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July 1975: Uganda’s strongman Idi Amin arrives in Kenya for tense talks with President Jomo Kenyatta — a high-stakes attempt to thaw icy ties between the two East African neighbours

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We join the nation in mourning the passing of Dr. Phoebe Muga Asiyo — trailblazer, stateswoman, and fearless advocate for women’s rights and social justice. Her legacy will endure through the many lives she touched. Rest in peace, Mama Phoebe.

We join the nation in mourning the passing of Dr. Phoebe Muga Asiyo — trailblazer, stateswoman, and fearless advocate for women’s rights and social justice. Her legacy will endure through the many lives she touched.
Rest in peace, Mama Phoebe.
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A nation between eras This rare image captures a pivotal convergence in Kenya’s leadership. From left, President Jomo Kenyatta, the nation’s founding father, then Finance Minister Mwai Kibaki, and Vice President Daniel arap Moi. Three Men. One Nation’s Journey.

A nation between eras
This rare image captures a pivotal convergence in Kenya’s leadership.
From left, President Jomo Kenyatta, the nation’s founding father, then Finance Minister Mwai Kibaki, and Vice President Daniel arap Moi. Three Men. One Nation’s Journey.
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Charity Ngilu, Michael ‘Kijana’ Wamalwa and Mwai Kibaki at the ceremony to install Archbishop Benjamin Nzimbi as the head of the Anglican Church at Nairobi’s All Saints Cathedral in 2002. Did you know that Wamalwa, Kenya’s eighth Vice President, earned the nickname “Kijana” —

Charity Ngilu, Michael ‘Kijana’ Wamalwa and Mwai Kibaki at the ceremony to install Archbishop Benjamin Nzimbi as the head of the Anglican Church at Nairobi’s All Saints Cathedral in 2002.  Did you know that Wamalwa, Kenya’s eighth Vice President, earned the nickname “Kijana” —
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Ten years ago tomorrow, on July 24, 2015, Barack Obama touched down in Nairobi and made history as the first sitting US President to visit Kenya — and in his own words, the first Kenyan-American POTUS.

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State House, Nairobi, 1967 — Mama Ngina Kenyatta (right) and Lena Moi share a rare moment together. One, the wife of a President; the other, of a Vice President. Together, they reflect the quiet strength of First Ladies — the often unseen power behind the men leading a republic.

State House, Nairobi, 1967 — Mama Ngina Kenyatta (right) and Lena Moi share a rare moment together. One, the wife of a President; the other, of a Vice President. Together, they reflect the quiet strength of First Ladies — the often unseen power behind the men leading a republic.
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Guess who? Hint: In 1961, he became the first African DC for Nyeri, at only 27. He went on to become one of Kenya’s most feared — and admired — public servants. As a minister in President Kibaki’s govt, he took on rogue matatus with rules that still bear his name — and won. He

Guess who?
Hint: In 1961, he became the first African DC for Nyeri, at only 27. He went on to become one of Kenya’s most feared — and admired — public servants. As a minister in President Kibaki’s govt, he took on rogue matatus with rules that still bear his name — and won. He
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State House, Nakuru — 12 Nov 1975 A proud moment as Mzee Jomo Kenyatta hosts the national football team after their triumph in the East and Central Africa Senior Challenge Cup. As Kenya prepares to battle it out in CHAN, we remember the legacy of Harambee Stars’ past glories —

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Kenya 1–0 DR Congo! A historic CHAN debut win at Kasarani yesterday— Austin Odhiambo’s composed finish stunning the two-time champions! But ever wondered why it’s called CHAN and not ANC? CHAN stands for Championnat d’Afrique des Nations — French for African Nations Championship.

Kenya 1–0 DR Congo!
A historic CHAN debut win at Kasarani yesterday— Austin Odhiambo’s composed finish stunning the two-time champions!
But ever wondered why it’s called CHAN and not ANC?
CHAN stands for Championnat d’Afrique des Nations — French for African Nations Championship.
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Classic Kibaki! With his signature dry wit and wisdom on full display at the PNU National Delegates Conference in Kasarani, 2008. "Sisi tumekuwa pale, pale..." A moment that will always make Kenyans smile.

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In this 1963 photo, Home Affairs Minister Jaramogi Oginga Odinga takes a sip of madafu as he and PS Kitili Mwendwa prepare to board the Kilifi ferry. Did you know…Kitili would go on to become Kenya’s first African Chief Justice in July of 1968 and the youngest ever at the time.

In this 1963 photo, Home Affairs Minister Jaramogi Oginga Odinga takes a sip of madafu as he and PS Kitili Mwendwa prepare to board the Kilifi ferry. Did you know…Kitili would go on to become Kenya’s first African Chief Justice in July of 1968 and the youngest ever at the time.
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Guess Who? Minister who ‘sang’ his way into Parliament Born 26 August 1940 in Werugha, Taita Taveta, Darius Msagha Mbela was a staunch KANU loyalist who served in several key dockets during his 14 years as Wundanyi MP — after earlier working as a top technocrat under Presidents

Guess Who?
Minister who ‘sang’ his way into Parliament
Born 26 August 1940 in Werugha, Taita Taveta, Darius Msagha Mbela was a staunch KANU loyalist who served in several key dockets during his 14 years as Wundanyi MP — after earlier working as a top technocrat under Presidents
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Young Mwai Kibaki with fellow students at London School of Economics, 1957: Fresh from earning First Class Honours at Makerere, Mwai Kibaki crossed continents on a scholarship to study at one of the world’s most prestigious institutions — the London School of Economics. In 1958,

Young Mwai Kibaki with fellow students at London School of Economics, 1957: 
Fresh from earning First Class Honours at Makerere, Mwai Kibaki crossed continents on a scholarship to study at one of the world’s most prestigious institutions — the London School of Economics. In 1958,
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In this rare photograph: (From left) Kenya’s Attorney General, Charles Njonjo, the Director-General of UN Special Fund, Paul Hoffman, President Jomo Kenyatta, Mrs Hoffman and Kenya’s Minister for Agriculture, Bruce Mckenzie. This was in the early years of President Jomo

In this rare photograph: (From left) Kenya’s Attorney General, Charles Njonjo, the Director-General of UN Special Fund, Paul Hoffman, President Jomo Kenyatta, Mrs Hoffman and Kenya’s Minister for Agriculture, Bruce Mckenzie. This was in the early years of President Jomo
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In August 1978, President Jomo Kenyatta, Kenya’s founding Head of State, passed away in Mombasa. His death marked the end of the nation’s first era of leadership and the beginning of a new phase in the republic’s history.

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A young Uhuru Kenyatta delivers a tribute at the state funeral of his father, Mzee Jomo Kenyatta. Kenya’s founding president passed away on 22 August 1978 (47 years ago, today), in Mombasa, ending a 15–year presidency that had steered the young nation from independence and

A young Uhuru Kenyatta delivers a tribute at the state funeral of his father, Mzee Jomo Kenyatta. Kenya’s founding president passed away on 22 August 1978 (47 years ago, today), in Mombasa, ending a 15–year presidency that had steered the young nation from independence and
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Daniel arap Moi addresses the nation in August 1978, just hours after being sworn in as Acting President following the death of Jomo Kenyatta. His succession faced earlier opposition from the 1976 'Change-the-Constitution' movement, which sought to block the Vice-President from

Daniel arap Moi addresses the nation in August 1978, just hours after being sworn in as Acting President following the death of Jomo Kenyatta. His succession faced earlier opposition from the 1976 'Change-the-Constitution' movement, which sought to block the Vice-President from