Baskets of Africa

Our Ghanaian U-Shopper Baskets are handwoven withElephantGrassandLeatherhandle.Wehave3 types:

Yikene Tote: This is our favorite shopping basket! It holds a lot, and the sturdy handles fit on your shoulder Approx11+InchesTall.

Medium: The medium version of our basket is a handysizeforaquicktripforshopping. Approx9+InchesTall.

Mini: The mini version of our basket, is a sizeable carryofpersonalitems. Approx6+InchesTall.

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The Highway Twin Towns of Makindu & Sultan Hamud

Makindu and Sultan Hamud towns are located along the Mombasa-Nairobi railway line The railway played a significant role in the development of thesetowns,whichservedasimportant stopping points for trains traveling betweenthecoastandtheinteriorofthe country

TheRailway

ThehistoryoftherailwayinKenyadates back to the late 19th century when the British colonial administration established a railway line from Mombasa to Uganda. The construction of the railway was a significant engineering feat, with laborers from India and East Africa working under harsh conditions in the African wilderness The railway line, which spanned over 900 kilometers, was completed in 1901 and opened up the interior regions of Kenya to trade and settlement.

Makindu

Makindu is a small town located along the Mombasa-Nairobi highway, about 138 kilometers southeast of Nairobi. The town is located near the Makindu railway station, which is an important stop for train passengers traveling betweenMombasaandNairobi. The town is also home to the famous Makindu Sikh Temple, which was established in 1926 by Sikh railway workers who were constructing the railway line. The temple is a popular stop for Indian and Kenyan Sikh pilgrims traveling to and from Mombasa.

ThetownofMakinduissurroundedby beautifulscenery,includingtheChyulu HillsandtheTsavoNationalPark.The Chyulu Hills provide a stunning backdrop to the town, while theTsavo NationalParkishometoawidevariety of wildlife, including elephants, lions, and giraffes. Visitors to Makindu can enjoy game drives in the park or explore the beautiful hills and valleys surroundingthetown.

SultanHamud

Sultan Hamud is a small town located along the Mombasa-Nairobi railway line,about112kilometerssoutheastof Nairobi. The town was established as a stopping point for the railway line, and it was named after the Sultan of

Zanzibar,whodonatedlandforthe construction of the railway Today, the town is an important stop for passenger and cargo trains traveling on the Mombasa-Nairobi railwayline.

Like Makindu, Sultan Hamud is surrounded by beautiful scenery, including the Tsavo National Park andtheAthiRiver.TheAthiRiveris a popular spot for white-water rafting, while the Tsavo National Park offers visitors the chance to see a wide variety of wildlife, including elephants, lions, and buffalo. These towns played a significant role in the development ofKenya,withtheirrailwaystations serving as important stopping points for passenger and cargo trains traveling between the coast and the interior of the country. Today, these towns are popular destinations for tourists visiting Kenya, thanks to their beautiful scenery, wildlife, and historical significance.