
A Kenyan woman has gained attention in the U.S. after a video surfaced showing her living in a doghouse on a street corner in Portland, Oregon. The footage, which has circulated widely on social media, underscores the difficult circumstances faced by some homeless individuals in the city. The woman's identity has not been disclosed.
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