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Children playing

Playing is a important part of learning. Running outside, playing on the computer, creating things or making theatre. It all helps to develop childrens minds physically and mentally. Your reporters for...

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Mobile gaming on the rise

No matter age, gender or class, we all like to play mobile games, because it is easy available. You can play the games everywhere on your cellphones. Most fans are kids. How is the parents opinion...

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Reading culture rises

Not many children in the slums read story books when they are young due to lack of means. But you can find more and more opportunities to grab a book when you are interested. There is a community...

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Youth embraces art

Joseph, a talented painter from Mukuru slums, knew he was an artist when he was still very young. He is passionate about his art but cannot yet live from his work. Even only paying for the materials is...

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Family planning in Kibera

Women like Lilian in Kibera slums, Nairobi agree: ‘Family planning is a necessity. Life is very difficult when you do not plan ahead. And when you get pregnant it is difficult to work or go to school....

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Rape of a minor

For Faith home is not a place anymore where she feels safe, after she was raped by a 35-years old neighbor. ‘Before I was raped I was always happy and did study very well. Since that day I am afraid of...

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Beadwork therapy

For disabled children like Susan beadwork is a very helpful form of therapy. Susan is moving and lifting her arms, in this way keeping her muscles flexible. Making the pattern keeps her concentrated...

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A special child

Ryan, the beautiful firstborn son of Christine is deaf and dumb as a result of the meningitis he had as a small baby, the doctor said. Despite all the difficulties because of this, for Christine her...

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Clean cooking stoves

Clean cooking stoves are build in Amboseli in the south of Kenya.  Maasai women learn to build these clean cooking stoves from their neighbors from Tanzania. No more dangerous smoke and soot in the...

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Sanitation and sports

Ballgame to learn to wash your hands properly Sanitation and hygiene are amongst the biggest problems in the informal settlements of Nairobi, with their flying toilets, the lack of clean water and...

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Playing makes children smart

Playing makes children smart Playing gives children a chance to practice what they learn. When children play they learn to reason, to negotiate and solve problems. So it is important to allow them to...

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Running for orphans

Wilson Kamau, running for orphans, provides for the children needs Wilson Kamau, a runner of marathons and 10 km in Kenya and Europe since 2007, is running for orphans. Every weekend he travels to...

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WAR ON FGM

An old cultural custom against marrying uncircumcised women is blamed for the rampant FGM cases, especially in Tharaka Nithi one of the many counties that still continues to practice the outdated...

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WATER ATM

The earth is covered 71% by water, yet water shortage and rationing in Nairobi Estates that lasts for months has forced water companies to come up with more innovative ways to provide the residents...

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FEMALE REFEREE

In the world dominated by men Judith found herself, by ensuring that in matches, rules are adhered to and arbitrating on matters arising from the play. It is her hope that she can inspire more ladies...

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BEAUTY IN TRASH

  Facing marine pollution and unemployment, Julie Church a marine conservationist born and bred in Kenya, started a company that collects discarded flip-flops from beaches and transforms them into...

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AFRICA’S SMALLEST LIBRARY

Peter Otieno Cyril believes that everyday is an opportunity to do good and that every child has the potential to achieve their dreams. In the Smallest Library in Africa, Peter inspires children in his...

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YOUR CLOTH MY WARDROBE

Sam was born and raised in Korogocho slums, growing up, Sam engaged in criminal activities.  Now, a reformed criminal he runs an initiative with a group of transformed youth from the slum who out of...

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GIVING GLAM TO CANCER PATIENTS

Diana Aketch a 38 year old, Nairobi based Kenyan hairdresser who has single handedly supported more than 30 women who are undergoing cancer treatment by giving free high quality wigs to those who...

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KICKING FOR ENVIRONMENT

Environmental issues in Kenya include deforestation, soil erosion, desertification, water shortage and degraded water quality, flooding, poaching, and domestic and industrial pollution. Green Kenya is...

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