Loiyangalani Desert Museum
Trans-Nzoia County Why Visit? Perched atop a hill with sweeping views of the Lake Turkana, the Loiyangalani Desert Museum offers an extraordinary gateway into the diverse cultures and natural environment of Northern Kenya. Opened in June 2008, the museum serves as a cultural anchor for the eight indigenous communities that inhabit this arid and remote […]
Wajir Museum
Wajir County Why Visit? The Wajir Museum, officially opened on 19th April 2011, is dedicated to showcasing the rich cultural, historical, and natural heritage of Northern Kenya. As a regional institution under the National Museums of Kenya, it highlights the life and identity of nomadic communities living in this vast, semi-arid region and their centuries-old […]
Nyeri Museum
Nyeri Town Why Visit? Located in the heart of Nyeri town, the Nyeri Museum stands as a monument to Kenya’s legal, cultural, and independence heritage. Originally constructed in 1924 as a courthouse under the colonial administration, the museum now tells the story of Kenya’s justice system, the Mau Mau movement, and the cultural resilience of […]
Meru Museum
Meru town centre Why Visit? The Meru Museum is a cultural beacon in the Mount Kenya region, offering rich insights into the diverse traditions, history, and natural heritage of the Meru people. Housed in a historic colonial building dating back to 1916, it blends preserved architecture with interactive displays and live exhibits, making it a […]
Geoffrey Mwachala
Geoffrey Mwachala Doctor of Natural Sciences – Dr. Rer. Nat.Chief Research Scientist at National Museums of Kenya Compiling a Guide to the Plants of Karura Forest, Kenya with Itambo Malombe, Paul Kirika and Judith Nyamai
Paul Mutuku Musili
Paul Mutuku Musili PhD in Plant systematicsResearcher at National Museums of Kenya Taxonomy, Biodiversity Conservation and Climate change related research
Stephen Rucina
Stephen Rucina Mphil, PhDHead of Palynology & Palaeobotany Section at National Museums of Kenya
James J Odanga
Dr. James J. Odanga, PhD, is an entomologist with experience on how insects interact with biotic and abiotic factors. Dr. Odanga works at the Invertebrate Zoology Section of the National Museums of Kenya, in Nairobi. One of his key publications is entitled; ”Spatial distribution of Bactrocera dorsalis and Thaumatotibia leucotreta in smallholder avocado orchards along […]
Samuel Muteti
Samuel Muteti, a research scientist at Kenya National Museum in Nairobi display the replica of the Turkana Boy , Thursday, Feb. 1, 2007. He is 1.6 million years old and one of the world’s most famous fossil finds, yet religious leaders in Kenya want him kept under wraps. As this African nation prepares to unveil […]
Lydia Nafula
Lydia Nafula is a Research Scientist in the Cultural Heritage Department, of the National Museums of Kenya. She has studied anthropology and development Studies. Her work focusses on both tangible and intangible cultural heritage. She has been involved in the curation of several exhibitions, including ‘Treasures of Kenya , Costumes & Ornaments, Kanga Stories’, among […]