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Extreme Resiliency in The Face Of Limited Resources in Kibera
Although Kibera is a densely populated slum in Nairobi, Kenya, boasting hundreds of thousands of residents, Kibera’s size is only 2.38...
Stephanie Lorenzet
Jul 15, 20213 min read
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Get To Know Muanzo Mpya's Founder
Muanzo Mpya’s founder, Eunice Akoth, was born in Raila, one of Kibera’s thirteen villages; she had three siblings. Her eldest sister,...
Maisie Schorr
Apr 27, 20222 min read
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Hygiene and Sanitation in Kibera
The lack of sewage systems are prevalent in Kibera today. In general, snatiation in the slum is very limited making it a breeding ground...
Alyssa Idusuyi
Apr 14, 20222 min read
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"I've seen things that most people have never seen, and I have a responsibility not to be silent"
Boniface Mwangi has been thought of as Kenya's most popular leader in the fight against injustice and corruption. Mwangi attended...
Ava Cargan
Mar 30, 20223 min read
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Kibera’s Children’s Program: Improving and Raising Awareness for Kibera
There are over 9 villages in Kibera namely Kianda, Soweto East, Gatwekwera, Kisumu Dogo, Lindi, Laini Saba, Silanga, Makina, and...
Ava Cargan
Mar 2, 20224 min read
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Life As a Teenager in Kibera: The Pressures on Kibera Children
With their parents earning less than a dollar a day, one-quarter of boys and 14% of girls do paid labor, though girls are engaged in far...
Muanzo Mypa Organization
Feb 16, 20223 min read
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Hope Within Poverty: Art in Kibera
Ever since the creation of rudimentary cave drawings thousands of years ago, art has been a key pillar of human creativity and...
Ingrid Berg
Feb 2, 20222 min read
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Inadequate Housing in Kibera and the Slum Improvement Projects
Kibera, derived from the Nubian word meaning “forest” or “jungle”, is the largest informal settlement in Africa, it’s located on the...
Ava Cargan
Jan 5, 20223 min read
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The Story of Kibera: The Lasting Governmental Impact of Kibera’s Poverty
Extreme poverty is often believed to be an issue of the past, and while poverty rates are declining globally, millions still live in...
Alyssa Idusuyi
Dec 22, 20213 min read
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Kiberan Cuisine: The Unique Dishes That Makes Kibera Special
At the heart of Kiberan cuisine are kibandas, small roadside eateries. If you’re looking for quintessential Kiberan meals, that's where...
Maisie Schorr
Dec 8, 20212 min read
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Gender Inequality in Kibera & What We Can Do
Women in Kibera face extreme gender inequality. Maureen Koli, a 27 years old, has lived in Kibera her entire life and is currently...
Ava Cargan
Nov 24, 20214 min read
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Education in Kibera: Experiences with the Kiberan Education System and How We Can Improve
Education is a struggle in the underprivileged Kiberan slum. There are a few free, yet overcrowded, government schools in Kibera. All...
Ava Cargan
Nov 10, 20214 min read
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Kenyan Holidays: How Today's Celebrations Challenge the Colonial Narrative
Utamaduni Day, Jamhuri Day, Mashujaa Day, Huduma Day, and Madaraka Day are all Kenyan holidays that challenge the colonial narrative....
Maisie Schorr
Oct 27, 20211 min read
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Untold Stories: Living with a Disability in Kibera
Living in Kibera poses significant challenges for an able-bodied individual, however living in Kibera as a person with disabilities can...
Ava Cargan
Oct 13, 20213 min read
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Dance in Kibera: How Muanzo Mpya is Giving Children the Outlet of Creativity
An integral yet overlooked element of life, dance is a practice of self-expression, a form of exercise, and a way to build community. In...
Audrey Roth
Oct 6, 20212 min read
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COVID in Kibera - The "Death Square" and Recovery
After COVID-19 was first reported as a pandemic in March 2020, there was widespread panic throughout the globe, but specifically in...
Ava Cargan
Sep 15, 20214 min read
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The Devastating Effects of Drug Abuse in Kibera & The Response of NGO's
In Kibera, the average area of a house is twenty-four square feet; electricity is only available to 20% of the population; and HIV,...
Maisie Schorr
Aug 25, 20212 min read
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Jobs in Kibera: How Residents Find Creative Ways to Make Money in Kenya’s Largest Slum
Many argue that the true creativity, versatility, and adaptability of humankind is exposed in the most desperate and dire of...
Ingrid Berg
Aug 19, 20213 min read
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Re-Defining The Story of Kibera: A Spotlight On Brian Otieno
Slum, noun, a densely populated usually urban area marked by crowding, run-down housing, poverty, and social disorganization. This...
Teagan Quinlan
Aug 4, 20213 min read
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Kibera's Rainy Season: How Citizens Create Business Opportunities While Navigating Destruction
Even before there were increased, extreme weather events due to climate change, the citizens of Kibera were struggling with flooding and...
Maisie Schorr
Jul 28, 20212 min read
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