February 1, 2019
The Makindu Temple has been a beacon for Sikhs and people from all walks of life since 1926. We trace the history of Sikhism along the path of the Kenya-Uganda Railway and its renowned hospitality for travellers.
January 31, 2019
By the beginning of 1912 a location had been set aside at the corner of Kings Way and Kirk Road. Robertson, Gow and Davidson – a British architectural firm in Nairobi – orchestrated the development of East Africa’s first synagogue. In structure, it was unique and stood out on the booming street on which it was situated.
Today, as you drive along University Way, the Nairobi Synagogue still stands; a beguiling mixture of ancient and modern, quiet and fenced - in an otherwise bustling area.
February 16, 2018
At the centre of what we now know as County 047 lay a marshy swamp. Named for the Maa phrase for ‘place of cool waters’, Nairobi […]
February 15, 2018
In 1905 a terrible massacre took place in what was then known as Gusiiland. Led by British colonial officer Geoffrey Northcote, the offensive was an attempt […]
February 14, 2018
Bananas. Paw paws. Avocados and pineapples. These are some of the fruits you’ll find in Kisii County. The best part is how most county locals have […]
February 13, 2018
On a gently sloping hill in the heart of Migori County lies a series of curious stone structures that have been in existence for more than […]
February 12, 2018
The best part about finding your way to Homa Bay is that you have three options. If you choose the tarmac, you have unlimited access to […]
February 11, 2018
In the plains between the Nandi Escarpment and Nyabondo Plateau lies Kano. Home to a legend. In the time when the Luo and the Lang’o […]
February 10, 2018
In the middle of Yala Town, which sits on the north-eastern side of County 041, is a nondescript little building. It is one of the earliest […]