TARA participated in the National Museums of Kenya NMK, Open Day at the invitation of the Earth Sciences Department. Held on 27th and 28th November this year, the NMK Open Day is an annual event during which the public is invited to see the different kinds of research the museum is undertaking and their relevance to national development. The theme for this year was 'Research and humanity for Kenya Vision 2030'. Vision 2030 is the country's long-term development blueprint that aims at transforming Kenya into a newly industrialised, middle income country providing a quality life for all its citizens by the year 2030.

TARA had the opportunity to show off its community projects around Kenya (Mfangano Island, Kakapel and Lokori), highlighting how rock art heritage contributes to sustainable development among the communities living around the sites. TARA was also able to showcase some of its new merchandise to some of the 10,000 people who attended the event.

 

(28-11-09)