TRENDING FASHION IN KENYA

TRENDING FASHION IN KENYA

Kenya is a country in East Africa with coastline on the Indian Ocean. It has population of over 52.57 million persons. It is a home to wildlife such as Elephants, Rhinos and Lions. The capital is Nairobi and it is world’s leading exporter of black tea and cut-flowers. Kenya has two official languages; English and Swahili, 42 tribes which are classified under three major tribes; the Bantu, Nilote and Cushite 

Kenyan fashion are varieties of their traditional clothing. The dresses are called Masaiare, Masai, Kanga and more. There are also different designs of Ankara known as kitenge, sown into various styles.

ACCESSORIES IN KENYA

Kenya accessories are mostly round in shape. They include; round-necklace, wrist-band, head-band, earrings etc. some are beaded while some are made from Ankara (Kitenge), gold and silver.

TRIBES IN KENYA AND THEIR FASHION

The Maasai

They are the Nilotic ethnic group inhabiting northern, central and southern kenya, they are the best known local population internationally due to their residence near the many game parks of African great lakes, and their distinctive customs and dresses. The maasai traditional dresses are mostly red in colour because they believe red colour scares wild animals. Their belief system is monotheistic. Their deity called Engai, has a dual nature, both benevolent and vengeful.

The Kikulu

They are the Bantu tribe located in the central Kenya. Traditionally, the Kikulu would wear a clothing called shukas, a piece of cloth done in red, reddish- brown or brown colour. This they would fling over their bodies and tie around the shoulder, the neck or over the shoulder. The Kikulu tribe believe in a god called Ngai.

TOURIST AND HISTORICAL PLACES IN KENYA

There are many interesting places to visit in Kenya, especially chilling places of nature and wild lives. Kilimanjaro can also be sighted from Kenya.

OI PEJETA CONSERVANCY – A prime place for close-up wildlife encounter

NAIROBI NATIONAL PARK – a gaze at snoozing pride of Lions and graceful Giraffe 

DAVID SHELDRICK WILDLIFE TRUCK ELEHANT NURSERY – Reserve for baby/orphan elephants

SAMBURU BUFFALO SPRINGS AND SHABA NATIONAL RESERVES

MOUNT KENYA – UNESCO world heritage site that provides rare spectacle of equatorial snow

MOMBASA – Second largest city and biggest port. It is a multicultural tourist magnet

MALINDI- A part historic old town and part modern tourist hub with white sand and corel reefs

MAASAI MARA NATIONAL RESERVE – Most magnificient reserve in Africa, bordering Tanzania

LAMU ISLAND – A small Island and  UNESCO world heritage site

LAKE NAKURU NATIONAL PARK – located in central Kenya with huge flocks of pink flamingos

LAKE NAIVASHA – Haven of birders. Over 400 species of birds have been spotted there

HELL’S GATE NATIONAL PARK – A hot spot for climbers, camping, explore on foot and bicycle

AMBOSELI NATIONAL RESERVE – one of best places in Africa to view large herds of Elephants

DIANI BEACH – A chilling sand beach to have your recreation

MOMBASA – Beautiful coastal city (blue and white city) located in oldest city in Kenya

ELDORET – One of African paradises where everything you see has the touch of natural beauty

FOURTEEN FALLS – A spectacular waterfall in proximity to the Thika town

TSAVO – Kenya’s largest park, it comprises 4% of the country’s total area, comprises of rivers, waterfalls, savannah, volcanic hills and a massive lava-rock plateau.

MUSIC AND ART WORK IN KENYA

The music of Kenya is diverse with different folk music. Zanzibaran taarab music has also become popular; it has hip hop, reggae music, soul, soukous, zouk, rock and roll, funk and Europop. Kenya is a home to a number of music schools. The songs are mostly in English and Swahili languages. One of the best music group in Kenya is Sauti sol

MEALS IN KENYA

There are varieties of mouth- watering meals in Kenya that will leave you coming for more. Meals from flour, cereal, vegetables etc.

Chapati – a soft and layered flat breads that are eaten in many East African homes

Pilau – It is rice cooked in a flavoured broth with meat, chicken or vegetables

Mandazi – African doughnut, cooked by frying dough

Stew – Kenyan food famous to eat with roasted nyama choma meat

Kachumbari – refreshing salad from finely chopped onions, chili pepper and tomatoes

Mukimo – a tasty staple food cooked mashing green peas, potatoes, maize, pumpkin or spinach

Chapati

Pilau

Mandazi

Stew

Kachumbari

Mukimo

Ugali – a stew made with vegetables similar to kale

Nyama choma – roasted meat, usually served with kachumbari

Kuku paka – mouth- watering dish made up of chicken in a coconut curry

Biryani – cooked rice with saucy stew, meat and vegetable

Coconut rice – rice made with coconut extract, enjoyed with chicken or fish curry

Kenyan chicken curry – made from chicken and curry spices

Ugali

Nyama choma

Kuku paka

Biryani

Coconut rice

Kenyan chicken curry

Kenyan corn and beans – East African inspired meal amd easy to prepare

Kenyan irio – made from potatoes mashed with corn and green peas

Kenyan corn and beans

Kenyan irio

ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION AND HABITAT PROTECTION IN KENYA

The Kenya wildlife service is the Government of Kenya’s authority for wildlife conservation and management. Kenya wildlife service manages 8% of Kenya’s total landmass, including 27 national parks, 32 national reserves and 4 national sanctuaries, 4 marine national parks and 6 marine national reserves.

CLIMATE CHANGE IN KENYA

Climate change in Kenya has led to more frequent drought, made wildlife such as lions and elephants to wander further in search of water and food. Lions have then come into conflict with humans when they kill sheep and goats in the village near the national parks.

These are images of effect of climate change in Kenya;

GENDER EQUALITY IN KENYA

The voice of women are highly valued in Kenya, a country of Africa with female governors and a woman as defense minister. There are also scores of other women in the business and research sector.

Dr. Monica Juma – Kenyan diplomat who currently serve as Defense cabinet secretary

Charity Kaluki Ngilu –  Kenyan politician and second governor elected for Kutui county

Ambassador Raychelle Omamo – Kenyan lawyer, politician and advocate of the High court

H.E. Anne Waiguru – Second governor of Kirinyaga county in Kenya

Dr. Monica Juma

Charity Kaluki Ngilu

Ambassador Raychelle Omamo

H.E. Anne Waiguru

Professor Margaret Kamar – Kenyan politician and first female deputy speaker

Professor Olive Mugenda – Kenyan academic researcher and academic administrator

Professor Leah T. Marangu – First woman in East Africa to be named a full professor

Winfred Nyiva Mwendwa – Kenyan politician and first to serve as a cabinet minister

Professor Margaret Kamar

Professor Olive Mugenda

Professor Leah T. Marangu

Winfred Nyiva Mwendwa