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Coastal HeritageBajuni & Pokomo heritage

Heritage in the classroom

Empowering teachers, inspiring students

Modular learning resources from the Technical University of Mombasa introduce coastal history, ecology, languages and technology — aligned with Social Studies, Indigenous Languages and History under Kenya’s CBC.

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Heritage trivia challenge

Three questions on the Bajuni and Pokomo coast. How much do you know?

Question 1 of 3

What is the traditional sailing vessel historically crafted by Bajuni carpenters?

For teachers

School resources

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Primary school

The maritime livelihoods of Lamu

A colourful presentation introducing young learners to Bajuni canoe fishing, dhow sailing and Indian Ocean ecosystems, with printable colouring sheets.

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Secondary school

Tana riverine custodianship

Pokomo ecological farming, flood cycles and riverine biodiversity — for Geography and History worksheets.

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All grades

Coastal proverbs challenge

Match Pokomo and Bajuni proverbs to their meanings and discover traditional moral and life values.

Downloads will be published here as each pack is finalised by the curriculum team.

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