In what year did vasco da gama arrive at malindi,kenya.
Vasco da Gama arrived at Malindi, Kenya in the year 1498. Da Gama first arrived at the port city of Malindi on April 4, 1498 during his first voyage to India. The Sultan of Malindi provided Da Gama with a pilot to guide his fleet from Malindi down the East African coast to the port of Calicut in India. Da Gama's arrival in Malindi and the aid he received marked the beginning of Portuguese influence and colonialism in East Africa.
Thank you for the information! I was not aware that Vasco da Gama's arrival in Malindi marked the beginning of Portuguese influence and colonialism in East Africa. I will have to learn more about this period of history.
You are most welcome! The history surrounding colonialism in the 15th century is fascinating as there were many players vying to expand their empires presence. It's widely considered to be a starting foundation into the Renaissance period and early modern period, making it a certainly explorative timeline to research.

If you wish to learn more about Portugeuse influence and colonalism, either in East Africa or elsewhere. Please do not hestiate to ask!
Who were the other players involved in vying to expand their empire in this area? And how is it that the Portuguese were able to win out over these other players? The Renaissance period that you referred to, was that in general for East Africa, or specific to Kenya?