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THIMLICH OHINGA HERITAGE SITE

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THIMLICH OHINGA HERITAGE SITE

In Kenya, a 14 century dry stone wall structure is now a World Heritage site. Thimlich Ohinga Heritage Site is now the seventh landmark in Kenya to reach Heritage status by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO). In essence, UNESCO now protects the landmark through international treaties cause of its cultural and historical significance. During the official ceremony to mark the status, government officials urged investors to take advantage of this unique opportunity…

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RWANDA GOVERNMENT STEP UP CENTRES FOR UNESCO RECOMMENDATION

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RWANDA GOVERNMENT STEP UP CENTRES FOR UNESCO RECOMMENDATION

Rwanda government making plans to train experts that will prepare documentation for Heritage sites. Rwandan government is stepping up plans for to register its centers on UNESCO World Heritage sites. This plans will involve training local experts which will prepare a documentation. Meanwhile, The documentation will be on four Genocide memorial sites as the country intensifies efforts to make the list. The country will hire experts from 16 countries with different skills. This experts will also train Rwandan experts for three…

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MIGORI COUNTY ANCIENT FORTRESS SET FOR GLOBAL LIMELIGHT

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MIGORI COUNTY ANCIENT FORTRESS SET FOR GLOBAL LIMELIGHT

Migori County ancient fortress “Thimlich Ohinga” get World heritage status recognition by Unesco Migori County in Kenya is set to have one of its ancient fortress display in  Unesco’s heritage list. The ancient fortress also known as Thimlich Ohinga was among three new sites that receive an award from Unesco. The award is a world heritage status by Unesco. The recognition has spark hope for a rise in tourism fortunes for the county. It has also create an…

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