H.E. Dr. William Samoei Ruto, C.G.H.
President of the Republic of Kenya
Commander-in-Chief of the Defence Forces.
TOBONG’U LORE — KARIBU NYUMBANI — WELCOME HOME
KENYA — HOME OF HUMAN ORIGINS MUSEUM AND SCIENCE PARK PROJECT IN THE LAKE TURKANA BASIN
Ultimate home of Human Origins
Kenya is the Dawn of Technology (Discovery of the Oldest Stone tools in Lake Turkana Basin) .
Nature and Cultural Origins
Lake Turkana Basin has rich and diverse Natural and Cultural Heritage.
Maximizing on Heritage Tourism
Kenya has the potential to attract visitors seeking diverse and memorable experiences.
Project Team — Steering Committee
Gazette Notice No. 3036 of 15th March 2024
The Presidential Taskforce, established under Gazette Notice No. 3036 of 15th March 2024 and Gazette Notice No. 3664 of 28th March 2025, is mandated to oversee the development of the Kenya Home of Human Origins Museum and Science Park in the Lake Turkana Basin. This initiative aims to unlock the region’s tourism and investment potential for socio-economic transformation.
Gen C M Kahariri EGH CBS ‘nwc' (USA) ‘psc' (K), Chief of the Defence Forces
Chairperson of the Presidential Taskforce
Overseeing development of KHHO Museum and Science Park.
Maj Gen Bernard Waliaula, CBS, 'ndc' (China), 'psc' (K), 'acsc' (USA)
Kenya Airforce Commander
Chairman — Project Team, Technical Committee.
Project Location
Why Namortung’a–Kalokol Site
Goal: Develop infrastructure to preserve and showcase Turkana’s cultural, historical, and archaeological heritage.
The site is gazetted (16.19 acres of land)
Centrally located near significant archaeological, cultural, and geological sites.
Expansive Land
Ample space with potential for future expansion.
Accessibility
Proximity to Lodwar Airport and other airstrips.
Strategic Location
50km from Lodwar town, 16km to Lake Turkana, and 59km to Eliye Springs.
Benefits
Economic Benefits of Expanded Bed-Nights in the Basin
Direct and Indirect Benefits
