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The carpentry department at Kiwimbi has created this beautiful stool. Quality craftsmanship for sure! Will make a great plant stand, foot rest or the perfect thing to reach those items on the top shelf in your closet!
The current head instructor, is 24-year old Humphrey who began his relationship with Kiwimbi sweeping the carpentry department floors and now he earns a living that allows him to help pay the school fees for his seven younger siblings.
YOU have the special opportunity to play a round of golf with three of your friends at the exclusive Hamilton Farm Golf Club located right here in Gladstone. The Hickory Course, with a full eighteen holes, is the only USGA rated par 3 course in the United States and is designed to challenge every golfer's favorite shot. "If there is a better par-3 course in America, I'd like to know where it is," Says architect Dana Fry.
Tiger Woods used to helicopter in just to play this course!
Member for a Day: Pendry Natirar
The Art Of The Retreat. Discover It In Somerset County.
A stately escape on 500 rolling acres in New Jersey's Somerset County, Pendry Natirar is where daily life is laced with inspiration and where nature guides us from season to season in splendor. A haven from the bustling tempo of the city's pace, and located just an hour outside of New York City, we have reimagined Natirar's historic grounds into an idyllic retreat layered with luxury, comfort and endless allure. Package includes
-Guest Day Pass for Two at Spa Pendry
-Two Complimentary Pool Deck Lounge Chairs (In Season)
-90-minute Tennis Court Session (inclusive of rentals)
-Two Unguided Bike Rentals for 2 Hours
-$250 credit to be used at Ladd's Tavern
Two night Stay for Two Adults Including Dinner on Arrival Through Lunch on Departure.
The Inn combines the traditional comfort and amenities of a fine country inn with recreational opportunities of a wilderness retreat.
The Inn offers a varity of activities including one mile of private fly fishing on the famous Beaverkill River, a casting pond, endless hiking, biking, outdoor tennis courts, croquet, fitness center, heated indoor pool, indoor basketball court and a self-serve ie-cream parlor.
Blackout dates: Holiday Weekends
Valid through 10/04/26
Located in beautiful OCEAN CITY NJ, a quaint beach town consistently ranked as one of the best family beaches in the country, and only a short stroll from the beach and boardwalk, sits the stunning Biscayne Suites.
Your suite for the week is a beautiful, modern condo which contains one spacious bedroom with a king size bed, a pull-out sofa in the living room with a large screen TV and sectional sofa, a fully-outfitted kitchenette, a full bath, and a private balcony off the master bedroom.
Daily maid service included, handicap accessible, free wifi internet, cable TV w/HBO and one free parking space.
Amenities include a roof-top pool (open every day from Memorial Day to Oct. 31) with beautiful views of the ocean and Ocean City. Relaxing and fun for the whole family!
This Condo is located between 8th and 9th Streets, walking distance to the beach, the boardwalk and downtown shopping on Asbury Street with shops and restaurants galore!
(Check in at 3:00, check out at 11:00)
About the Town: Ocean City is a quaint city on New Jersey's coastal shore. The city has parks, restaurants and a main street (Asbury Street) with shops and restaurants. This is a dry town so restaurants do not serve alcohol.
There is a beautiful string of beaches with a boardwalk offering space to stroll, shops, eateries, and amusements including rides and mini-golf. South of the town, Corson's Inlet State Park, offers trails, a boat launch and attracts shorebirds to its dunes and wetlands.
Condo Address:
Biscayne Suites, 820 Ocean Avenue (Suite 111) Ocean City, New Jersey
Blackout Dates:June and July 2026
GREAT OPTION FOR MEMORIAL DAY OR AN AUGUST GETAWAY!
Includes: Woven beach bag, sunhat embellished by Kiwimbi Tailoring and a beach kikoy.
Called a "kitenge" in Kenya, this stylish one-size-fits-most flowing jacket is the perfect top layer for anytime of year. Made by the Kiwimbi Tailoring Production Team from specially chosen Kenyan fabrics. The team of tailors created this from a pattern they made by hand. This final garment is the result of weeks of work, starting with a test garment made from inexpensive muslin. The Kiwimbi Quality Assurance Team evaluated the work and style, making adjusts on the design and work until it was perfect. The team is really proud of what they created and they are honored and excited to give it to the winner tonight!
Paired with a perfect opportunity to wear your kitenge: Your evening begins with a gift certificate at nearby South and Pine restaurant (BYOB optional), followed by an exciting evening performance of Cirque Kalabante. You will be entertained and amazed as acrobats execute gravity-defying moves to the contemporary sounds of live Afro-Jazz, percussion and kora.
A colorful show beyond its scenery, costumes and staging, Cirque Kalabante represents the strength, agility and life's joys of young Africans. We love how this show reflects the enthusiasm of the students at Kiwimbi.
