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 […]
Grace Kioko
Dr. Grace Kioko Spider Scientist Zoology department at the National Museums of Kenya. She is a former Director of Antiquities, Sites and Monuments (2014- 2021) at the National Museums of Kenya (NMK). Her academic records include an undergraduate Bachelor of Science in Geology at the University of Nairobi (1997), a graduate in Masters of Arts […]
Purity Kiura
Dr. Purity Kiura is currently a Chief Research Scientist in archaeology and heritage. She is a former Director of Antiquities, Sites and Monuments (2014- 2021) at the National Museums of Kenya (NMK). Her academic records include an undergraduate Bachelor of Science in Geology at the University of Nairobi (1997), a graduate in Masters of Arts […]
Nairobi National Museum
Museum Hill, Nairobi Why Visit? The Nairobi National Museum is Kenya’s premier cultural and natural heritage hub, offering immersive exhibitions for all ages. It’s conveniently located just minutes from Nairobi’s city center, making it an ideal stop for a quick visit or a comprehensive exploration of Kenya’s past and present. Admission Hours Open all year […]
Nairobi Gallery
Intersection of Kenyatta Avenue & Uhuru Highway, Nairobi Why Visit? The Nairobi Gallery is both a historical landmark and a vibrant art space. Housed in what was originally the Old Provincial Commissioner’s office (popularly referred to as “Hatches, Matches & Dispatches” in colonial times), this building now offers a window into Kenya’s cultural evolution. Known […]