Githogoro slum is an informal settlement located along the Northern bypass off the Kiambu Road underpass and borders the posh Runda estate on both sides. According to the residents, the area is commonly referred to as ‘Muringa Farm’ and is famed for farming coffee before independence. An image of the Huruma slum that borders Runda estate. Daily NationIn 1992, some members of Muringa Farm sold 42 acres for Ksh170 million to what is now called Runda Meadows. Muringa Farm is presently estimated at 200 acres, with landowners revealing they previously made a fortune by selling part of it to developers.

Source: Daily Nation December 04, 2022 15:02 UTC