Kenya is a diverse republican country, considered to be the heartland of Eastern Africa. Kenya is named after Mount Kenya, a primary landmark and second highest peak in Africa. As a primary focus for travel, adventure and vacation, Kenya displays multiple aspects of historical materials and knowledge along with recreational exploit that draws tourist from all around the world. Kenya also represents interesting topics and lifestyles such as its geographic location, distinct cultural customs, including some remarkable tribal bodies, world organizations with accomplished leaders and much more that grasp travelers’ attention. If adventuresome travelers venture to Kenya, Africa they will most likely arrive in Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in Nairobi; the capital and largest city in Kenya. Kenya offers a memorable view of diverse Geographic’s. Kenya is located transversely over the equator in east-central Africa, along the coast of the Indian Ocean. With borders of Somalia to the east, Ethiopia to the north, Tanzania to the south, Uganda to the west, and Sudan to the northwest, Kenya has an area of 224,960 square miles. The country is divided into seven geographic regions including The Coastal Region that extends about 250 miles from the southern port where Kenya joins Tanzania, to north border of Somalia. Characterized by a variety of geographical features, this region introduces a variety that is noticeable as one ventures north or south. The larboard shoreline contains
“West African societies were shaped by competition for wealth and the search for independence from more powerful kingdoms” (History 2011). Most of Africa’s oldest kingdoms originated from West Africa. These old kingdoms contributed to the development and growth of Africa in many ways, especially trade and economic growth. As the new kingdoms replaced the old ones, they experienced a vast change. Conquest and warfare along caused these transformations to occur. It was also influenced by the patterns of trade. The earliest civilizations were in West Africa south of the Sahara desert. These civilisations grew at a time when most of the outside countries were experiencing The Dark Age. “After the fall of the Western half of the Roman Empire around
African Kingdoms were civilized prior to the accession of Europeans in the 15th century. African Kingdoms, such as Ghana, Mali and, Aksum were already progressive in the areas of trade, wealth, and overall advancement. Aksum’s location benefited the region’s advancement by making it a trading center. Mansa Musa was one of the most generous people who expanded the Mali empire through wealth. Through trade and wealth came overall advancement, which brought the rise of literature and art.
The early civilizations of Africa were different in many of their cultural traits. One common trait they did have in common was the importance of trade in their society. Although trade was good for the African civilizations, there was consequences that followed trading. I will be using documents B, F, and D to support how early African civilizations had consequences from trading. In document B it states that, “The door of the pavilion is guarded by dogs on an excellent breed… who wear collars of gold and silver,” this quote helps support the idea that Ghana had lots of gold and wealth.
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
1) What were the major empires of West Africa from 1200-1500? What were their major
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
Africa’s 11.7 million square miles give home to eight major physical regions. These regions range from the world’s largest desert, to the grassland Savannas, and to the densely populated rainforest (National Geographic). In addition to the numerous climates in each region, Africa is also home to volcanoes, great lakes, and the world’s tallest mountain, Mt. Kilimanjaro.
The continent of Africa is mainly a vast plateau, separated by a few mountain ranges and some areas bordered by a narrow coastal plain(1). Each area of Africa is ever so diverse and striking. From the tall towering treetops of the Western and Central African rainforest, to the world's largest desert The Sahara in Northern Africa and even the world's longest river the Nile river in east Africa. Africa is a immense continent
Many people like travelling to new places. This is the reason people normally save enough money so that they can travel and have fun once in a while. You will discover that the most appropriate time for travelling is during the holidays. During the last holiday, I happened to visit Nairobi National Park in Nairobi. Ron Virmani is one of my good friends whom I treasure so much. He actually suggested the place for me because he has ever visited the place in the past. I had other alternatives but he recommended that I try visiting Nairobi National Park. I trusted him and that is the reason I did not hesitate. My experience in Nairobi National Park will always linger in my mind. Ron Virmani truly choose a good destination for me.
West Africa has had a rich history filled with traditional African culture along with cultures of other people and religion. Many of these new cultures and religions came from outside sources. Many advances and draw backs can occur when outside stimuli affect a culture. This is no different to the sources that affected the Sudanese kingdoms of West African. Many outside sources could create impact on the community however two specifically created the largest impact. The two big things to impact West African kingdoms was both the Islamic religion and the trade routes that ran through these kingdoms.
Kenya is situated right along the equator, on the eastern coast of Africa. Its coastal region is southeast, and to the east lays Somalia. Ethiopia is to the north, the Sudan to the northwest, and Uganda directly to the west. The southwestern border of the country is marked by Lake Victoria, and southward lays Tanzania.
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