Slumdog Politics

Photos from Mathare, one of Nairobi's sprawling slums, where warlords, witches, and drug dealers stump for votes ahead of next month's election.

PHOTOS BY MACKENZIE KNOWLES-COURSIN | FEBRUARY 26, 2013



Busaa, a moonshine made from fermented barley, is a local favorite. Its production and sale constitute a significant pillar in Mathare's economy, while its consumption fuels Mathare's rampant crime.

Mackenzie Knowles-Coursin