Kenyan graffiti artist Solo 7

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Artist Solomon Muyundo, also known as Solo 7, lives in Kibera, which is part of the Kenyan capital Nairobi. Kibera happens to be Africa’s largest slum. In early 2008, Muyundo, like many in Kenya, took to the streets during Kenya’s post-election violence. In protest of the widespread looting and killings, he painted slogans of peace in almost every corner of Kibera. >>>Click here to see a large version of the collage.

Reporter’s Journal: Snapshots of Kenya, Part V

The World’s Andrea Crossan recently met up with Kenyan artist Solomon Muyundo, also known as Solo 7. Muyundo is famous in his native Kibera, a huge slum in Nairobi. He’s a graffiti artist known for painting political slogans of peace all over the massive shantytown. “Peace Wanted Alive” is his most well-known slogan. Andrea caught up with Solo 7, and sent in this reporter’s journal entry.

Kibera’s Pamoja FM radio

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The World’s Andrea Crossan profiles a community radio station that broadcasts to the youth of Kibera the biggest slum in Nairobi, Kenya. The radio station has been trying to promote peace and cooperation, following ethnic and political violence in Kenya last year. >>>Click here to read Andrea’s “Snapshots of Kenya” journal entries.

Reporter’s Journal: Snapshots of Kenya, IV

The World Health Organization reported today that the H1N1 swine flu virus has now sickened just shy of 60,000 people. That’s the number of confirmed cases worldwide. Of those, just five are in Sub-Saharan Africa. Yet the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention fears Africa could be hit hard by the pandemic. The CDC watches for new diseases in Africa, and it’s keeping a close eye on the continent’s crowded slums. The World’s Andrea Crossan reports from Nairobi, Kenya.

Reporter’s Journal: Snapshots of Kenya, III

The World’s Andrea Crossan goes for a ride on Nairobi, Kenya’s preferred method of transportation, the mini-bus known as a matutu. On the way, she captures some photos and videos that give you a feel of what life is like for both those who ride, and those who work.

Reporter’s Journal: Snapshots of Kenya II

The World’s Andrea Crossan is criss-crossing Kenya. In this installment of her Reporter’s Journal, she visits Mpala Research Center and Conservancy, and comes face-to-face with everything from wild dogs to symbiotic ants.

Reporter’s Journal: Snapshots of Kenya

The World’s Andrea Crossan is currently on assignment in Kenya. Follow along as she meets President Obama’s step-grandmother, and hears about the problems facing Kenyans today.