Story of Kenya’s matatus through rare photos
Long before Nairobi became a city of traffic jams and ride-hailing apps, its roads told a different story. The matatu — a Swahili slang for … Read more
Nairobi during the 1910s
Nairobi in the 1910s was a small but rapidly growing colonial town, just a little over a decade old since being established as a railway … Read more
Kavirondo in Pictures: a collection of old pictures from kavirondo country
The region historically known as Kavirondo—encompassing what is today Nyanza and Western Kenya—has long been a land of migration, trade, and cultural fusion. Situated along … Read more
People and Places: Nyeri 100 Years Ago in Pictures
Nyeri has long been a town of historical significance. Over a century ago, it stood as a crucial colonial administrative center, a hub of commerce, … Read more
What Did Nakuru Look Like 100 Years Ago? Find Out Here!
At the dawn of the 20th century, Nakuru was little more than a resting point for weary travelers and railway workers navigating the challenging descent … Read more
10 Iconic Photos of Nairobi Before Independence
Before Kenya gained independence in 1963, Nairobi was already a bustling center of activity, marked by its colonial architecture and diverse population. This collection, “10 … Read more