It is a non-profit organization that employs over 100 disabled people and produces high-quality handicraft items. Visit this place for a sobering experience where the non-profit organization is granting livelihood to disabled people. The workshop not only provides a livelihood to people with disability but also showcases African culture. A visitor to the workshop will witness traditional African tribal dance, handicrafts, artifacts. Visiting this place is a humbling experience. It is a place for disabled people to learn skills and produce goods, be part of a community, and feel that they aren't useless because of their disability. At present, it helps 80 disabled artisans to overcome their physical limitations. In five sheltered workshops, the disabled persons produce a range of jewelry, tailored goods, wood, casting and leather items for both domestic and worldwide markets. The visitors and tourists are welcome in the workshops to purchase the handcrafted souvenirs which include jewelry, textiles, wood carving, and leather crafts. Bombolulu center includes housing units for artisans. The concept of recycling and reuse to make new product plus the fact that it's made by those who have overcome challenges in life is touching. The products are very good - some basic and rustic, but that's part of their appeal The products can also be bought from one of their stores located in the city. Bombolulu Workshop is your one-stop local handicraft and cultural center at Mombasa that leaves you asking for more.
8 min (2.7 km) via Malindi Rd/B8 by taxi.
32 min (2.5 km) via Malindi Rd/B8 by walking.
A matatu ride starts from Ksh 20 just to go 500m
The price for a tuk-tuk ride is Ksh 50-100 and boda-boda around Ksh 50.
Sunday: Closed
Monday: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Tuesday: 8.00 a.m. to 5.00 p.m.
Wednesday: 8:00 a.m to 5.00 p.m.
Thursday: 8.00 a.m to 5.00 p.m
Friday: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Saturday: 8.00 a.m to 12.00 p.m.
Wednesday: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Thursday: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Friday: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
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