Humans of Kibera

My name is John Kiprop, I have lived in Kibera for 13yrs. I was once attacked by robbers in the early morning hours while it was still dark, coming from my security job in Kilimani. They beat me up and took my phone plus all the money I had with me at that time, that's how I ended up with the dent on my face. The lights you are planning to install through 'Measuring Lighting Impact Project' will help to reduce such robbery incidents in future.

We will have a follow-up event from 19th to 21st April at the Dandora dump site to promote our group activities"

Photo by Joseph

Photo by Joseph Kyalo 

I have been jobless for so long and it became a challenging for me to satisfy my endless needs. I had to become creative and see what I could do. I noticed that ladies around this area wear trousers a lot . So, I started a business of selling ladies fashion trousers. After a few weeks, the business was doing well, I was able to sell a good number trousers in a day. With time, my business grew and there has been an increase in the number of sales. I advice my fellow youths to set up something that can keep them going. Photo by Joseph Kyalo

In 2019, I graduated at Kenya Medical Training College(KMTC) Nairobi. Since then I have been applying for jobs in different institutions but sadly I have not gotten any opportunity. This is due to Covid-19 outbreak which led to the reduction of workers resulting to a low chance of me grabbing a job opportunity. After staying home for months I remembered how I used to make my friend’s hair back in Highschool, so I had to start it again, but this time I had a goal, and that goal was to be self employed so that I can get money to satisfy my needs. I did it nicely that people started reaching me through my friends asking me to do their hair.  I become popular and now I have a lot of customers. it has now become my new profession. #Jobless #Nursing #Selfemployed #Hairdressing

I like playing soccer since I was young and have admired to play at Kenya Premiere League (KPL) or even English Premiere League. After my High School I joined Kibra Saints football club playing number 6. Have now played for quite a number of years, played quite a good number of tournaments, but have not gotten to where I wanted to. I feel disappointed that sometimes I feel like quitting soccer because time is running and am expecting a baby soon which means more responsibilities.  #Soccerlife #Responsibilities #GivingUp

‘’After finishing my form 4, I had a problem with my intestine and I had to be operated on. I stayed in a comma for almost 3 months but by good luck, I survived. Not long enough I impregnated a girl who was a student in form 3 and her parents forced me to stay with her and that’s how I started a family. Getting food and paying the rent became very tricky for me so I had to go back to stay with my parents here in Kibera. After a while, my mum and my wife did not get along so I had to shift. I have been looking for a job so that I can sustain both my wife and my kid and still have not gotten one, the ones available is that of mjengo (construction) and according to my current situation, I can't lift heavy things because my body is still very weak. My mum had to step in again and she is the one paying for my rent and food because I don't have a job and also I always get sick quite often.” #Operation #Pregnancy #Jobless #Family

Photo By Joseph Kyalo

Photo By Joseph Kyalo

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Photo By Moses Ocholi

Photo by Moses ocholi

Photo by Moses Ocholi

Photo By Moses Ocholi

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