12 Stunning High Quality Photos of Kenyan History

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By Nathan Tama

It is rare to bump onto high quality images of colonial and precolonial images such as these. 

The East African Railways and Harbours Corporation (EAR&H) in-service maintenance/ repair of the 5903 Mount Meru locomotive.

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East Africa Railways & Harbours, Mechanical Department, railway workshop in Nairobi. Close of business probably 4-5 pm in the 1950s. Notice the prevalence of bicycles as the preferred mode of transport by the workers.

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Unga Group Ltd first mill in Kenya in 1909. It was located on Sadler Street, now Koinange Street, on the site that is now Chester House.

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Kenyatta International Conference Center (KICC) under construction. Circa 1968.

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KICC nearing completion. Circa 1972

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Norwich Union building, intersection of Kimathi and Mama Ngina Streets.

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The New Stanley Hotel, Kimathi Street.

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3rd March 1954. Locals selling farm produce. Exact location unknown.

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The Wajir Police Post. Image shows a senior Police officer and two girls dressed as police officers. Photo undated.

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A Geological Field Laboratory site.

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A Geological Field Laboratory on site. 
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All photos published with permission from only known possessor, Nathan Tama. Photographer and/or current copyright owner unknown.

Last modified: November 8, 2018