The name of Bildad Kaggia is usually mentioned alongside Kenya’s other founding fathers, but often just as an afterthought. Bildad Kaggia was one of the famous “Kapenguria Six“ freedom fighters also the founding fathers of the Kenyan Nation, who were detained by the colonial government during the struggle for independence in Kenya. Bildad Kaggia courage, radicalism and adherence to truth is regarded as an important reference in the process of building of a national consciousness and identity. In 2007 the Bildad Kaggia Foundation requested the Department of Architecture and Building Science at the University of Nairobi to propose a design of a museum dedicated to Bildad Kaggia. The department then initiated a student competition. The Goethe Institut of Nairobi hosted the exhibition on-line of student's works and opened a forum to discuss the projects.
Awaiting to see the building construction, some of the full of hope students declarations.

Anthony Opil
"Grew up wishing my thoughts, and drawings would one day come to life, or at least move a life…architecture is my route, life is no longer just a dream!"

Jotham Muriu Njoroge
"Highly inspired by the works and character of Antoni Gaudi"

Linda Nkatha
"I know who I am….. I am Riara’s granddaughter…. Spitting image of my father and when the day is done; my mother’s still my biggest fan, I' ve got many friends who love me. I love designing … guess it’s all a part of me ... That’s who I am.

Nyandiko Otieno Frederick, "Architecture is my Opium! That is what drives me in my studies and continued pursuit of international excellence. I pray that the Almighty Lord strengthens me. S.B.

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1,2 Anthony Opil, the winning project
3,4 Jotham Muriu Njoroge
5,6 Linda Nkatha