Throughout the summer of 2024, young Kenyans have taken to the streets of the capital, Nairobi, in a series of anti-government demonstrations. But the roots of the protests predate this summer; ...

MATHARE, Kenya (AP) — Joseph Kariaga and his friends once lived the “gangster life” in Nairobi’s Mathare slum, snatching phones, mugging people and battling police. But when Kariaga's brother was shot ...

(The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts.) Angela R. Pashayan, American University (THE CONVERSATION) Throughout the summer of ...

They once lived the 'gangster life.' Now they tackle food insecurity in Kenya's slums MATHARE, Kenya (AP) — Joseph Kariaga and his friends once lived the “gangster life” in Nairobi’s Mathare slum, ...

Young men who once lived the “gangster life” in Kenya's capital have become farmers with a social mission. MATHARE, Kenya (AP) — Joseph Kariaga and his friends once lived the “gangster life” in ...