This archive report was first published on 20 April 2020.
As the coronavirus pandemic continues to spread globally, a group of graffiti artists in Nairobi's slums has taken it upon themselves to create awareness about the disease through visual art.
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), 60% of urban dwellers live in overcrowded places without access to water and proper sanitation, making social distancing and hygiene a myth in many communities.
Led by Daddo Umutitti, the group of artists has begun a robust process of painting informative messages on the walls in slums with messages on the prevention of Covid-19.
They started their campaign in Ngomongo, Baba Dogo, where they painted pictures of taps with running water, people washing hands, and others wearing masks, with bold lettered message 'KOMESHA CORONA'.
The images are slowly being replicated in the day-to-day activities of the community, with children even washing their hands after seeing the tap and running water painted on the wall.
However, the group faces challenges in making their projects continue to impact more, including the cost of painting the walls, procuring paints, canisters, and securing walls to paint.
Despite the challenges, the group is willing to take the cost to protect their community from the coronavirus enemy, saying they are ready to do all they can to stay the deadly virus at bay.
As the coronavirus grip continues to tighten globally, the group's efforts are a beacon of hope in the fight against the disease.
