27/06/2026
Something magical happened during our very first Ukulele Safari in Kenya. Fourteen people from different countries met for the first time. We had all come through the difficult days of COVID. We were tired, grateful, excited, and a little unsure of what was waiting for us. Then something beautiful happened. There we were, sitting together […]
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21/06/2026
Last year at the Monopolele Festival in Monopoli, Italy, easily one of the most inspiring ukulele gatherings I’ve ever been to, I met Emma, a French player with a tiny, flat soprano ukulele. It looked simple, almost unusual, but the sound coming from it was incredible. Curious, I asked if I could try it. The […]
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03/02/2024
The Kenya Ukulele Project has been on a mission to spread the joy of music across Kenya by donating ukuleles and providing lessons to schools. In 2022, during our first Ukulele Safari, we donated Ukuleles in 3 different locations: Nairobi, Maasai Mara and Tsavo. In Nairobi’s Westlands Primary School, the children and the local teachers […]
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18/12/2023
During our safari, we will visit Bura, a small village not far from our Lodge. There, we will spend a day in the life of the Taita, one of the 47 tribes in Kenya. Upon arrival, Mwamburi and his people welcomed us to his house. I love their smiles and genuine warmth. I still remember […]
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16/08/2023
“Follow your strings” stands as my motto, and Marimae personified this mantra to the fullest… Our connection sprouted on Instagram, where our mutual admiration for certain teachers led to the occasional message or comment exchange. Then Paolo, the Italian luthier behind Tembo, gave me the incredible news that someone in Australia desired one of our […]
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16/08/2023
During the safari in November 2022, our first stop was at the Westlands Primary School, where Moses, the founder of Harmony Kenya had arranged a music workshop for the little students and our Safari buddies. Read the story here After donating the Ukuleles, we realised that the music teachers needed some guidance, in some areas […]
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23/07/2023
In April 2023, I embarked on a memorable journey to California to attend the renowned Namm show, where I had the pleasure of meeting an array of friends and supporters. The trip was a delightful blend of exploring new places and encountering extraordinary individuals who left a lasting impression on me. Among them, a particularly […]
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19/03/2023
Easter is a time of celebration and tradition, where we often give gifts to our loved ones to mark the occasion. While chocolate Easter eggs are a popular choice, there are other options that can bring joy and long-lasting benefits. One such option is gifting an ukulele, a small stringed instrument that has become increasingly […]
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12/03/2023
Some time ago, I came across an Instagram post from the London Ukulele Project, which caught my attention. The post aimed to raise awareness and funds for their music-based projects that combat loneliness. As part of their fundraising efforts, they were selling an online ukulele songbook, which I was delighted to support by purchasing one. […]
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04/03/2023
In November, the rainy season begins, causing the landscape to turn green and the animals to become active, hunting and being hunted. After departing from Olmalaika home, we continued our journey towards Sekenani Gate. Upon entering the reserve, we were greeted by a large herd of elephants led by a massive female with her young […]
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