Discover 195 National Monuments in Kenya About National Monuments in Kenya A National Monument, as defined by the Constitution , is a place or immovable structure of any age which, being of historical, cultural, scientific, architectural, technological or other human interest, or, a rock-painting, carving or primitive inscription made on an immovable object (s); or an ancient earthwork or other immovable object attributable to human activity; or a structure which is of public interest by reason of the historic, architectural, traditional, artistic or archaeological interest attached to it; or a shipwreck more than fifty years old, and such adjoining land as may be required for maintenance thereof. Kenya's National Monuments are diverse, currently numbering almost 200 and include buildings, cemeteries, cultural groves, landscapes and archaeological locations. Each of the National Monuments holds and perpetuates a unique story. In the same light, a lot of effort is taken to preserve these sites in their original state so that future generations can understand the story of these places. In many ways the 195′ National Monuments are a physical calendar of Kenya's unique history. Come Live The Magic – Magical Kenya Value of National Monuments in Kenya National Monuments and Museums alike tell the story of humanity through the ages and are an important part of the preservation movement. Monuments are "open museums" which preserve and protect fundamental resources, cultural heritage, history, and ecology. The long standing history of the coast region of Kenya is enthralling and enchanting. Long before the arrival of the Portuguese, the coastal region had a long history of trade. The history of the coast region post the Portuguese Era is marked by impressive historic monuments which although ecclesiastical constitute only a small proportion of the ancient ruins and National Monuments along the coast. Further inland, and much later in the history of Kenya, battlefields, Churches, hideout caves hold an intriguing history of Kenya's history. Kenya also has significant archaeological assets and is a long standing leader in Africa in the discovery of fascinating sites in the pre-history of man. Although little-known, the varied archaeological sites in Kenya hold essential information on human evolution and are a surpassing patrimony. Mombasa County

  1. Bwana Tamu
  2. Kisauni Bell Tower
  3. Mbaraki Pillar
  4. Old Law Courts
  5. Old Town Mombasa
  6. Mama Ngina Drive
  7. Leven House
  8. Mombasa Golf Club
  9. Trumpet Metal
  10. Trumpet Ivory
  11. Old Watch Towers
  12. Jumaa Mosque
  13. Luziwa
  14. Riadha Uwani
  15. Bwana Shali Patani
  16. Pillar Tomb
  17. Fort Jesus
  18. Sante de Tanna Shipwreck
  19. Ras Mtandanda Mosque
  20. Castle Hotel
  21. Holy Ghost Cathedral
  22. St. Emmanuel Church
  23. Babu Motors
  24. Kilindini House
  25. Ivory House
  26. Issar Thawar House
  27. Mombasa Dispensary
  28. Central Police Station
  29. District Officer's Office
  30. Anglican Cathedral
  31. Mackinnon Market
  32. Alidina Visram School
  33. Gridlay's Bank
  34. National Bank, Mombasa
  35. Shekh Mwinyime House

Homabay County

  1. Kanam Prehistoric Site
  2. Kanjera Prehistoric Site
  3. Tom Mboya Mausoleum
  4. Government House – Sori
  5. SDA Church – Rapedhi

Bungoma County

  1. Chetambe's Fort
  2. Muhanda Fort

Nakuru County

  1. Lord Egerton's Castle
  2. Hyrax Hill Museum
  3. Kariandusi Museum
  4. The Kilombe Site
  5. Lanet Prehistoric Site

Muranga County

  1. Fort Tenan
  2. Kericho Wagon Ltd

Kakamega County

  1. Muliro Gardens

Kilifi County

  1. Takwa Milinga Ruins
  2. District Officer's Office
  3. Kaya Fungo
  4. Kaya Kauma
  5. Kaya Chivara
  6. Mnarani Ruins
  7. Mtwapa
  8. Mambrui
  9. Takaungu South
  10. Da Gama Pillar
  11. Kilepwa Island
  12. Jamadra Mosque
  13. Sheikh Said
  14. Sheikh Othman
  15. Takaungu North
  16. Jumaa Mtwapa
  17. Mgangani
  18. Gedi Ruins
  19. Bedida Sacred Grove
  20. Kaya Mudzi Muvya
  21. Kaya Lunguma
  22. Muyu wa Kae
  23. Kaya Fimboni
  24. Kaya Mzizima
  25. Ronald Ngala's Site

Kwale County

  1. Kongo Mosque
  2. Diani Ruins
  3. Kaya Diani
  4. Kaya Muhaka
  5. Kaya Galu
  6. Kaya Kinondo
  7. Chale Island Grove
  8. Shimoni Caves
  9. Kaya Bogowa
  10. Kaya Gandini
  11. Kaya Mtai
  12. Dugumura Hill Grove
  13. Kaya Kwale
  14. Kaya Dzombo
  15. Mrima Hill Grove
  16. Kaya Ukunda
  17. Shirazi
  18. Tumbe
  19. Tiwi
  20. Kaya Mtswakara

Kajiado County

  1. Selengai Stone
  2. Selengai Wells
  3. Olorgesailie Site

Muranga County

  1. Mukurwe wa Nyagathanga
  2. Fort Hall

Taita Taveta County

  1. St. Marks ACK Church, Sagala

Lamu County

  1. Pate Ruins
  2. Brooks Quarry Site
  3. Bwana Bakari Mosque
  4. Ishakani I
  5. Ishakani II
  6. Ishakani III
  7. Shanga
  8. Omwe
  9. Kiunga
  10. Lamu Fort
  11. Lamu Town
  12. Manda Ruins
  13. Mambore
  14. Siyu Fort
  15. Jamia ya Siyu
  16. Lango la Shee of Siyu
  17. Mwana
  18. Lamu Catchment Area
  19. Lamu Veterinary Office

