"Duruma people started working for money rather than for each other," said Mariam Ruwa, a village elder. "The last Mweria I saw was in 2003 when I was 17. It's amazing to see the practice coming back!"
Articles by Wilfred Chibwara
Revitalizing Kaya Traditions of the Duruma
Into the jubilee celebrations of the Kaya Chilumani and Upendo Mkanyeni groups in Kinango, Kenya, highlighting the revitalization of the ancient Mwerya practice, a testament to the enduring power of tradition, community service, and the blend of past and present.
The Mwerya Tradition Returns to Kinango
The revival of the Mwerya tradition in Kinango, Kenya, marked by a jubilee ceremony, has reinvigorated community unity and sustainability, by using community asset vouchers, thereby preserving cultural heritage and improving living conditions through cooperative labor and ecological practices.
Monano wa Utsi
Blending traditional mutual aid practices with modern blockchain technology, has empowered communities in Kinango, Kwale Kenya, fostering economic independence, communal unity, and multi-generational prosperity through Community Asset Vouchers, an innovative tool that symbolizes communal commitment and support.
Rural Villages Coping with COVID-19
Communities can support each other and keep vital food systems and trade alive using a blockchain based vouchers system (Community...
