Over 50 years ago, Sudanese Nubians were imported by British colonizers to strengthen their military and labor pool. This colonial labor camp was the beginning of Kibera. More recently many Muslims from other tribes and nations have immigrated to Kenya and live in Kibera. Most Mosques in Nairobi, like this one, have been built in the last 10 years. Generally, Muslims and Christians live at peace in Kibera, but separately -- and because of this segregation they tend to be distrustful of one another. After 60 years, Kibera remains a labor camp of sorts. Tens of thousands of laborers working all over the city make Kibera their home since the cost of living is so low, saving most of their hard earned money to send home to their families in rural areas.
Wednesday, April 23, 2008
Islam in Kibera
Over 50 years ago, Sudanese Nubians were imported by British colonizers to strengthen their military and labor pool. This colonial labor camp was the beginning of Kibera. More recently many Muslims from other tribes and nations have immigrated to Kenya and live in Kibera. Most Mosques in Nairobi, like this one, have been built in the last 10 years. Generally, Muslims and Christians live at peace in Kibera, but separately -- and because of this segregation they tend to be distrustful of one another. After 60 years, Kibera remains a labor camp of sorts. Tens of thousands of laborers working all over the city make Kibera their home since the cost of living is so low, saving most of their hard earned money to send home to their families in rural areas.
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