Nairobi County

  1. Nairobi School
  2. Khoja Mosque
  3. Old Mutual Building
  4. Standard Chartered House
  5. Pan Africa House
  6. Royalty House
  7. Imperial Chambers
  8. British East African House
  9. Bull Cafe
  10. Prembro House
  11. Pansoms House
  12. Surat Association Building
  13. Rahimtulla Trust Library
  14. Bohra Mosque
  15. 10 Year Nyayo Era
  16. City Hall
  17. Peace Pole
  18. Global Forest
  19. Jomo Kenyatta Mausoleum
  20. Silver Jubilee Monument
  21. Peace, Love & Unity Monument
  22. The Judiciary Building
  23. The National Monument
  24. The Tetrahedron
  25. Institute of African Studies
  26. City Park

Kiambu County

  1. AIC Church Kijabe
  2. Italian Church

Samburu County

  1. Kenyatta House – Maralal

Marsabit County

  1. Sibiloi National Park
  2. Railways Museum
  3. Jeevanjee Gardens
  4. Carlton Fenzi Memorial
  5. War Memorial Statue

Nyeri County

  1. Mau Mau Caves
  2. African Retailers Traders
  3. District Commissioner's Office
  4. Old Clock Tower
  5. Nyeri Court
  6. Ruringu Police Station
  7. Ruringu Old African Court
  8. Baden Powell Gravesite
  9. Paxtu House
  10. St. Peter's Church
  11. St. Curthbert Church
  12. Mathari Mission Hospital
  13. Italian Memorial Church
  14. Italian Servant's Monument
  15. Queen Elizabeth Monument
  16. Dedan Kimathi's Trench
  17. Mau Mau Fig Tree
  18. Karima Hill
  19. Burguret Mau Mau Shelter
  20. Narumoru Mau Mau Caves
  21. Nyeri Provincial Police
  22. Nyeri Club
  23. White Rhino Hotel
  24. Tumu Tumu Church
  25. Mau Mau Mass Grave

Kisumu County

  1. Chemogoch Site
  2. Songhor Site
  3. Muguruk Site
  4. District Commissioner's Office
  5. Brandman's House
  6. Provincial Commissioner's Hse

Meru County

  1. Thai Lake
  2. Bututia Sacred Lake
  3. Gituune Sacred Forest

Tana River County

  1. Kwa Manawili Saba
  2. The Shaka Ruins
  3. Kwa Ungwana wa Mashaa

Migori County

  1. Thimlich Ohinga
  2. Macalder Mines

Nandi County

  1. Kapurtay Prehistoric Site

Siaya County

  1. Oginga Odinga Mausoleum

Naiorbi Railway Museum Conserving the Heritage The stories of Kenya's diverse people and places are everywhere. These stories are found across the landscape of the nation, set in more than 300 historical destinations, national monuments and national museums. Gifts from our past to the future generations. In every county can be found historic destinations where our rich history has been preserved; from the coastal towns, through the gash of the Rift Valley, up the mountain ranges, across the semi-arid dry plains to the north-west. The Sibiloi National Park, which is famous throughout the world for its wildlife, also contains Koobi Foora, the most significant of several site in Kenya at which the remains of pre-historic man have been unearthed to provide links in the chain of human evolution. "As scientists, historians and archaeologists continue to uncover, study and promote access to tangible and intangible cultural heritage, there are ever increasing challenges that pervade these conservation efforts. Heritage conservation is threatened as the world globalizes and African economies open up to new frontiers of growth in the international markets while increased building construction, infrastructural expansion as well as terrorism tearing down existing heritage assets. Kenya in particular prides itself as a prodigious habitat for abundant and various natural and cultural heritage assets including archaeological sites, wildlife, landscapes and folklores. However, the different forms cultural and natural heritage take and the complexity of the conservation hitches are not congealed; in its place their constant and respective evolution requires continuous regeneration of competence, technology and value systems. Conservators must therefore seek to expand existing principles and practices in the management of cultural and natural heritage, including the assessment of values attributed to the heritage, questions of reversibility and replica as well as accessibility and security issues". Fort Jesus Musuem in Mombasa. Published by Miss Elmeralda Fort Jesus Unesco World Heritage Site Fort Jesus was inscribes as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2011, as one of the most outstanding and well preserved examples of 16th Century Portuguese military fortification and a landmark in the history of this type of construction. During the 16th Century the Swahili towns remained generally independent of Portugal’s control and under the government of their traditional Shirazi ruling families. However, due to Portugal’s disruptive commercial policy, the 16th Century was a period of decline. During the second half of the century a new oceanic power, Turkey, made two brief appearances on the Swahili Coast and succeeded in inciting local revolts against the Portuguese. After defeating the Turks, the Portuguese decided to consolidate their power in East Africa by keeping a permanent garrison in order to ensure continued control on their dominions. The construction of Fort Jesus of Mombasa began in 1593 to the designs of Jao Batista Cairato, an Italian architect in the employ of Portugal in India. It is a heavily fortified building with elaborate outworks, moats and salients to counter the effectiveness and accuracy of the new projectiles. The salients were so arranged that any bastion could come to the aid of the other by means of crossfire. Its plan consists of a central court, with bastions at corners. Gunports and turrets were placed to control entering ships, and the main street.

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