About The Water

It is expensive to be poor in Mathare. It costs 20 dollars for one jug of water, it is cheaper to have a tap of water. However, that is unattainable for most people.

The River

This river runs through Mathare. It is filled with trash and raw sewage. It is unsafe to drink. This means that the citizens of Mathare must pay for clean drinking water. Water costs 20 dollars for one gallon. The average person in Mathare makes two dollars a day. Most citizens of Mathare must prioritize clean drinking water over education. The second picture is where most people purchase clean drinking water in Mathare.