History
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Remembering George Macharia
It is with heavy hearts that we remember and honor George Macharia, who dedicated 25 years of service to the…
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Nairobi’s Iconic Drive-In Cinema That Time Forgot
Nestled along Thika Road in Nairobi, the Fox Drive-In Cinema stands as a testament to Kenya’s rich cinematic history. Opened…
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The Remarkable Journey of Dr. Florence Gladwell Ng’endo Mwangi
In a 1965 portrait, a young Dr. Florence Gladwell Ng’endo Mwangi stands poised, the embodiment of quiet determination and brilliance.…
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George Owino: Story of Man Behind Big G, Kenya’s Biggest Chewing Gum
Meet Sir George Owino also known as Big George aka Big G. He was the brains behind the concept of…
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How Ole Sempele became Kenya’s first US scholar
In 1909, Molonket ole Sempele became the first Kenyan to pursue higher education in the United States, embarking on a…
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The Strange Story Of Essie Dunbar, The South Carolina Woman Who Was Allegedly Buried Alive In 1915
During a hot South Carolina summer in 1915, 30-year-old Essie Dunbar “died” of an epileptic seizure. Or so her family…
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Turkana Demands Return of World’s Oldest Complete Fossil; Governor Is Building The Largest Fossil Museum in Africa
Turkana Governor Josphat Nanok (above) says his government wants the oldest complete human fossil ever excavated, the Turkana Boy, returned…
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Eliot’s Telegram “Did You Get My Message?”
By Daniel Karanja – Author of The Origins & Evolutions of Kenya’s International Boundaries The year was 1903 and the…
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