Omani museum opens in Kenya

Muscat: Oman makes its mark on the African nation of Kenya as the National Records and Archive Authority inaugurated a permanent museum depicting Omani life in Mombasa.
Mombasa Castle was specially renovated to house the exhibition portraying Oman’s historical presence in Kenya as well as the long existing relationship between the Sultanate and the African nation.
The castle will carry the Omani flag permanently as the museum is part of the Oman-Kenya history.
HE Dr. Hamad Al Diwani, Head of the National Records and Archive Authority said that the museum will tell tales of Omani history in Kenya including the accomplishments the Sultanate has achieved.
“We will see part of Oman’s history in Mombasa which will tell tales about the events, history and culture in the Oman House,” said Al Diwani mentioning a hall within the castle.
“Our history in the Sultanate will continue achieving different milestones,” he added saying during the launch.
HE Saleh Suleiman Al Harthy, Omani Ambassador to Kenya said, “Kenya is like Oman; it boasts a wealth of history, folklore and archeological sites. There are several villages and neighborhoods in Kenya with Omani names like Tiwi in Mombasa and Jaalan in Malindi.”
The museum will have historical artifacts and documents as well as information about the Sultanate’s history in Kenya.