Kenya

Kenya is a country in East Africa bordering Somalia, Ethiopia and Sudan to the North, Uganda to the West, Tanzania to the South and the Indian Ocean to the East. It is one of the topmost African countries to visit. This beautiful East African country encompasses the Savannah, Lakelands, the dramatic Great Rift Valley and mountain highlands. Dubbed the World’s leading Safari destination, Kenya is home to a variety of wildlife including the Big Five – Lions, Leopards, Rhinoceros, Elephants and the African Buffalo.

Some of the popular tourist attractions include its 60 national parks and game reserves; the wildebeest migration at the Masai Mara National Reserve, which is considered to be the 7th wonder of the world; historical mosques and colonial-era forts at Mombasa, Malindi, and Lamu; renowned scenery such as the white-capped Mount Kenya and the Great Rift Valley; tea plantations at Kericho, coffee plantations at Thika; a splendid view of Mount Kilimanjaro across the border into Tanzania and; the beaches along the Swahili Coast in the Indian Ocean. Kenya has no single prominent culture but has various cultures imbibed in its different communities.

Good to Know

Here are some quick facts about Kenya – the Pride of Africa:

Region

East Africa

Capital

Nairobi

Climate

Pleasant and favourable with plenty of sunshine all year round. Rainfall is sometimes heavy around April to May while some areas are cloudier though without much rain around July/August.

Area

225, 000 sq miles (582, 646 sq km)

Languages Spoken

Swahili and English

Population

As of November 2022, Kenya’s population was pegged at about 56,534,459

Currency

Kenyan Shilling

Religion

40 % Protestant, 30 % Roman Catholic, 6 % Muslim, 23% other religions.

Type of Government

Multi-party Democratic State