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Rank: Member Joined: 10/19/2009 Posts: 671 Location: Nairobi
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Hi, Whenever my colleagues from other stations visit, they come with nice stuff (usually the best their country makes, like chocolates, fabrics etc). It's become quite a culture. On my end, anytime I visit them, I find myself walking empty handed. Though they would unassumingly ask "what did you bring from Kenya?". I always feel embarrassed. After having thought hard about this every time, without ever coming up with something solid, I seek your help. Possible to suggest to me, something unique that espouses the Kenyan culture/heritage/practices? Easy to carry and that wouldn't need me to break the bank?
Life is joy, death is peace, but the transition is very difficult.
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Rank: Chief Joined: 5/9/2007 Posts: 13,095
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Are they wazungus? They cud appreciate those Masai market stuff like curvings, T shirts, necklaces etc....apparently even some African like them.
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Rank: Elder Joined: 7/11/2012 Posts: 5,222
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washiku wrote:Are they wazungus? They cud appreciate those Masai market stuff like curvings, T shirts, necklaces etc....apparently even some African like them. Our curvings are collectors items. Kiondo, Sandals, unique paintings. My grandma always says its rude to visit anyone without something, no matter who they are family friends colleagues etc
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Rank: Elder Joined: 4/22/2010 Posts: 11,522 Location: Nairobi
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Mukiri wrote:washiku wrote:Are they wazungus? They cud appreciate those Masai market stuff like curvings, T shirts, necklaces etc....apparently even some African like them. Our curvings are collectors items. Kiondo, Sandals, unique paintings. My grandma always says its rude to visit anyone without something, no matter who they are family friends colleagues etc wall hangings unikely african...those tu small vibetiz for ladies are awesome... possunt quia posse videntur
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Rank: Member Joined: 4/1/2009 Posts: 846
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I always carry Kenyan tea and coffee for my jungu colleagues, especially the men, Necklaces and kikois for the ladies, T-shirts branded Kenya, hakuna matata etc for my African colleagues. Chocolates and sweets from abroad for my Kenyan colleagues, hand lotions for my close galfriends.
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Rank: Member Joined: 10/19/2009 Posts: 671 Location: Nairobi
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CLK wrote:I always carry Kenyan tea and coffee for my jungu colleagues, especially the men, Necklaces and kikois for the ladies, T-shirts branded Kenya, hakuna matata etc for my African colleagues. Chocolates and sweets from abroad for my Kenyan colleagues, hand lotions for my close galfriends. Thank you. Any specific ones you may want to highlight? and where do you get the Kenya branded kikois, t-shirts?
Life is joy, death is peace, but the transition is very difficult.
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Rank: Member Joined: 10/19/2009 Posts: 671 Location: Nairobi
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washiku wrote:Are they wazungus? They cud appreciate those Masai market stuff like curvings, T shirts, necklaces etc....apparently even some African like them. a mixture of british, africans, and few americans.. i'm sure gifting would vary between them, right?
Life is joy, death is peace, but the transition is very difficult.
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Rank: Chief Joined: 5/9/2007 Posts: 13,095
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webish wrote:washiku wrote:Are they wazungus? They cud appreciate those Masai market stuff like curvings, T shirts, necklaces etc....apparently even some African like them. a mixture of british, africans, and few americans.. i'm sure gifting would vary between them, right? Yeah...they cud vary. Pia ngwaci, nduma n such others cud be awesome for some. They seem to enjoy them very much when they come over 
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Rank: Elder Joined: 3/18/2011 Posts: 12,069 Location: Kianjokoma
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Rank: Member Joined: 10/19/2009 Posts: 671 Location: Nairobi
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maka wrote:Mukiri wrote:washiku wrote:Are they wazungus? They cud appreciate those Masai market stuff like curvings, T shirts, necklaces etc....apparently even some African like them. Our curvings are collectors items. Kiondo, Sandals, unique paintings. My grandma always says its rude to visit anyone without something, no matter who they are family friends colleagues etc wall hangings unikely african...those tu small vibetiz for ladies are awesome... Possible to get these at the Saturday Market I see at High Court, CBD?
Life is joy, death is peace, but the transition is very difficult.
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Rank: Chief Joined: 8/24/2009 Posts: 5,909 Location: Nairobi
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webish wrote:CLK wrote:I always carry Kenyan tea and coffee for my jungu colleagues, especially the men, Necklaces and kikois for the ladies, T-shirts branded Kenya, hakuna matata etc for my African colleagues. Chocolates and sweets from abroad for my Kenyan colleagues, hand lotions for my close galfriends. Thank you. Any specific ones you may want to highlight? and where do you get the Kenya branded kikois, t-shirts? For my colleagues, I try to keep it Kenyan...so brands that are home-made...they really appreciate these things we take for granted... Ohh, and for coffee, buy the beans, not the instant...
