In History

A milestone in Kenya’s motoring history! Gerald Gikonyo Kanyuira is widely cited as the first indigenous Kenyan African to own a car. Around 1938, he bought an Austin for about KSh 300 a remarkable achievement at the time.

Ndindi Nyoro started his education at Gathukeini Primary School in Murang'a County from 1991 to 1999. He sat for his Kenya Certificate of Primary Education in 1999. Life was very difficult for his family. At only twelve years old he started running a small village kiosk to earn money. He wanted to help his parents and buy his own school needs. His father later told him to stop the business and concentrate fully on his books. He listened and worked very hard in class despite poverty.

He joined Kiambugi Boys Secondary School from 2000 to 2003 and sat for his Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education in 2003. He had qualified for Kiaguthu Boys but lacked school fees, so he chose Kiambugi because it allowed payment in installments. During holidays he survived by repairing shoes, burning charcoal, and selling second-hand clothes to support himself and his family. Despite many challenges, he never gave up. In 2003 he became the only student in his school to attain a direct university entry grade, proving that hard work and determination can overcome severe poverty. His story still inspires many young Kenyans today.

A group photo taken in front of the first car bought in Komland by James Nsah Ndai in 1955.

The car was named " chîmambom"

BIGMAMI

On August 27, 1953, Mrs. Hannah Awolowo, while in London for the African conference, decided to pay a visit to the zoo.

She is seen feeding Rusty the elephant.

Al Capone's wife Mae visits her husband at Alcatraz in 1938.

Mary Smith, a "knocker-upper" who earned sixpence a week shooting dried peas at windows to wake people for work in East London