This was one of the looks commonly worn by women when Kenya was colonized by Britain in the 1920s.
Styles in the '40s were a combination of traditional and modern looks, influenced by both Sudanese and Kenyan culture.
In 1968, Josephine Moikobu won Miss Kenya and influenced this up-do style popularly worn in the '60s.
Former first lady, "Mama Ngina" Kenyatta is known for her elegant style of a headscarf up-do that represented and celebrated Kenya's independence.
In the '80s, style icons were models like, Khadija Adams Ismail who was named 1984’s Miss Kenya.
Inspired by many worldwide styles, musicians, and entertainers, women in the 2000s explored the use of makeup, thinner eyebrows, and braids.
Recently, women are exploring a simple look inspired by actor, Lupita Nyong'o, who made headlines with her advocacy work for representation in Hollywood.
