Also known as: NMK
National Museums of Kenya — cultural and natural heritage institution that hosts exhibitions, manages museums nationwide, and partners on biodiversity conservation initiatives.
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… arch in their own countries. “This means investing in capacity development, ensuring that Kenyans, Sudanese, Ethiopians and other East African technicians, students and researchers have the skills and opportunities to lead research in their own regions,” National Museums of Kenya …
Scientists urged to lead human origins researchCapital News
… In June 2026, the National Museums of Kenya (NMK) formally initiated procurement for the mausoleum, setting aside Sh30 million under Tender No. …
State-backed Raila Odinga Mausoleum enters construction phase after site handoverCitizen Digital
… Culture does.” The strategy was developed by the Alliance’s eight members: Akili Network, Consumer Grassroots Association, the Food and Land Use Coalition, Food Innovation Studio, GAIN, the National Museums of Kenya, Shujaaz Inc and Slow Food Kenya. …
Kenyan football is paying the price for childhood malnutrition, warns former Gor Mahia assistant coachCitizen Digital
… The event was attended by representatives from the National Museums of Kenya, public and academic libraries, publishers and other organisations involved in promoting reading and lifelong learning. …
Kenya marks National Reading Day 2026 with renewed push for literacyCitizen Digital
… d residents in shaping the new mining framework," petitioner Julius Ogogoh says in court papers. The suit names Mining Cabinet Secretary Hassan Joho and the Attorney-General as respondents, while the Kwale County Government, Kenya Forest Service and the National Museums of Kenya …
Petition filed to stop proposed Ksh.9.7 trillion Kenya-US Mrima Hill mining dealCitizen Digital
… d residents in shaping the new mining framework," petitioner Julius Ogogoh says in court papers. The suit names Mining Cabinet Secretary Hassan Joho and the Attorney-General as respondents, while the Kwale County Government, Kenya Forest Service and the National Museums of Kenya …
Petition filed to stop proposed Ksh.9.7 trillion Kenya-US Mrima Hill mining dealCapital News
… Raila Odinga Jr said the design review brought together Culture, Arts and Heritage Principal Secretary Ummi Bashir, architectural teams from the National Museums of Kenya, and engineers from the Ministry of Works. …
Raila Odinga Mausoleum: Circular core, green grounds revealed in design reviewCitizen Digital
… The celebrations, organised by Xinhua News Agency together with the Publicity Department of the Yancheng Municipal Committee, included a photo exhibition titled “Enchanted Encounters: From China’s Yellow Sea Wetlands to the African Savannas” at the National Museums of Kenya. …
China, Kenya strengthen eco-cultural tourism ties as biodiversity day marked in NairobiCapital News
… The calls were made during celebrations marking the International Day for Biological Diversity 2026 at the National Museums of Kenya, where government officials, conservation experts, diplomats, and cultural stakeholders from Kenya and China gathered for the China–Africa Eco-cult …
Kenya, China push cultural tourism investment amid global riseCapital News
… Held at the National Museums of Kenya in Nairobi, the event brought together diplomats, conservation experts, tourism officials, and cultural stakeholders in a celebration of shared environmental stewardship between Africa and China. …
Kenya, China renew push for biodiversity cooperation at Nairobi wildlife exhibitionAt the 10th Biennial Conference of the East African Paleontological and Paleoanthropological community, experts called for increased investment in training and institutional development to enable East African researchers, technicians, and students to lead research on the continent's fossil and archaeological heritage in their own regions.
29 July 2026 · The Standard →
At the 10th Biennial Conference of the East African Paleontological and Paleoanthropological community, experts called for increased investment in training and institutional development to enable East African researchers, technicians, and students to lead research on the continent's fossil and archaeological heritage in their own regions.
29 July 2026 · The Standard →
Construction of the state-backed Raila Odinga Mausoleum has officially commenced after the Odinga family handed over the Kang'o ka Jaramogi site in Siaya County to the Kenya Defence Forces. The National Museums of Kenya allocated Sh30 million for the project, with Defence Cabinet Secretary Soipan Tuya directing military engineers to complete it within two months.
