American Culture In Kenya

During the time period 1850-1914, even though Britain imperializing, Kenya was, in turn, very beneficial for the inhabitants of Kenya. However, the direct rule of Britain put Kenya through a massive transition from being independent to being colonial dominant, in which the natives of Kenya had lesser rights than did before and were treated inhumanely. Before being imperialized, Kenya was already divided into forty-two tribes. The two main kinfolks to be known are the Masai and the Kikuyu. These tribes helped in making the country's diversity, rich culture and heritage. Nonetheless, Kenya didn’t have much global contact; however, they did trade with the Arab merchants but kept it limited because they wanted to preserve their traditional

Located in Eastern Africa, Kenya lies across the equator in central Africa. Kenya is surrounded by Somalia to the east, Ethiopia to the north, Tanzania to the south, Uganda to the west, and Sudan to the northwest. Kenya has a young population of 45,925,301 people with 5.3 percent of the adult population living with HIV/AIDS in 2014. English and Kiswahili

But they have no land and no food and they have lost laughter.” This quote states many Kenyan people have lost who they truly are due to the fact that the Britain took over their land. Children grew up not knowing their traditions, culture and their language. This effect was socially negative because many people had to leave their culture behind to follow a new one that they did not know and was new to them. As well, Kenyan people lost hope and lost their meaning in living.

From what my mom told from her time in Kenya. She stayed on a base located in Nairboi and went out several times on safari to visit multiple villages. She described the people “as vibrant as you can imagine” and “the highest spirited people with lots of faith”. She also told me in certain areas they have very specific traditions. For example, the Kenyan people love to dance, their dancing style is known as “benga”. The food has a wide range of ethnic diversity. My mom tried a plate called “irio” which is basically made up of green peas and potatoes. These ingredients are boiled together after which corn is added to give the meal texture and is usually served with beef stew. One thing Kenyan people cherish above al is family and friendship. Kenyan families tend to be on the larger side including many members of the extended family. Even when times are tough Kenyan families usually welcome guests as if they were family. However, the guest is expected to help with the daily chores just as the family does. The Kenyan people are made up of different tribes. Each tribe has strong tribal beliefs for instance it is easy to distinguish one tribe from another by the way they dress. For example the Samburu tribe, the tribe my mom visited, wore traditional clothing of bright red material that is wrapped around like a toga. The women as well as the men accessorize their toga with beaded necklaces, bracelets

Every culture has their own set of traditions, beliefs and traditions. For this report, there will be a discussion about the Dobe Ju/’hoansi located in the Kalahari Desert. Then there will be a comparison between the Ju/’hoansi and the Maasai tribe from the southern Kenya and northern Tanzania. There will be an exploration regarding their cultural domains, belief systems, politics and kingship. Each of these tribes have a developed sort of principles from which they live their daily lives within their cultures. Between these two cultures, there is only very little in common. They differ in the areas of marriage practices, social influences, as well as their views on sexuality and religious beliefs.

Kenya is a nation in Africa that was created by the British. The effects of the colonial era are prevalent as they have changed in many aspects. Kenya was apart of the British Commonwealth in Africa. As missionaries and settlers came to Kenya after the Berlin Conference which divided Africa into colonies without their consent, they became a British controlled colony. Britain already had colonies in India, Canada, and Australia; but wanted the rich natural resources of Africa.

The leader is an elected or nominated monarch. Men and women can vote at the age of 18. Kenya is currently led by Uhuru Kenyatta. The population is 45,925,300, that’s over 73 times the population of Vermont. On average, every woman gives birth to three children and the infant mortality rate is 38 for every 1,000 live births. For children who survive into adulthood, they are expected to live for 64 years. Most people in Kenya speak either English or Kiswahili. The majority of the population is Christians but there are also a lot of Muslims that live in Kenya. There is an overwhelmingly high poverty rate in Kenya, as of 2005 it was 45.9%. For people who do have jobs, most of them work in the agriculture industry, working in plantations that grow; tea, coffee, corn, wheat, and sugarcane.

Our flag resembles by the green color meaning the fresh grasslands which we cherish. The blue repersents fresh water and the yellow repersents hope. The water symbols resembles the large amount of fresh water and in the middle of the flag is our isaland and the arrow resembles that we hunt to either

Some interesting things that set Kenya apart from other nations, is that it did not gain independence through civil war. Another thing to be noted, would be that Kenya is still considered a European country, because

In the past when I would think of Kenya I would think of wild animals, African tribes, and AIDS. When I met Wanjiku an international student from Kenya she told me many things about the culture of her country. I know from talking and working with her that they value friendship and believe in hard work.

The majestic world that is Mombassa, Kenya is more than just inviting, it is intoxicating. Someday, I hope to return and relive all of the sights and sounds of this wonderfully beautiful

Though Kenya’s impoverished and underdeveloped conditions were certainly not highlighted in the film, I believe it is important to observe. These conditions are best displayed by the state of the primary school. In the film, students were forced to sit 5 students to a desk and were crammed into a tiny room. Moreover, the Kenyans were highly grateful for the concept of free education. This highly contrasts the state of American schools, which are typically well funded. Americans are used to the concept of free education, so much so, that people now desire free higher education. I believe this theme is important to note because it is the key difference between the Kenyan and American

Kenya is also the preferred entry point for companies wishing to expand further in the region. Moreover, East Africa’s largest economy is one of the most innovative on the African continent, which bodes well for future economic development.

Jomo Kenyatta’s ethnography, Facing Mt. Kenya was written in the 1930’s about Kikuyu society during 1890-1910, the early years of British colonialism in Kenya. Since the coming of the early colonization the Kikuyu people have tried to develop a religious attitude that would define it’s own culture while adapting forcefully to the European conforms of religion.

The paper seeks to understand the political, social and cultural variables that have thrown Kenya into the geo-political limelight insofar as the so-called ‘War on Terrorism’ is