The term ‘boma’ is a traditional word used to refer to traditional community enclosures or homesteads. In past times, the structure of a boma said a lot about a community and even a family in the context of wealth. Large bomas were a display of a man’s wealth, and depending on the community, had huts and homes that belonged to his wives, his mother, his sons, and even guests – if the family was frequented by visitors and cultural norms allowed. For pastoralist communities, their bomas were designed to fit their nomadic lifestyles.
Inspired by these findings, today we welcome you to a new story collection – #BomaZetu – that intends to celebrate history and culture while paying homage to our ancestors. We invite you to engage with us throughout the next few weeks and share your understanding of these bomas.
