Author Archives: Fred

Voluntary Male Circumcision.

Posted on April 12, 2013 by Fred

  Since Stone Age, different cultures across Africa, have embraced circumcisions. It is either performed for religious reasons or as an initiation rite. Male circumcision is surgical removal of the foreskin – the retractable fold of tissue that covers the … Continue reading →

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SOCIAL ENTERPRISE,THE NEXT BIG CATCH FOR SLUM DWELLERS

Posted on March 28, 2013 by Fred

Social enterprises are organizations that use the marketplace and business to create social, economic, environmental and cultural value. Kenyans, especially those from slum areas and those with meager earnings, are increasingly taking up this new form of business in order to … Continue reading →

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The cost of the coming Election.

Posted on July 9, 2012 by Fred

  On  January 12,the high court issued a statement claiming Kenya’s Presidential and parliamentary elections be held March 2013 contrary to the August 2012.However,the elections could also be held in 2012 if coalition partners agree  to dissolve the coalition .There … Continue reading →

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FORCEFUL ACTS BY THE POLICE

Posted on January 19, 2012 by Fred

  Police have been linked to several cases of extrajudicial killings, torture and forceful disappearances as perpetrated by them. However this might be a gone story, following the establishment of the Independent Policing Oversight Authority (Ipoa).  Ipoa is set to … Continue reading →

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JITOLEE WOMEN

Posted on January 12, 2012 by Fred

Poverty is a lifestyle that one finds themselves adapted to either knowingly or unknowingly. The high rate of HIV/AIDS prevalence makes it even worse, not forgetting the high inflation rate that’s leading to the skyrocketing of prices of the basic … Continue reading →

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RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Posted on December 22, 2011 by Fred

The railway line links Nairobi city centre to other various parts of the country,besides the East African community. With the planned railway system upgrade,it means people close to the system have to shift.This has brought mixed feelings among residents,some of … Continue reading →

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Sack Gardens.

Posted on December 12, 2011 by Fred

  You don’t need  a big  farm to  produce for yourself,as its been disaproved by a number of kibera residents.As people complain of the sky rocketing prices of basic commodities,you will be saving a big deal on that. In almost … Continue reading →

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TURNING BONES TO CASH

Posted on November 29, 2011 by Fred

After slaughtering the cow,what next with the bones,you dump them away? That has been the case over a long period of time,and still exists in other areas.Initially,one would  come across bones lying okwardly on the ground not knowing that it … Continue reading →

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DRUG ABUSE

Posted on November 22, 2011 by Fred

The word “drugs” means all street drugs, prescription drugs found in homes or that can be purchased illegally, non-prescription drugs, household products such as inhalants, drug substances, tobacco, and alcohol. Drug abuse and  addiction is a common phenomenon across the … Continue reading →

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KIBERA AT A GLANCE

Posted on November 15, 2011 by Fred

In the last two months on our often  and timely updates, Voice of Kibera team has been been able to participate and done a number of things. In the months of,September and October,the following have been achieved! We have had  … Continue reading →

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