In an earlier post we highlighted the Governors Startup Challenge, one of the programmes of a Mombasa based Youth Empowerment Program Initiative (YEPI) that seeks to stimulate and promote...
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...
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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...
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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...
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Jina langu ni Cindy Lithimbi Ondego
Your Name and what do you do? My name is Cindy Ondego, born Lithimbi. I’m married to a wonderful man, we have 2 beautiful daughters and I have the ultimate blessing of being called ‘mum’...
Mombasa Photographers & Videographers
As we create more memories and enjoy our holidays, and celebrations and milestones, most people are finding a way to capture these moments. They can either hire a photographer or...
The Governors Startup Challenge by YEPI
The Governors Startup Challenge (GSC) is one of the program menus served up by the Mombasa based Youth Empowerment Program Initiative, popularly known by its acronym YEPI. YEPI is a non...
Let’s Eat Mombasa: The Fort Seafood and Pizzeria
The Fort Seafood and Pizzeria is a restaurant located adjacent to the historical Fort Jesus on Nkrumah Road. The restaurant identifies itself as a seafood and pizza restaurant but it has...
Let’s Eat Mombasa: English Point Marina...
So I recently had the privilege to tryout the new restaurant’s that located in English Point Marina. Everyone knows English point for the great view of Old Town, and has an awesome sunset...
Mombasa Heena Artists
Heena has become part of Mombasa culture, most cultures have embraced the different designs and patterns that originate from different parts of the world. You will find beauty schools and...
3 Locally owned spots to get authentic Swahili home...
Upon browsing interior design pages (a guilty pleasure of mine) I noticed a trend in interior that was oddly very similar to the unique interiors of a typical Swahili home. Weaved rugs and...
Mbaraki Ancient Mosque Pillar
Constructed between 1400 and 1450 AD the Mbaraki Ancient Mosque Pillar is located just to the west of Likoni Ferry roundabout behind G4S HQs. The Mbaraki Pillar stands at 50 FT tall and is...
Top 5 Tourist things to do in Mombasa
If you have read pervious post about the Top 5 Adventure things to do in Mombasa. Here is a write-up about the Top 5 Tourist things to do in Mombasa. The different attractions are...