The Maa-speaking Il Chamus Broke the Rules

The Il Chamus fish, farm and stay put — three things Maa speakers don’t do. Lake Baringo made them different, and is now drowning them.

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Kenya’s Nubi People: The Soldiers Who Founded Kibera

The Nubi people of Kenya arrived as colonial soldiers and named a forest Kibera. A century later, they’re still fighting for the land they helped build.

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The Yaaku People and the Honey Words That Outlived a Language

The Yaaku people of Kenya gave up their language for status in the 1930s. What survived was the vocabulary of honey — now they’re rebuilding from it.

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They Stand on One Foot: How a Kenyan Video Game Cracked Maasai Culture Wide Open

Maasai culture in Kenya went viral when gamers mistook a warrior’s one-legged stance for a glitch. Here is what the world missed and why it matters.

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From Streets to Galleries: How the Kenyan Art Revolution Began

Kenya’s art scene exploded from a niche pursuit into a vibrant, accessible movement. Here’s where to see, buy, and experience it.

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The Mijikenda Give Wood Carving New Meaning

Mijikenda wood carvings, especially the doorposts, are part of a rich coastal culture passed on from generation to generation.

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Discover Why the Luhya Built Forts

The Luhya narrative is never complete without mentioning Chetambe Fort. The air around where the fort stood still resonates with the echoes of bravery that are etched deep into the stones of its walls.

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Nairobi During the Festive Season is Magical

Ah, Nairobi during the festive season—where the city vibes meet holiday magic! If you’ve never spent Christmas or New Year’s here, let me tell you.

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Santa Claus Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow

In the sun-baked streets of modern-day Turkey, a 4th-century bishop named Saint Nicholas launched what would become a worldwide phenomenon of giving.

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