Vibrant Culture and Wellness Beach Market
From Friday, August 29 to Sunday, August 31, 2025, Vipingo Ridge Beach Club played host to the inaugural Triple T (Taste · Thrive · Trade) Culture & Wellness Market, a vibrant three-day Pan-African celebration uniting culture, wellness, and sustainability.
Triple T: Culture & Wellness Market at the Vipingo Ridge Beach Club
Organized by Karen Flea Market of Kenya and Kigali FAAM of Rwanda, the market showcased artisans, chefs, and agri-foodpreneurs from across Africa and beyond, in a purpose-driven festival rooted in conscious living and community.
The event combined culture and creativity with food, wellness, and trade.
Guests experienced eco-concious activities, kids play area, alongside Afro-fusion cuisine and indigenous cooking demonstrations that highlighted the region’s culinary heritage. The wellness element included herbal workshops and guided meditation circles, while the curated vendor village showcased East African artisans and ethical brands, creating a well round platform for cultural exchange and conscious living.
An Eco-concious Event
Sustainability was woven into the festival, beginning with a beach clean-up on the opening day.
In partnership with Eco World Recycling, a garbage collection company, all waste collected was transported for sorting, with recyclable materials to be separated for reuse and the rest disposed of responsibly. This initiative set the tone for the event’s commitment to environmental responsibility. Over 120kgs of waste were collected by the volunteers.
The market also catered to families by incorporating a Kids’ Corner, created in partnership with Mudzini International School, providing a safe and engaging space for children while parents explored the market.
Running from noon into the evening daily, the festival attracted visitors from across the coastal region.
The event was further strengthened by the contribution of its sponsors and partners, including from Mwihoko, EBee, Purifaaya (Ceramic Water Purifier), Award Tours and Safaris Ltd, African Food Fellowship, Oceans Alive, Chariot Creations, EcoWorld Recycling, Mudzini School, MWK, Moyo Moja, CAM, Odour & Siminyu Company Advocates, and Centum. Their involvement reflected the wide-reaching support for the festival’s mission of culture, wellness, and sustainability.
By the close of the weekend, Triple T had proven itself as a defining celebration of culture, wellness, and sustainability on the Kenyan coast, laying a solid foundation for future editions at Vipingo Ridge.
Supporting Small Businesses: Vendor Spotlight
An important part of community is raising each other up and here we profile some of the amazing vendors that supported the market, for you to connect and support them in the future.
Sulha Afrika
Sulha Afrika is an ethical and sustainable brand on a mission to sustainably elevate style while celebrating African heritage. We seek to transform marine waste and cultural traditions into high-value leather bags, accessories and storytelling experiences championing circular economy, climate innovation, and African craftsmanship while working with women and youth from low-income backgrounds.
Innovation: We pioneer clean leather tannin alternatives by extracting tannins from mangrove bark waste, replacing toxic chrome tanning: a solution recognized by African Development Bank through Fashionomics Africa and Premium fish leather, earning recognition from the European Union at BlueInvest Africa.
Experiences: Sensations by Sulha Afrika is our curated line of immersive storytelling experiences designed to connect people with the essence of African heritage, environmental consciousness, and human stories. These are not just products or services, they are living narratives rooted in people, planet, and heritage.
Community Impact: Our contract production model empowers 25+ women and youth, while projects in Siyu (Lamu) and Laikipia revive indigenous leather traditions and integrate sustainable practices into conservation.
Founder: Fatuma Ali, an engineer turned eco-innovator, leads with a philosophy of reimagining extractive industries into regenerative systems.
Mail: sulhaafrika2025@gmail.com
Phone: +254794015756
Website: https://sulhaafrika.com/
Instagram: Sulha Afrika
Calypso Vogue
Calypso Vogue is a Kenyan slow-fashion brand rooted in creativity, sustainability, and storytelling. We specialize in upcycling denim and other textiles into timeless pieces that blend function, artistry, and conscious living. Every bag, bucket hat, wallet, or accessory we create carries with it a second life — transforming discarded fabrics into wearable art.
Founded on the belief that fashion should be both beautiful and responsible, Calypso Vogue empowers style-conscious individuals to embrace ethical choices without compromising elegance. Our collections are inspired by everyday living and the enduring quality of handmade craftsmanship.
Beyond creating products, we are building a community of mindful consumers who value intentional fashion, self-expression, and sustainability. Each piece is made in small batches, celebrating individuality and reducing waste. By choosing Calypso Vogue, customers become part of a movement that honors heritage, creativity, and environmental responsibility.
From markets to global wardrobes, Calypso Vogue stands as a testament that fashion can tell stories, spark conversations, and leave a lighter footprint on the planet.
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Email: calypsovogue@gmail.com
Phone: +254 100 187 892 +254 795 111 764
Instagram: @calypsovogue
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