Hando, made from cotton fabric, is versatile, and suitable for everyday wear, special occasions, and community ceremonies.

The appeal to protect the Kayas reflects a larger dedication to preserving Kenya's cultural heritage and natural environment from persistent threats.

Last year the elders locked horns with some investors who wanted to clear the forest for development purposes.

They assert that Mnazi is extracted naturally from coconut trees without any additives and advocate for its removal from the list of prohibited bevera...