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It is very probably that over 90% of souvenirs all over Kenyan, those in a shops, at airports or even street stals have been produced in Bombolulu workshop nearby Mombasa. They are hand-made and beautiful, no doubts about it, but most of them look alike because have been made in a thousands of identical copies. In case one wants to bring home something different and specific, should visit a small local markets hidden from the main touristic routes. It could be adviced not to go in the countryside if alone because it is too risky, but I don't have such a bad experiences. Kenyans are friendly and helpfull people, especially those who live far from the big cities and far from bad influences which every city brings...
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