History: Earliest inhabitants were hunter-gatherers. Bantu tribes settle in the region about 500 BC. Already in 1414 Chinese trader Zheng He visited the region. Later European explorers and Arab traders visited and settled mainly in the coastal regions aroundMombasa, which is Kenya's oldest city....
It grows so well in the country because of the acidic soil in central Kenya, along with the perfect amount of sunlight and rainfall. Coffee from Kenya is similar to Colombian mild, making Kenyan coffee one of the most sought out coffees in the world. Kenya is home to the Maasai people....
Slavery is a big part of Kenya’s history. During the 1600s and 1700s, many Kenyans were kidnapped and taken as slaves by Arabs, Europeans, and Americans. By the mid-19th century, slavery was outlawed by most countries, but by then, thousands of Kenyans and other East Africans had bee...
Located in East Africa, Kenya has beautiful geography, rich culture, and an interesting history. In this lesson, we'll look at some of Kenya's most...
10. Beware of Hippos in Africa. More people are attacked by hippos than any other animal in Africa! They are very protective so if you see a hippo leave it alone. Enjoyed these facts? You might also enjoy ourTop 10 Facts about Kenya– a country in Africa!
Issue:Since 2011, Kenya has been gripped in one of the worst droughts in the country’s history, leaving millions of Kenyans in need of humanitarian assistance — includingmore than 300,000 children currently suffering from malnutrition.
The biggest manhunts in history each have their own well-known pieces of the story. The who, what, when, where, and why take over, but the cases also have strange and fascinating side stories that play a major part in the overall narrative. For anyone wondering about the largest ...
In terms of modern history, Mount Kenya National Park was first designated in 1949. Decades later, in 1978, the site became a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, before finally being named a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1997. Interesting Facts about Mount Kenya ...
While they can be found in Tanzania, Kenya, Uganda and Somalia; the best places to see them are the Serengeti and the Masai Mara, where the majority of the population lives. Five Facts about the Tanzanian Cheetah: 1. Archaeologists have found remains of a Tanzania cheetah that dates back ...
Kenya is as diverse in culture, history and scenery as it is in wildlife, and I was blown away by it all. –Greg Courter view image gallery Kenya Safari Highlights While Kenya is one of Africa’s most popular safari destinations, the camps and lodges we use, and the routes we have ...