How Florence Wilson Founded Wilson Airport
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BY Henry Muuthia - July 22, 2023 10:51 pm
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Few women dared to venture into the skies in the early 1930s. But Florence Ker Wilson, founder of Wilson Airport, Nairobi, defied all odds.
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How Richard Leakey Made Kenya Famous
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BY Kenya Geographic - April 10, 2023 8:27 pm
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Dr Richard Leakey relentlessly promoted social and environmental justice, paleoanthropology, and conservation in Kenya.
Michael Werikhe Walked for Black Rhinos
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- July 6, 2014 11:20 pm
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Michael Werikhe, dedicated his life to the conservation of the rhino. Perhaps, today, our black rhino population owes its existence to campaigns he began.
Wangari Maathai Saved Kenya’s Forests
- BY Kenya Geographic
- July 6, 2014 11:08 pm
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We celebrate Prof Wangari Maathai for helping keep Kenya green. Because of her, we can enjoy a rich fauna and flora in the country.
Joseph Murumbi Kept Africa’s Art Alive
- BY Kenya Geographic
- July 6, 2014 9:31 pm
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For helping to define Kenya as a stronghold of ancient and contemporary African art, Kenya Geographic honours Joseph Murumbi in our Hall of Fame.
George Adamson Dared Lions to be Free
- BY Kenya Geographic
- July 5, 2014 9:54 pm
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Because of his tireless work at rehabilitating big cats in captivity, George Adamson today occupies a place at the Kenya Geographic Hall of Fame.
