Aalto University students visit EfD Kenya to learn from textile waste research Kenya’s second-hand clothing (mitumba) sector supports approximately 2 million livelihoods but also generates significant textile waste due to unsellable imports.

Norwegian students visit EfD_Kenya to learn from #textile #waste #research

Kenya’s #second-#hand clothing ( #mitumba) sector supports approximately 2 million livelihoods but also generates significant textile waste.
#global #value #chains #circular #economy!

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A Color full 2026
Colouring page for 2026
Last coloured drawing
Ten Yards Part
Marker on Paper
92x152cm
2025

#drawing #coloring #patchwork #art #copic #mitumba #happynewyear

Temporary studio
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#drawing #drawinginprogress #mitumba

In the days after
#daressalaam
#drawing
#tekening
#mitumba
#nenokutokakwa

The days after
In the studio
#daressalaam
#drawing
#mitumba
#tekening
#art
#drawinginprogress

Residency at Rangi Gallery started
Exhibition in January at Rangi and at Alliance Francaise

#artstudio #artresidency @alliancefrancaise.bsky.social #drawing #mitumba

Copying
Symbols and Icons

#drawing #tekening #coloring #mitumba #copic #drawinginprogress #foundclothes

From the bottom up
Ways of seeing
Through colouring

Marker on paper
In progress

Textiles found on the beach

#drawing #tekening #drawinginprogress #copic #mitumba

Coloring
Ways of seeing
What story is told on our (discarded) textiles

#drawing #drawinginprogress #tekening #copicdrawing #mitumba

Ways of seeing
Slow drawing

#drawing #drawinginprogres #tekening #copic #art #mitumba #foundtextiles

10 yards ongoing
Drawing in progress

#drawing #drawinginprogress #mitumba #foundclothes #tekening

📢 New report by @IEAKenya reveals Kenya’s 2nd-hand clothing (Mitumba) sector employs 2M+, drives $84M tax, and complements local textile manufacturing. 🚨

Smart policy can balance both for growth, jobs & sustainability. 🌍👕 #Mitumba #Kenya2030 #CircularEconomy

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🎥 Can local fashion & #Mitumba coexist in #Kenya?

This KTNKenya report dives into consumer behavior, pricing, and the voices of industry leaders—like the Mitumba Association Chair sharing 30+ years of experience. 🇰🇪👕

A must-watch for anyone in the #secondhand space:
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🇰🇪 24M+ Kenyans wore Mitumba in 2023.

A new @KTNKenya report explores how secondhand clothing powers jobs, supports affordability, but also challenges local textile growth.

Can both sectors coexist?
Watch & reflect 👇
#Mitumba #SecondHandClothing #KenyaFashion #TradePolicy

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TOPB #21 is 🔥: Cotton Overalls & Suspenders with a twist!
💃 Feminine, playful, & full of summer charm
Best resale pick for trend-conscious buyers!
#UsedFashion #Overalls #Mitumba #UkayUkay #RopaUsada #DoDoBird #WholesaleClothing

Denim layering made smart! 💥
TOPB Jean Vests: Slim, Loose & Cropped styles ready for any look.
Budget-friendly, resale-approved 🔥
#JeanVest #UsedClothes #Mitumba #UkayUkay #RopaUsada #DoDoBird

Denim dreams on a budget! 💥
TOPB Jean Jackets = style + durability + resale value!
Watch us unpack the magic 🎥
#UsedClothes #JeanJacket #Mitumba #UkayUkay #RopaUsada #DoDoBird

A proper men’s shirt never goes out of style 👔
💼 Office or street — resale-ready TOPB shirts are always in demand
🎥 Watch Video #17 to see what real stock looks like!
📦 No samples, no fluff — just real bales from China’s 1st-tier cities

#UsedClothes #MensShirt #RopaUsada #UkayUkay #Mitumba

🔥 Your customers want cool. You need volume + margin.
🩳 Meet our TOPB Short Pants – stylish, comfy & made for the heat.
Real bale. No sample games. Just bulk-ready resale winners 💥

Perfect for Africa, SEA, LATAM!
#UsedClothing #UkayUkay #RopaUsada #Mitumba #Menswear #DoDoBird

🔥 New Drop: TOPB Grade Men’s Tropical Pants
🌴 Perfect for beach days, city walks & travel fits
✨ A’s Quality, B’s Price
📦 Real factory footage – no filters!

Ready to resell smarter? 🌍📈
DM for MOQ & details!

#UsedClothing #TropicalPants #RopaUsada #Mitumba #MenswearWholesale #TOPBSeries

👚 Ladies Short-Sleeve T-Shirts (TOPB Grade) drop!

Stylish, versatile, fast-sellers!

Perfect for 🇵🇭 🇳🇬 🇮🇳 🇲🇽 🇰🇪 🇲🇾 markets.

🌟 "A's Quality, B's Price"
🎥 Real warehouse showcase!

Smart buyers move fast ➡️

#UsedClothing #LadiesTshirts #UkayUkay #Mitumba #RopaUsada #TOPBseries

👚 Ladies Cotton Blouses (TOPB Grade) Drop!

Mixed sleeveless, short & long sleeves

Light, breathable, fast-selling 💨

Best for 🇵🇭🇳🇬🇲🇾🇮🇳🇨🇴

🎥 Real warehouse preview!
Smart buyers act first ➡️

#UsedClothing #CottonBlouses #RopaUsada #Mitumba #UkayUkay #SecondHandFashion

👖New stock alert!
Ladies 3/4 Pants (TOPB Grade) 💥
✨ Stylish, breathable, & comfy
✨ Some still with tags!
✨ Best-sellers in 🇮🇳🇵🇭🇳🇬🇲🇾🇪🇬

🎥 Factory preview live — don’t miss the next hit product 👇
#UsedClothing #CottonPants #TOPB #RopaUsada #Mitumba #UkayUkay

📦 Long cotton skirts, short on price, big on style!

Our new TOPB Grade = 💯 style from A grade, but at B grade prices — perfect for trendsetters & resellers in budget-driven markets 💃

#TOPB #UsedClothing #SecondHandFashion #Mitumba #Usados #RopaDeSegunda #DoDoBird 🕊️

Stacey Auma: From 'mama fua' to running own Gikomba mitumba business Stacey Auma’s journey to becoming a successful businesswoman is a testament to the power of determination, perseverance, and hard work.

From a street hawker to a 2-store entrepreneur in Nairobi’s Gikomba market 🛍️
What made Stacey Auma stand out?
✔️ Grit & growth mindset
✔️ Trusted supplier
✔️ TikTok-driven retail
👇Full story
#Mitumba #SecondhandSuccess #B2B
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How #mitumba and corruption put #Kenya on #Trump tax list

Exploring green fashion initiatives from EU's eco-labels to China's carbon neutrality goals, paving the way for a sustainable textile future.
#SustainableFashion
#EcoLabeling
#TextileRecycling
#ADEMEFrance
#GreenClothing
#RopaUsada
#Mitumba
#PakaianBekas
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