Mombasa - Bombolulu Workshops

Bombolulu Workshops is a project of the Association for the Physically Disabled in Kenya with four sheltered workshops, a cultural center and a restaurant. The cultural center features 8 traditional homesteads found in various parts of Kenya. The tribes that are represented include Bukusu, Maasai, Giriama, Orma, Mijikenda and Luo. A traditional Swahili home and various activities are offered for guests to participate in.

The workshops include jewelry using items such as bone products, soapstone, brass, seeds, copper, wood, semi precious stones, and recycled materials. The tailoring workshop utilizes a variety of textiles, the woodcarving workshop creates animal figures, masks, salad spoons, belt, buckles, wooden buttons, and Nativity sets while the leather workshop produces belts, sandals, handbags, brief cases, table mats, and backpacks.