Made in Kenya: Chema Chetu is classy & authentic

Chema Chetu was founded by Evelyne Wanjiku, an author, entrepreneur and designer. Chema Chetu was founded in 2020 amidst the Corona Virus Outbreak.

Evelyne wanjiku, founder and lead designer at Chema Chetu

Chema Chetu is a Kenyan brand that offers a wide range of leather goods with distinctive contemporary and unique deigns.

Evelyne Wanjiku’s Chema Chetu ia a Kenyan leather goods brand known for outstandingly creative yet very practical bags, totes, and purses.

To be a successful product designer, Founder and designer Evelyne Wanjiku believes that formal training is important.

Product designers need to have a good eye for detail, think outside the box, be passionate about their craft as well as be curious. A spirit of adventure also goes a long way.

Chema Chetu showcased at Nairobi Fashion Week in 2022.

Chema Chetu founder Evelyne was very inspired by the late American designer Virgil Abloh. She learns a lot about fabrics from travelling and reading. She finds discovering new countries both educational and inspiring. She sees Chema Chetu going global in a few years.