I had first seen Kazuri beads almost 20 years ago and wanted to have a chance to see them made and learn more about the program. I was traveling for business and had very limited time to visit so I missed the official tour of the factory, but a young woman gave me an unofficial tour after I had completed... More

This tour of the factory was amazing. We were able to see how the variety of beads are made from beginning to end and the history and evolution of this place. Creating Self sustainable ways for marginalized women to earn a fair living ARE the ways in which we can all help !

If you are in Nairobi and in Karen for another reason, this is a nice place to stop by. Honestly, I would not make this a destination in itself. The factory is very interesting, and the workmanship is beautiful. But, it has the feel of a place that is definitely set up for tourists - an aspect that takes away... More

I enjoyed learning about the bead making process and seeing it in action from mixing the clay to firing the beads to painting. It was also great to see how they improve the lives of the women who work with them. I spent a little too much at the shop (the necklaces add up quickly - but they do make... More

Not very impressive. Unfortunately, we went there on a Saturday evening when the factory was closed. One of the employees explained, but the focus was more on sales. The beads are available in many shopping malls. OK for a visit if you have time in Nairobi.

The bead work is amazing. Good price and at the same time supporting the community. This is a place not to miss in any Nairobi City Tour.

Firstly, I didn't visit the factory, although I wished I did! However, we did buy quite a few items from the kazuri shop at Westlands Mall, so I wanted to write a review here. As many others have mentioned, kazuri gives jobs to destitute, mainly single mothers, whom with their wages, often support an extended family of 20. They also... More

The tour of the Kazuri Factory offers great insight into the work of single mothers in the Nairobi area who would perhaps otherwise not have a source of income. The jewelry they create is beautiful and simplistic, yet has an impact greater than one can possibly imagine. The factory tour allows visitors to see each room devoted to a stage... More

It was beautiful visiting the Kazuri bead factory. Try to go at a time when the factory is open. If you can't someone will still take you around and explain how everything works. It is great to see a project to help women that is actually sustainable. Wonderful experience!