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Rank: Elder Joined: 7/11/2012 Posts: 5,222
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maka wrote:Mukiri wrote:washiku wrote:Are they wazungus? They cud appreciate those Masai market stuff like curvings, T shirts, necklaces etc....apparently even some African like them. Our curvings are collectors items. Kiondo, Sandals, unique paintings. My grandma always says its rude to visit anyone without something, no matter who they are family friends colleagues etc wall hangings unikely african...those tu small vibetiz for ladies are awesome... Boss, there is some serious art out there. Leather, canvas etc I've even been privy to seeing some being made down at the coast.. They sell as is, you frame it.yourself. Good money too. Macadamia nuts, traditional music DVDS/CDs
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Rank: Elder Joined: 7/10/2008 Posts: 9,131 Location: Kanjo
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Mukiri wrote:maka wrote:Mukiri wrote:washiku wrote:Are they wazungus? They cud appreciate those Masai market stuff like curvings, T shirts, necklaces etc....apparently even some African like them. Our curvings are collectors items. Kiondo, Sandals, unique paintings. My grandma always says its rude to visit anyone without something, no matter who they are family friends colleagues etc wall hangings unikely african...those tu small vibetiz for ladies are awesome... Boss, there is some serious art out there. Leather, canvas etc I've even been privy to seeing some being made down at the coast.. They sell as is, you frame it.yourself. Good money too. Macadamia nuts, traditional music DVDS/CDs for some reason, they love these ones. i.am.back!!!!
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Rank: User Joined: 9/6/2013 Posts: 1,446 Location: In a house
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Mukiri wrote:maka wrote:Mukiri wrote:washiku wrote:Are they wazungus? They cud appreciate those Masai market stuff like curvings, T shirts, necklaces etc....apparently even some African like them. Our curvings are collectors items. Kiondo, Sandals, unique paintings. My grandma always says its rude to visit anyone without something, no matter who they are family friends colleagues etc wall hangings unikely african...those tu small vibetiz for ladies are awesome... Boss, there is some serious art out there. Leather, canvas etc I've even been privy to seeing some being made down at the coast.. They sell as is, you frame it.yourself. Good money too. Macadamia nuts, traditional music DVDS/CDs Kamande wa Kioi, Ohangla, Ken wa Maria .... CDs
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Rank: Elder Joined: 4/22/2010 Posts: 11,522 Location: Nairobi
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Mukiri wrote:maka wrote:Mukiri wrote:washiku wrote:Are they wazungus? They cud appreciate those Masai market stuff like curvings, T shirts, necklaces etc....apparently even some African like them. Our curvings are collectors items. Kiondo, Sandals, unique paintings. My grandma always says its rude to visit anyone without something, no matter who they are family friends colleagues etc wall hangings unikely african...those tu small vibetiz for ladies are awesome... Boss, there is some serious art out there. Leather, canvas etc I've even been privy to seeing some being made down at the coast.. They sell as is, you frame it.yourself. Good money too. Macadamia nuts, traditional music DVDS/CDs Sorry it was meant to be uniquely...not unlikely my bad...I agree the artwork is very good and its a precious,timeless gift... possunt quia posse videntur
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Rank: Member Joined: 5/1/2013 Posts: 106
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Lakini avoid those batik hangings if they are not framed. I know quite a number of people who still have them rolled up waiting to be framed years and years later. I would avoid sandals since you dont know sizes and jewelry for for the women since tastes vary. I would do things like masks, candle holders, place mats and fabric (lessos, kitenge, kikoi), letter openers, paper weights, key chains, picture frames.
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Rank: Elder Joined: 1/17/2013 Posts: 4,693 Location: Earth
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Whatever is functional and aesthetic with a kenyan taste. I am thinking, 'what defines us kenyans,how does a kenyan stand out in a crowd of Africans?
Then go for that thing.
Nice suggestions so far.
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Rank: Member Joined: 4/1/2009 Posts: 846
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webish wrote:CLK wrote:I always carry Kenyan tea and coffee for my jungu colleagues, especially the men, Necklaces and kikois for the ladies, T-shirts branded Kenya, hakuna matata etc for my African colleagues. Chocolates and sweets from abroad for my Kenyan colleagues, hand lotions for my close galfriends. Thank you. Any specific ones you may want to highlight? and where do you get the Kenya branded kikois, t-shirts? I noticed Americans love concentrated coffee so i go for Java beans and kawaida Ketepa tea, if i want instant i go for Nescafe over Dormans. The t-shirts i get at maasai market, there is also a couple of shops at Hilton and Corner house, karibu na wimpy, but they will be pricy there compared to going to Maasai market, which rotates as follows, Saturday CBD hapo parking lot ya Court, Wednesday Capital Center, Thursday at the Junction. i know they go to Yaya and also Uchumi Langata not sure the days. Also try Westlands, near the Sarit Center roundabout as you go down to sohos.
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Rank: Veteran Joined: 11/9/2009 Posts: 2,003
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Rank: Member Joined: 10/19/2009 Posts: 671 Location: Nairobi
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Excellent suggestions. Can't thank you enough. I really appreciate..  So far.. looks like i'll give the following a try: - Coffee Beans and Local tea - Kikoi, Maasai shuka and t-shirts. - Macadamia nuts..
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