Currency and Banking
Kenya’s official currency is the Kenyan shilling (KES). The shilling is divided into 100 cents, and the coins come in denominations of 1, 5, 10, and 50 cents, as well as 1, 5, 10, 20, and 40 shillings. Banknotes come in denominations of 50, 100, 200, 500, and 1,000 shillings. The Central Bank of Kenya […]
Airports
Kenya has several international airports, as well as numerous domestic airports and airstrips. Some of the major international airports in Kenya include: In addition to these airports, there are also several smaller domestic airports and airstrips scattered throughout the country, serving remote areas and safari destinations.
History
Kenya is a country located in East Africa, bordered by Tanzania to the south, Uganda to the west, South Sudan to the northwest, Ethiopia to the north, Somalia to the east, and the Indian Ocean to the southeast. Its capital city is Nairobi. With a population of over 50 million people, Kenya is one of […]
General Information about Kenya
Kenya is a country located in East Africa, bordered by Tanzania to the south, Uganda to the west, South Sudan to the northwest, Ethiopia to the north, Somalia to the east, and the Indian Ocean to the southeast. Its capital city is Nairobi. With a population of over 50 million people, Kenya is one of […]
Bull Fighting
Bullfighting is a traditional cultural practice in some parts of Kenya, particularly among the Luhya people in the western part of the country. However, it is important to note that the practice in Kenya differs from the more commonly known Spanish bullfighting. In Kenya, bullfighting involves two bulls being pitted against each other in a […]
Matatu Culture
Matatus are mini-buses or vans that serve as a common form of public transportation in Kenya. Matatu culture refers to the unique style, art, and music associated with these vehicles and the people who operate and ride them. Matatus are often highly decorated, with bright colors, graffiti, and decals, as well as music systems that […]
Maasai Tribe
The Maasai are a semi-nomadic ethnic group that inhabits parts of Kenya and Tanzania. They are known for their distinctive customs, dress, and way of life, which have remained largely unchanged for centuries. The Maasai are traditionally pastoralists, raising cattle, sheep, and goats, and living in semi-permanent settlements called manyattas. Their livelihoods are intimately tied […]
Buffalo
Buffalo are another iconic species of wildlife in Kenya. The African buffalo, also known as the Cape buffalo, is one of the most abundant and widespread large herbivores in Kenya, and can be found in most of the country’s national parks and game reserves. Buffalo are important for maintaining the ecological balance of Kenya’s grasslands, […]
Lion
Lions are an important part of Kenya’s wildlife and culture. Kenya is home to some of the world’s most famous national parks and game reserves, including the Maasai Mara National Reserve, Amboseli National Park, Tsavo East and West National Parks, and Samburu National Reserve, which are all known for their abundant lion populations. In Kenya, […]
National Museum of Kenya
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