Since time immemorial, Africans have marked different stages of life through rites. A rite is defined as a social custom, ceremony or ritual. The ascendance of an individual into a new phase in life has been a communal affair, celebrated by all, and has provided the person with a clear definition of who they are and what is expected of them.

We are taking a closer look at the birth and naming, rites of passage, marriage and death rituals in our Kenyan communities.

Welcome to #KeRites