There are approximately a half a million people living in the Dandora Slums. One of the 3 largest slums in Nairobi. It has grown up beside the city landfill. Many of the residents make their living from picking through the garbage. Gangs, drugs, poverty and alcoholism are all factors creating a harsh living environment.
The cook for a school demonstrates how their steam cooker is able to cook with less charcoal by heating water generate steam, which provides the heat for cooking.