I learnt so much here about the history of not only Kenya, but also other African countries such as Ethiopia, Nigeria, Sierra Leone and others. Very beautiful and well equipped. For only Ksh.50/= you get to enter Archives and learn history and also photos are allowed. If you haven't visited this place, would definitely recommend that you do especially if you love learning about history.

This is a common country symbol for every country. Show cases national heritage, history as well as prominent people both politically and other life facets. It's quite magnificent but it could be better if we pull a page from Ethiopians and Tanzanians.

Great collection of Kenyan and African historical artifacts and documents. Needs more light however and more events to let people know that it is open. General public is encouraged to donate items from their homes that could have historical value for display and preservation.

Archives is a great place to pass time while learning about our heritage and history.

I love that this landmarks acts like a compass for those who usually get lost while walkin around the streets of Nairobi City. Located at a very strategic point . The surrounding environment outside the building oftenly over crowded. But sometimes its not as secure as you would expect it,don't trust anyone you see walkin beside you.

This is a nice place with historical records and monuments. It also has cultural objects from diverse cultures in Kenya and across Africa. It's good for children and adults.

It has all that you need to know about Kenya,the entry fee is also very affordable

A good place to get away for the weekend. Culturally rich, educative yet still nice for a good conversation in between

Affordable. Was a worthwhile experience. Rich in History. Abundant in hospitality. Especially the intern guide, #RahabNjeri who was very knowledgeable and kind.

A big memorial, please visit this place if you are around.

This place offers a good environment for people to wait for their loved ones arriving from the rural areas due to its popularity in Nairobi city.

The entrance fee is affordable and it's a good place to learn more about the history of the various cultures in Kenya and Africa, and even leaders dating back to before Kenya got her independence. The only downside is there is no guide to explain the various cultures that have been represented or even the history.

Best place to visit... Be careful when you are around this place... Lots of busy bodies hovering around... If they find you, they will trick you and even pick pocket

Historical site of Kenya and it's really affordable

It's awesome place

Is a place where you can get all the information and history of the kenyan independence and all the freedom fighters

It's a really good landmark; it's an easy meet up point and also offers good history about the country.

Love it

More Kenyans should visit this historical archive. It celebrates African art showcasing sculptures, carvings & paintings from different Kenyan communities & other African nations. It's also a window to the past with photos of Kenya's colonial history. The staff were friendly and willing to share information about exhibits. Entry is an affordable 50/- for Kenyan adults. Note that Saturday closing time is indicated as 12noon online but it closes at 4pm. If you have a large bag you will have to leave it at the reception so plan accordingly. The lighting could be better but overall its worth a visit for both young and old.

Great tourist attraction in Nairobi. Very rich in Kenyan and African history from artefacts, African paintings, African attires etc. This is one of the few places you can visit in Nairobi on a budget.

One of those popular meeting places in Nairobi but never once think of going inside. A landmark and direction compass for many. You will be surprised at how magnificent the place is. Well preserved over the years. Price is 50ksh for citizens,remember to carry you ID. If you ever wondered about the history of Africa and Kenyan community then it's worth giving it a try. A mini version of the national museum but with updates history.

Introduction The Kenya Archive collections include archival material, many once confidential, of the colonial and post-colonial government of Kenya up to the early 1960's. "They provide a full account of the social, political, economic, and religious problems of development in equatorial Africa". (Foreword, v.) Documents within the collection also include a large number of microfilm reels of newspapers, journals, and papers of assorted associations. Syracuse University is one of two repositories of the complete microfilm collection of the Kenya National Archives of materials up to the time of independence from colonial rule in Kenya. The other collection is owned by the Center for Research Libraries (CRL) in Chicago.

A landmark in Nairobi Central Business District. Always busy with lots of people. Extremely cheap entrance charges to get inside. They do not allow photos to be taken inside the National Archives. Spare some minutes and get inside and view for yourself heritage you cannot get anywhere else other than in this building. An iconic structure nevertheless.

Easily accessible within the Central business District quite affordable,houses all past aterfacts,early political souvenirs

best place that reminds you of your past

If you want to appreciate our heritage, visit here!

kenya is national archives building is actually a landmark for Nairobi CBD. the design and yellow of building help me during my early days in the town. I wish the managment to maintain the yellow color forever.

The best place to visit for Historical activities.

Great place to learn about Kenya's history

A nice place to see Kenyan artifacts and learn Kenyan history

I don't hate the place

Contains art collections of the 19th century...all of history in the library..can't get enough if you are a researcher 😎💯

Awesome

Educative place

Awesome

Very informative.

(Translated by Google) Drilling off (Original) Boring af

Cool

Landmark

a place of all people

Idling spot, soo many chokoras!

