×
App Icon
The Standard e-Paper
Fearless, Trusted News
★★★★ - on Play Store
Download App
The Standard

The horn collector: He makes a living from decorating cow horns

By Lydiah Nyawira | 4yrs ago

David Muriithi at his workshop in Kiganjo Nyeri County.[Kibata Kihu, Standard]

For over 47 years, Muriithi Wambugu has kept alive the traditional art of carving horns into utensils that are used in wedding ceremonies and religious events.

Premium Article

Get Full Access for Ksh299/Week.

Uncover the stories others won't tell. Subscribe now for exclusive access.
Continue Reading  →
What you get
  • Unlimited access to all premium content
  • Ad-free browsing experience
  • Mobile-optimised reading
  • Weekly newsletters & digests
Pay via
M - PESA
VISA
Airtel Money
Secure Payments Kenya's most trusted newsroom since 1902

Related Topics

Muriithi Wambugu Gikuyu tradition Njoro Boys High School Nakuru County Kenya Wildlife Service Muratina Traditional Brews Horn Carving Witchcraft
.

Similar Articles

Kenya to host Africa urban forum next month
Kenya to host Africa urban forum next month
Kenya is next month ready to host the continental forum on the future of Africa’s cities as the continent faces rapid urban population growth.
Real Estate
By Selina Mutua
8 hrs ago
Informal livestock trade continues to hurt Africa's pastoral economies
Informal livestock trade continues to hurt Africa's pastoral economies
Informal livestock trading systems have continued to dominate Africa’s pastoral economies, undermining efforts to unlock the full benefits of the African Continental Free Trade Area.
Business
By Antony Gitonga
9 hrs ago
Why property buyers are seeking higher grounds
Why property buyers are seeking higher grounds
If floods were once a weather headline, they are now a market signal one demanding stronger planning, smarter construction, and property decisions that value resilience as much as price.
Real Estate
By Amos Kiarie
16 hrs ago
Inside Watamu's developments spurring beach tourism
Inside Watamu's developments spurring beach tourism
This bustling coastal town continues to grow. The progress and transformation of the once sleepy village to a must-visit area in the last decade is evident.
Real Estate
By Philip Mwakio
16 hrs ago
KCB unveils record Sh22 billion dividend payout as profit surges
KCB unveils record Sh22 billion dividend payout as profit surges
The lender proposes a Sh7 per share dividend, distributing Sh22 billion to its 193,000 shareholders.
Business
By Brian Ngugi
18 hrs ago
Stima Sacco reports Sh10.8b revenue on increased digital transactions
Stima Sacco reports Sh10.8b revenue on increased digital transactions
Stima DT Sacco Society Ltd has recorded Sh10.8 billion in revenues for the year ended December 31, 2025, even as total assets grew to Sh75. 27 billion, up from Sh 66.44 billion in 2024.
Business
By James Wanzala
19 hrs ago
Stanbic profit flattens at Sh13.7 billion as South Sudan subsidiary recovers
Stanbic profit flattens at Sh13.7 billion as South Sudan subsidiary recovers
Stanbic Bank has proposed a dividend of Sh22.35 per share, an increase from Sh20.83 issued in 2024.
Business
By Graham Kajilwa
19 hrs ago
New Nation Media Group owner vows to safeguard editorial independence
New Nation Media Group owner vows to safeguard editorial independence
Tanzanian billionaire Rostam Azizi has vowed to protect the editorial independence of Nation Media Group after his firm, Taarifa Ltd, acquired the AKFED.
Business
By Ronald Kipruto and Graham Kajilwa
21 hrs ago
Top 10 countries account for 79pc of planned rooms
Top 10 countries account for 79pc of planned rooms
A record 123,846 rooms across 675 hotels and resorts are set to be built in Africa this year, representing year-on-year growth of 18.6 per cent.
Real Estate
By James Wanzala
1 day ago
Oil jumps, stocks drop as Mideast war prolongs market volatility
Oil jumps, stocks drop as Mideast war prolongs market volatility
Oil prices rallied and equities largely dropped Wednesday as traders assessed the latest impact for global markets from  the Middle East war.
Business
By AFP
1 day ago
.

Latest Stories

Kenya to host Africa urban forum next month
Kenya to host Africa urban forum next month
Real Estate
By Selina Mutua
8 hrs ago
Informal livestock trade continues to hurt Africa's pastoral economies
Business
By Antony Gitonga
9 hrs ago
Why property buyers are seeking higher grounds
Real Estate
By Amos Kiarie
16 hrs ago
Inside Watamu's developments spurring beach tourism
Real Estate
By Philip Mwakio
16 hrs ago
.

The Standard Insider

.

Digger Classified

GET OUR NEWSLETTER

Subscribe to our newsletter and stay updated on the latest developments and special offers!

CONNECT WITH US

FOR THE LATEST JOB ADVERTS

join Digger Classifieds telegram channel
The Standard
© 2026. The Standard Group PLC. All rights reserved