Kenyalogue Contributor 
Idi Amin Dada Oumee was a renowned ruthless Ugandan president from 1971 to 1979. His presidency was marked by dictatorship, human rights abuses, corruption, and a shift from the westward alliance with the US and West Europe to Uganda becoming allies with the Soviet Union and Libya. However, while his reign is considered one of … Read more
Nyla Lueeth is a renowned South Sudanese model, philanthropist, and advocate for social justice whose journey toward success is as inspiring as it can get. She developed a fashion sense at an early age, and her pursuit to become a successful model can be summed up as that of determination, relentlessness, raw beauty, and talent. … Read more
Anyone who loves history probably knows about Adolf Hitler, a ruthless Nazi leader whose murderous campaigns led to the death of millions of Jews. Hitler believed he was a member of the Master Race, the Aryan race, and ordered the deaths of innocent people to accelerate his “perfection” ideology. However, while he believed that only … Read more
Africa boasts of some unique musical beats and instrumentals that have existed for centuries. This is attributed to its wide collection of instruments which were majorly used for communication, rituals, entertainment, and artistic expression. Some of these instruments were made from natural materials such as wood, bamboo, reed, horn, ivory, gourd, and fruit, while others … Read more
With their incredibly strong jaws, ferocious attitudes, and high prey drives, hyenas are no animals to keep as pets. Although humans are not their common prey, the scavengers can attack them if need be. There are plenty of reports of hyenas killing and injuring people. They often prey on children, women, and weak men but … Read more
Lip plates are a form of body modification that involves piercing and stretching the lower or upper lip to insert a circular disc made of clay, wood, or metal. The disc stretches the lip over time, creating a distinctive appearance valued by some cultures. Lip plates have been invented independently in different parts of the … Read more
Kenya is undoubtedly home to several ethnicities, wildlife diversity, scenic sites, internationally acclaimed personalities like Lupita Nyong’o and Eliud Kipchoge, and last but not least, a rich assortment of traditional food. Regarding the food, there is more than meets the eye when it comes to Kenyan traditional dishes. Beyond the inviting flavors and tantalizing aromas, … Read more
Kenya is home to more than 40 tribes, each with its own unique traditions and cultural practices. That means the country barely has a national dress code that can summarize or characterize the diverse traditions, ethnic preferences, or cultures as a whole. Therefore, while the vast majority of modern-day Kenyan attire borrows heavily from Western … Read more
The African continent is home to many tribes, and they all have unique characteristics. Each tribe is good at something or is known for something special. The uniqueness can range from physical appearance, cultural practices, dialects, and how they dress, among other aspects. Regarding physical appearance, Africa has some of the tallest tribes in the … Read more
Kenya is a country with diverse cultures from all of its 44 tribes or communities. Each of these communities has unique traditional practices, including dancing. Traditional dances were performed by specific age groups, signifying a range of rituals and customs. Besides providing entertainment, dancing frequently played a role in rituals aimed at appeasing spirits. It … Read more