On June 1, 2022, President Uhuru Kenyatta officially commissioned the revamped Uhuru Gardens National Monument and Museum, a project that had been in the works for 21 months.
The 65-acre site, which has undergone significant renovations, now features a tunnel of martyrs, an underground military gallery, a birth of Kenya gallery, and a people of Kenya gallery showcasing the country's diverse cultures.
The garden also hosts a presidential library, bronze sculptures of Kenya's wildlife, and stone carvings of freedom fighters Dedan Kimathi and Mekatilili wa Menza.
Visitors can explore the site's water features, 12,300 2D and 3D artefacts collected from various parts of the country, and 40 different visual interviews by historians, academics, experts, and the country's heroes.
The new buildings bear the shape of a court of arms, and the refurbished garden aims to better restore the history of the venue's significant role in the country's struggle for independence.
President's Message ¶
"Uhuru Gardens National Monument and Museum not only speaks of our pain as a country but also eloquently tells the story of our heroes, academicians, sportsmen, and women," said President Kenyatta.
He added, "Stepping on these grounds should give us all a sense of national duty and reaffirm our patriotism."
