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Introduction about Kenya…Kenya Kenya’s FLAGThe flag is mainly based on that of Kenya African National Union and was officially adopted on 12 December 1963 after Kenya's independence.Stands for Kenya's lush vegetation, agriculture, and natural wealth.Symbolizes the blood shed during the fight for independence from colonial rule.Represents peace and unity.Represents the people of Kenya, their resilience, and their unity. Kenya Fact- Population: 41, 609, 728/ 41.6 million- Capital/ largest city: Nairobi- Currency:Kenyan shilling- Language: Swahili/ English- Religion: Mostly Christians, 15% Muslims- Type of government: Semi-presidential republic- Main Occupations: Construction, Design, Banking, Accounting, Business Development and most in Technology. - There are 38 airports in Kenya, the largest is in the capital Nairobi.- Visas:■ To get a visitors visa to Kenya this is processed within 24 hours at the Kenya Embassy in Dublin. Most EU citizens can apply on arrival at the airport in Nairobi or any entry point to Kenya.- Vaccinations■ Diphtheria■ Tetanus■ Poliomyelitis■ Typhoid■ Hepatitis ATravel Economic Activities- Kenya’s economy is heavily dependent on agriculture. Kenya is a leading exporter of Tea and Coffee. It also exports vegetable, flowers and fruits.- Kenyan coffee is unforgettable with a distinctly bold flavour, smooth acidity and mellow wine-like aftertaste. Major markets include Germany, USA, Canada, Sweden, Finland, UK and Saudi Arabia. Dress Code- Light safari wear is recommended for game driving. At dusk long sleeved shirts and trousers are recommended to maximize protection against insects. Beach wear is suitable for the coast but in Lamu make sure you respect Muslim custom by covering up when in this area. 1. Maasai Maraa. The Kenyan portion of the great Serengeti Plains, which means that it is quite simply one of the most astounding game parks in the world. Wildlife of all sorts is abundant here, but the particular attraction of the Maasai Mara has always been the migration of its enormous herds of wildebeest.2. Amboseli National Parka. The most distinguishing feature of the Amboseli Park is its dramatic setting, just below Mt. Kilimanjaro, Africa’s highest mountain, rises a majestic 19, 340 feet, in full view of the part.b. There are an oasis for buffalo, lions, cheetah, and over 420 species of birds.3. Mount Kenya National Parka. Africa’s second highest mountain at 5199 meters high, with gleaming and eroded snow-capped peaks, can be seen for miles until the late-morning clouds obscure the view. Trekking Mt. Kenya is one of the great experiences. It is locally deifies by t eh local Kikuyu and Meru communities as home of Ngai (their God).Top 3 places to visit
KENYA WHERE IS KENYA?KenyaLocated in East Africa, ● Its terrain rises from a low coastal plain on the Indian Ocean to mountains and plateaus at its center. ● Most Kenyans live in the highlands, where Nairobi, the capital, sits at an altitude of 5,500 feet (1,700 meters). History- 1998 August - Al Qaeda operatives bomb the US embassy in Nairobi, killing 224 people and injuring thousands.- More than 200 people were killed wen al-Qaeda bombed the US embassy in Nairobi.- 1999 - Moi appoints Richard Leakey to head government drive against corruption.- 2001 April - Leakey appears in court to face charges of abuse of power and perverting the course of justice. People- Kenya is made up of a rich mosaic of different people each representing unique cultures which when brought together, add up to the overall vibrancy of the country.- The country has a total of 42 officially recognized tribes.- Each of these tribes has their own unique language, cultural practices, staple food, style of dress, dance music and instruments.- Kenyans are united by two official languages: English and Kiswahili. - Since the first appearance in the 1956 Melbourne Olympics, Kenya has produced more world record holders and Olympic medallists in long distance running than any other country in the world. - Kenya still tops in the world sporting events dominating the middle and long distance marathon.- Rudisha who is the greatest 800 meter runner in the history, broke his own world record at the Olympic Stadium and won Gold, which he became the first man in history to run two laps of the track in under 1 minute and 41 seconds.- Kenya’s high quality training ground have played a big part in developing world class athletes. There are several high altitude training camps in Kenya that attract many International athletes for example the Item training camp.Sports Visiting Kenya- Kenya is a unique country among few in the African continent that offers sea, land, desert, experiences in one country. This gives Kenya a varied Physical and climatic conditions, it almost feels like visiting a different country after each region.- Kenya has a diverse range of tourist attractions. It has more than 56 national parks and game reserves. Kenya, being a third world country, from a young age your eyes are open to the real world. I'd like to think growing up there taught me to stand on my own two feet, make my own decisions about what I wanted to be.— Chris Froome
