Pipeline is a slum-like neighbourhood in Embakasi in the city of Nairobi. Located within the larger Eastlands area of Nairobi, it is approximately 9.5 kilometres (5.9 mi) east of the central business district. It has earned a reputation for its poor infrastructure, coupled with overcrowded flats, narrow streets, littering, as well as its poor drainage system.
Pipeline Estate has over the years become synonymous with a concrete slum for its poor infrastructure and uncontrolled tenements.Overcrowded high-rises set up side by side define the estate's skyline, narrow streets, poor drainage systems and poor garbage collection.The estate attracts low-income earners because of its affordability. The neighbourhood has seldom set aside open spaces that can be used for recreation, expansion of roads and development of social amenities.
The neighbourhood has a population density of 106,445/km² in a land area of 1.6km² the highest after Huruma and Madiwa.
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