The Kenya National Archives and Documentation Service (KNADS), a cornerstone of Kenya’s historical preservation.
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Located at 30 Moi Avenue in Nairobi, adjacent to the Ambassadeur Hotel, the archives are housed in a building that originally served as the Kenya Commercial Bank headquarters. This institution is dedicated to acquiring, preserving, and providing access to public and private records of national significance.
🗃️ Collections and Exhibits
KNADS boasts a vast repository of over 40,000 volumes, encompassing documents from Kenya’s colonial era to its post-independence period. The archives also feature artifacts, photographs, and records that chronicle the nation's journey through various historical epochs. Notably, some of the oldest documents include 17th-century records from the Church Missionary Society .
🖼️ Murumbi Art Gallery
Situated on the ground floor of the archives building, the Murumbi Art Gallery is named after Joseph Murumbi, Kenya’s second Vice President and a renowned art collector. This gallery is recognized as the largest Pan-African art gallery in Africa, housing an extensive collection of artifacts from various African communities .
🕘 Visiting Information
Murumbi Art Gallery: Open daily from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., including weekends and public holidays.
Search Room: Open Monday to Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; closed on public holidays .
Visitors are encouraged to explore the rich tapestry of Kenya's history and culture preserved within the Kenya National Archives.
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