July 29, 2020

Bajuni Death Rites

Over the years, the Bajuni have assimilated the burial rituals practiced in the Islamic faith. However, the manner in which this community commemorates ancestral spirits remains unique to themselves. When someone passes on, they are buried on the same day. Quran […]
July 19, 2020

Abagusii Initiation Ceremony

Within the Abagusii community, initiation ceremonies took place after harvest, lasting from October to December. Initiation was an event that many boys looked forward to. They were often […]
July 9, 2020

Borana Naming Ceremony

For the Borana, the naming ceremony remains an important rite of passage. Just like many African communities, the Borana believe that names have power and play […]
June 4, 2020

Lodwar Town, Kenya

Situated between the seasonal Kalawasee River and the Turkwel River is Lodwar. To its west lies the Loima Hills which are visible from any corner of the town’s relatively flat landscape. These physical features […]
June 3, 2020

Voi Town, Kenya

Anyone visiting Voi town for the first time would instantly be swept away by its charm. The warm temperatures, the golden sunbathed landscape, and the welcoming nature of […]
June 2, 2020

Naivasha Town, Kenya

Many Kenyan towns line the A104 highway between Nairobi and Malaba; one of these happens to be Naivasha. The town centre is not visible from this […]
June 1, 2020

Marsabit Town, Kenya

Look at a map of Kenya and you will see Marsabit town sitting coolly in the central region of northern Kenya. On the ground, it is […]
May 29, 2020

Kilifi Town, Kenya

Serenity is the word that best describes the feeling when one arrives in Kilifi town. Tuk tuks, boda bodas and black mambas are the order of the day in this coastal town. Overlooking […]
May 28, 2020

Kitale Town, Kenya

In the late 19th century, majority of East Africa came under British protectorate rule. This led to the establishment of national boundaries. The greater Trans Nzoia region […]
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