Kariokor,Kariokor Market,Kariokor weavers Stories

Thread by thread: Kariokor’s women weavers stitch culture, resilience, and hope into every bag
Margaret Wanjiru  |  May 20, 2025

They dream of formalising the supply chain, getting access to e-commerce platforms, establishing collection hubs, and maybe even starting their own ex...

Forging the future: How Kelvin Kimuyu is reviving brass craft in Nairobi’s Kariokor Market
Margaret Wanjiru  |  May 18, 2025

Kimuyu begins his craft by sourcing brass from trusted local vendors in Nairobi, often selecting clean sheets or rods of the metal that are free from...

Kariokor residents protest over garbage, burst sewers and Sakaja's inaction
Barack Oduor  |  Oct 18, 2024

The residents lament that the sewer leakages have been there for a long time, causing ugly sights.

Mazingira Day: How Kariokor's old tyres dealer is helping safeguard environment
Barack Oduor  |  Oct 10, 2024

According to him, even though dealing with old tyres has created employment for young people in the city and across the country, the main aim and bene...

Unbowed: Umeme FC’s battle to maintain club’s rich heritage amid financial difficulties
Michael Kirwa  |  Mar 22, 2024

Umeme FC, which has produced renowned players such as Humphrey Mieno, is currently struggling to meet its running costs and is yet to pay registration...

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