This image captures an unpaved urban pathway within an informal settlement in Dar es-Salaam, Tanzania, under a bright blue sky with scattered white clouds

This image captures an unpaved urban pathway within an informal settlement in Dar es-Salaam, Tanzania, under a bright blue sky with scattered white clouds. A central, stagnant gully, approximately 1.5 meters wide, filled with dark water, green-brown algae, and various debris including plastic bags, bottles, and organic matter, extends from the foreground into the mid-ground. On the left side of the gully, the dirt ground is heavily littered with assorted refuse, primarily blue and white plastic bags and fabric scraps. A weathered, two-story structure constructed from unpainted wooden planks and a rusty corrugated metal roof stands on the far left. A wooden utility pole with multiple power lines extends diagonally from the left foreground towards the background, supporting a small antenna at its peak. Further back on the left, additional rudimentary buildings with corrugated roofs are visible among dense foliage. On the right side of the gully, a large pile of light-colored gravel or crushed stone is present, adjacent to a smaller, darker pile of soil or waste. Behind these piles, a partially constructed wall made of grey concrete blocks rises, indicating ongoing construction. Beyond this wall, a small, simple building with a red and green painted facade and a corrugated metal roof is visible. Numerous tall palm trees with green fronds are prominent against the sky on the right side of the frame, towering over the structures. In the distant background, approximately three to five individuals are discernible. One person appears to be pushing a cart or wheelbarrow near the center of the background. No specific interactions between these individuals are clearly identifiable. The overall environment suggests an area with limited infrastructure and significant waste accumulation.