Kolakisa in the Lingala language means to teach and to show.
Life is a patchwork
Recent Collections
Changa-Changa (patchwork)
Culture
You're the rainbow
Reused Textiles
My life is dictated by constant improvement.
I've made over...
pieces of clothing in the last 10 years
face masks made for the community during the Covid-19 pandemic
Experiences
Nairobi Design Week 2023
KolaKisa launched...
Creative DNA (British Council)
Organised by Silvia and Ann....
Nairobi Design Week 2018
KolaKisa launched...
Design Connections UK
Hoodie taken by Adrian selected as object...
My pieces have been worn by customers in Germany, Canada, USA, UK, Australia.
Press / Media
World Class fashion in the heart of Kakuma Refugee Camp - ViceVersaGlobal
Feature Article - Fluter.de magazine feature
Refugees make protective masks to curb the spread of coronavirus - UNHCR Covid Response Update
Fashion from the refugee camp: My fashion connects people - Society For Threatened Peoples
World of Fashion: Simply Chic or Political Statement? - Society for Threatened Peoples
Refugee tailors switch to making facemasks and protective gear - ReliefWeb
How Covid19 has Affected Business Operations in Kakuma Refugee Camp - Allan Kiprotich Cheruiyot
Services
Custom Pieces
Made to order
Ready Pieces
Various pieces in stock
Collections
Commission an entire collection