Shop Nanjala: Empowering Kenyan Artisans
In developing markets, sustainability means more than just taking care of the environment – it’s…
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Partnerships with Cottage Industries to Promote Economic Inclusion
By definition, the cottage industry is a small-scale, decentralised manufacturing business often operated out of…
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Typography Full Circle
I was asked by Design Society of Kenya to talk about the importance of finding…
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(The) Love (of Gardening) is in the Air
As a prelude to ushering the most romantic day in the world, I thought I…
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The Holidays Are Here. Are You Ready?
I remember when we were little, Noella and I looked forward to the Christmas holidays.
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Designing for Cocomac Raw Organics
I met Miriam Wavinya, Founder and CEO of Cocomac Raw Organics, a while back. Her…
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Three Easy Gardening Ideas to Steal. You’re Sure to Love No. 2
1. Pack a punch with a great frontage. I’m sure you’ve visited someone and as…
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Top Picks For Silk Flower Wedding Arrangements
Flowers are the one decorative item most associated with weddings. Every year, couples happily spend…
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The New Buzzword: Sustainability
According to noissue “Consumer giant Unilever has been named the premier leader in global sustainability…
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On Trend: Succulents
Succulents are all the rage these days. They adorn spaces far beyond their native desert…
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Editing Instagram Photos without Tears – Advice From a Designer
The best thing that happened to me this year on digital. VSCOX.
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Innovate. Keep Doing. Never Stop.
It’s been a good three years. Exactly. August 15th 2015 was the year Shop Nanjala…
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Of Pounding Maize, Whatsapp and Countryside Upbringing
I don’t know about you, but me? I’m borne Nairobae, raised in a farm. I…
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Fundamentals of Urban Gardening and its Restorative Nature to Humans
I actually smile at the response from people whenever someone asks me what I love…
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How to Jump Start Your Creative Startup – Like a Boss.
Well its no secret, Creatives are finally getting a seat at the board room table,…
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The Siri to Indoor Gardening
I have been scouring the internet for ideas… As a designer we are always seeking…
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From Kenya to Kew
The very one place I wanted to visit about 3 years ago; 3 weeks ago,…
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Giving old items new life in the garden
Before you toss the old baking tins or the slightly cracked flowered tea pots, look…
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Thriving online shop for succulent flowers
At Teresa Lubano’s backyard, she has given the hardy succulent plants a new glow. And…
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Succulents That are Masterpieces
Shabby chic gardens do not come easy, you have to be creative, hire a good…
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Teresa Nanjala Lubano – The startup story of a Kenyan entrepreneur with a love of local products and a passion for supporting those who make them
A common challenge for many artisans in Africa is getting access to markets and gaining…
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Meet 25 inspirational women entrepreneurs who are helping to put Kenya on the global business map
Last year, when President Barack Obama and the United States partnered with the Government of…
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Giving Kenyans Who Missed Out On Education A Second Chance
It’s  a nursery “singsong” in these parts. It rings in our minds whenever we are instilling…
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Africa. Tumefika.
(This is an adaptation of an article written by Teresa Nanjala Lubano in another blog…
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Let’s Be Honest about Design Education in Kenya
Well last week, Shop Nanjala had the pleasure of visiting the corridors of University of…
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Let’s Celebrate All the Makers in Africa!
Words of the Day: Makers: These are people who take a traditional-old aged techniques of…
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Press Feature: Lionesses of Africa
A common challenge for many artisans in Africa is getting access to markets and gaining…
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Press Feature: Business Daily
“There is still time to find that perfect gift, so get shopping online doctor prescription…
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GOT BLACK THUMBS? TRY A SUCCULENT!
Definition of “Black thumbs”. A wannabe gardener who kills plants. The opposite of green thumbs.…
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WHY ARE WE SO FASCINATED BY SUCCULENTS?
We are pleased to announce that this is our first ever issue of the Nanjala…
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