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
