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Kibera

Kenyan rapper Octopizzo grew up in the Kibera slum and still has a house there. He has been speaking out against police violence he witnessed against protestors who congregated in the slum the day after the results of Kenya's election were announced.
Conflict
After witnessing police shoot protesters, Kenyan rapper Octopizzo says ‘who will speak out if I don’t?’
Ben and Salma are Kenyan students studying journalism at the Nairobi community news hub, Habari Kibra. They are looking out over their home town, Kibera, one of the largest slums in the world.
Global Politics
Student journalists in Kenya’s largest slum have their own stories about the country’s elections
Peace messages by graffiti artist Solo7 adorn Nairobi's Kibera slum in the run-up to the election on August 8.
Global Politics
Kenyans worry ‘fake news’ might spark more election violence
A water merchant in Nairobi sells to the city's poor.
Business
Women unite in the slums of Nairobi to provide clean water
A water merchant in Nairobi sells to the city's poor.
Business
Women unite in the slums of Nairobi to provide clean water
Undugu Playing Field, Silanga, Kibera
Development & Education
The UN is playing my son’s video game
Nairobi's Kibera Slum
Arts, Culture & Media
What People in Nairobi’s Kibera Slum Make of the Westgate Mall Attack
Health & Medicine
Faith-based health care in Kenya
Business, Economics and Jobs
Clean water for Kenya
Global Politics
International Media in Kenya Walk Fine Line
Finding Safety at a Public Bathroom in Nairobi’s Kibera Slum
Business, Economics and Jobs
Fighting war and waging peace
Clean Water for Kenya
Clean Water for Kenya
Conflict & Justice
Agreement reached in Kenya
Life in Nairobi’s Kibera slum
Kenya protests
Environment
Clean water for Kenya