Show is on February 13, 2026. What a fun way to celebrate Valentine's Day!
Package also includes a gift certificate for two to participate in a wine class at Amanti Vino, right down the road. Winter class schedule coming soon.
He's back!!
The Karamu's Chef Ben creates wonderfully original dining experiences- choose yours for up to eight people!
Food and friends - what could be better?
Perhaps you would like to cook outdoors over an open fire? Enjoy the meal and participate in the cooking too?
Ben is never short of creative ideas to help you design a dining experience that will make it unique and delicious! Winner will discuss the options with Chef Ben to finalize the details of the dinner. This promises to be an incredible experience for you and your guests.
Dinner includes staffing, two hours of menu planning, chef(s), food prep and ingredients.
You provide the drinks and gratuity, and all participants enjoy a meal to remember!
Date to be mutually agreed upon.
By Ngugi:
I Will Marry When I Want: Rare edition of a play resulting in his imprisonment
Decolonizing Language and Other Revolutionary Ideas: Essays published posthumously
A Grain of Wheat: Historical novel set during the Mau Mau revolution
Weep Not My Child: His first novel
Birth of a Dream Weaver: Memoir of his university years
Wrestling with the Devil: Prison memoire
The Wizard of the Crow: Satirical novel about dictatorship and neocolonialism
The Perfect Nine: Prose poem rooted in Gikuyu mythology
Petals of Blood: Novel of an investigation into a triple murder, about disillusionment in independent Kenya
Devil on the Cross: Novel written in secret on toilet paper while he was imprisoned, the story of a man's struggle to survive after moving from rural Kenya to Nairobi.
Embroidered tote included.
Teak servers with decorative hand-beading.
13"
Get cooking with your copy of the beautifully illustrated cookbook, Africa Eats, signed by author and chef Pauline Awino Pinnock and a colorful apron. A beaded cutlery set and wooden cutting board made by students in Kiwimbi's vocational program complete the package.
Polished soapstone bowl with decorative etching
.8" in diameter
Purchased from the Utamaduni Artisan Market in Nairobi. Hand carved.
14'" x 7"
Whimsical hand-painted zebra
8" x 4"
This glass elephant was purchased at Kitengela Glass in Kenya. This is the story behind it as told by an artisan at Kitengela.
"These particular pieces comes from our friends at Ngwenya Glass in Eswatini (formerly Swaziland), a remarkable glass studio with a strong tradition of recycling and community engagement. Like us, they work almost entirely with recycled glass -very often old Coca-Cola bottles - which are melted down (using recycled KFC oil) and re-formed into animals and tableware. Their artisans shape each figure by hand, hot sculpting and using a mix of traditional glassblowing techniques and their own adaptations developed over decades.
At Kitengela Hot Glass, we focus on producing our own distinctive styles, but we also showcase work from other African glass studios we admire. It's part of our mission to support the wider network of African glassmakers, and to give our visitors a window into the diversity of approaches across the continent. We find that bringing in these pieces also helps us reduce some of the production pressure on our own workshop, while still offering our guests something beautiful, authentic, and full of story.
So in a way, this elephant and hippo are not just pieces of recycled glass art, but also symbols of a continental collaboration - a small example of how African glassmakers work together to celebrate craft, sustainability and imagination."
Handmade in Kenya, with reptile and geometric designs.
7.25"
Relax at the end of the day with your basket filled with special items to help you unwind. Kenyan soaps made of African Premium oils (Shea butter, Turmeric and Baobab), soap dish, loofah sponge and a marble candle container with soy candle.
Hand-carved and painted bread basket with handles,
15.5 x 6"
Cheerful red and white woven basket
10" tall
Hand-etched soapstone coster set featuring featuring indigenous Kenyan animals.
4" diameter
A set of six beautifully hand-crafted coasters made from banana leaves with intricate designs of the animals you might see on safari in Kenya.
Take home this tiny treasure for your desk or shelf. This unique African figurine is handmade from soapstone, a relatively soft stone shaped with a chisel and hammer, and smoothed with sandpaper by local Kenyan artisans specializing in soapstone carving. Adorable hand-painted design makes him extra special!
Doubles as a clever eyeglass holder!
Approx 2.5" long
$50 gift certificate to shop at African Masks Plus in New Hope, NJ, packaged with a pouch make in Kiwimbi's tailoring studio.
Expires 2/26
The spiritual significance of an ostrich egg encompasses fertility, prosperity, life, and rebirth in ancient cultures
In some African traditions, ostrich eggshells are used to make beads and are incorporated into rain dances and other rituals, symbolizing a spiritual connection and communication with ancestors.
