Utamaduni Wetu: Meet the People of Kenya

From the cradle of mankind to the superheroes of today

In collaboration with

National Museums of Kenya
"The peoples of Kenya have an incredible richness of history and culture. Learning from what we already have, from all the communities, is the way into the world."- Ngũgĩ wa Thiong’o

Sisi ni wakenya / We are Kenyans

Find your ukoo

Meet the communities of Kenya

"No matter where you're from, your dreams are valid."- Lupita Nyong'o

The legends from history

Speed of a cheetah, agility of a cobra, strength of a rhino

"We have been living through a cultural re-awakening in Nairobi. It’s beautiful to hear new genres such as Kenyan alt-R&B, gengetone, and debe take over the airwaves."- Muthoni Drummer Queen

The movers and shakers

Roots, rhythms, and records

"It’s important to know that our history has been full of light and joy and exploration and imagination."- Wanuri Kahiu

Meet Kenya's contemporary creatives

Exploring Kenya's arts and culture scene

The Colors of Kenya

From the blues in beads to reds in robes

10 objects that tell Kenya's story

Masterpieces from the National Museums of Kenya

The people who wear their pride

Flair and function in Kenyan fashion

The language of Kenya

Immerse yourself in the dialect

Step back in time

Visit the places where communities made history

"Our children may learn about the heroes of the past. Our task is to make ourselves the architects of the future."- Jomo Kenyatta

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