Shisima is a basic 3-in-a-row game similar to tic-tac-toe. The word Shisima is Kenyan for “body of water”. The game pieces are called imbalavali, which means “water bugs”, because the way they move on the game board resembles bugs onRead More →
When you think of African wildlife, chances are you will conjure up imagines of the majestic savannas of Kenya and Tanzania where lions, rhinos, elephants and giraffes roam. In this project we will silhouette African animals against a water coloredRead More →
The making of beads has been a tradition in many cultures since the beginning of time. Although used for adornment, beads can also have spiritual and cultural significance. Beads are still very important in Kenya and Tanzania today. Not onlyRead More →
Mahamri and Bharazi are two very popular Eastern African dishes that are often served together. Mahamri is a yeast risen, coconut flavored donut and bharazi is a curried bean and coconut dish that is a high protein source. Make themRead More →
Mount Kilimanjaro is a dormant volcano in Tanzania. It is the highest mountain in Africa and rises 4,900 meters (16,100 feet.) The mountain is part of the Kilimanjaro National Park and is the destination for many mountain climbers. Climb toRead More →
The making of beads has been a tradition in many cultures since the beginning of time. Although used for adornment, beads can also have spiritual and cultural significance. Beads are still very important in Kenya and Tanzania today. Not onlyRead More →
Mancala is a strategy game played by 2 players and can be found throughout the world. Although the rules vary from region to region, the basic game play is the same. Bao la Kiswahili, or Bao for short, is aRead More →
