CNN: Nairobi & East-Africa´s biggest Skatepark
The rise of Nairobi’s skate scene means a desire for bigger ramps and railings. They want to push the limits of the sport. The Shangilia Skate Park, the biggest one this side of the continent, was opened in 2013 and is now a hub for the city’s skate ...
Huffington Post: Lessons of Life on a Skateboard in Nairobi
John Kiara, 15, wipes sweat off his forehead as he stares down at a stair set of his height. He runs a few steps, hops on a skateboard and jumps down the drop. The impact of landing shakes his balance slightly off and he falls forward on the concr ...
Business Daily Africa: How skating is transforming children’s lives
Skating, which is practised worldwide, is said to be a good tool for youth empowerment but it is not until recently that the sport became widespread in Kenya. Initially only a few people engaged in the sport but now some non-governmental ...