Kenya
is an East African Nation situated off the Indian Ocean; between
Uganda to its west and Somalia to the east, north of Tanzania.
The Country is traversed by the most prominent part of the Great
Rift Valley which almost divides it into two equal parts. It is
also home to Mount Kenya; the 2nd highest peak on the African continent
at 5,199 meters.
Kenya is a former British Colony and attained its independence
on the 12th of December 1963. Since its independence, the country
was under single party rule with KANU (Kenya Africa National
Union) as the sole political party accepted by the government.
Jomo Kenyatta was the first Kenyan President and upon his death
in 1978 was succeeded by Daniel Arap Moi.
President Moi ruled the country until 2002 when he retired from
the political arena. Kenya currently has a multi-party democracy
and constitutional reforms to further improve government dominate
local politics.
Administration:
Kenya is divided into seven provinces and the Nairobi Area which
includes the nation’s capital. The provinces are; Coast,
Nyanza, Eastern, North Eastern, Western, Central and Rift Valley.
The City of Nairobi is the Capital of Kenya.
People:
Kenya has an estimated population of 34, 707, 817 people. English
and Swahili are the Country’s official languages. Christianity
is the main religion though others such as Islam, Hindu and
Indigenous beliefs are practiced.
