Housing

Why do some houses in the villages of Kenya have mud walls?

The mud walls help to keep houses cool in Kenya's warm climate.
The houses and apartments in the cities of Kenya, such as Nairobi, are very similar to those found in the cities around the world. More traditional housing can be found in the small villages scattered throughout the countryside.

Housing in the countryside varies according to the ethnic group and area. The most common structure is the round hut with mud walls and a thatched roof. The mud walls help to keep the house cool in Kenya's warm climate.