Gedi Museum
Gede Malindi Why Visit? Beneath the shady canopy of an ancient forest, the Gedi Ruins whisper tales of a once-thriving Swahili town that flourished between the twelfth and seventeenth centuries. Mysteriously abandoned, these coral-stone structures—mosques, palatial houses, and grand walls—now lie in silent splendor, inviting travelers to ponder the fortunes and tragedies of ages past. […]
Malindi Museum
Malindi Town Why Visit? Malindi Museum, dear traveler, offers a window into grand ages of maritime exploits, colonial governance, and Swahili enterprise. Here, one may behold an amalgamation of Portuguese, British, and indigenous influences—stitched into the tapestry of centuries past. Admission Hours Open all year round Monday to Sunday 8:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. Book a Visit […]
Lamu Museum
Lamu Old Town, Lamu Island Why Visit? The Lamu Museum is at the heart of the Lamu Archipelago, recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site for its well-preserved Swahili culture. This charming coastal destination provides an immersive experience of centuries-old Swahili traditions, architecture, and maritime heritage. The museum itself showcases historic artifacts, local crafts, and […]
Fort Jesus
Mombasa Island Why Visit? Fort Jesus is a UNESCO World Heritage Site perched on the edge of the Indian Ocean. Constructed by the Portuguese in 1593, it stands as one of the most well-preserved examples of 16th-century fortification in the region. Over centuries, it has witnessed multiple power struggles—Portuguese, Omani Arabs, and British—and now serves […]
Karen Blixen Museum
Karen suburb, Nairobi Why Visit? The Karen Blixen Museum sits at the foot of the Ngong Hills, providing a tranquil oasis that once served as the home of renowned Danish author Karen Blixen (pen name: Isak Dinesen). Famous for her memoir Out of Africa, Karen Blixen’s story and colonial-era farmhouse offer unique insights into Kenya’s […]
Vasco da Gama Pillar
Photo by Håvar Bauck www.bauck.com Malindi, Kilifi Why Visit? Standing atop a bluff overlooking the Indian Ocean, the Vasco da Gama Pillar is among Kenya’s oldest remaining European-built monuments. Erected in the late 15th century by Portuguese sailors, it marks a turning point in global exploration and commemorates Malindi’s role as a hospitable East African […]
Tom Mboya Monument
Nairobi’s Moi Avenue Why Visit? Erected in memory of the illustrious Thomas Joseph Odhiambo Mboya—a Kenyan statesman whose visionary leadership helped shape the nation’s early post-independence era—this monument serves as both a historical marker and a reminder of Kenya’s strides toward unity, social justice, and progress. Free to View Historical Background Born in 1930, Tom […]
Dedan Kimathi Statue
Dedan Kimathi Street Nairobi Why Visit? Erected in honor of Field Marshal Dedan Kimathi Waciuri, the indomitable figure of Kenya’s Mau Mau Uprising, this statue stands as a national tribute to the courage and sacrifices of those who struggled against colonialism. Surrounded by the bustle of modern city life, the monument compels reflection upon Kenya’s […]
Cancer Palliative Garden: A Sanctuary of Hope and Healing
“There is no compelling reason why you don’t have cancer. Why any of us doesn’t. We aren’t purer, luckier, or more deserving. Cancer is a thief—random, cruel, and indiscriminate.” These powerful words, adapted from Bikozulu’s poignant essay Eleven Lymph Nodes, echo the unsettling truth about cancer’s arbitrary reach. His story centers on a woman who […]
Kit-Mikayi
Kit Mikayi Primary School Why Visit? Kit-Mikayi, also spelled Kit Mikayi, Kitmikayi, or Kitmikaye, is a dramatic rock formation standing approximately 120 metres high, located 29 km west of Kisumu in western Kenya. The site lies about 1 km from the Kisumu-Bondo road, with the entrance located near N’gop-Ngeso Primary School and the signboard visible […]