National Museums of Kenya

To be a global leader in heritage management for prosperity

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A productive first day of pre-conference training comes to a close.
Today, participants immersed themselves in learning, collaboration, and the exchange of ideas ahead of the 2nd Joint International Scientific Conference.
See you tomorrow for Day 2!

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The countdown is on!
From 8th–12th June 2026, leading researchers, scientists, heritage professionals, innovators, and policymakers will converge for the 2nd Joint International Scientific Conference at the Nairobi National Museum.

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The conference's aim is to share knowledge, spark new ideas, and explore solutions to some of today's most pressing challenges.
Join us as we celebrate research, innovation, collaboration, and the power of science to shape a sustainable future.

#JISC2026 #ScientificConference

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Team Alligator or Team Crocodile?

Cast your vote in the comments below and tell us why.

You can meet both at the Nairobi National Museum's Snake Park.

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As we celebrate Eid al-Adha, NMK extends warm wishes to all Muslims in Kenya and around the world.
May this sacred occasion inspire compassion, unity, sacrifice, and gratitude in our communities. We wish you and your loved ones peace, joy, and blessings throughout the festivities

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Vivian’s "heritage web" demonstration powerfully illustrated how communities, heritage institutions, and the county government are deeply interconnected. Just like the threads of a web, if one connection is broken, everything weakens and eventually falls apart.

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The education team came prepared to teach and engage young learners through Kakapel rock art, storytelling, and fun educational activities.
As we celebrate Museums Uniting a Divided World, we continue to show that museums are spaces for learning and connection.

#IMDKenya2026

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Museo Archeologico Nazionale di Raggio Calabrai, Scuola Nazionale Patrimonio and National Museums of Kenya.

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Our engagement focused on cultural cooperation, heritage preservation, and strengthening partnerships between Kenya and France through shared history, research, and museum collaboration.

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The engagement focused on cultural cooperation, heritage preservation, and strengthening partnerships between Kenya and France.
#AfricaForwardSummit #CulturalHeritage

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Key highlights from my opening remarks delivered during the panel on “African Voices: Restitution of Cultural Property and Heritage Cooperation”

✓ Restitution remains an important global conversation on justice, heritage and historical responsibility.

✓ UNESCO’s 1978 appeal and President Emmanuel Macron’s 2017 Ouagadougou address continue to shape international restitution dialogue.

✓ France has demonstrated progressive leadership through the return of cultural treasures to African nations.

✓ Kenya has made significant progress in recovering cultural objects and historical records from international institutions.

✓ Kenya has documented over 32,000 cultural objects held in institutions across Europe, including France.

✓ Kenya’s National Restitution Policy aims to restore dignity, strengthen traditional knowledge, and promote access to heritage.

✓ Kenya and France continue to collaborate in archaeology, paleoanthropology, research, heritage conservation, and creative sector development.

✓ Greater opportunities exist in museum partnerships, cultural tourism, innovation, education exchange, and youth empowerment.

✓ The future of Africa–France cooperation must be built on reciprocity, equity, dialogue and mutual respect.

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At the sidelines of Africa Forward Summit I passed by the Kenya France Art Booth where culture , creativity, heritage and innovation came alive through powerful artistic expression, A beautiful reminder that art transcends borders strengthening cultural ties, celebrating our shared histories and deepening the people-to-people l exchanges between Kenya and France.

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🚨PUBLIC NOTICE🚨

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Just over a year ago, I took the oath of office as Cabinet Secretary for Ministry of Gender, Culture and Children services entrusted by H.E the President William Ruto with a mandate that goes to the very heart of our Nation’s social fabric, identity and future.

Over the past year, we have worked together with a deep sense of duty to the people of Kenya to advance the rights, welfare , dignity and opportunities of women, men , children and vulnerable members of our society while preserving and celebrating the rich cultural heritage that defines us as a Nation .

This has reinforced a fundamental conviction: that gender equality, child protection and cultural advancement are not peripheral concerns of Government . They are central pillars of National transformation, social cohesion and sustainable development a vision that H.E President William Ruto continues to Champion thorough his unwavering commitment to the empowerment of every Kenyan .

As a Ministry, we have remained steadfast in strengthening policy frameworks, deepening institutional coordination, advancing inclusion and building partnerships that place the welfare of people at the centre of governance.

As I reflect on this first anniversary in office, I do so with humility and renewed resolve and an even greater commitment to serve the great people of Kenya . The work continues and so does our collective resolve .

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Held a high-level consultative meeting with the leadership of the
@museumsofkenya to review ongoing initiatives within the heritage sector with particular focus on the repatriation and restitution of Kenyan cultural artefacts. The Ministry remains committed to protecting Kenya’s cultural patrimony.

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Step into the past after dark.
Back to the Stone Age: Night at the Museum brings Kenya’s story as the Home of Human Origins to life with guided night tours, lectures, and hands-on experiences for all ages.
5 June 2026 | 6:00–9:00 PM
Nairobi National Museum