The Kenyan flag was adopted on December 12, 1963. The colors, shield, and spears are those of the Maasi warrior.
The Republic of Kenya is located in East Africa. It is crossed horizontally by the equator and vertically by the 38th meridian (east). It is bordered in the north by Ethiopia and The Sudan, on the west by Uganda and Lake Victoria, on the south by Tanzania, and on the east by the Indian Ocean and Somalia.
Kenya's boundaries came about through rivalries between colonial European powers and contain many ethnically diverse people who are independent and proud of their cultural heritage. Kenyans are also aware of the need for a strong national identity and many groups are willing to come together and unite to make this possible.
Since Kenya's independence in 1963, the government has rallied the people under the national motto of "Harambee," or "Pulling together."
Postcolonial development has been a communal effort based on the principle of self-help. In this way the republic has tried to strengthen its traditional agricultural base as a foundation for industrialization. It also continues to promote tourism, for the beauty and variety of Kenya's landscape, the pleasant and sunny climate, and the impressive dances and music of its people.
Kenya's boundaries came about through rivalries between colonial European powers and contain many ethnically diverse people who are independent and proud of their cultural heritage. Kenyans are also aware of the need for a strong national identity and many groups are willing to come together and unite to make this possible.
Since Kenya's independence in 1963, the government has rallied the people under the national motto of "Harambee," or "Pulling together."
Postcolonial development has been a communal effort based on the principle of self-help. In this way the republic has tried to strengthen its traditional agricultural base as a foundation for industrialization. It also continues to promote tourism, for the beauty and variety of Kenya's landscape, the pleasant and sunny climate, and the impressive dances and music of its people.
Kenya Facts
Population(est): (2005) 33,830,000
Area: 224,961 square miles (582,646 square kilometres).
Largest Cities:
Nairobi (Capital)
Mombasa
Kisumu
Nakuru
Eldoret
Area: 224,961 square miles (582,646 square kilometres).
Largest Cities:
Nairobi (Capital)
Mombasa
Kisumu
Nakuru
Eldoret
Motto: "Harambee, " or "Pulling Together"
Languages:
Swahili
English
tribal languages
Government:
Republic (gained independance from the British Empire in 1963)
President:
Mwai Kibaki
Religion:
Protestant 45%
Roman Catholic 33%
Muslim 10%
Traditional Religions 10%
Hindu, Jainism, and Baha'i 2%
Tribes:
Swahili
English
tribal languages
Government:
Republic (gained independance from the British Empire in 1963)
President:
Mwai Kibaki
Religion:
Protestant 45%
Roman Catholic 33%
Muslim 10%
Traditional Religions 10%
Hindu, Jainism, and Baha'i 2%
Tribes:
Akamba
Borana
El-Molo
Gabbra
Gusii
Kalenjin
Kikuyu
Luhya
Luo
Maasai
Meru
Pokot
Rendille
Samburu
Somali
Crops:
Sugar Cane
Tea
Maize (Corn)
Sukuma wiki (Kale)
Beans
Potatoes
Bananas
Pineapples
Mangoes
Plums
Papayas
Guava
Passion Fruit
Music:
Lingala (upbeat party music guitar and drums)
Benga (contemporary Kenyan dance music)
Taarab (originated as Swahili wedding music)
Raggae
Hip-Hop
Rap
Sports:
Football (Soccer) National Team - The Harambee Stars
Rallying (Off-road racing)
Rugby
Cricket
Boxing
* Kenya has announced it's intention host the Olympics in 2016.
It would be the first African country ever to host the Olympics.
Athletes:
Paul Tergat - Marathon world record holder
Catherine Ndereba - Four-time winner of the Boston Marathon
Films:
The Constant Gardener
Nowhere in Africa
Lara Croft Tomb Raider: The Cradle of Life
To Walk With Lions
Karen Blixen's Out of Africa
Born Free
Price Ranges:
$1.00 US = 70 Ksh (Kenya Shillings)
1 Litre of petrol (gasoline) = +/- 70 Ksh
1 bottle of Tusker Beer = 70 Ksh
1 bottle of Coke = 16 Ksh
1 Daily Nation newspaper = 35 Ksh
1 pineapple = 30
1 apple = 25 Ksh
1 bag sukuma wiki (feeds 3 people) = 10 Ksh
1 bag maize flour (feeds many) = 55 Ksh
1 meal (restuarant) = 100 - 200 Ksh
1 meal (home) = 50 - 100 Ksh
1 pirated DVD (containing 5-6 new movies) = 150 - 300 Ksh
1 Toyota Hi-lux / yr 2000 (4WD Pick-up) = 680,000 Ksh
Experiencing Kenya first-hand = PRICELESS!!!
Sugar Cane
Tea
Maize (Corn)
Sukuma wiki (Kale)
Beans
Potatoes
Bananas
Pineapples
Mangoes
Plums
Papayas
Guava
Passion Fruit
Music:
Lingala (upbeat party music guitar and drums)
Benga (contemporary Kenyan dance music)
Taarab (originated as Swahili wedding music)
Raggae
Hip-Hop
Rap
Sports:
Football (Soccer) National Team - The Harambee Stars
Rallying (Off-road racing)
Rugby
Cricket
Boxing
* Kenya has announced it's intention host the Olympics in 2016.
It would be the first African country ever to host the Olympics.
Athletes:
Paul Tergat - Marathon world record holder
Catherine Ndereba - Four-time winner of the Boston Marathon
Films:
The Constant Gardener
Nowhere in Africa
Lara Croft Tomb Raider: The Cradle of Life
To Walk With Lions
Karen Blixen's Out of Africa
Born Free
Price Ranges:
$1.00 US = 70 Ksh (Kenya Shillings)
1 Litre of petrol (gasoline) = +/- 70 Ksh
1 bottle of Tusker Beer = 70 Ksh
1 bottle of Coke = 16 Ksh
1 Daily Nation newspaper = 35 Ksh
1 pineapple = 30
1 apple = 25 Ksh
1 bag sukuma wiki (feeds 3 people) = 10 Ksh
1 bag maize flour (feeds many) = 55 Ksh
1 meal (restuarant) = 100 - 200 Ksh
1 meal (home) = 50 - 100 Ksh
1 pirated DVD (containing 5-6 new movies) = 150 - 300 Ksh
1 Toyota Hi-lux / yr 2000 (4WD Pick-up) = 680,000 Ksh
Experiencing Kenya first-hand = PRICELESS!!!
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