It wasn’t just the film Rafiki – a joyful lesbian love story – but also the experience of going to watch it after it was unbanned that created a new kind of freedom.
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African identities #NairobiNiMimi Series: Mourine Obare
“My dreams have always kept me going. I would have been dead a long time ago if it wasn’t for them.” At 32, Mourine has already accomplished a lot. She’s written three books, acted on stage and for TV, and is mother to a 11-year-old girl. Her mission is to spur honest conversations with young girls about love and sex so that they can have the tools to make good choices in life and be truly free.
Uncategorized Young Kenyans have their say about politics, corruption and their sense of belonging
Our findings suggest that it is time to take Kenyan youth seriously as politically important actors.
African identities #NairobiNiMimi Series: George Onkoba
George Onkoba has an accounting degree and worked at a bank for seven years. He gave it all up to pursue his real passion, painting. His family and friends shunned him, but George says he’s never been happier.
African identities #NairobiNiMimi Series: The story of Charles Githinji
“I was born in Kibagare slum in Kangemi. My mother died when I was seven and so I was the only one able to, at the time, take care of my sister and younger brother. So, I entered the streets pretty early in my life.”
Sport, Arts and Culture Nairobi Ni Mimi- A series of realistic and othered African narratives
As we reflect on the injustices happening across the continent and the necessity for continued social commentary, we are proud to bring you stories that reflect the real lives of Africans living in African cities, through a series titled, “Nairobi Ni Mimi” (Nairobi is Me).
Politics and Society How COVID-19 has worsened attacks against journalists in Kenya
More needs to be done to ensure that journalists can do their important work without fear or favour.
Politics and Society Restrictions in trade to contain COVID-19 have been devastating for Africa’s urban poor
Restricting trade to control the pandemic damages livelihoods, especially those of the urban poor. The control of future pandemics must strike a balance between health and economic activity.
Politics and Society COVID-19: how lockdowns affected health access in African and Asian slums
Slums are a challenge for controlling the pandemic. Strengthening their fragile healthcare provision would help mitigate the effects of COVID-19 and future pandemics.