Historical Markers and War Memorials in Kenya

By J. Makali Bruton, March 1, 2024

Kenya in the Second World War Marker

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1 ► Kenya, Kisumu, Kisumu — Kenya in the Second World War —

As in the First World War, when the country was the base for the earlier stages of the campaign in German East Africa, Kenya became an important base in the Second World War - this time in operations across her northern frontier for the . . . — — Map (db m243749) HM WM

2 ► Kenya, Kisumu, Kisumu Central, Kisumu, Milimani — Who are the Luo? / The Mythical Descendants of Ramogi —

Who are the Luo? This exhibition concerns itself with the Luo people found mainly in Nyanza Province on the eastern shores of Lake Victoria, roughly covering Kisumu, Saya, Nyando, Rachuonyo, Homa Bay, Suba and Migori. Early . . . — — Map (db m243635) HM

3 ► Kenya, Nairobi, Central, Nairobi, Central Business District — Tom Mboya Memorial —

This monument is dedicated to Thomas Joseph Odhiambo Mboya (15th August 1930 – 5 July 1969) Gallant Kenyan, pioneer trade unionist, educationist, independence activist Eloquent politician and statesman “We will never, never sell our . . . — — Map (db m241843) WM

4 ► Kenya, Nairobi, Central, Nairobi, Central Business District — U.S. Embassy Kenya Bombing Memorial —

"May the innocent victims of this tragic event rest in the knowledge that it has strengthened our resolve to work for a world in which man is able to live alongside his brother in peace." August 7 1998 Daihir Achaau ∙ Samson Oduor . . . — — Map (db m241782) WM