the tables or cater for their familu needs.The available employment opportunities offer low income salaries.
Unemployment is widespread due to the high population and lack of proper education.When a job opportunity comes out people are too many for the opportunity hence most people go without jobs.
Most employment institutions require some minimun level of education.most residents of Mathare lack proper education hence they realy have hard time geting employed.This increases the rate of unemployment.

Location: Mathare, Nairobi, kenya