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Nairobi's Korogocho skating club

The Korogocho slum is one of the poorest parts of Nairobi, with a high rate of unemployment. Traditionally there have been few opportunities for young people - and some children fall into the hands of criminal gangs.

But a group of its residents are determined to change that - through the power of roller-skating.

The Korogocho skating club now has over 100 members and the best skaters have competed as a team in competitions around East Africa.

Our reporter Michael Kaloki has been to meet the club and one of its founders.

Image: children roller skating in Nairobi's Korogocho slum
Credit: Michael Kaloki

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