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Buibui debate: What’s the way forward

A display of different types of bui bui at a shop in Mackinnon Market popularly known as “Marikititi". The fitting and decorated designs that also come in different colours and are liked by young women are the mainstay of most bui bui shops. PHOTO: MWANGI MURAGURI/ STANDARD

Mombasa’s Mackinnon Market is the place to shop if you are looking for a buibui. It is here I go to find out the emerging trends in how this clothing is being worn.

I inquire about this garment worn by Muslim women and a dealer leads me to his store with a light warning: “Chunga usinunue bui bui uende ukapigwe nayo” (be careful not to buy a buibui that will put you in trouble).

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