Utamaduni Wetu: Meet the People of Kenya
From the cradle of mankind to the superheroes of today
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"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
Find your ukoo
Meet the communities of Kenya
The heroes from history
Fighters for their communities’ land, freedom and spiritual well-being
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Meet 61 historic heroes of the Kenyan communities
Listen to their stories
Speed of a cheetah, agility of a cobra, strength of a rhino
Which Kenyan superhero are you?
Discover Your Super Alter-Ego
Find out who your super alter-ego would be
The sound of a community
Learn more about the different musical traditions across Kenya
"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
A Musical Journey Through Kenya
Feel the heartbeat of a nation
Meet Kenya's contemporary creatives
Exploring Kenya's arts and culture scene
"It’s important to know that our history has been full of light and joy and exploration and imagination."- Wanuri Kahiu
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
Contain Yourself!
28 Incredible Vessels Used by Kenyan Communities
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
Experience Kenya for yourself...
Are you a teacher or a parent?
A downloadable lesson plan that can be used by teachers in class or given to students to work through at their own pace
Continue the journey...
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