Maasai Women Grow Their Economic Prospects by Harvesting Aloe
In a remote village in Kenya, where it is difficult to cultivate crops, women have begun reshaping their fortunes by harvesting aloe plants and turning them into beauty products.
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Miracle Grass: A Drought Resistant Crop Is Changing Life for Kenya’s Female Farmers
Growing native grasses allows cows to produce milk more efficiently and helps women in Kenya thrive where the men have struggled.
Viewfinder: Protesting the President’s Win in Kenya
Supporters of Kenya's opposition party take shelter during a demonstration in Nairobi on November 20th, 2017.
The Makeshift Markets Inside One of the World’s Largest Refugee Camps
At a refugee camp in Kenya, commerce is largely improvisational.
The Week in Photos: From a Controversial Election in Kenya to a Festival of Lights in Thailand
A round-up of images from Viewfinder, Pacific Standard's daily photo feature.
Viewfinder: Election Results in Kenya
Protesters gather around a burning barricade in the Mathare slums in Nairobi, Kenya, on October 30th, 2017, during demonstrations following the announcements of the presidential election results.
Somalis in Kenya Respond to Terror in Mogadishu
After the deadliest terror attack to hit Somalia in years, residents of Nairobi's "Little Mogadishu" neighborhood cope with a national tragedy from thousands of miles away.
The Week in Photos: From an Election in Austria to a Rally in Kenya
A round-up of images from Viewfinder, Pacific Standard's daily photo feature.
Viewfinder: Protesters Clash Over Kenyan Election
Opposition supporters block streets during a protest in Kisumu, Kenya, on October 11th, 2017.
Trump’s Proposed USAID Budget Cuts Worry Kenyan Conservationists
Overall, nations in the developing world are in limbo over the cuts, and worried they'll lose vital USAID funds.