Cultural Heritage Stories
The Djidji Ayôkwé’s return is part of a broader movement to right colonial wrongs around looted artefacts, from Nigeria’s Benin Bronzes to Ethiopia’s...
According to the United Nations, indigenous peoples are inheritors and practitioners of unique cultures and ways of relating to people and the environ...
Led by community leaders Jibril Gudo and Said Omar, the locals noted Kipini had suffered after the administrative headquarters were moved to Hola in T...
The event, themed “Celebrating Timeless Traditions Woven in Unity”, highlighted the artistic, historical, and social aspects of various cultures, fost...
Vendors were introduced to key features such as system login, dashboard navigation and vendor workflow management.
Lamu Old Town is the oldest and best-preserved Swahili settlement in East Africa, retaining its traditional functions dating back over 700 years.
The museum, housed in a 120-year-old facility, features a variety of artefacts, including century-old canoes, fishing traps, and pottery that highligh...
Looting art in times of wars was not new. What made European colonial looting distinctive, though, was that the loot-filled a specific institution, th...
The move has posed a risk to locals walking at night and even business people operating late at night.
The village is also renowned for fishing, with a rich history in dhow building and repairs across the archipelago.
Farid Mohamed’s black coffee is more than just a beverage, it is a symbol of Lamu's rich heritage.
The exhibition showacases Somali art and culture from June 25 to July 26, 2024 in partnership with the National Museums of Kenya.
Gadhis Adha group intends to document its culture including traditional attire, recipes, folk songs, riddles, dances, games, and language.
Participants were treated to a taste of Somali culture ranging from traditional delicacies to songs and dances, dressing code and mock traditional wed...
The Bill gives guidance on the management of culture in Kenya and breaks down the functions of the national and county governments.
The event is geared to celebrate and promote Somali culture in Kenya.
Their reasons include the potential to attract more local and international tourists, thereby creating opportunities for their businesses to thrive.