KENYA WHERE IS KENYA?KenyaLocated in East Africa, ● Its terrain rises from a low coastal plain on the Indian Ocean to mountains and plateaus at its center. ● Most Kenyans live in the highlands, where Nairobi, the capital, sits at an altitude of 5,500 feet (1,700 meters). History- 1998 August - Al Qaeda operatives bomb the US embassy in Nairobi, killing 224 people and injuring thousands.- More than 200 people were killed wen al-Qaeda bombed the US embassy in Nairobi.- 1999 - Moi appoints Richard Leakey to head government drive against corruption.- 2001 April - Leakey appears in court to face charges of abuse of power and perverting the course of justice. People- Kenya is made up of a rich mosaic of different people each representing unique cultures which when brought together, add up to the overall vibrancy of the country.- The country has a total of 42 officially recognized tribes.- Each of these tribes has their own unique language, cultural practices, staple food, style of dress, dance music and instruments.- Kenyans are united by two official languages: English and Kiswahili. - Since the first appearance in the 1956 Melbourne Olympics, Kenya has produced more world record holders and Olympic medallists in long distance running than any other country in the world. - Kenya still tops in the world sporting events dominating the middle and long distance marathon.- Rudisha who is the greatest 800 meter runner in the history, broke his own world record at the Olympic Stadium and won Gold, which he became the first man in history to run two laps of the track in under 1 minute and 41 seconds.- Kenya’s high quality training ground have played a big part in developing world class athletes. There are several high altitude training camps in Kenya that attract many International athletes for example the Item training camp.Sports Visiting Kenya- Kenya is a unique country among few in the African continent that offers sea, land, desert, experiences in one country. This gives Kenya a varied Physical and climatic conditions, it almost feels like visiting a different country after each region.- Kenya has a diverse range of tourist attractions. It has more than 56 national parks and game reserves. Kenya, being a third world country, from a young age your eyes are open to the real world. I'd like to think growing up there taught me to stand on my own two feet, make my own decisions about what I wanted to be.— Chris Froome
KENYA WHERE IS KENYA?KenyaLocated in East Africa, ● Its terrain rises from a low coastal plain on the Indian Ocean to mountains and plateaus at its center. ● Most Kenyans live in the highlands, where Nairobi, the capital, sits at an altitude of 5,500 feet (1,700 meters). History- 1998 August - Al Qaeda operatives bomb the US embassy in Nairobi, killing 224 people and injuring thousands.- More than 200 people were killed wen al-Qaeda bombed the US embassy in Nairobi.- 1999 - Moi appoints Richard Leakey to head government drive against corruption.- 2001 April - Leakey appears in court to face charges of abuse of power and perverting the course of justice. People- Kenya is made up of a rich mosaic of different people each representing unique cultures which when brought together, add up to the overall vibrancy of the country.- The country has a total of 42 officially recognized tribes.- Each of these tribes has their own unique language, cultural practices, staple food, style of dress, dance music and instruments.- Kenyans are united by two official languages: English and Kiswahili. - Since the first appearance in the 1956 Melbourne Olympics, Kenya has produced more world record holders and Olympic medallists in long distance running than any other country in the world. - Kenya still tops in the world sporting events dominating the middle and long distance marathon.- Rudisha who is the greatest 800 meter runner in the history, broke his own world record at the Olympic Stadium and won Gold, which he became the first man in history to run two laps of the track in under 1 minute and 41 seconds.- Kenya’s high quality training ground have played a big part in developing world class athletes. There are several high altitude training camps in Kenya that attract many International athletes for example the Item training camp.Sports Visiting Kenya- Kenya is a unique country among few in the African continent that offers sea, land, desert, experiences in one country. This gives Kenya a varied Physical and climatic conditions, it almost feels like visiting a different country after each region.- Kenya has a diverse range of tourist attractions. It has more than 56 national parks and game reserves. Kenya, being a third world country, from a young age your eyes are open to the real world. I'd like to think growing up there taught me to stand on my own two feet, make my own decisions about what I wanted to be.— Chris Froome
