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About Kagi
Expertise
I can answer questions on the overall Kenyan culture, our history (given some time to confirm the facts), and our way of life in the towns and rural areas. I'm not claiming expertise, but if you want my opinion, I'll give it to you.
Experience
I am a Kenyan, I have worked with various children's homes and aid organisations to get a hint of the other side of the street, and I enjoy observing Kenyan life. I have also done a number of courses in culture.
Organizations
I Choose Life (ICL), Kenya Book Foundation (KBF), and SIFE
Publications
A local magazine in Kenyan estates in Nairobi, AdPaper, and my university newspaper, Involvement.
Education/Credentials
A liberal B.A in Communication.
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You are here: Experts > Cultures > African Cultures > Kenya > kenya shrines
Expert: Kagi
Date: 9/4/2007
Subject: kenya shrines
Question
Do u have any knowledge of a shrine in kenya, established by a woman for her son who was bitten by a snake? supposedly she felt the snake was evil and in order to for her son's soul to be at peace she had this shrine built. as time has gone by, believers have miniature pyramids built and then are placed in the shrine in order to have protection from evil powers. is there such a place? thanks.
Answer
Hi Allison,
That's an interesting story! I'll ask the resident historian at my workplace to see if he knows anything about it. It is possible that there is such a shrine, but we're highly religious, and shrines are for gods, so I don't think it would have just been built up. Maybe her son was thought to be a god or a chosen one. So there has to be another story behind his birth. I'll find out for you and let you know as soon as I know more.
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