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News Kenya » History: Kenya at 60: Key moments in history

News channel or source: https://www.theafricareport.com/322669/kenya-at-60-key-moments-in-history/

Published on: Wednesday 20 September 2023

It has been a long road for Kenya since gaining independence 60 years ago, and the country continues to grow politically, and economically, playing a vital role within the East African Community. The ...

News Kenya » History: Kenya’s presidents have a long history of falling out with their deputies – Rigathi Gachagua’s impeachment is no surprise

News channel or source: https://theconversation.com/kenyas-presidents-have-a-long-history-of-falling-out-with-their-deputies-rigathi-gachaguas-impeachment-is-no-surprise-241139

Published on: Sunday 13 October 2024

The removal of Kenya’s deputy president Rigathi Gachagua is part of a long history, dating back to independence, of fallouts between the president and his deputy. The difference this time around is ...

News Kenya » History: Kenya: Years of history and symbolism woven into Kitenge fabric

News channel or source: https://www.theafricareport.com/192959/kenya-years-of-history-and-symbolism-woven-into-kitenge-fabric/

Published on: Wednesday 13 April 2022

African fabrics come from countless sources across the continent, including that of colonisers. They are unmistakably bold and colourful, yet the true identity of such fabrics such as Kenya’s kitenge, ...

News Kenya » History: Kenya’s ‘patriotic’ choral music has been used to embed a skewed version of history

News channel or source: https://theconversation.com/kenyas-patriotic-choral-music-has-been-used-to-embed-a-skewed-version-of-history-183850

Published on: Monday 30 May 2022

Choral music – patriotic choral music in particular – is a significant genre in Kenya’s political history. Patriotic music is defined by how it engages citizen to praise and express sentiments of ...

News Kenya » History: Kenya National Archives: The building that carries Kenya’s decades history

News channel or source: https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/entertainment/news/article/2001414512/kenya-national-archives-the-building-that-carries-kenyas-decades-history

Published on: Monday 31 May 2021

At the heart of the city stands one of Kenya’s most iconic buildings, but one that few bother to visit. To some, the Kenya National Archives and Documentation Service is more of a landmark, meeting ...

News Kenya » History: Kenya carves its place in forests’ history

News channel or source: https://wwf.panda.org/wwf_news/?19414/Kenya-carves-its-place-in-forests-history

Published on: Monday 28 March 2005

An innovative WWF project promoting sustainable Kenyan woodcarvings from ‘good woods’ has achieved Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) certification — a first for Kenya. Nairobi, Kenya – An innovative ...