Kapenguria Museum: Kapenguria, Kenya

Kapenguria Museum gives a detailed history of how Kenya gained independence from Great Britain in 1963. The museum is the place where the leaders of Moa-Moa, the Kenyan’s independence movement, were jailed in the 1950s. Six individuals were identified as active members and leaders in the movement and were jailed and tried in the town. They became known as the Kapenguria Six, freedom fighters for Kenya and the fathers of independence. The trial was unfair, as witnesses were bribed to provide false testimonies. The Kapenguria Six were found guilty, and moved to a prison camp in the northern part of Kenya for seven years of hard labor. Their struggles and commitment to Kenyan independence is etched in the hearts of all Kenyans.

The Pokot Gallery and the Cherangani Gallery held interesting artifacts from history and provided details on traditional Kenyan lifestyles. Men and women wardrobe, weapons, tools for hunting and food preparation, were some of the artifacts featured. The Pokot Gallery was lined with detailed images of the tribe. There were also descriptions of the cultural traditions including initiation and circumcision.