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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… 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 exhibitionThe 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 partnershipsCitizen 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 listThe 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 assetsThe 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 systemA 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 →