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Task force begins stakeholder talks for global human origins museum in Turkana
Issa Hussein  |  May 17, 2025

Richard Barno, who is leading the task force, said the project seeks to transform the region by harnessing its rich cultural and palaeontological heri...

Government to protect historic Portuguese Chapel from encroachment, pushes for UNESCO status
Rachael Mutabasi  |  May 16, 2025

She highlighted the chapel's importance as a symbol of the shared historical ties between Kenya and Portugal and emphasised that its preservation is a...

Kenyan palaeontologist Fredrick Manthi elected to US National Academy of Sciences
Farhiya Hussein  |  Apr 06, 2025

Over the years, he has led fossil excavations across the Turkana Basin, uncovering critical evidence dating back over 4 million years, contributing to...

Vaco da Gama Pillar: A five centuries-old identity that makes Malindi distinct
Farhiya Hussein  |  Mar 19, 2025

Many tourists from around the globe are always fascinated to visit Malindi due to the fact that the town has unique tourist attraction sites and monum...

Sudan war: How national treasures were stolen from Museum
The Conversation  |  Dec 03, 2024

The museum, in the midst of the warzone and in an area controlled by the RSF, has suffered from the “fog-of-war”. This means that very little clear in...

National Museums of Kenya enlists IT experts to fix tourist payment challenges
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 15, 2024

The move to upgrade the service comes in response to growing concerns raised by individuals, including former Trade Minister Mukhisa Kituyi.

One-on-one with Kenya's youngest and only Muslim lady in the Executive
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Oct 16, 2024

One of her proudest achievements is the restoration of the Wajir Museum, the only one in northern Kenya.

Egypt opens more galleries in long-awaited antiquities museum
Reuters  |  Oct 16, 2024

The sprawling Grand Egyptian Museum next to the pyramids of Giza was initially scheduled to open in 2012.

Untold stories of Somali culture through pictures and art
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Jul 06, 2024

Ali and his students preserved a remarkable selection of 48 pictures and drawings that survived the ravages of civil unrest

Somali arts and cultural exhibition unveiled at Kenya National Museum
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Jun 29, 2024

This is the first time a Somali cultural exhibition has been held at the Kenya National Museum, and it is expected to run for the next thirty days.

NMK transforms 129-year-old Tana River church into community museum
Farhiya Hussein  |  Apr 23, 2024

The missionary house will become Tana River's inaugural museum, joining the list of the nation's scarce community museums.

Celebrating Somali culture: Eid festival, business expo kick off in Nairobi
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Apr 13, 2024

The expo welcomed attendees from various backgrounds, highlighting Kenya's rich cultural tapestry.

Two brothers claim ownership of archaeological site Gedi Ruins
Abdimalik Hajir  |  Jan 12, 2024

Brothers Mohamed Abdi and Abdullahi Abdi say they will not rest until the truth about their ancestors is revealed.

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