JB Reed Photography

Portfolio: Projects: Kenya

Teddy surveys Huruma Estate from his fifth story apartment balcony. The 'stone house' apartment is a monumental improvement from the Mathare Valley shantey where he was raised. Following a police crackdown in the slums on the brewing of illegal <i>chang'aa</i> liquor, Teddy's trade, he worries that he will not be able to afford his sick son's medical expenses or his relatively expensive rent - $35 per month.
Teddy surveys Huruma Estate from his fifth story apartment balcony. The 'stone house' apartment is a monumental improvement from the Mathare Valley shantey where he was raised.

Following a police crackdown in the slums on the brewing of illegal chang'aa liquor, Teddy's trade, he worries that he will not be able to afford his sick son's medical expenses or his relatively expensive rent - $35 per month.