The egg stand is the clever use of a banana leaf ring, handmade by Ichesi who has a special talent for weaving. The ring, an Ayi-kiti is used to provide a cushion and stable base for carrying heavy loads, such as water pots, baskets, and firewood
Hand painted by Kiwimbi's own artists, Obasie and Ichesi, with artistic contributions from Felix, one of our assistant managers. This one-of-a-kind ostrich egg depicts scenes of life in a typical rural Kenyan village like Amagoro, where the Kiwimbi Library is located.
The egg stand is the clever use of a banana leaf ring, handmade by Ichesi who has a special talent for weaving. The ring, an Ayi-kiti, is used to provide a cushion and stable base for carrying heavy loads, such as water pots, baskets, and firewood.
Set of 8 mats, handmade by Kiwimbi's artist, Ichesi, who specializes in weaving. These 10" mats are made from dried banana leaves. Trim added by the tailoring department. Included is afabric pouch also designed and sewn by the tailoring department
Another beautiful cooperative project made by the Kiwimbi departments!
This little cutie is sure to brighten your work day when perched on your desk. Made in Kenya.
Approximately 4.5" tall
Adorable Guinea Fowl, sure to brighten any shelf with its beautiful coloring.
Large woven tote with beaded handles and festive cotton liner. Perfect for a day at the beach, shopping at the market and for everyday use!
14" x 16"
Woven sisal purse with embossed leather trim and strap. Trendy cross-body style makes it a breeze to carry. Made in Kenya.
Vibrant, striped fabric with beaded embellishment. Fully-lined with zippered opening.
Vibrant, striped fabric with beaded embellishment. Fully-lined with zippered opening and interior pocket.
Framed fabric batik. Handmade in Kenya.
34"h x 22"w
Kenyan artist Hosea Otulia created this gorgeous, colorful abstract painting specially for the Karamu. Hosea was the first art instructor, a role he held at Kiwimbi for many years.
This remarkable piece will add a splash of color to your home.Framed 20"x16"
From photographic artist Lesli Woodruff, a stunning photo on canvas taken at Lake Nakuru, Kenya. Leslie describes the scene.
"This immature male is waiting, watching..his mother not far off, doing her best to provide for the cubs. As we watch from afar, we see her walking tentatively, trying to support the pride while living with a debilitating leg injury. The cubs have to grow up faster, fend for themselves soon. One wonders what goes through his head as he stares into the Savannah".
16" x 20"
Vintage brass pendant with russet and amber beads.
11"
Kazuri, which means small and beautiful in Swahili, is hand-painted ceramic jewelry made in Kenya. Every bead is shaped by hand by one of the 300 local women employed by Kazuri. The beads are then kiln-fired once, glazed and fired again before being strung. Adjustable in length from approx. 21" to 30"
Kobe is the Swahili word for the African Sea Turtle, a beautiful sea creature with a hard external shell. Kobe represents both the amazing beauty and the toughness of the African Savannah. Through their work with the Maasai women, Kobe has provided much needed livelihood support.
This necklace is made from hand-painted, fair-trade ceramic beads. The clay used to make the beads is responsibly mined from the foot of Africa's second tallest mountain, Mt. Kenya.
Brass is believed to have healing properties due to its composition of copper and zinc. It's been associated with boosting the immune system and in some traditions, is thought to promote emotional balance and courage.
Earrings made in Kenya from upcycled brass doorknobs.
Vintage solid wood bookends featuring hand-painted zebras.
8" tall
Ngugi wa Thiong'o's The Trial of Dedan Kimathi is a play based on the trial of one of the celebrated leaders of the Mau Mau revolution.
In the House of the Interpreter recounts Ngugi's own experience during that time period as a student at Alliance High School, contrasting the thrill of his pursuit of education with the turmoil of the era.
With Unbury Our Dead with Song, Ngugi's son Mukoma steps back from the political struggles that have so shaped the family to present a love letter to African music. The novel follows a reporter learning about the Tizita (popularly called the Ethiopian blues) through the stories of four musicians who are in a competition to sing the best of this mode of music. This book is signed by the author.
Three books focused on impacts of colonialism:
Decolonizing the Mind by Ngugi wa Thiong'o - one of Ngugi's best known books: a collection of essays on the role of language in culture, history and identity.
Shadow King by Maaza Mengiste (signed by the author) - an historic novel set in Ethiopia during Mussolini's 1935 invasion, focused on women at the front lines and inspired by the story of Mengiste's great grandmother.
Imperial Reckonlng by Caroline Elkins - the history of Britain's gulag in Kenya, documenting a determined effort by the British to destroy official records of their attempts to stop the Mau Mau uprising with their detention of nearly the entire population of the ethnic Kikuyu group, and how the Kikuyu succeeded in their bid for Kenyan independence.
