Megaslums are a symptom of a hopelessly sick society

The consequences of these failures are there for all to see — rapid slum growth and deepening inequality. Allowing the resulting discontent and rage to fester in slums can lead to political instability and violence, as witnessed in Kenya after the 2007 disputed elections.

As Parsons notes, “the anarchy of early 2008 had far deeper roots than merely another rigged election poll.”

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