In Kenya, poor populations are disproportionately harmed by natural disasters such as floods, as well as chronic risks, including recurring smaller-scale events like fires and spontaneous collapse.

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. A Kenyan company makes building panels from mushroom roots that cost two-thirds the price of traditional materials ...

MycoTile grows mushroom roots to make affordable, eco-friendly panels. Fungi-based materials could help ease Nairobi’s housing shortage. Mycelium panels cost about one-third less than traditional ...

Kenya has a housing deficit of more than two million units, with more than 60% of urban households living in slums. According to the World Bank, the country needs to build about 200,000 new housing ...