Utamaduni Day
UTAMADUNI DAY CELEBRATION Utamaduni Day is a public holiday in Kenya observed on October 10th each year. The day has been set aside to celebrate the country’s rich cultural diversity and heritage. Previously it was celebrated to honour Daniel Arap Moi, who was the former president of Kenya. Until 2020, this holiday was called Moi…
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Erick Saddam
CHENDA CHENDA FESTIVAL
The Mijikenda people, a vibrant and diverse community along the Kenyan coast, hold a deep reverence for the number nine, known as “Chenda” in their language. This seemingly simple numeral carries profound cultural significance, serving as a unifying thread that weaves together the rich tapestry of Mijikenda heritage. The number nine is not merely a…
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