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'FIGHTING WITH A PAINT BRUSH'




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Solomon an artist decided to quell the violence that gripped Kenya using his paint brush. While others took to the streets with machetes and other crude weapons to vent their anger, 'Solo 7' as he is popularly known went out with the only thing he knew how to use- the paint brush.

Painting the streets and ruins with words that expressed the mobs demands.

He is one among the many unsung heroes working behind the scenes to ensure peace is realized in his neighbourhood.

Solomon lives in Kibera, the biggest slum in Sub-Saharan Africa.Kibera is home to over one million people, a third of Nairobi's population. The general population in Kibera lives on less than a dollar a day. Unemployment, crime and insufficient social ammenities are some of the issues they face.

Kibera was among the areas worst hit by the recent violence that rocked Kenya after the disputed election results were announced.
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4 responses // 'FIGHTING WITH A PAINT BRUSH'

  • This is an interesting story which I can relate to because I live in Kenya. Many people worked to attain Peace an I'm glad 'Solo 7' is getting the recognition he deserves.
    dolphine
  • Dolphine,

    I agree wholeheartedly.
    Miyaunna_DeChelle
  • Very informative, and non-sensational.
    Good story.
    Good messages Solo 7 is putting out: "Peace Wanted Alive".
    Thought provoking...
    Kenyan Leaders should see this.
    jchurchill
  • Nice piece there are some great images here and the narration is to the point.
    lagan

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