Born and raised in slums of Kenya’s industrial town of Thika, young student defies odds to earn a living from fine art

Born and raised in slums of Kenya’s industrial town of Thika, young student defies odds to earn a living from fine art

Balancing college studies with a growing art career, Victor follows a strict routine. He dedicates an hour and a half each morning to academics, followed by an equal amount of time to drawing, and repeats the same in the evening after classes. Weekends and holidays are dedicated to commissioned pieces and roadside sales of his paintings, which attract passers-by and clients alike.

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