Ushanga

Economic Empowerment of Pastoralists women through BeadWork(Ushanga). A catalyst for positive Cross-cultural influence and the preservation of culture.

[Ushanga @UshangaKE]

Ushanga Kenya Initiative empowers pastoral communities by converting their traditional art into marketable commodities, driving significant economic benefits.
Join us for the Maa Cultural Week in Archers Post, Kalama, Samburu County from 6th to 10th November.

[Ushanga @UshangaKE]

Headgears- Siamanta Women Group- Kimuka.
Nasaru Cooperative- Ngong
Men's Accessories: Nanyorrai Cooperative - Oldonyio
GO TEAM KENYA!🇰🇪
#UshangaKe
#nunuashangajengamama
#ParisOlympic2024
#womenempowerment
#Culture
#Heritage
#beadwork

[Ushanga @UshangaKE]

Ushanga Kenya is thrilled to be part of the Olympics Games Paris 2024, where we bring the fusion of tradition and modernity through creating handmade accessories to adorn the Kenya Athletes. From the enchanting corners of Kajiado County, the spirit of Enchoro Emuny, Kimuka...

[Ushanga @UshangaKE]

Ladies Neckpiece- Osigili Oishu Women Group - Kiserian
Namayiana Cooperative - Ewaso
Omom Ekal Self- Help Group - Ngong
Nasaru Women Group - Ngong
Ladies Bracelets- Osiligi Oishu Women Group - Kiserian
Nanyorrai Women Group - Oldonyio

[TeamKenya @OlympicsKe]

Ilianza na Kaselfieee📸
#TeamKenya all set for the Paris 2024 Olympics Opening Ceremony 🤩

#TeamKenya
#HesabikaNaMabingwa

[TeamKenya @OlympicsKe]

OUR FLAG BEARERS🔥🔥🔥
Volleyball star Trizah Atuka and 100M champion Ferdinand Omanyala🇰🇪
@Ferdiomanyala
@Atukatrizah8

#TeamKenya
#HesabikaNaMabingwa

[TeamKenya @OlympicsKe]

The swimming duo that will be representing Kenya at the Paris 2024 Olympics🤩🇰🇪
Maria Brunlenher 50M freestyle🏊🏼‍♀️
Ridhwan Mohammed 400M freestyle 🏊🏼

#TeamKenya
#HesabikaNaMabingwa

[Athletics Kenya @athletics_kenya]

Olympics Opening Ceremony Flag Bearer for Kenya 🇰🇪 Trizah Atuka and Ferdinand Omanyala getting ready. The ceremony starts at 8pm 🇰🇪. #ParisOlympics2024 #TeamKenya #AthleticsKenya

[Connie Aluoch @ConnieAluoch]

Celebrating our rich Kenyan culture and the vibrant spirit of our female athletes ❤️

This Friday they will be showcasing opening ceremony outfits designed by @Joyieeeeee_ sponsored and produced by @vivo_woman beadwork by @UshangaKE
Madein🇰🇪
Stylist 🙋🏾‍♀️

[Ushanga @UshangaKE]

Ushanga Kenya Initiative at The Africa Public Service Day 2024.
Theme: The future of Public Service as a catalyst for revitalising the economy and acceleration of the implementation of Africa Continental Free Trade Areas.

#UshangaKe
#nunuashangajengamama
#beadwork
#culture

[Ushanga @UshangaKE]

Through these stories, beadwork becomes not just a craft, but a powerful testament to human creativity, resilience, and the enduring spirit of cultural identity.

#UshangaKe
#Nunuashangajengamama
#beadwork
#Culture
#pastoralist
#indigenous

[Ushanga @UshangaKE]

Every bead crafted represents a story, weaving together threads of Cultural Heritage, Personal Expression,Community, Love, Hope and Artistic Creativity.
It carries a narrative that resonates with its community.

[Ushanga @UshangaKE]

Eid-Al-Adha Mubarak.
#UshangaKe
#Nunuashangajengama

[Ushanga @UshangaKE]

Borana women busy at work weaving "Chicho" with the support of their husbands, in Marsabit County.
"Chicho"is a traditional woven container-like structure that is commonly used by Borana community to store milk.
We love to see men supporting our beautiful women!
#UshangaKe

[Ushanga @UshangaKE]

Happy Madaraka Day.🇰🇪

#UshangaKe
#Nunuashangajengamama
#Culture
#Heritage

[Ushanga @UshangaKE]

It takes atleast three women a day to make a fully beaded portrait of any nature that can fetch them upto  Kshs. 500, 000.
#UshangaKe
#Nunuashangajengamama
#beadwork
#culture
#heritage
#potraits
#pastoralist

[Ushanga @UshangaKE]

Ushanga Women are leading an economic project that will see a turnaround in their livelihood through crafting of  beaded portraits.
The Production Department is passing down the skills to these women across all the counties affiliated with Ushanga Kenya.