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,...
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Alyssa Idusuyi
- Apr 14
- 2 min
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...
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Ava Cargan
- Mar 30
- 3 min
"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...
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Ava Cargan
- Mar 2
- 4 min
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...
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Muanzo Mypa Organization
- Feb 16
- 3 min
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...
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Ingrid Berg
- Feb 2
- 2 min
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...
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Ava Cargan
- Jan 5
- 3 min
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...
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Alyssa Idusuyi
- Dec 22, 2021
- 3 min
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...
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Maisie Schorr
- Dec 8, 2021
- 2 min
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...
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Ava Cargan
- Nov 24, 2021
- 4 min
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...
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Ava Cargan
- Nov 10, 2021
- 4 min
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...
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Maisie Schorr
- Oct 27, 2021
- 1 min
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....
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Ava Cargan
- Oct 13, 2021
- 3 min
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...
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Audrey Roth
- Oct 6, 2021
- 2 min
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...
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Ava Cargan
- Sep 15, 2021
- 4 min
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...
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Maisie Schorr
- Aug 25, 2021
- 2 min
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,...
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Ingrid Berg
- Aug 19, 2021
- 3 min
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...
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Teagan Quinlan
- Aug 4, 2021
- 3 min
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...
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Maisie Schorr
- Jul 28, 2021
- 2 min
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...
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Chloé Woods
- Jul 21, 2021
- 3 min
Education in Kibera: How The Kenyan Government Can Create A Equitable, Balanced Education System
The Western-made stereotypes surrounding education systems in Kenya are very well-known, though the reality of Kenya’s education system...
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