Kenyan Hospitality

In Kenya, located in East Africa, uncertainty and election anxiety hover but despite the tense atmosphere the beautiful peace loving and caring people of Kenya have not lost their smile! Karibu karibu (welcome in swahili) is just how I feel here.

The 44 tribes in Kenya gives the country its character which is rich in culture. From the Maasai warriors to the Pokot, Kikuyus.....

During my stay in Kenya, I have experienced the contagious kindness, generosity and caring nature of Kenyans. Their sense of style has charmed me beyond measure, quite a stylish nation I must say. The fashion here is exciting, particularly the burst of color on the cultural apparel. YES, eastern hospitality on LOCK.

Kenya's location on the World Map.

The generosity of this nation has been best exhibited by our facilitators who are established and busy people but have made time out of their crazy schedules to impart their knowledge on running a business in the fashion industry. Their dedication towards the growth of Africa's fashion industry is inspiring.

"Scaling a fashion brand" session with Vogue celebrated Kenyan born designer Anyango Mpinga

'Brand storytelling' with the talented Victor Murithi.

'Marketing and Communication' session with award winning fashion stylist Connie Aluoch.

With the amazing Grace of Yusudi who took us through 'Goal Setting' . Grace is also a survivor of clinical depression - read her story at https://www.sde.co.ke/article/2001256318/on-hope-amidst-depression-suicide-lawyer-grace-wairimu-tells-it-all.

Caring Kenyans. My fashion family has been absolutely amazing. I mean these guys have opened up their homes and workshops to me. They have taken time out of their very hectic lives to keep me entertained during our downtime.

Sharing a Creative moment with Alex of Afro Moda brand.

Sharing a creative moment with Sam of Genteel.

Sharing creative moments with Nkatha of Ihsani.

A family that eats together stays together. Random lunch moments at Metta Nairobi.

Networking with the beautiful blond haired Claire of Proudly Made in Africa.

Delicious chapati madondo 'chapati and beans' at a local Kibanda.

Today is a public holiday and one my colleagues sent this on our WhatsApp group," @Keeping It Moving... and @Sudan Mayada Adil , today is a public holiday, its Called Mashujaa Day. We're celebrating the Freedom fighters who liberated our country from the Brits. In line with that, celebrate anyone else who has been there for you and inspired you in any way by telling them "Wewe ni Shujaa wangu"..meaning you're my Hero.So on behalf of the group, you guys leaving the comfort of your homes to come all the way for a fashion course. For that, I say,"Nyinyi ni Mashujaa wetu".💪🏿🙌🏾👏🏾🤝👍🏾🤜🏾💥⚡✨🌟⭐🔥⚡☄☀" from Alex of Afro Moda .

Stylish Kenyans from left to right, Sam of Genteel and Alex of Afro Moda.

With Grace who works in the Metta Nairobi office, making sure the office is cleaned to perfection creating a conducive work environment.

In the middle Millennial leader Fiona who is project leader of the Fashion Product lab.

With James who makes a mean cup of Americano!

And yes Kenyans are inherently stylish

Maasai woman wearing her cultural jewelry

There is a lot more to be said about Kenya!!! For now, as we enter into the much-anticipated election week may we all be reminded that the Kenyans are kind-hearted, generous and amazingly caring people!! Rich in heritage and inherently stylish.

Happy Mashujaa Day

ASANTE