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Kenyan lawyer brings boxing and justice to the slums

Kenyan lawyer brings boxing and justice to the slums

MONICAH MWANGI WHEN lawyer Shadrack Wambui was growing up in one of Nairobi's slums, he vented his frustration at abusive police through boxing, cultivating discipline that helped him avoid confrontations that could have derailed his studies. Now the 29-year-old is turning to the sport again to help young people in poor Nairobi neighbourhoods, combining his passion for the sport with informal lessons on the law and legal clinics to resolve marital disputes. Wambui says he hopes his boxing sessions will help young people believe in themselves despite the challenges they face. "We want to use boxing to advance other causes…
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How COVID-proofing the slums upended Kenya’s business culture

How COVID-proofing the slums upended Kenya’s business culture

TOM FINN  HALF a million reusable masks, 123 tonnes of soap and 1,750 hand-washing stations. These numbers are music to the ears of business consultant James Irungu Mwangi - telling the story of the efforts he led to protect Kenyan slum-dwellers from COVID-19. They also show how socially minded businesses can thrive in times of crisis, said Mwangi, who for years has urged African firms to look beyond profit and tackle issues like poverty and climate change by working with governments and non-profits. The coronavirus pandemic has driven many firms to do just that, he said, describing the health crisis…
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