Through a DNA analysis conducted together with Rwandan counterparts, the German scientists confirmed that 27 of these skulls have clear connections to living descendants of the Kenyan victims. Entrance to Berlin's Museum of Prehistory and Early History Photo SMBAs part of the project, the German museum analysed over 1,000 skulls collected from East Africa during the colonial era. Following the genetic analysis, one of the skulls was found to be a complete genetic match with a living male in Tanzania. This collection includes many remains that were initially assembled by the doctor and anthropologist Felix von Luschan during the era of German colonial rule. Further, Germany has taken steps to repatriate skulls and other human remains that were taken to Berlin during that historical period.

Source: Daily Nation September 10, 2023 09:18 UTC