Also known as: NMK
National Museums of Kenya — government institution managing museums and cultural heritage sites across Kenya, hosting exhibitions on Chinese fashion, biodiversity, and indigenous knowledge.
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Audio By VocalizeAt the National Museums of Kenya in Nairobi, a skirt more than a century old offers a glimpse into the craftsmanship, symbolism and cultural memory woven into traditional Chinese dress. …
Century-old mamianqun skirt on display at Nairobi's China-Africa costume exhibitionCitizen Digital
… The call was made during the opening of the China-Africa Costume Culture and Art Exhibition at the National Museums of Kenya in Nairobi on Thursday. …
Kenya, China deepen cultural ties through fashion and creative economyCapital News
… Archipelagos will work alongside KWS, the Turkana Basin Institute, the National Museums of Kenya, the Kenya Marine and Fisheries Research Institute, the Kenya Fisheries Service, the South Island Trust, Community Land Management Committees and the county governments of Marsabit an …
KWS Partners with Archipelagos to Strengthen Management of Lake Turkana National ParksThe Standard
… “Spotting the Red Weaver has been extraordinarily difficult because its primary home, the Boni-Dodori Forest near the Kenya-Somalia border, is a high-risk area where security concerns severely restrict field research,” said Musina, a researcher with the National Museums of Kenya …
The rediscovery of Kenya's lost Red WeaverCapital News
… The National Museums of Kenya (NMK) said the facility was closed on July 20, 2026, and will remain inaccessible to visitors until October 30, 2026. …
Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Mausoleum Closed for Three Months for RenovationThe Standard
… Other agencies sued are National Land Commission (NLC), National Environment Management Authority (Nema), National Construction Authority (NCA) and the National Museums of Kenya. …
LSK sues Mombasa county, state agencies over construction at recreational gardensThe Standard
… 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 literacyA mamianqun, or horse-face skirt over a century old from China's Shandong province, is on display at the National Museums of Kenya as part of the China-Africa Costume Culture and Art Exhibition, which brings together traditional Chinese dress and contemporary African fashion through accompanying fashion shows and cultural exchange.
13 September 2026 · The Standard →
A mamianqun, or horse-face skirt over a century old from China's Shandong province, is on display at the National Museums of Kenya as part of the China-Africa Costume Culture and Art Exhibition, which brings together traditional Chinese dress and contemporary African fashion through accompanying fashion shows and cultural exchange.
13 September 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya and China are seeking to deepen cultural cooperation through fashion, heritage preservation, skills development and the creative economy, with a China-Africa Costume Culture and Art Exhibition opened at the National Museums of Kenya in Nairobi. The Director of Culture said cultural cooperation should be an integral component of Kenya-China and broader Africa-China relations through people-to-people exchanges involving artists, cultural practitioners, museums, researchers, designers, and young people.
11 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Kenya Wildlife Service has entered into a strategic partnership with Archipelagos to support management and restoration of Sibiloi and Central Island National Parks in the Lake Turkana region, working to implement a 10-year management plan (2026–2036) for the parks.
29 August 2026 · Capital News →
A bird species last photographed in April 2014, the Red Weaver was rediscovered in Boni-Dodori Forest in July 2026 after over a decade without confirmed sightings. The species had been added to the global Search for Lost Birds priority list in March 2025 due to the lack of field records and security challenges in its habitat near the Kenya-Somalia border.
24 August 2026 · The Standard →
The National Museums of Kenya has closed the Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Mausoleum in Siaya County from July 20 to October 30, 2026, to allow renovation works and concurrent construction of a new mausoleum for former Prime Minister Raila Odinga at the same heritage site.
12 August 2026 · Capital News →
The Law Society of Kenya has filed a lawsuit seeking to stop construction at Treasury Square Gardens in Mombasa, alleging that authorities allowed development on public recreational land without following constitutional and environmental requirements. The case names the county assembly speaker, county executive member, Mombasa County Assembly, Attorney General, Ministry of Sports, Culture and National Heritage, and several national agencies.
12 August 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 →