Kabera Christine

During my involvement in the project titled “Differences in the Formation and Development of Informal Settlements and Their Effects on Residents’ Health and Safety,” my primary responsibility was conducting focus group discussions in both informal and formal settlements. These discussions involved engaging with landlords and tenants residing in these settlements to gather valuable insights and firsthand experiences,

By interacting directly with the landlords and tenants, I was able to gather diverse perspectives on the challenges, living conditions, and specific issues faced by individuals in both types of settlements. The firsthand accounts shared by landlords and tenants shed light on the challenges faced by individuals living in informal & formal settlements and emphasized the importance of addressing these issues to improve the overall well-being of residents.

It was such a good experience and formative regarding how people or residents consider government’s plans for them in developing and upgrading the informal settlements.