7 stories
Dadaab Camp Teacher
She teaches in Dadaab refugee camp—a thick ebony widow who's educated generations. When he comes documenting education programs, she offers her story. Some documentation becomes personal.
Eastleigh Hawala Operator
She moves money through Eastleigh—a thick ebony widow connecting diaspora to home. When he comes understanding remittance flows, she offers access. Some access is off the books.
Garissa Livestock Dealer
She runs the largest livestock yard in Garissa—a thick ebony widow who supplies meat to Kenya. When he comes studying pastoral economics, she offers access. Some studies go deeper than research.
Mombasa Somali Quarter
She runs a guesthouse in Mombasa's Somali quarter—a thick ebony widow who hosts traders and travelers. When he arrives researching coastal trade, she offers hospitality. Some hospitality is complete.
Nairobi Eastleigh Shop
She runs a shop in Eastleigh, Nairobi's Little Mogadishu—a thick ebony widow who sells everything Somalis need. When he passes through on business, she offers hospitality. Some business becomes pleasure.
Nairobi Matatu Owner
She owns a fleet of matatus serving Eastleigh—a thick ebony widow who moves Somalis through Nairobi. When he comes studying urban transport, she offers a ride. Some rides are very personal.
Nairobi Refugee Lawyer
She defends refugees in Kenyan courts—a thick ebony widow who fights for the voiceless. When he comes documenting asylum cases, she offers access. Some access is deeply personal.