In my Exclusion and Inequality class, I was able to reflect on what meritocracy means (a concept of meritocracy is that of success being determined when you only have talent and hard work). The idea here sounds fair, and logical: if you do your part then you should be able to make it, no matter […]
For as long as I can remember I’ve been interested in learning how to leverage creative solutions to address complicated social issues, particularly in low resourced settings. I’m working on a dissertation which explores how Design Thinking might be used to improve water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) programs for people living in Kibera. So, my […]
When I first began examining inequality in Kibera, the concepts of “equality of opportunity” and “equality of outcome” became central to understanding the struggles people face daily in one of Nairobi’s largest informal settlements. Kibera embodies a unique juxtaposition of resilience and challenge—where daily life presents hurdles that make these two forms of equality particularly […]
Excremental Politics in Kibera: Perpetuating Inequality and Exclusion When I first began researching sanitation issues in Kibera, I realized that the conversation goes far beyond toilets and waste disposal—it’s about power, control, and who gets to live with dignity. In Kibera, one of Nairobi’s largest informal settlements, sanitation is not just a public health issue; […]
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