{"id":23834,"date":"2024-08-15T19:15:28","date_gmt":"2024-08-15T19:15:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/barazalab.com\/?page_id=23834"},"modified":"2024-09-05T17:45:55","modified_gmt":"2024-09-05T17:45:55","slug":"humans-of-nairobi","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/tuwele.com\/baraza_update\/resources\/humans-of-nairobi\/","title":{"rendered":"Humans of Nairobi"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Welcome to “Humans of Nairobi,” also known as Storyzanai, a new initiative by Baraza Media Lab dedicated to sharing the unique and often underrepresented stories of the vibrant city we call home. This platform is a tribute to the incredible individuals who enrich our lives through their services, contributions, and resilience, especially in areas where government support has fallen short.<\/span><\/p>\n

Nairobi is a city of resilience, hustle, and hidden gems. Over the next few weeks, we are embarking on a journey to capture the diverse faces and stories that bring Nairobi to life. Through this series, you will meet the extraordinary people who make Nairobi what it is\u2014from dedicated midwives in Kibera to inspiring orchestras in Korogocho, and many more.<\/span><\/p>\n

Through “Humans of Nairobi,” we hope to deepen understanding and appreciation of the diverse experiences that shape our city. Our goal is to create a space where voices that often go unheard can share their journeys, challenges, and triumphs, providing a richer, more nuanced view of life in Nairobi.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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\n A Million Men’s Waste <\/span>\n <\/h4>\n <\/a>\n
The resilience that these Nairobians, even if they are surrounded by garbage, literally and figuratively, is something to be admired, even as…<\/div>
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\n A City of Gambles <\/span>\n <\/h4>\n <\/a>\n
\u00a0For a lot of people who aren\u2019t familiar with the world of betting, they visualize it as what Hollywood has shown us…<\/div>
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\n Box Girls Kenya <\/span>\n <\/h4>\n <\/a>\n
\u2018Strong Girls Safe Communities\u2019 This slogan is the first thing you see when you walk into the Box Girls centre at Kariobangi,…<\/div>
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\n A Better Alternative <\/span>\n <\/h4>\n <\/a>\n
When we talk about conservation, it sounds like a far-off vision that\u2019s decades away to us actually actualizing it. And part of…<\/div>
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\n Gikosh <\/span>\n <\/h4>\n <\/a>\n
Many of us Nairobians are familiar with Gikomba, to some extent. Some of us have a knowledge that runs deep, because our…<\/div>
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\n This Is How Nairobi Is Fed. <\/span>\n <\/h4>\n <\/a>\n
Tom looks like a man whom you\u2019d trust to feed you. He has a warm welcoming smile, and a very calm manner…<\/div>
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\n Ghetto Classics <\/span>\n <\/h4>\n <\/a>\n
When you walk into the compound where Ghetto Classics in Korogocho is located, an energetic joy hits you. It\u2019s loud and lively,…<\/div>
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\n Midwives in Kibera <\/span>\n <\/h4>\n <\/a>\n
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\n Watu wa Nai Waliungana <\/span>\n <\/h4>\n <\/a>\n
There\u2019s a lot of ways to be with each other, and the Kenyan protests in June and July \u2014 started by the…<\/div>
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