Shela Women's Association

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• SASaida A.Google review · 14 Nov 2025

  Unquestionably the highlight of my trip. What a beautiful social initiative created which supports the local community whilst allowing you to immerse fully into the culture. The ladies were all welcoming and great teachers and now we get to create a dish that holds its own memory. Also got a lunch delivered and henna

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• SASamira A.Google review · 13 Nov 2025

  This was the highlight of my trip, a well-thought out cooking class that allowed us to experience the Swahili culture firsthand. The ladies, Rukaya and Sumaya, led the class, guiding us through the steps of making coconut curry, coconut spinach, and fish curry , a delightful Kenyan delicacy. This initiative is a lovely way to support the locals of Shela, Lamu, and to immerse themselves in the culture. The next day, we also enjoyed getting henna, which was provided as a service. All the ladies at the association were friendly, accommodating, and treated us as part of the community. This is a must do when you’re in Lamu. They also offer food to order, featuring a variety of Swahili dishes.

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• AGAmy G.Google review · 26 Oct 2025

  When we travel, we are always searching for ways to connect with the local communities, and visiting the Shela Women's Association was truly one of those connective experiences that I will treasure forever. The cooking experience was so immersive, and the women hosting us were kind and patient with us as we fumbled through making a delicious meal. By the end of the experience, we felt like family.

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• KKKaren K.Google review · 4 Oct 2025

  We took a cooking class making somosas and had lunch as well. The food was delicious and the women were so friendly. The next day we went back to get henna done and had some laughs with the women. They are lovely ladies.

• CWColleen W.Google review · 4 Oct 2025

  During our recent visit to Lamu With the Village Experience @expthevillage we stopped by a couple of times at the Shela Woman’s Association. They have put together a delightful setting where you can order their delicious food, or like us participate in a cooking experience. Their samosas are insanely delicious! We also purchased some dresses and received Henna tattoos! Come meet these incredible women and enjoy what they have to offer, plus their beautiful smiles!

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