All history needed is there

Nothing much to do

Good

Good

Our country’s badge

(Translated by Google) This place is full of people sitting without a form I don't know radar uwa🤔 (Original) Hii place ujaa watu wamekaa bila form sijui rada uwa🤔

Nice

Good to go

For reference, records , research , history and learning

Was accessible to everyone and they had corona giudelines put in place

Nice place

Ancient content

Was good

A nice place

(Translated by Google) Educating (Original) Inaelimisha

Nice

I like the place

Beautiful place

Historical memories of Africa.

It's crowded

Good

Wonderful place to visit

Excellent

Archived

Very rich in any kind of information about Kenya pre colonial, colonial and after independence

Liked by many people

The best meeting place

A good pace for history lovers.

This is like the time square of Nairobi city... its the intersection of many peoples routes and it signifies the the centrality of Nairobi's various residents... its highly likely that if you ever needed something in downtown Nairobi from uptown and vice versa you passed through here. the archives themselves various history pieces of Kenya. Go inside you will get to see some of the events and articles that have shaped Kenya over the years

It's a good place you can come to see different things of all cultural in kenya

It reminds one of the past history and make you feel like you were there when it all happened.

It's easily accessible and close to the bus stops

Located in the center of Kenyas capital city. Nice place to visit

A good place to shop for accesories

Looks old and insignificant to Kenyan history. Or I don't know that vintage look is history in itself.🤔

Just okay. Full digitization is long overdue

Lovely

Kenyan history archived here.

Great meeting place

(Translated by Google) cool about (Original) cool environ

Great view, though I was just passing by

An awesome experience

Cool

Very nice

Interesting place

Its an historical place

You will learn about Kenyans past political history and alot more it's open to the general public

very nice

I love it

Awesome to be

Good.

amazing

Nice place

Alot of history here

Congestion

This is a place opened to the public where you can learn alot.

Love this place

Go see artifacts from yesteryears.

Cool place for idlers and those who are new to the city

Its the best landmark in town. You begin from here after tea room

Great

Nice

Very organised

Dusty

Educational!

So crowded outside with people roaming around with nothing to do

Good.

I can learned alot about our history

The staff there were amazing

It's an awesome place to chill

A nice friend to wait for a friend.

Safe

It's a good place to take foreigners

Nice landmark

Cool place to be

Very busy place

Excellent

Good Kenyan History

Nice and disciplined staff

This is indeed the goldmine of history; the laboratory of history. The best services ever. Find your time and visit, you won't be disappointed. It has the best archists.

I am not into history much. But I really loved. I looked for the newspaper of the year I was born. Please visit and get to know where we are coming from as a country. The customer reception and experience was awesome. 😎

It's a good place to meet up with someone especially if you are new in the City.

Fascinating. The history has well been preserved for the future. You don't wanna sleep on that If you embrace art .You still have go check this place out. But the security around the National Archives is a bit tricky , robbers and tricksters are good at their game .Better watch out.

It would be injustice to walk in Nairobi town and fail to Notice this building where our Country's history can be accessed. Many people have a tendency to use it as a landmark while giving directions or as a place to easily meet up then proceed to their destinations in town. There is definitely much to appreciate from the collection of various aspects of the Kenyan History. Plan a visit and learn more about Kenya.

At the centre of Nairobi city. The building architecture is unique and therefore a good landmark for a stranger who is visiting for the first time .

It's a wonderful historical site I can say 😊

You can find the history of our country in this place and it's amazing what you can find out in the building.

One of the Iconic buildings in Nairobi city. It houses cultural heritage documents, artefacts, photographs, curvings and cultural instruments. Its located at the commercial business hub of the city. Do not claim to know Nairobi if you have not set foot around this location in between Tom Mboya Street and Moi Avenue.

Not very good security wise and you need to take good care of your phone.

Fun fact,until now,I have never stepped foot inside of Kenya Archives and I legit pass there on the daily. It is a high time I did. Kenya's history is archived in here and there is so much happening now that was never recorded and would love to compare .

Kenyan History displayed in this institution, it is amazing...

It's among the best places to learn Kenyan Heritage & culture

A very good place to be,it reminds me of traditional Kenyan communities culture,a big library inside will really be nice for all historical books we have,Students in Highschool and Primary schools really need to be incorporated to the Archieves.It would be very good if you guys came together with National Museum of Kenya.

This museum is small and slightly dated. Would recommend the Kenya National Museum if you can only do one.

Its a very busy area and quite congested, buti got intrested in Archives

The Building itself, Job well done to the renovations, but this place is very crowded. Whereas it makes someone to feel not a secure ,means find another way to your destination if you can avoid this area.

Great place for outdoor events that entertain the community.

Great history of Kenya, with lots of great cultural diversity for different tribes of Kenya. Excellently displayed traditional items... great experience

Awesome, though it's crowded but was great.

