For millennia, human beings have searched for and discovered various ways to interpret the meaning of life. Some turn to science, others to religion, and some have yet to conclude. Within the religious cohort hail people from all around the world who have distinct cultures. As such, there are thousands of religions and spiritual belief systems globally.
Within the African continent, many communities have woven their spiritual beliefs into their daily lives by honouring their ancestors, performing intricate rituals and sacrifices, seeking intercession and guidance from designated community members, and much more.
With these stories, we bring the discussion closer to home, sharing the various traditional belief systems being kept alive by Kenyan communities. From the worship of multiple deities to the identification of one supreme being, reliance on astrology to differing conceptualizations of the universe, one thing is for sure, there is a wealth of knowledge to learn from.
Karibuni #DiniZetu, the Paukwa collection that explores our local religions.