Introduction about Kenya…Kenya Kenya’s FLAGThe flag is mainly based on that of Kenya African National Union and was officially adopted on 12 December 1963 after Kenya's independence.Stands for Kenya's lush vegetation, agriculture, and natural wealth.Symbolizes the blood shed during the fight for independence from colonial rule.Represents peace and unity.Represents the people of Kenya, their resilience, and their unity. Kenya Fact- Population: 41, 609, 728/ 41.6 million- Capital/ largest city: Nairobi- Currency:Kenyan shilling- Language: Swahili/ English- Religion: Mostly Christians, 15% Muslims- Type of government: Semi-presidential republic- Main Occupations: Construction, Design, Banking, Accounting, Business Development and most in Technology. - There are 38 airports in Kenya, the largest is in the capital Nairobi.- Visas:■ To get a visitors visa to Kenya this is processed within 24 hours at the Kenya Embassy in Dublin. Most EU citizens can apply on arrival at the airport in Nairobi or any entry point to Kenya.- Vaccinations■ Diphtheria■ Tetanus■ Poliomyelitis■ Typhoid■ Hepatitis ATravel Economic Activities- Kenya’s economy is heavily dependent on agriculture. Kenya is a leading exporter of Tea and Coffee. It also exports vegetable, flowers and fruits.- Kenyan coffee is unforgettable with a distinctly bold flavour, smooth acidity and mellow wine-like aftertaste. Major markets include Germany, USA, Canada, Sweden, Finland, UK and Saudi Arabia. Dress Code- Light safari wear is recommended for game driving. At dusk long sleeved shirts and trousers are recommended to maximize protection against insects. Beach wear is suitable for the coast but in Lamu make sure you respect Muslim custom by covering up when in this area. 1. Maasai Maraa. The Kenyan portion of the great Serengeti Plains, which means that it is quite simply one of the most astounding game parks in the world. Wildlife of all sorts is abundant here, but the particular attraction of the Maasai Mara has always been the migration of its enormous herds of wildebeest.2. Amboseli National Parka. The most distinguishing feature of the Amboseli Park is its dramatic setting, just below Mt. Kilimanjaro, Africa’s highest mountain, rises a majestic 19, 340 feet, in full view of the part.b. There are an oasis for buffalo, lions, cheetah, and over 420 species of birds.3. Mount Kenya National Parka. Africa’s second highest mountain at 5199 meters high, with gleaming and eroded snow-capped peaks, can be seen for miles until the late-morning clouds obscure the view. Trekking Mt. Kenya is one of the great experiences. It is locally deifies by t eh local Kikuyu and Meru communities as home of Ngai (their God).Top 3 places to visit
Introduction about Kenya…Kenya Kenya’s FLAGThe flag is mainly based on that of Kenya African National Union and was officially adopted on 12 December 1963 after Kenya's independence.Stands for Kenya's lush vegetation, agriculture, and natural wealth.Symbolizes the blood shed during the fight for independence from colonial rule.Represents peace and unity.Represents the people of Kenya, their resilience, and their unity. Kenya Fact- Population: 41, 609, 728/ 41.6 million- Capital/ largest city: Nairobi- Currency:Kenyan shilling- Language: Swahili/ English- Religion: Mostly Christians, 15% Muslims- Type of government: Semi-presidential republic- Main Occupations: Construction, Design, Banking, Accounting, Business Development and most in Technology. - There are 38 airports in Kenya, the largest is in the capital Nairobi.- Visas:■ To get a visitors visa to Kenya this is processed within 24 hours at the Kenya Embassy in Dublin. Most EU citizens can apply on arrival at the airport in Nairobi or any entry point to Kenya.- Vaccinations■ Diphtheria■ Tetanus■ Poliomyelitis■ Typhoid■ Hepatitis ATravel Economic Activities- Kenya’s economy is heavily dependent on agriculture. Kenya is a leading exporter of Tea and Coffee. It also exports vegetable, flowers and fruits.- Kenyan coffee is unforgettable with a distinctly bold flavour, smooth acidity and mellow wine-like aftertaste. Major markets include Germany, USA, Canada, Sweden, Finland, UK and Saudi Arabia. Dress Code- Light safari wear is recommended for game driving. At dusk long sleeved shirts and trousers are recommended to maximize protection against insects. Beach wear is suitable for the coast but in Lamu make sure you respect Muslim custom by covering up when in this area. 1. Maasai Maraa. The Kenyan portion of the great Serengeti Plains, which means that it is quite simply one of the most astounding game parks in the world. Wildlife of all sorts is abundant here, but the particular attraction of the Maasai Mara has always been the migration of its enormous herds of wildebeest.2. Amboseli National Parka. The most distinguishing feature of the Amboseli Park is its dramatic setting, just below Mt. Kilimanjaro, Africa’s highest mountain, rises a majestic 19, 340 feet, in full view of the part.b. There are an oasis for buffalo, lions, cheetah, and over 420 species of birds.3. Mount Kenya National Parka. Africa’s second highest mountain at 5199 meters high, with gleaming and eroded snow-capped peaks, can be seen for miles until the late-morning clouds obscure the view. Trekking Mt. Kenya is one of the great experiences. It is locally deifies by t eh local Kikuyu and Meru communities as home of Ngai (their God).Top 3 places to visit