A VISIT TO NAIROBI MOST POPULAR DESTINATIONS

 Destination: Nairobi Gallery, National Archives and Kenyatta International Convention Centre(KICC)

Duration: 8Hrs

Tour Summary:

1. Nairobi Gallery. Nestled at the edge of Nairobi's vibrant central business district, the Nairobi Gallery is a testament to the city's rich artistic heritage. Designed by C. Rand Ovary and completed in 1913, this iconic building initially served the Ministry of Native Affairs and later, post-independence, housed the Provisional Commissioner's office and KANU's branch office. Declared a national monument in 1995, it was transferred to the National Museums of Kenya in 1997 and reopened as the Nairobi Gallery in 2005 after extensive renovations.

In 2019, the gallery's exhibits were digitized for the Google Arts and Culture platform, allowing virtual exploration via Google Street View.

Exhibits and Collections:

• Pan-African Stamps: A diverse collection from various African countries.

• Joseph and Sheila Murumbi's Room: Unique furniture pieces, posters, and photos celebrating African heritage.

• Jewelry Collection: Pieces from the Turkana culture and other African communities.

• Traditional Artifacts: African stools, traditional weapons, containers, Nubian baskets, and wood carvings.

• Sculptures and Paintings: Works by renowned African artists like Bruce Onobrakpeya, Joseph Olabode, and Asiru Olatunde Osogbo.

• Traditional Clothing and Textiles: Featuring items like Egungus and beautifully patterned Kangas.

2. National Archives.The Kenya National Archives and Documentation Services (KNADS) is situated at the edge of the central business district in downtown Nairobi along Moi Avenue next to Ambassadeur Hotel. The archives look out on the landmark Hilton Hotel, while on the rear side is Tom Mboya street. It was established in 1965 in a building that initially housed the Kenya Commercial Bank,It holds 40,000 volumes.It was established by an Act of the Parliament of Kenya in 1965 and was placed under the office of the Vice President and the Minister of Home Affairs. It is currently under the office of the Vice-President and State Department for National Heritage and Culture.The Kenya National Archives building also houses the Murumbi Gallery which contains African artifacts that were collected in the 19th century.

3. Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC) The Kenyatta International Convention Centre(KICC),formerly the Kenyatta International Conference Centre, is a 32-story building located in Nairobi, Kenya. The KICC is located in the City Square of Nairobi, and is a crucial address for a number of Government offices, including those of recently elected Senators.

The KICC has been listed among the top venues for hosting conferences on the continent.After completion, the building held the rank of the tallest building in Nairobi up until the construction of Teleposta Towers. The building has since then ceded its position as the tallest tower to a host of other newer projects including the UAP Old Mutual Tower, and the Britam Tower, which is the tallest building in Nairobi as of 2020.The Kenyatta International Conference Centre, locally known as the "KICC", was commissioned by Mzee Jomo Kenyatta,the first President of the Republic of Kenya, in 1967.