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flag In Nairobi's Kibera, Joseph Otieno runs a free, book-filled shed library for children, defying hardship to inspire learning.

flag In Kibera, Nairobi, 62-year-old Joseph Otieno runs a makeshift library from a rented shed, offering children a quiet space to read despite no electricity or computers. flag Started after he rescued discarded books during the pandemic, the library holds fewer than 200 worn volumes and operates daily from 4 p.m. flag Though he has no formal training, Otieno fosters respect for books, records loans by hand, and accepts no payment. flag Children like 13-year-old Aisha Hassan find inspiration there, and a note from a former student urging him to buy more books underscores its lasting impact. flag Despite floods, theft, and limited resources, Otieno continues, believing books are a pathway to a better future.

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