Season 1 Episode 1 - A Palace for The People

Hosts Wanjiru Koinange and Angela Wachuka explore McMillan Memorial Library in Nairobi, Kenya. They describe the grandeur of the building and its unique features. They recall how they first found the library, its state of disrepair, and how they began the journey towards transforming it into a Palace for the People.

The episode delves into the history of McMillan Memorial Library, tracing its origins during British colonial rule in Kenya. It highlights Sir William Northrup McMillan, the American settler whose wife built the library in his memory. The episode includes intriguing stories about Northrup McMillan, lions, a drunken night, and a diplomatic incident involving an American president.

Photo credits: Bill Muganda
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