Shuhuda: June Wangome of Snug Rug.
In the first Shuhuda article of 2021, meet June Wangome of Snug Rug as she tells us how she turned her passion into a business.
shuhuda: our stories
Shuhuda: Haseeta of Amazing Knitting & Crochet Group.
Namaste!! My name is Haseeta, meaning “The happy one”. I’m a Kenyan-Indian, born and brought up in our beautiful country. I live in Nairobi with my husband and 2 sons. The rest of my family has moved to Canada. I’m a Montessori teacher by profession and that’s how my creative juices started flowing. Being creative …
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Shuhuda: Nancy And Susie Kinyanjui of Provisions Kenya
We are Nancy and Susie Kinyanjui of Provisions Kenya, a small business that offers artisan products sourced locally in Kenya. We work with a network of talented craftspeople, farmers and artisans all over the country. Most of our products are handmade using natural ingredients from the country. We love discovering new sources for healthy and …
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Shuhuda: Akoth Otieno
Meet Akoth Otieno of Olisa Kenya, a knitwear brand that caters for women who care about individuality and originality. #Shuhuda_OurStories #OlisaKenya #CrochetFashion #SustainableFashion #Sustainable
Shuhuda: Lucy Wambui Kaigutha
My name is Lucy Wambui Kaigutha the Founder and CEO of Toto Care Box Africa Trust. This is an organization that aims to reduce maternal and newborn deaths through education and incentives. Toto Care Box on Instagram Toto Care Box on Facebook Toto Care Box on Twitter Have we met? I am a fun loving …
Shuhuda: Joan Aoko of Byaoko
My name is Joan Aoko, a full time crochet designer. I’m the founder of Byaoko (pronounced as By Aoko) a crochet brand that designs swimwear and bridal dresses. In addition, I’m also the founder of House of Yarns which sells imported yarn and craft supplies. I spend most of my time crocheting and exploring yarns. …
Shuhuda: Wangari Kamau of Umba Creations
My name is Wangari Kamau, owner of Umba Creations, a socially conscious children’s brand which has a love for handmade goods, with a particular interest in creating crochet dolls and toys to help impart positive messages and values into the lives of children. The name Wangari is from the Kikuyu ethnic community. Wangari was one …
Shuhuda: Valentine Mghoi of Mats by Vee
My name is Valentine Mghoi and I am the founder of Mats by Vee. I work as a graphic designer during the day and in the evenings I work as a mat maker. My name Mghoi means pillar. When a hat is built, the center pillar that gives it support is what is called Mghoi. …
Shuhuda: Amagove Mugere of Amagove.mugere
My name is Lorraine Amagove Mugere. I am the owner of Amagove.mugere, a handmade knitwear brand, formerly known as obsiddian handmade. I decided to give my brand a more African name, my name, not only because I am the owner, but because it feels more African, more relatable. Don’t Ever Underestimate Yourself. I have a background …
Introduction to Shuhuda: Our Stories.
What is the first thing that comes to mind when someone says Africa? Over the years, I’ve watched how Africa is portrayed to the world. It’s always on either of two extremes. Painted as a country (not even a continent) of constant hunger, civil war and corruption or a paradise where you can leave all …