So interesting! I direct a project on Contested Histories (www.contestedhistories.org) in The Hague that looks at monuments, buildings sites, etc., dealing with complicated and controversial historical events and figures from the past. I believe this building might make an interesting case study. I'm glad a teacher in Kenya alerted me to your interesting article.
"Sir Northrup McMillan, the founder of Juja Farm – and in whose memory the McMillan Memorial Library in Nairobi was erected." wonderful historical insight
Really good piece of history here that needs to be formally documented. Italian influence in Kenya has certainly been understated for so long. One question though John, where exactly is Amba Lagi? Never heard of the place before...
So interesting! I direct a project on Contested Histories (www.contestedhistories.org) in The Hague that looks at monuments, buildings sites, etc., dealing with complicated and controversial historical events and figures from the past. I believe this building might make an interesting case study. I'm glad a teacher in Kenya alerted me to your interesting article.
Best,
Marie-Louise Jansen
Thank you for this article. I lived in Eldoret for a few years and loved the place!..
A great article John. Thank you for sharing.
Amazing history.. Surely kiambu county should acknowledge this. Thank you for sharing.
Excellent narrative; I agree with you that Kiambu needs to be innovative in its quest for developing a robust Tourism sector.
"Sir Northrup McMillan, the founder of Juja Farm – and in whose memory the McMillan Memorial Library in Nairobi was erected." wonderful historical insight
Really good piece of history here that needs to be formally documented. Italian influence in Kenya has certainly been understated for so long. One question though John, where exactly is Amba Lagi? Never heard of the place before...
Nyc church in Nyeri... Visited it once