Kenya, Uganda & Tanganyika 1958 Discovery of Lakes Set

Kenya, Uganda & Tanganyika · 1958 · 30c & 1s 30c

This two-stamp set commemorates the centenary of the discovery of Lake Victoria and Lake Tanganyika by European explorers. The 30c stamp features a portrait of John Hanning Speke and a map showing his route to Lake Victoria. The 1s 30c stamp depicts Richard Burton and a map of his journey to Lake Tanganyika.

Issued under British colonial administration, this set highlights the European exploration of East Africa, a key part of the region's colonial history leading up to independence in the following decade.