Garages Turned Into Students' Hostels

Landlords in Nakuru are cashing in on the rapid growth of colleges in the town.

The establishment of Egerton University's town campus, University of Nairobi's College of Extra Mural Studies and numerous tertiary colleges have led to an influx of students into the town, pushing up demand for housing.

As a result of the inrush, what used to be family houses are now packed with double-deck beds and rented to students while garages have been turned into kitchens.

from The Nation (Nairobi)

The students here in Canada and the US really have a much better situation on the surface - at least in residences. Outside of residence and in the surrounding area we too may have situations similar those in this article!