20 July 2026 · Capital News →
A former Gor Mahia assistant coach warns that Kenyan football is paying the price for childhood malnutrition, as stigma around indigenous foods in urban homes drives reliance on processed and imported alternatives. Eighteen percent of Kenyan children under five are stunted, according to the 2022 Kenya Demographic and Health Survey.
14 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya marked National Reading Day 2026 with government officials and education stakeholders calling for strengthened literacy and a culture of reading. The celebrations at Kenya National Library Service Headquarters gathered government officials, educators, publishers, authors, librarians and development partners under the theme "Our Stories, Our Future: Empowering Minds Through Reading," amid UNESCO findings that about seven in ten children in Sub-Saharan Africa cannot read and understand a simple text by age 10.
10 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A lobby group has petitioned the High Court in Kwale County to suspend implementation of a proposed Kenya-United States agreement to exploit rare earth minerals at Mrima Hill, arguing the process lacked transparency and public participation. The deal is estimated to be worth Ksh.9.7 trillion.
24 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Centre for Litigation Trust has filed a petition in Kwale High Court seeking to suspend a proposed Kenya-US agreement to exploit rare earth minerals at Mrima Hill, estimated to be worth Ksh.9.7 trillion, arguing that the process has excluded Parliament, county government, and local communities.
24 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Architectural concepts for a proposed Raila Odinga Mausoleum emerged during a design review meeting attended by senior government officials and technical experts. The design centres on a circular structure as the symbolic heart of the memorial precinct, with radiating access roads and pedestrian pathways.
5 June 2026 · Capital News →
Kenya and China have committed to deeper cooperation in eco-cultural tourism and biodiversity conservation at events in Nairobi marking International Day for Biological Diversity, including a photo exhibition titled "Enchanted Encounters: From China's Yellow Sea Wetlands to the African Savannas" at the National Museums of Kenya.
24 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Stakeholders in tourism and conservation have called for increased investment in cultural tourism, described as one of the fastest-growing segments of the global tourism industry and a driver of economic growth and community empowerment. The calls were made at the China–Africa Eco-cultural Tourism and Biodiversity Cooperation event at Kenya's National Museums, where speakers highlighted growing international and domestic demand for authentic cultural experiences.
23 May 2026 · Capital News →
China and Kenya have renewed calls for stronger cooperation in biodiversity conservation and ecological protection at a wildlife and wetlands exhibition held at the National Museums of Kenya in Nairobi, titled "Enchanted Encounters: From China's Yellow Sea Wetlands to African Savannas." The exhibition, marking the International Day for Biological Diversity, brought together diplomats, conservation experts, and tourism officials from both countries.
23 May 2026 · Capital News →
Kenya is boosting tourism revenue by integrating cultural tourism with convention tourism and expanding beyond traditional wildlife safaris and beaches to include heritage, indigenous knowledge, arts, and eco-cultural experiences. Cultural tourism is among the fastest-growing tourism segments globally, with increasing numbers of international and domestic tourists seeking authentic cultural experiences.
23 May 2026 · The Standard →
The National Museums of Kenya announced revised entry fees for national museums across the country, effective May 7, 2026. Fees for Kenyan citizens, East African residents, and non-residents have increased across facilities including the Nairobi National Museum, Snake Park, Nairobi Gallery, Karen Blixen Museum, and Fort Jesus Museum.
7 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya's indigenous knowledge intellectual assets economy is estimated to be worth Sh230 billion annually, according to the National Museums of Kenya. The NMK is launching an initiative through its Natural Products Industry programme to partner with local communities to document, digitise, and commercialise their indigenous knowledge systems.
6 May 2026 · The Standard →
Health experts and stakeholders are calling for indigenous medicine to be incorporated into Kenya's formal healthcare system as an affordable and accessible alternative, citing concerns over the rising cost and side effects of conventional treatments.
6 May 2026 · The Standard →