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 Kenya
| Who was the first president of the Republic of Kenya? | You Didn't Know This About Kenya (Idol) |
Jomo Kenyatta. The first President of the Republic of Kenya was Mzee Jomo Kenyatta otherwise referred to as the founding father. Mwalimu Julius Nyerere was the first president of Tanzania.
| Which people colonised Kenya from 1895? | Know More About Kenya (me07) |
British. During this period, the British greatly influenced both the economic and cultural life of Kenya.
| Which of following activities is Kenya MOST famous for? | You Didn't Know This About Kenya (Idol) |
| Which ocean does Kenya border? | Know More About Kenya (me07) |
Indian. Kenya is bounded on the east by the Indian Ocean.
| Which Kenyan tribe is famous for dancing on stilts performed by men wearing long black coats and white masks? | Kenya Kulture (exit10) |
Embu. The Embu are well known for their honey also.
| Which is Kenya's largest city? | Know More About Kenya (me07) |
Nairobi. Nairobi is the capital and largest city of Kenya. Its city centre has many modern buildings.
| Which country is in the same time zone as Kenya? | Facts about Kenya (hokkyodai) |
Saudi Arabia. Neither Kenya nor Saudi Arabia uses daylight-saving time, so both countries are always GMT+3 hours.
| Where in Africa would you find Kenya? | Know More About Kenya (me07) |
Eastern Africa. Kenya is a republic in Eastern Africa.
| When is the best time of year to visit the Masai Mara National Reserve? | Kenya Kulture (exit10) |
July and August. Kenya's most spectacular annual event is organised by an unlikely group - wildebeests. Literally millions of these ungainly antelopes move en masse in July and August from the Serengeti in search of lush grass.
| When did Kenya become independent from Great Britain? | Facts about Kenya (hokkyodai) |
1963. Jomo Kenyatta, Kenya's founding father, was released from prison in 1961, and became the nation's first president after it achieved independence on December 12, 1963.
| When did Kenya became an independent nation? | Kenya (arsalanrizvi) |
December 1963. Kenyatta was the nation's first prime-minister with the British monarch as the nominal head of state.
| What was the name of the movie based on a true story of 'the man eaters of Tsavo' starring Michael Douglas? | You Didn't Know This About Kenya (Idol) |
The Ghost and the Darkness. "The Ghost and the Darkness" is a movie based on a true story of lions who attacked and ate people at what is know the expansive Tsavo national park during the construction of the Kenya - Uganda railway. It is rumoured that descendants (lions) with the same genes can still be found at the Tsavo Park.
| What is the Swahili word for "pulling together"? | Know More About Kenya (me07) |
Harambee. That's the word on the coat of arms!
| What is the name of the full length white robe that some men still wear in Kenya? | Kenya Kulture (exit10) |
khanzu. A bui bui is the long black wraparound for women that hugs the body, falls short of the ankles and doesn't have the veil covering the face. A kikoi is a large colorful cloth that has a traditional Swahili proverb. Women usually wear a kanga over their other clothing to keep it clean, to carry their children or other things. A kikoi is a type of sarong worn by men.
| What is the most popular religion practised in Kenya? | Kenya Kulture (exit10) |
Christianity. Approximately 70 percent of Kenyans are {Christians;} about 25 percent are adherents of indigenous {religions;} 6 percent are Muslims. Among the Asian community there are Hindus, Sikhs, Parsees, and Bahai's. Although traditional beliefs and practices vary among Kenya's ethnic groups, almost all involve belief in an eternal, omnipotent creator envisaged as remote from men. The Kikuyu's god is named 'Murungu' or (more frequently) 'Ngai', a loan-word from Masai. Ngai cannot be seen, but is manifested in the sun, moon, thunder and lighting, stars, rain, the rainbow and in the great fig trees that serve as places of worship and sacrifice.
| What is the denomination of money in Kenya? | Facts about Kenya (hokkyodai) |
Kenya shilling. There are five countries in the world that call their money "shilling": Austria, Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, and Somalia.
| What is the currency unit of Kenya? | Know More About Kenya (me07) |
shilling. One shilling = 100 cents.
| What is the basic food of the Kenyan people? | Know More About Kenya (me07) |
Maize. Kenyans often grind maize into porridge and eat it with a stew made from vegetables, fish or meat. Beer is a popular drink in Kenya.
| What is Kenya's population? | Facts about Kenya (hokkyodai) |
31.1 million. Kenya's population growth rate is 1.15%, higher than most countries in the West, but lower than many comparably sized African countries. (Source: CIA World Factbook 2002)
| What is Kenya's main religion? | Know More About Kenya (me07) |
Protestant. Protestant 45%, Roman Catholic 33%, Muslim 10%, indigenous beliefs 10%, other 2%
| What is Kenya's Lake Nakuru National Park famous for? | Facts about Kenya (hokkyodai) |
flamingos. Although the park is most famous for its flamingos, over 400 different species of birds can be seen there.
31,000,000. Population density is 53 people per square kilometer.
| What is a siwa? | Kenya Kulture (exit10) |
a wind instrument. It is a wind instrument ornately carved and made of ivory and often used as a fanfare at weddings.
| What is a matatu? | Kenya Kulture (exit10) |
a minibus. This is the preferred mode of transport as they are quicker than buses and cheaper than taxis. They are also very dangerous with a high accident rate.
| What is "ugali"? | Facts about Kenya (hokkyodai) |
food. Ugali, a type of porridge, is often called Kenya's staple food.
| What ethnic group can be found in Kenya? | Facts about Kenya (hokkyodai) |
Masai. Although their numbers are comparatively small, the Masai are one of Kenya's best known ethnic groups outside the country. This is partly due to the fact that their nomadic way of life and their bravery in the hunt were admired, if not romanticized, by the British during the colonial period. Other more numerous ethnic groups in the country are the Kikuya, the Luhya, and the Luo.
| What are the two official languages of Kenya? | Kenya Kulture (exit10) |
Swahili and English. Both Kiswahili and English are used on a daily basis and Kikuyu and Luo are widely understood. Kikamba is another indigenous language.
| What are the official languages of Kenya? | Know More About Kenya (me07) |
English and Swahili. Numerous indigenous languages are also spoken widely. Swahili is also called 'Kiswahili'.
| What are the Masai people of Kenya skilled in? | Know More About Kenya (me07) |
the use of weapons. The best-known of the Kenyan nomads are the Masai (or Maasai). The Masai people are tall and slender and are popular for their skill in the use of weapons and their strongly independent ways.
Tea and coffee. Changes in the world prices of coffee and tea have an immense impact on the Kenyan economy.
 Frequently Asked Questions about Kenya
- What is the name of the airport in Nairobi, Kenya? ( goto )
- What percent of Kenya's population speaks English? ( goto )
- What animal was sentenced to death for murder in Kenya during July, 1981? ( goto )
- Why did Kenya change its pronunciation from 'Keenyer' to 'Kenya'? Were we just asked to use the proper local pronunciation when it became independent or is it a more complicated reason? ( goto )
- What was remarkable about cricketer Hashan Tilekeratne's only over against Kenya in a 1996 World Cup match ? ( goto )
- Which is the only African Country where the entire populace speaks the same language: Somalia, Uganda, Kenya or Zimbabwe? ( goto )
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