Table 6.
Duration of stay in the slums of Nairobi for residents aged 12 years and above
| Korogocho | Viwandani | |
|---|---|---|
| Mean duration of stay | ||
| Females | 13.75 | 6.65 |
| Males | 14.42 | 8.15 |
| Overall | 14.13 | 7.59 |
| Proportions | ||
| Females | ||
| Less than 1 year | 2.73 | 5.33 |
| 1–4 years | 21.79 | 40.42 |
| 5–9 years | 18.11 | 28.54 |
| More than 10 years | 57.37 | 25.71 |
| Total cases | 1,869 | 2,607 |
| Males | ||
| Less than 1 year | 1.72 | 3.41 |
| 1–4 years | 18.42 | 31.23 |
| 5–9 years | 16.42 | 29.16 |
| More than 10 years | 63.44 | 36.2 |
| Total | 2,222 | 4,118 |
Source: Nairobi Urban Health and Demographic Surveillance System – Nested migration and employment histories Survey, 2006.