Dear Nairobi Residents, It is important to be informed of local customs and cultural practices if you are heading to the Coast for your annual vacation.

The festive season is here, and tons of Kenyans will travel countrywide to enjoy the festive season with their families.

A Kenyan TikToker in Mombasa has outlined in a video, the important etiquette rules you should follow in the region. Odency Atieno described how Mombasa's vibrant culture is.

Magical Kenya describes Mombasa as a city rich in cultural heritage with a history that dates back to the 12th century.

In Mombasa’s Old Town, narrow streets and ancient Swahili buildings whisper of a past rich with Arabic influence.

Intricate wooden carvings and the scent of spices in the air evoke tales of ancient traders and seafarers, blending cultures across the ocean’s expanse.

It was the first capital of British East Africa, before Nairobi was elevated to capital status in 1907.

According to Odency, the region is shaped by the beliefs, languages, traditions, customs, cuisines, festivals, social norms, and ways of life that calls for mutual respect.

Here are the rules she believes Nairobians should follow as a simple etiquette guide to allow to effortlessly fit into this city that welcomes the world with open arms.

1. Appropriate greeting style

"Salam aleikum watu wangu wa Nairobi wenye mnapanga kuja Mombasa these are the rules that you will have to follow here, Salamu ni muhimu. Ukikutana na mtu mzima 'shikamoo nyanya' 'shikamoo bibi' 'shikamoo babu'. Salamu ni jambo la maana."

2. What to wear especially ladies

The ever-popular dera, is the most appropriate, owing to weather conditions.

"Alafu ukue uvae madera jamani kuna joto, dear bila chupi."

In Mombasa, despite the culture, you will see that it's acceptable to wear swimwear on the city’s public beaches, beach clubs, and resort pools.

Shorts, sundresses, tank top, body hugging outfits and other mini dresses are also popular form of clothing by Nairobians on holiday.

3. Potatoes and pojo/ndengu

Potatoes or viazi karai is something many Nairobians are familiar with. Odency took time to describe something to visitors

"There is a difference between viazi na bahajia. Dont call bhajia viazi and also dont vice versa. Kuna tofauti na ndengu and pojo. Ndengu ni yellow, pojo ni green. Tunaelewana mpaka hapo? Kama kafika dukani haujui tofauti unabeba sample unaenda nayo."

4. Mode of transport like the Ferry

There is no fee for those walking into the ferry to cross over;

"Ferry ni bure, usifika Ferry ukalipishwa, Ferry is free beach decorum "your problem is coming to the beach and starting to pee and poop in the seas. Ukija beach use the bathroom where you are staying first, tunaelewana mpaka hapo?"

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