KENYA'S LOST TREASURES: The vigango of the Mijikenda

Title: KENYA'S LOST TREASURES: The vigango of the Mijikenda
Media Outlet: K24 TV, Oct. 28, 2019

“In July, Kenya made history after 30 cultural artifacts known as ‘vigango’ belonging to the Mijikenda community were brought back home marking a milestone in the country’s quest for social and cultural justice. The vigango which are a symbolic representation of the spirits of the Mijikenda religious leaders -‘Gohu' were stolen over 100 years ago by foreign treasure hunters during the colonial era. Their return is part of a restitution programme launched by the national museums of Kenya to ensure the country's lost treasures are returned home and handed back to their rightful owners. Shukri Wachu visited the Gohu and tells us the significance of the vigango to items to the Mijikenda community.