Nairobi, Feb. 27 -- Seventeen years ago, the Mwiki dumpsite in Nairobi was not a place for recreational activities for organisations, groups, or children.

It was a filthy site. But today it is a beautiful vibrant garden with flowers, shrubs, trees, beehives and poultry. It has become a garden where Nairobi residents can come and while away time as they enjoy nature.

The group behind this transformation is a team of 30 youths known as Kasarani Simplicity, led by co-founder Simon Gitonga. Looking for a pastime and a source of income to keep them away from drug abuse and engaging in criminal activities, they decided to give the dumpsite a facelift. Now the former drug addicts are finding personal growth in the rehabilitated garden.

Their ...