The problems with the traditional houses / myLot

Mombasa, Kenya

May 4, 2025 2:44am CST

For sure l have been brought up in the African traditional family set up whereby most people here used to be live in the traditional houses. So with that response, l happen to be living in one of the muddy-walled, grass thatched house here. Definitely these are semi permanent houses and usually collapse during the long rains seasons and most especially on the April to June seasons of the year. Unfortunately, mine is in the verge of collapsing right now and l really have no any means to help it out. Actually l am using that as the kitchen but now things are very tight on my end rather than letting it go. l wish you all a happy Sunday

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Judy Evans

@JudyEv (352761)

• Rockingham, Australia

4 May

I can imagine heavy rains would cause problems with mud walls. I hope you are able to strengthen your house somehow.

M.Shafeeq

@Mshafeeq (1690)

• Bangalore, India

4 May

I love Africa, It’s genuinely disheartening when traditional houses collapse due to rain. These structures often carry deep cultural, historical, and emotional value—not to mention that they’re homes for real people. The collapse usually highlights vulnerabilities like poor maintenance, outdated materials, or lack of adaptation to changing climate conditions, especially heavier and more frequent rains caused by global warming. It’s a strong reminder of the need to preserve heritage while upgrading for safety and resilience.