April 13, 2023
While death was considered the last phase of life by many communities, it was an adored rite of passage among the Nandi. The Nandi, a Highland […]
April 10, 2023
For the Akamba people, rituals around birth would begin when a baby was still growing steadily in the womb. With medicine men and women playing a […]
October 15, 2021
Siwa (Swahili) – flute The Waswahili are said to be among the earliest settlers of the towns that emerged along Kenya’s coast. In Pate, the city state that […]
October 13, 2021
Vessels are objects fabricated from a wide variety of materials and have, in the past, been used to store liquids such as water, beer, milk and […]
October 31, 2019
As the British claimed regions of Kenya to settle into for posterity, the establishment of schools often reminiscent of their home, was top of mind. Schools […]
October 30, 2019
In 1902, a boat docked at the Mombasa port with a crew and three American men. The Colonial administration was expecting them, so they had a […]
October 29, 2019
In the heart of Kilifi County, 20 kilometers northwest of Mombasa town, is Rabai Mpya. While the name suggests that the location is ‘new’, it is […]
February 4, 2019
The Mijikenda built kayas after fleeing southern Somalia in a bid to flee war with the Oromo. Discover the history of these traditional places of worship in the 7th instalment of our #KeHistoryOfFaith series.
February 1, 2019
The Makindu Temple has been a beacon for Sikhs and people from all walks of life since 1926. We trace the history of Sikhism along the path of the Kenya-Uganda Railway and its renowned hospitality for travellers.