Kenya – XTalent Blog

11
Jan

Top 5 Most Innovative Bus Transportation Companies in Africa

Imeobong Utuk / 1 week
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2 min read

Africa’s bus transportation sector is rapidly evolving with digital platforms for booking, fleet management, and electric vehicles addressing urban congestion, pollution, and accessibility. Here are our top 5 standout companies leading the charge: BasiGo (Kenya) A Nairobi-based, e-mobility start-up , BasiGo is a leading the electric bus revolution in East Africa offering […]

06
Dec

Kenya

Off-Grid and Brilliant: Inside Kenya’s Clay Beehive Refrigerators Keeping Food Fresh

Imeobong Utuk / 2 months
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2 min read

In rural Kenya, where electricity is unreliable or nonexistent for millions of households, a simple yet ingenious invention is keeping vegetables fresh for weeks: the beehive-shaped clay refrigerator. Known locally as “zeer pots” or “miti fridges” (swahili for “tree fridges”), these evaporative coolers consist of two unglazed terracotta pots, one smaller than the other, […]

16
Jul

Beyond the Global Automotive Giants: 5 African Automakers You Should Know

Imeobong Utuk / 6 months
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2 min read

The automotive industry, often perceived as a global arena dominated by established European, Asian, and North American brands, frequently overlooks the significant contributions and burgeoning talents within Africa. While recognizable names like Volkswagen, Toyota, and Mercedes-Benz have a strong presence on the continent, a vibrant ecosystem of African automakers is quietly developing, producing vehicles […]

17
Feb

Kenya

Thandiwe Muriu captures the spirit of modern Kenya through a Lens

Imeobong Utuk / 11 months
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2 min read

Thandiwe Muriu stands as a prominent figure in contemporary Kenyan photography, her work a colourful reflective journey of a woman living in modern Kenya. Born and raised in Kenya’s capital Nairobi, she first delved into photography at the age of 14 while trying out her father’s old Nikon camera and being a fast learner, became […]

09
Feb

Kenya

BSQ Crew: the street art group from the city streets of Nairobi.

Imeobong Utuk / 11 months
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2 min read

The Bomb Squad Crew, better known as BSQ Crew, is a street art group that emerged from the streets of Kenya’s capital, Nairobi. The group’s work, characterized by stenciling, spray paint, and a distinct visual aesthetic, specifically focuses on mural work and graffiti. Self-described as, ‘the most energetic, inspiring and creative art crew in East and […]

04
Aug

Kenya

Ocean Sole: Turning marine debris into colourful art

Imeobong Utuk / 1 year
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3 min read

Introduction: Ocean Sole is a unique social enterprise based in Kenya that is dedicated to cleaning up the world’s oceans and beaches one flip-flop at a time. By collecting discarded flip-flops and other marine debris, Ocean Sole transforms these materials into vibrant works of art and sustainable products. Through their innovative approach, Ocean Sole not […]

30
Jun

Kenya

Celebrating Africa’s Rich Cultural Heritage: A Look at the upcoming FESTAC Africa Festival 2024

Imeobong Utuk / 2 years
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3 min read

Introduction: The FESTAC Africa Festival is a biennial celebration of African culture, heritage, and creativity that brings together artists, musicians, dancers, writers, and cultural enthusiasts from across the continent and the diaspora. The festival aims to showcase the diverse and vibrant cultures of Africa while promoting unity, solidarity, and cooperation among African nations. The upcoming […]

15
May

Anifa Mvuemba, the revolutionary High – tech fashion designer that held a virtual fashion show that streamed over Instagram Live

Imeobong Utuk / 2 years
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2 min read

Embraced by celebrities such as Beyonce, Zendaya, Trace Ellis Ross and Bella Hadid, she has been featured on the front covers of fashion magazines as the head of a fashion label that produces garments that have been described as daring and edgy. Her name is Anifa Mvuemba, the 32-year-old, self-taught fashion designer and founder […]

13
May

Kenya

Wangechi Mutu belongs to a new generation of prominent artists whose work depicts powerful characters, hybrid beings, and fantastical landscapes

Imeobong Utuk / 2 years
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2 min read

Wangechi Mutu is an award-winning visual artist best known for her work conflating gender, race, art history, and personal identity. Born in Nairobi, Kenya in 1972, she is primarily known for her painting, sculpture, film, and performance work which she expresses through collage painting, immersive installation, as well as live and video performances. Wangechi, who attended […]

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