Sheila Ndirangu Archives - Make Heritage Fun!

maasai Contemporary variation of the Ennani Enko

Visit the spectacular beaded earrings exhibition in Nairobi

January 20, 2017January 20, 2017

The Nairobi National Museum will be showcasing an exquisite collection of colorful beaded leather earrings. Known as Ennani Enko or Enchoni Enkiok are the characteristic …

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The National Museums of Kenya to offer a 5-day heritage course

January 10, 2017January 10, 2017

In a bid to encourage heritage and culture awareness, The National Museums of Kenya (NHK) is introducing a five (5) day course in Heritage and …

Best From Our Students, Heritage, Student Program, Underwater

Rhapta: the Atlantis of East Africa

December 6, 2016December 27, 2016

For many years, there has been a mystery surrounding the location of the trading city of of?Rhapta which seems to have vanished from the face …

Arts and Crafts, Best of 2016, Heritage, Intangible Heritage, Student Program

Kenya’s hot sun industry: Jua Kali

November 2, 2016October 14, 2017

Jua Kali which is Swahili for ?Hot/ Fierce Sun? ?refers to small businesses or artisanship that takes place either in temporary shelters/ kiosks or in …

Best of 2016, Built Heritage, Heritage, Public Spaces, Student Program

The Library that Shrinks

October 4, 2016December 19, 2016

The McMillan Memorial Library is one of the oldest libraries in Nairobi. It has a picturesque exterior architecture, finished in Nairobi blue stone. The front …

Best From Our Students, Built Heritage, Heritage, Student Program, Traditions

When Britons Lived in Huts

September 7, 2016December 27, 2016

Many may think that the classic mud hut with a thatched roof is unique only to Africa, but let me break it to you that …

Best of 2016, Heritage, Student Program

Gedi Ruins-The Lost Coral Town

August 9, 2016December 19, 2016

Set in an enchanting location next to the Indian Ocean, is the remains of the historical town known of Gedi. ?The ruins were discovered by …

Food Heritage, Heritage, Intangible Heritage, Student Program, Traditions

Pork Choma

July 27, 2016July 27, 2016

Roasting is one of the earliest forms of cooking . It remains the best way of cooking meat as it brings out the best …

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#makeheritagefun Nairobi

June 14, 2016June 14, 2016

For the 12th June 2016, #makeheritagefun event we visited the Bomas of Kenya which is a preservation of? Kenyan culture in the outskirts of Nairobi …