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National Museums of Kenya

Also known as: NMK

National Museums of Kenya — operates national museums across the country including Nairobi National Museum and Fort Jesus Museum, recently hosted China-Kenya eco-cultural tourism cooperation events.

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  1. June 2026
  2. Citizen 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 deal
  3. Citizen 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 deal
  4. Capital 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 review
  5. May 2026
  6. Citizen 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 Nairobi
  7. Capital 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 rise
  8. Capital 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 exhibition
  9. The Standard

    used by the Covid-19 pandemic, tourism remains one of the world’s leading economic sectors, contributing about 10.3 per cent of global GDP before the outbreak.Speaking during this year’s International Day for Biological Diversity celebrations held at the National Museums of Kenya

    Kenya targets tourism growth through heritage and biodiversity partnerships
  10. Citizen Digital

    Gov't increases Museum entry fees: New price list By Citizen Reporter May 07, 2026 06:54 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter An entrance of the National Museums of Kenya headquarters in Nairobi.

    Gov't increases Museum entry fees: New price list
  11. The Standard

    According to data from the National Museums of Kenya (NMK), the indigenous knowledge intellectual assets economy in Kenya is estimated to be worth Sh230 billion annually.

    Kenya targets Sh230bn from indigenous knowledge assets
  12. The Standard

    Mary Gikungu, Director General of the National Museums of Kenya, highlighted the importance of preserving and utilising indigenous knowledge as an economic asset.

    Calls grow to integrate indigenous medicine into Kenya's healthcare system
Mining & Energy

Petition filed to halt Kenya-US Mrima Hill rare earth minerals deal

The News

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

Wednesday 24 June

  1. Petition filed to halt Kenya-US Mrima Hill rare earth minerals deal

    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

  2. Lobby group petitions court to halt Mrima Hill mining deal

    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

Friday 5 June

  1. Raila Odinga Mausoleum design features circular core, green grounds

    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

Sunday 24 May

  1. Kenya and China pledge closer eco-cultural tourism ties

    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

Saturday 23 May

  1. Kenya, China promote cultural tourism as fastest-growing segment

    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

  2. Kenya, China renew biodiversity cooperation at Nairobi exhibition

    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

  3. Kenya diversifies tourism through heritage and biodiversity partnerships

    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

Thursday 7 May

  1. Kenya raises museum entry fees effective May 7, 2026

    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

Wednesday 6 May

  1. Kenya targets Sh230bn from indigenous knowledge assets

    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

  2. Advocates push to integrate indigenous medicine into Kenya healthcare

    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

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