High-rise living in Nairobi's Pipeline estate is stressful—how men and women cope

Phys.org11/24/2025 • Last cited 11/24/2025

Summary

High-rise living in Nairobi's Pipeline estate is characterized by significant stress due to issues such as garbage accumulation, waterlogged streets, and health impacts on children, as reported by Phys.org. The estate has been criticized by the media as an urban planning nightmare due to its densely packed tenement flats.

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52 days
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Velocity (0-40)
1 source (low traction)
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