×
App Icon
The Standard e-Paper
Home To Bold Columnists
★★★★ - on Play Store
Download Now

Block by block: How Freemasons built famous buildings in Nairobi

Vocalize Pre-Player Loader

Audio By Vocalize

Macmillan Library, Nairobi.

Nairobi lacks distinct architecture. Little can distinguish our buildings, besides the current craze for height, aluminium cladding and glazing. Actually, the design of modern buildings is mostly of European import.

But one can't miss the uniqueness of buildings that were erected by Freemasons who put up structures like the All Saint's Cathedral at the turn of the last century. They put up churches as well as colonial institutions and extensively incorporated Freemasonry signs and symbols even in Anglican churches.

Get Full Access for Ksh299/Week.
Fact‑first reporting that puts you at the heart of the newsroom. Subscribe for full access.
  • Unlimited access to all premium content
  • Uninterrupted ad-free browsing experience
  • Mobile-optimized reading experience
  • Weekly Newsletters
  • MPesa, Airtel Money and Cards accepted
Already a subscriber? Log in
By AFP 15 hrs ago
Premier League
Pereira 'trusts' Forest owner Marinakis despite three sackings this season
By AFP 15 hrs ago
Football
Mexico prepares for possible drone threats during the World Cup
By AFP 15 hrs ago
Premier League
Arteta welcomes Madueke and Saka's competition for places
By AFP 15 hrs ago
Football
Barcelona's Raphinha blasts La Liga refereeing double standards