The acute water shortage in Nairobi has persisted. However, the government has taken a step towards addressing the crisis by launching a new initiative to supply water in jerricans.
The World Cup football tournament kicks off in one week, and host South Africa is busy putting on the finishing touches. But not everyone is looking forward to the tournament. Authorites in cities including Cape Town are being accused of clearing the poor from the streets - to create a good impression for visiting fans. Al Jazeera's Haru Mutasa has more.