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From its humble ingredients to the stories surrounding it, Uji Power has become part of Nairobi’s everyday food culture.
Walk through parts of Nairobi CBD early enough and you may notice something slightly unexpected: people stopping for a steaming calabash of Uji Power before getting on with their day.
Along Ronald Ngala Street, in particular, the drink has become a familiar sight. Office workers, traders and passers-by gather at small roadside stalls, where Uji Power is served in traditional-style calabashes and enjoyed right there on the street.

A look at how Nairobi’s roaming market continues to serve as a central space for local craftsmanship, trade, and contemporary street culture.

If you’ve spent any time around Nairobi, you already know the Maasai Market is a staple. Every week, everyday parking lots and public spaces across the city shift into busy trading grounds packed with beadwork, woodwork, woven textiles, and original art.

From Swahili proverbs to bold Maasai checks, discover the stories behind three of Kenya’s most recognisable fabrics.

If you’ve spent any time in Kenya, you’ve probably seen them: colourful wraps at the coast, striped kikoi on the beach, or the unmistakable checked shuka worn across the Maasai communities.

Discover the story behind the rugged Bata boot that became a familiar sight on school trips, outdoor adventures, farms and dusty roads across Kenya.

Some things become memorable simply because they have been around for so long.

For generations of Kenyans, the Bata Safari Boot has been one of those things. Recognisable for its simple design, suede finish and sturdy sole, the boot became a practical choice for people who needed footwear that could handle the outdoors.

Every year, more than a million wildebeest, along with hundreds of thousands of zebras and gazelles, make a remarkable journey across the Serengeti-Mara ecosystem in search of fresh grazing, water, and the rains.

If there is one wildlife experience that captures the sheer drama of Kenya’s safari landscape, it is the Great Wildebeest Migration.

Discover the people, culture, traditions, and colourful heritage behind one of northern Kenya’s most distinctive communities.

Northern Kenya is home to some of the country’s most fascinating cultures, and few are as visually distinctive as the Samburu. Known for their striking beadwork, vibrant clothing, and rich pastoralist traditions, the Samburu have developed a culture deeply connected to community, livestock, and the landscapes they call home.