The granary remained an ordinary storehouse until this year when the National Museums of Kenya (NMK) took it over. NMK noted that the granary qualified to be a national monument being the oldest in Kikuyu land. In a gazette notice, dated April 30, 2021, the Cabinet Secretary for Sports, Culture and Heritage Amina Mohammed said the granary is of national interest and declared it a protected monument. Cooked traditional food could also be stored in the granary for days, even weeks. We have always treasured this gift our father gave our mother as a show of his love for her and his entire family,” Nderitu said.

Source: Standard Digital June 16, 2021 17:11 UTC