Wooden hard-carved and painted animal figures, puzzle map of Africa and an adorable child-sized elephant cap.
Can you see the cleverly crafted elephant hiding in these pages? Book page folding art is a paper craft technique where pages of a book are meticulously measured, marked, and folded to create a 3D image on the page edges. It's a simple but detailed craft.
Perfect for the book collector! A selection of books signed by authors and supporters of Kiwimbi's mission:The Creative Wealth of Nations by Patrick Kabanda, Mrs. Shaw by Mukoma wa Ngugi (son of Ngugi wa Thiong'o), Just Give Them a Hug..and the Rest Will Be Easy by Brett Weiss and Nobody's Fool by Harlan Coben.
This collectors' edition of The Upright Revolution os richly illustrated with Sunandini Banerjee's marvelous digital collages that open up vistas and add new dimensions to the Ngugi's fantastic fable about how and why humans began to walk uprigtht.
It is paired with the magical Seasons in Hippoland, by Ngugi's daughter Wanjiku wa Ngugi, a coming of age novel of Mumbi who lives among resilient women in the face of political oppression.
This special collection includes a message from Wanjiku.
Set of 5 cards with envelopes, each unique and handcrafted by our Kiwimbi art teachers.
A beautiful notecard created from a photo taken by the talented photographer and friend of Kiwimbi, Lesli Woodruff.
Includes the story behind the photograph.
A set of 4 magents created from photos taken by the talented photographer and friend of Kiwimbi, Lesli Woodruff.
Kikoy from Kenya - a vibrant and versatile fabric that embodies the warmth and culture of the Kenyan coast. Traditionally worn by Swahili men as a sarong, the Kikoy has evolved into a beloved accessory that seamlessly blends style, comfort, and practicality. Handwoven from 100% pure cotton, this fabric is celebrated for its soft texture, striking colors, and intricate patterns that reflect the coastal lifestyle's rich heritage.
A Kikoy is more than just a piece of cloth; it's a multifunctional treasure. Use it as a beach wrap, a lightweight scarf, a picnic blanket, or even a colorful tablecloth. Its lightweight yet durable nature makes it perfect for travel, while its vibrant hues add a splash of African elegance to any ensemble or setting.
62"x40"
Kikoy Tunic made from a vibrant and versatile fabric that embodies the warmth and culture of the Kenyan coast. Handwoven from 100% pure cotton, the fabric is celebrated for its soft texture, striking colors, and intricate patterns that reflect the coastal lifestyle's rich heritage.
O/S, 30" from shoulder to hem.
Tusker is a popular Kenyan pale lager brewed by the East African Breweries Limited (EABL) since 1922. The brand's name is a memorial to co-founder George Hurst, who was killed by an elephant. Made with locally sourced barley, maize, and sorghum, Tusker is known for its crisp, clean, and refreshing taste, and it has won multiple quality awards.
Tusker is a popular Kenyan pale lager brewed by the East African Breweries Limited (EABL) since 1922. The brand's name is a memorial to co-founder George Hurst, who was killed by an elephant. Made with locally sourced barley, maize, and sorghum, Tusker is known for its crisp, clean, and refreshing taste, and it has won multiple quality awards, including Monde Selection gold
Painted by a street artist in Kenya
15" x 17.5"
Made by the Kiwimbi Tailoring Production Team from specially chosen Kenyan fabrics. The team of tailors created this from a pattern they made by hand. This final garment is the result of weeks of work, starting with a test garment made from inexpensive muslin.
Kericho Gold is a premium tea brand and a favorite among our Kenyan and non-Kenyan supporters alike! This universal Black Tea needs no introduction and it is filled with the goodness of natural ingredients and high in antioxidants.
Access to Kiwimbi's clean water has eradicated typhoid among the children who benefit from the fresh water we provide.
Kiwimbi's Prep for Success Program provides one-on-one mentoring, small group tutoring, and daily nutritious lunch for over 200 students at our three Focus Schools. It's hard to learn on an empty stomach.
Many children who qualify for secondary school are still unable to attend because they lack the necessary fees.$400 covers food, uniforms, text books and all required items for an entire year for one student!The list of required items also includes things like sugar, a mattress, cutlery and dishes, and even toilet paper. Literally everything the student will need for an entire year for only $400 a year!
Lunch for 10 students for almost the entire year! We know how important our Food for Thought lunch program is! The Prep for Success program focuses on English, reading comprehension and math skills.
Lunch for a month for all students in our Prep for Success Program!
Girls who go home for lunch often don't return for afternoon lessons:
This has completely changed the mindset of the community's perception of girls as learners!
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