A traditional house on the Kenyan south coast

In the Kenyan coastal region, traditional houses stand as a testament to the resourcefulness of the local people. These simple yet efficient dwellings are constructed with a skeleton of locally sourced branches, twigs, then filled with mud for a quite solid and strong wall, and then topped with a makuti (palm thatch) roof. The interior often features a compacted mud floor and a small fireplace for cooking.

This photo captures the essence of coastal living, showcasing a homeowner proudly standing beside his simple house, a symbol of both tradition and practicality in a land where you will need a steady home when monsoon rain hits the coastal regions.