Graduation Day for Binti Pamoja Girls September 22, 2011
By Kibera World Wide member Florence Nthamba This year’s graduation of Binti Pamoja leaders was Saturday, September 3rd. Their laughter, teasing and excitement felt like a ray of sunshine on a rather mild Saturday. It was the first welcoming sound …
“What I loved most about the United States” August 11, 2011
To conclude his previous blog on the East African jump rope team’s trip to the U.S., Thomas Bwire interviewed the competitors upon their return- “I am so happy that I got a chance to go to the United States. I …
The Undeniable Reality August 9, 2011
Chasing the Mad Lion producer Beth-Ann Kutchma received this inspiring reflection from a reader of Rye Barcott’s book It Happened on the Way to War – quite a heartfelt review: “Reading your book was a moving experience for me in …
Off To The United States For A Mission – part 2 July 26, 2011
-A continuation of Thomas Bwire’s experience with the One World, One Rope jump rope team from East Africa. Read part one here. Last week I gave you a first look into the journey to the United States that started from …
Celebrating 10 Years With The Community July 25, 2011
From Thomas Bwire of Kibera World Wide: The day started with so much energy – everyone had on a smiling face that made me think of just how each person must have been feeling. Perhaps they were reflecting on the …
CFK vs. CDC thriller soccer match July 22, 2011
CFK Administrative Assistant Jeffrey Okoro writes about the infamous soccer match between CDC and CFK staff in June: “A good game” an utterance made at the end of a match, but was is to be? 2 Hours before the start …
Off To The United States For A Mission July 19, 2011
By Thomas Bwire of Kibera World Wide The cold June weather seemed to take a toll on Nairobi residents. As I waited at the Kobil petrol station along Haile Saielase Avenue at around 12.40pm, I could see most of the …
Social Insurance Done Kibera Style July 6, 2011
By Kevin Diao, CFK Intern When we think of social insurance, we think of government-sponsored benefits programs funded by taxpayers. In Kibera, however, the flavor is very different – much more personal and intimate. Besides that, its ramifications are more …