The Kids from Kibera | My Life

Duration: 28'12''

Synopsis

Kibera in Kenya is one of the largest slums in Africa and it is home to thousands of children, living and playing on the streets. It can be a dangerous place, but that doesn't stop our cheeky, streetwise gang from getting on in life.

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