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August 16, 2025
Whispers of Heritage
Every culture speaks in whispers — in songs, in stories, in the way we live. These whispers are fragile, yet powerful enough to guide generations. To me, writing is the way I catch those whispers before they fade. Whispers of Heritage I often think about the nights when our grandparents gathered us by the fire.…
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Jessica Rehema
February 22, 2025
“Cultural Threads:The meaning behind mijikenda clothing “
One of the most striking aspects of Mijikenda heritage is their traditional attire, which is not just about fashion—it tells stories, conveys status, and carries spiritual significance. Mijikenda dressing reflects their deep connection to their ancestors, environment, and way of life. Traditional Attire for Men and Its Meaning Mijikenda men traditionally wear a shuka, a…
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Jessica Rehema
February 7, 2025
Birth and traditional naming among mijikenda
Welcoming a New Life: Birth and Naming Traditions Among the Mijikenda In the Mijikenda community, the birth of a child is a moment of great joy and celebration. It is not just the parents who rejoice but also the entire family and village. A child is seen as a blessing, and special traditions are followed…
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Jessica Rehema
April 19, 2023
Giriama Traditional Wedding
Kuhaswa – Traditional Giriama wedding The parents of the bridegroom look for the bride. They go to the bride’s home and the bridegroom’s father introduces himself and then says ”Fudzire mala Mudzungu wa utsunguni”. We have come to look for the cucumber, which is painful. The father of the bride answers ”nauhambale” let the painful…
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