Alternatives to violent policing already exist in the daily practices of Nairobi residents who don’t depend on the police for safety.
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To move towards justice and peace, Kenya must disband all police units implicated in unlawful violence and punish criminal officers.
Fetching water entails physical hardship that can often lead to mental agony and can sometimes even threaten a woman’s safety.
Despite high prices, poor quality and inconvenience, Kenya’s urban poor continued to buy water from private vendors because it’s still their best option.
Women in developing countries are burdened by the lack of access to proper toilets in their homes, communities, schools and public spaces.
Research explores why parents in Nairobi actively choose to send their children to private schools, despite the financial constraints.
