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National Museums of Kenya on verge of insolvency, Mzalendo Kibunjia says

National Museums of Kenya (NMK) Director-General Mzalendo Kibunjia. He appeared before the Public Investments Committee on July 22, 2015. PHOTO | DIANA NGILA | NATION MEDIA GROUP

What you need to know:

  • Fort Jesus in Mombasa needs Sh100 million for repairs but was allocated a paltry Sh20 million.
  • NMK should take over sites that could generate income such as the tomb of Jomo Kenyatta at Parliament Buildings.

The National Museums of Kenya has a debt of Sh800 million and is on the verge of insolvency, its new director-general, Mzalendo Kibunjia, has said.

Dr Kibunjia told the Public Investments Committee the parastatal has had perennial poor record-keeping, which has resulted in numerous queries by the Auditor-General.