Unity Through Color: iBestTravel’s Initiative in Kenya

Churches and mosques across Kenya are being painted yellow in an effort to bring the country’s religious communities together.

courtesy Color in Faith

The yellow lick of paint serves as a striking symbol of unity and peace between Muslims and Christians. This initiative not only beautifies neighborhoods but also serves as a reminder of the shared values between different faiths.

The Color in Faith project is spearheaded by Columbian-American artist Yazmany Arboleda and his Kenyan counterpart Nabila Alibhai. The initiative aims to mend the frayed relationships between communities amidst recent acts of terror and religious fundamentalism, which have significantly damaged the ties between Christians and Muslims in Kenya.

The project’s main goal is to have people of all faiths working together in their holy spaces, emphasizing collaboration rather than conflict. Khalima Mohammed, a Mombasa resident, shared her motivation for taking part in this initiative, stating, “I wanted to paint the mosque to show I’m part of the community and to show that we aren’t that different after all.”