When you travel, one of the key activities is shopping for souvenirs. You look for the city branded merchandise to remind you of the memories you created and also to give back as gifts to...
Jina langu ni Manaal Jamal
Your name and what do you do? Manaal Jamal (Manaals Mikyaj) I am a professional makeup artist. How long have you been a makeup...
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Mombasa Historic Bank: Absa Bank
Growing up in Mombasa, I remember one of the banks I would go with my aunt was Barclays Bank on Digo Road. I would be fascinated...
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Let’s Eat Mombasa: New Island Dishes
Mombasa is known for scrumptious and delicious food, people come from all over to try the tasty coastal savory dishes. Coastal...
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Let’s Eat Mombasa: Nahlaans BBQ
Barbecue joints at night has become popular in Mombasa, every street you will find one or two vendors selling Mshikaki, chips and other barbecue menu. Each vendor has different and...
Jina langu ni Mohamed Gharib Mazrui
Who are you and what do you do? Jina langu ni Mohamed Gharib Mazrui, I grew up in Mombasa. I am married and a father of two. I am a self-employed data consultant and an entrepreneur...
Let’s Eat Mombasa: Shehnai Restaurant
As day goes by, there are new restaurants that come up in Mombasa. From burger joints to mshikaki places and Swahili food. Each having special menu that attracts different clientele. The...
Let’s Eat Mombasa: Mombasa Dishes
Life has become different nowadays, eating out has become a norm in Mombasa. Most restaurants are busy during breakfast, lunch and dinner. Even business meetings are conducted over lunch...
Mombasa Bakers and Sweet Delights
Cakes are always in demand; everyday people celebrate birthdays. One person can receive up to 5 cakes on their birthday, and then there are all other celebrated days that people receive...
Mombasa Make-Up Artists
The cosmetic industry is growing at a rapid rate, brands compete each day with newer and better products for consumers. Today, every woman has one or two cosmetic product in their handbag...
A Brief History of Leso, and the Empowerment of Women
The leso, or kanga, is a symbol of Swahili culture since the very beginning. The long fabric made of cotton and printed with elaborate design and border then finished with a Swahili proverb...
Jina langu ni Rahim Kara
Your name and what do you do? My name is Rahim M Kara. I am a content creator with a focus on Photo and Video as a medium of my content creation under my company Megapixels production. Why...
YEPI Governors Startup Challenge 2019 Winner
“I think what you need is not the money but what you need is the passion and drive that will enable you get to earn (eventually),” is how Anzazi Kiti sums it up. This is her advice...