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The Nairobi Southern Bypass through Kibera.

  With the Nairobi Southern Bypass ready to commence, Service providers and utility providers have been requested to relocate and pave way for the project. These has also affected the residents of Kibera in one way or the other. Demolition … Continue reading

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Mapping Kibera

Before October 2009, Kibera, the second largest slum in sub-Saharan Africa, was a blank spot — one that had been photographed and filmed thousands of times but that no one had ever attempted to document properly. It was at about … Continue reading

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Heavy Rains

In the past month or so there have been rains not only in Kibera but also Kenya at-large. The weather which has been described by many as a bad one has been going on for sometime and a lot has … Continue reading

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Lack water in Kibera

 Recently almost a week now there have been lack of water in different parts of Kibera. The water situation has affected the likes of Mashimoni, Lindi and Laini Saba just to mention but a few villages in Kibera. People have … Continue reading

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FORCEFUL ACTS BY THE POLICE

  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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FOLLOW UP ON DEMOLITION OF HOUSES IN SOWETO EAST, KIBERA.

After the last incident of houses being demolished in Soweto East in Kibera, that was in 12th January 2012. The voice of kibera made a follow up after two days that was on 14th January  to know the steps taken … Continue reading

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ENTERPRENUERSHIP AMONG DWELLERS.

If you visit Kibera you will see the shantties, the dirt, the broken pipes, the street children which are vivid in one of the biggest slums in Africa. Apart from all these you will not fail to spot bussiness minded … Continue reading

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Sack Gardens.

  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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Keeping the youth involved.

Community youth groups are always keen to make sure they represent their communities and this is not an exception here in Kibera. Whenever a youth group is out there doing something be it drama, sports or any community activity the … Continue reading

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Child Abuse.

Child abuse is the sexual, emotional or physical mistreatment of a child. This is not only in the developed countries but also in the developing countries as well. Child abuse can occur in homes, schools or in the community were … Continue reading

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