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'Kiosk Estate' : Hazardous living conditions, cohabitation practices raise concerns
Lydia Ezit Lifestyle
Areas such as Dzorwulu, Spintex, Community 18 and Adabraka are suburbs of Accra dotted with these structures, which persist due to individuals who have turned them into a business model.
These entrepreneurs acquire land from owners unwilling to develop it and rent out kiosks to occupants. A single plot of land can accommodate approximately 500 kiosks, with occupants paying an annual fee of GH¢500 for their allocated space.
In addition to collecting a monthly rent of GH¢90, these businessmen also charge occupants for water and electricity, resulting in additional profits. The Mirror observed that a proper ‘kiosk estate’ typically has a large gate at the entrance.
The occupants of these structures mainly consist of high school graduates, factory workers, dispatch riders, hawkers and migrants seeking better opportunities in the city.
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