City street life won't dampen artists' spirit

Alfajiri Street Art Kids Founder Lenore Boyd (background) looks on as street boys sketch in Pangani, in July 2017. [File, Standard]

Frederick Mwangi believes photography will get him out of the streets of Nairobi. He is pursuing his passion to put a roof above his head and support his mother who lives in Githurai.

Mwangi, 18, briefly studied photography before running away from home due to conflict. While at Uhuru Park where he now calls home, he heard about Alfajiri - an organisation that rehabilitates street children. He joined to keep himself occupied and to hone his skills in its art workshops.