Kapenguria Museum — Attraction in West Pokot

This is a small museum mainly dedicated to the the former prison that hosted Jomo Kenyatta for some years after his jail time in Lokitaung prison, plus some history of the host Pokot tribe.

The museum is quite small, with no parking in the compound - though parking in surrounding open areas is very safe (it's within Government Complex in Kapenguria).

Their articles are simple and straightforward, offering good glipse into the two subjects.

There's also a huge snake enclosed somewhere within 😬.....make sure...

A quaint and neatly organised museum. Kapenguria is best known for the infamous trial of Bikdad Kaggia, Kung'u Karumba, Jomo Kenyatta, Fred Kubai, Paul Ngei and Achieng' Oneko (aka Kapenguria Six) in 1952. Details of this important point in Kenya's history are captured in the Kapenguria Museum, located in the old detention centre where the Kapenguria Six where held for months. The museum also has artefacts describing the rich Pokot culture and several items highlighting Kenya's...

It is mostly known for the Kapenguria six. However, this museum has a lot to offer in terms of Pokot cultural heritage. It also highlights the mostly forgotten Sengwer people of Cherangani hills. It has large open spaces and well kept lawns. The Pokot Gallery is a gem of artefacts used in the daily life of the Pokot community. The snake park needs a...