Corona Virus disease has had a great impact in the entire world. According to WHO, the current infection as of end of May 2020, stands at 5.8M globally with 360,000 plus fatalities. The situation in Kenya is still uncertain as the cases continue rising. From lock-downs, curfews, border closures, closures of markets, places of worship, […]
The Maasai Community who occupy most parts of Kajiado and Narok Counties in Kenya are known for practicing pastoralism. The Maasai owns large herds of cattle. A cow is a sign of social prestige for the Maasai men. Traditionally, all the cows in the homestead belong to the man. Actually in the Maasai community, the […]
“I was worried about survival of my business… I am now sure my grocery shop will be around for many years to come!” Can you imagine (as a refugee) having to apply for resettlement not once, not twice, not thrice but seven times with no success? Frustrating isn’t it? That is the story of Solomon […]
Women entrepreneurs supported by AAH Kenya’s Kakuma project are among hundreds of exhibitors participating in this year’s cultural festival popularly known as Tobong’u Lore (welcome back home) that is taking place August 15-18 at Ekalees Cultural Centre in Lodwar town. They are here with a vibrant display of colourful hand-woven baskets and bowls, bags and […]
“My mother was a hairdresser and she is the one who showed me how to braid, that’s how I got interested in hairdressing.” At just nine years old, Joyce Ozua was already learning how to braid hair by observing how her mother styled hair working as a hairdresser back in Congo. Now in her mid-twenties, […]