This archive report was first published on 12 July 2020.
On July 12, 2020, a Canadian-funded survey was released by Trends and Insights For Africa (TIFA), a regional research firm, revealing that 90% of residents in Nairobi's informal settlements are open to COVID-19 tests.
However, the survey also noted that 10% of residents expressed unwillingness to be tested for the virus, with 45% citing fear of the testing procedure as their primary concern.
Other reasons for unwillingness to get tested included social stigma (15%), fear of being forcibly quarantined (11%), and the cost of medical expenses (4%).
Interestingly, the survey found that among those willing to get tested, 92% were male, while 89% were female. Additionally, 90% of those willing to get tested were aged 18-34 years, while 91% were above 35 years.
The TIFA survey was conducted between June 2 and 15 in Nairobi's low-income areas, including Huruma, Kibera, Mathare, Korogocho, Kukuru kwa Njenga, and Kawangware.
