National Museums of Kenya Stories

Kipini residents urge government to preserve historic DC’s office as tourist heritage site
Farhiya Hussein  |  May 18, 2025

Led by community leaders Jibril Gudo and Said Omar, the locals noted Kipini had suffered after the administrative headquarters were moved to Hola in T...

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...

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.

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.

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