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.

After witnessing police shoot protesters, Kenyan rapper Octopizzo says 'who will speak out if I don't?'

Kenyan hip-hop artist Octopizzo says he witnessed police officers firing live bullets on protesters and bystanders in Kibera. Kenyan authorities deny that police used disproportionate force, but Octopizzo says he saw it for himself.

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.

Student journalists in Kenya's largest slum have their own stories about the country's elections

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.

Kenyans worry 'fake news' might spark more election violence

Kenyans worry 'fake news' might spark more election violence
Undugu Playing Field, Silanga, Kibera

The UN is playing my son's video game

The UN is playing my son's video game
Nairobi's Kibera Slum

What People in Nairobi's Kibera Slum Make of the Westgate Mall Attack

What People in Nairobi's Kibera Slum Make of the Westgate Mall Attack