Beautiful place to be..you need to see informative articles found here...great place to further a research

Great place to learn our history and a meeting point for lots of people

Good place. It acts as a meet point and it acts like landmark to many Kenyans

Its a nice place to learn basic historical information ( for normal citizens) It's even more useful for researchers. However, there's not much to it considering how big it is ( normal citizen's perspective); most of the items in the building belonged to west African communities. There were a handful of Kenyan historical items. Some areas have been closed off to the public. Other areas have empty display cabins. The walls and the historical items they enclosed were so dusty, I couldn't help but sneeze during my entire visit. Don't even get me started on how dirty the floors were. To whom ever is in charge, I know a lot of unemployed people who would be happy to work as janitors at affordable prices. ( I hope they will not be required to bring their CVs). The guard at the gate ( young man) is very arrogant. I recommend that he asks his brothers at 316 chambers about basic etiquette and customer service. Not everyone is a recruit at a Watchmen camp. The Archives doesn't have a till number. Just because it's called Archives doesn't mean that it should not be open to digital transactions. Next time I might come and give entry fees with coral shells as currency. The Nairobi Gallery at GPO is 10 times better. Regardless of its size (Nairobi Gallery), there was more content to it. The place was clean, people in there were friendly from the gate to the receptionist and also the tour guides, who I never saw in the archives. I can now confidently say I wouldn't have incurred any loss had I decided to eat mandazi and mturaa instead of giving the receptionist my entry fee. The Kenya National Archives can do better if more historical items were added to it's collection, interior renovation and also working on issues already mentioned.

Excellent service, everything well organized, good historical site with every culture well explained. For historians and political analysts, I recommend you visit here for former historical events. The inside is just cool and serene. Nice place to visit 50 bob entry fee for citizens.

The place was amazingly beautiful. I've never been there before. The interior is beautiful compared to the exterior. The artifacts have been well preserved...Most people don't visit this place. Its viewed as a landmark. I would urge you to make time gather a few friends and visit this place 😎😎

I loved my experience at the documentary site. Almost everything about the Kenyan history up to date, entrance fee is very affordable, very nice staff ready to answer to all your questions, there are wash rooms inside the facility. No taking photos at the 1st floor documentary. Beautiful artifacts. I loved the Kenyan history 😍

A good place to lass time when you're in town. Entrance is only ksh 50. It has jnteresting historical details you may want to know about Kenya

O God, who searches minds and hearts, may the words of my mouth and the thoughts of my heart be pleasing to you. I offer you my inner world to cleanse and redecorate by the sanctifying work of your Holy Spirit. Please guard my heart from evil ambitions and my mind from impure thoughts. In Jesus' name I pray. Amen.

I recently visited the Kenya National Archives Documentation Center, and I must say that my experience exceeded expectations. This place is a treasure trove of historical information and a must-visit for anyone interested in Kenya's rich heritage. First, the staff at the center were incredibly knowledgeable and helpful. They guided me through the vast collection of documents, photographs, and artifacts, answering all my questions with enthusiasm and expertise. Their passion for preserving and sharing Kenya's history was evident, and their assistance made my visit even more enjoyable. The documentation center itself is well-organized and easily accessible. The materials are neatly categorized, making it convenient to find specific documents or explore different topics. The archives are properly maintained, ensuring the preservation of these valuable records for future generations. I was particularly impressed by the extensive range of resources available. Whether you're interested in colonial history, the struggle for independence, cultural heritage, or any other aspect of Kenya's past, the center offers a wealth of materials to delve into. I spent hours engrossed in old photographs, letters, newspapers, and government records, gaining a deeper understanding of the country's journey. Another aspect that stood out to me was the effort put into digitizing certain documents. This allows for easier access and preservation, as well as enabling researchers and students from around the world to explore Kenya's history remotely. The center's commitment to embracing technology while preserving traditional archival methods is commendable. The ambiance of the center was tranquil and conducive to study and research. It provided a peaceful environment where I could immerse myself in the past. The facilities were well-maintained, and the reading areas were comfortable, making it an ideal place to spend hours immersed in history. The Kenya National Archives Documentation Center is not only a valuable resource for researchers but also an educational destination for students. The center offers guided tours and educational programs that cater to different age groups, fostering an appreciation for Kenya's history among the younger generation. In conclusion, I highly recommend visiting the Kenya National Archives Documentation Center. It is a remarkable institution that preserves and showcases Kenya's historical legacy. The knowledgeable staff, extensive collection of documents, and well-maintained facilities create an exceptional experience for history enthusiasts and researchers alike. I am grateful for the opportunity to explore Kenya's past at this outstanding facility.

Visiting the Kenya National Archives is an immersive experience, offering a glimpse into the nation's multifaceted history and showcases our country's diverse culture. It plays a pivotal role in safeguarding Kenya's cultural legacy and is an indispensable resource for anyone interested in our country's past.

I visited this place 2x. One was a school student and most recently as a researcher. I was doing research for a friend coming to visit Kenya. Now, I am not big on history or documentaries but the place is so epic and rich in history and ambience. Please please check the place out whenever you can. It's cheap to go, and full of nice people. No taking much pictures.