What’s even more beautiful is her people; More than 40 different ethnic groups compose the mosaic that is this beautiful country. Despite each group having its own unique language and culture, the Kenyan people remain united, extremely friendly, delightful and welcoming.
We take a look at some of the beautiful faces kenya has to offer through the lenses of various photographers.
Colourful make-up, startling whites and rich earth-reds, flamboyant accessories and extraordinarily elaborate decorations, make up the designs in the images.
Old Turkana woman with labret by Eric LafforgueKikuyu woman in traditional costume by angela7dreamsMaasai warrior by Mathilde Guillemotmother and baby by Diego ArroyoLamu girl by Eric LafforgueOld swahili woman by Eric LafforgueGabbra woman by Eric Lafforgueold samburu man from Logologo by abgefahren2004Tharaka warrior with a traditional wig by Eric LafforgueTharaka warrior with a wigSamburu GirlSon of a Turkana Chieftain by Eric Lafforguecredit: Neil Thomas
Rendille womanRendille woman with a mud hat by Eric Lafforguesisters in Kawangware by David BlumenkrantzVeiled Rendille girl by Eric LafforgueKikuyu woman traditional costume by steve RiallTurkana woman by Jeff ArnoldTharaka womanTurkana women by Eric Lafforgue
credit: Neil ThomasSamburu warriorcredit: John KennyA Young Digo Girl, selling fried fish near Tiwi Beach, which is located on the South Coast of Mombasa, Kenya by KigwaPokot girls wearing beads and with their faces painted walk towards a hut where they will be secluded, out of sight of the men in the community(Siegfried Modola/Reuters)Pokot girls attired with traditional beads stand in a circle during an initiation ceremony(Siegfried Modola/Reuters)