From national identity cards to driving licences and birth certificates to university degrees the city of Nairobi has it in the power of con-masters that these crucial documents can be availed to anyone with great speed at a fee.
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.