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The
present-day country of Kenya, like many
other African nations, grew out of 19th
and 20th century European colonialism.
In 1895, the British government
established the East African
Protectorate and opened Kenya's fertile
highlands to white settlers. Kenya became
an official British colony in 1920, but
Africans participation in their own
government began in 1944. The country
was granted independence from the United
Kingdom on December 12, 1963 (This day is celebrated
annually as a national holiday) with The
late President Jomo Kenyatta (died 1978)
as the First Leader. Retired President
Daniel Toroitich arap Moi picked up the
Reigns of Power and led the country
until 2001. 1991 Kenya became a
multiparty State and the first
multi-p arty elections were held. In 2001
Moi handed over power to the Current
President Emilio Mwai Kibaki.
Kenya, a country of
scenic beauty, lies on the eastern
coastline of Africa covering an area of
600,000 square Kilometers. The Indian
Ocean borders it on the east, providing
a welcoming beach-front and whispering
palm trees. Tanzania is on the south;
Uganda on the west; Ethiopia to the
north; with Somalia lying on the
northeast. L. Victoria, the second
largest lake in the world is found on
the extreme west and is shared by Uganda
and Tanzania.
The Equator cuts through the country
from east to west allowing almost
equal hours of day and night, while the
Great Rift Valley running north to south
gives it its varied terrain of
mountains, hills, ranges, escarpment and
rolling plains, interspersed with
rivers, lakes, streams and cascading
falls. Kenya's main tourist attraction
and economy earner, its wildlife, is
housed in these forest covered lands
defined by the various game parks and
reserves.
Kenya's geographical position
contributes the climate of two rainy
seasons; the short rains from October to
November, while the long rains are from
April/May all through to July. In these
months the country experiences low to
moderate temperatures specially the
highlands that are quite cold. The
Western region, around the lake creates
a climate of its own, while coastal
areas have moderate temperatures to high
temperatures. Northern Kenya usually
undergoes periods of none to minimal
rainfall. Nairobi, Kenya's capital is a
cosmopolitan city where various races of
people live, work and socialize
together. It lies to the South of the
equator and east of the Rift Valley.
English and
Swahili are the national languages of the
country, a homeland for a large number
of indigenous tribes, and people from
all corners of the world. Kenya, a
country made up of warm, welcoming
people and its magnificent tapestry of
landscapes make a visit delightfully
rewarding and memorable. |
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Complex, Mombasa Malindi Road P.O.Box 99156 - Kilindini, Mombasa Kenya.
24 Hours Customer Care: +254-722-839676 / +254-739-196254,
Email
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