Nairobi, Jan. 12 -- For the longest time, the house of Habib Swaleh was regarded as just another dilapidated structure on Lamu Island. Stories about it were passed down by word of mouth from generation to generation and as happens with oral narrations, different versions emerged over time.

Omar Kibulanga, a local filmmaker had always been curious about the true story of the house built by one of the most significant Islamic scholars more than 120 years ago and whose legacy lives on through the institutions and traditions he established.

He decided to research its history and set the record straight using a short film. That was the start of his filmmaking journey with the short film he produced not only contributing to the transformation...