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From Kenyan Street Child to Sushi Master
Brian Ochieng learned to cook when he was living rough on the streets of Nairobi
In the slums of the Kenyan capital Nairobi thousands of children live in extreme poverty. They often have no access to clean water, food or education. Until a few years ago, Brian Ochieng was one of them. But Brian found his way off the street, started a successful career as a chef, and then chose to head back to the streets again.
Image: Sushi master Brian Ochieng wearing his chef's hat
Credit: Courtesy of Brian Ochieng
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