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Keeping up with fashion
Some slum residents like to keep up with fashion. But why do some women especially like European hairstyles and lighten up their skins? Your reporters for African Slum Journal are Beryl and Musa. The...
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Hair highly valued
Join me, your host Ursula Akinyi, as we tour the slums to tell you more about hairstyles. Don’t we all want a gorgeous hairstyle? Dreadlocks, shavings, plaiting, hairstyles inspired by magazines, TV or...
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Fashion in the slums
What does it take to be a fashion designer in the slums? Sifa is a young and determined fashion designer in Mukuru slums of Nairobi. ‘When I dropped out of school, I was lucky that a local fashion...
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Recycled hairdo – YouTube
What happens to all the used hairpieces of Nairobi women? Recycling hair? Mercy Wanjiku, a young mother of two in Dandora slums, works with recycled weaves, and makes a good living out of it. A new...
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Recycled hairdo
What happens to all the used hairpieces of Nairobi women? Recycling hair? Mercy Wanjiku, a young mother of two in Dandora slums, works with recycled weaves, and makes a good living out of it. A new...
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Hair salons in Nairobi
Hair salon in Kariobangi Market, Nairobi One of the most popular jobs for women in Kenya is working in a hair salon. Or even better having your own. With the trainings of Paul Mangi, salon...
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MR AND MISS KEMU
The most existing beauty pageant Mr and miss KEMU university of Kenya where models wear design from African by Africa.. We meet with contestant who are ready to share their passion on modeling Cate...
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AFRICAN TRENDS
The beautiful African prints is the way to go for the fashion industry which was seen to be leaning towards westernization. For Angeline the African prints gives her leeway to tap into her creativity...
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ONE HAND DJ
Vision, determination and a forgiving heart best describes Dj Talanta. When he lost his arm during the 2007-2008 post-election violence he kept on going with a hope that the future will be bright, and...
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TRAVEL DIARY
Your reporter Vincent Liboso shows you the places you should never miss to visit when you are in Nairobi-Kenya. The post TRAVEL DIARY appeared first on African Slum Journal.
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YOUR CLOTH MY WARDROBE
Sam was born and raised in Korogocho slums, growing up, Sam engaged in criminal activities. Now, a reformed criminal he runs an initiative with a group of transformed youth from the slum who out of...
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GIVING GLAM TO CANCER PATIENTS
Diana Aketch a 38 year old, Nairobi based Kenyan hairdresser who has single handedly supported more than 30 women who are undergoing cancer treatment by giving free high quality wigs to those who...
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BEHIND EVERY SCARF
Maisha Collective is a peer- driven initiative that fosters leadership and business management skills through the design and production of unique hand-dyed scarves and textiles. Ursula Akinyi our...
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AWAY FROM TRASH
DADREG believes that the only way to reduce poverty is through provision of skills, education and access to financial support. Our reporter Jimmy Kitiro spent time with them to bring you this story....
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BE BOLD FOR CHANGE
‘Be Bold For Change’ that was the message when African Slum Journal together with Wanny Angerer in Moving Cultures joined women to celebrate International Women’s Day. Our reporter Edinah Bakora spent...
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SLUM’S FOOTWEAR STATEMENT
After failing to secure a formal job, David Kilonzo trained in the art of shoe making, the best all weather, all terrain African Akala shoe. Join Jimmy Kitiro our reporter as he brings you this...
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OPERATION KARIBU
Operation Karibu seeks to make pregnancy and childbirth safe for mothers in rural Kenya by providing baby clothes to mothers who deliver in clinics. James Kahando our reporter spent time with them to...
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FASHION MEETS CULTURE
The World Fashion Day is the most appropriate time to redefine your style. Our reporter Pamela Joy spent time with Wanny Angerer the founder of Moving Cultures, Cultural Stopovers Kenya, who hosted...
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STREET ART
Art in it’s diverse range expresses the artist’s imaginative skills. Intended to be enjoyed for its beauty and emotional power. PAWA 254 and Nairobi County government has been offering artists a...
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THE DANCER
Every year, Dance Center Kenya and the dance school in Kibera supported by Anno’s Africa hold auditions. The 10 top students gets scholarships to train with Dance Center Kenya twice a week. We join...
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