The city of Nairobi was established at the end of the 19th century as a small primitive town that is located on the rout of the railway connecting Uganda with Mombasa in Kenya. The town kept on developing to become the capital of the Eastern Africa British Colony in 1907. In 1963, Nairobi became the capital of the Republic of Kenya and one of the interesting cities many tourists who travel to Kenya would pay a visit.
In this period of time, Nairobi was a center for the trading of coffee, tea, and some other herbs. With time passing by, many new establishments were founded in the city and it flourished to reach this stage travellers who spend their vacations in Kenya view and admire today.
Nairobi is one of the biggest and most important cities in the continent. Many flights that travel towards various destinations in Africa often take a transit in the city. With a
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The wide collection of animals includes lions, unicorns, tigers, many reptiles, and a huge number of trees and rare plants. With a surface area of more than 2200 square meters, Nairobi National Park is a must visit for travelers who spend their vacations in Kenya and visit Nairobi.
If tourists who visit Kenya only have a few hours to enjoy the natural beauty of the capital, the best advice is to visit the Uhura National Park. Situated near the commercial hub of the city, the park would be an amazing place for picnics and hanging out. Featured with its greenery and natural sceneries, tourists have fun for a couple of hours before they go on with their tour in Kenya.
There is also the Nairobi National Museum that is the largest in the country. The museum illustrates the history of Kenya through several displays including handcrafts, fossils of extinct animals, some portraits, and many other exhibits. The museum would be an interesting visit to any history fans who spend their vacations in
Kenya has different business interactions than what we have in North America. The most common greeting in Kenya is
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
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
In order to know where kenya was they had to depend on where the sun would set and where it would rise in the morning. By that time a lot of boys and
While the Kikuyu can be found throughout Kenya, the heaviest concentration being in Central Province, known as the traditional Kikuyu homeland. They traditionally identify their land as bounded by these mountains or ranges: Mt. Kenya (which they call Kirinyaga — the shining mountain), Ol Donyo Sapuk, the Ngong Hills and the Aberdare (Nyandarua) Range. Many Kikuyus also live in Uganda and Tanzania, some having risen to national leadership.
Over the course of the trip, I will get to see so many amazing things including but not limited to Elmina and Cape Coast Casters, the Nkrumah Memorial, WEB Dubois Centre, Manhyia Palace in Kumasi, Aburi Botanical Garden, and Kakum National Park. We will participate in a variety of service work with community organizations.
Each major region supports a unique set of ecosystems. The deserts alone are filled with more than 300 species of wildlife, including the African wild dog, ostrich and cheetahs (African Wildlife Foundation). One of Africa’s hubs for life lie in the rivers. Hippos, crocodiles, and a plethora of fish species all reside in the rivers of Africa. Lions, elephants and gazelles roam the grasslands of the Savannas. On the other hand, giraffes, leopards, and buffalos wander the low-density forest, woodlands (African Wildlife Foundation).
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
Throughout the 1960’s and the 1970’s, the world viewed Kenya with optimism. Portrayed as one of the few democracies in Africa, with government elections and nonviolent transitions between leaders, the country beaconed democratic prosperity. At the time, neighboring countries–Somalia, Ethiopia, Uganda and Tanzania¬–were involved in military coups. In a contrast to these states, Kenya was “the best Africa could hope for” (wa Maina, 1992). Even in 1992, the first multi-party elections since independence from British colonial powers mobilized Kenyan nationals. The country headed in the right direction with regards to liberalization of economic policy and a democratization of politics. However, an unintended consequence of colonial rule created
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.
Abuko is uncommon among African natural wild life reserves: it's small, it's anything but difficult to reach and you do not need to bother with a car to go in. With a variety of plants and animals, this reserve is one of the area's best bird watching location around 250 bird species have been recorded in Abuko. There are 5km pathways through the reserve, and a field station with sights over a watering hole that is regularly a decent place for wildlife viewing. The first time my family went to view Abuko we saw: porcupines, bush babies and ground squirrels as well as the endangered western red colobus monkeys and patas monkeys. The next sight we enjoyed in Gambia was the Kachikally crocodile pool. This is one of The Gambia's most popular tourist attractions. It is a very sacred site for local people in Gambia. In Gambia, the Crocodiles represent the fertility in woman so ladies who encounter challenges in conceiving a child frequently come here to PRAY and wash (any baby called Kachikally is said to be proof of the pools power. The pool and its nearby nature trail are home to many Nile crocodiles that you can watch lying on the bank. If you are not scared many of the crocodiles are calm enough to be touched (your guide will point you toward them). Try not to miss the small museum containing jujus (mystical special necklaces to shield you from hurt), drums and other social
Tourism in Kenya has expanded since 1963. People travel to Kenya because it is such a beautiful country and has the most spectacular wild life. I attended African
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.
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
The history of banking in Kenya dates back to the colonial period. Colonial rule brought in its wake new forms of banking. British commercial banks started operations in Kenya during the 1890s. The operations of these foreign-owned banks were characterised by high degree of concentration, branch banking, an almost exclusive concern with financing external trade and for many decades, a lack of interest in, or involvement with, the African population.