WHAT IS KENYA KWON FOR?
Kenya is an Eastern African landlocked country bordered by the Indian Ocean to the Southeast, Ethiopia to the South, Sudan to the West, Uganda to the South West and Tanzania to the South. Kenya is ranked as the 48th largest country in the world, with 52 million plus people living in the country.
Here are some of the things that Kenya is known for:
Wildlife and National Parks
Kenya is famous for its marvellous wildlife and parks. Kenya is also endowed with wildlife precincts among them Maasai Mara National Reserve one of the prominent wildlife plains’ in Africa famous for its wildebeest migrating circle. Some of the other famous national parks in Kenya are Amboseli National Park, Tsavo National Park or the Tanzania international shared park and finally the Lake Nakuru National Park known for its famous pink flamingos.
Mountain Climbing and Trekking
The country of Kenya is also a very popular one for those intending to go on mountain climbing or trekking. The country has several mountain systems of which include the Aberdares, the Mount Kenya and the Rift valley ranges. Mount Kenya as the second highest in Africa standing at 5200 meters above sea level and is competitive climbing ground for tourist.
Tea and Coffee Production
Kenya is among the foremost producers and exporters of tea globe. It is produced, mainly in the Rift Valley; this is because the largest chunks of land in the region are dedicated to the production of teas. Tea from Kenya is highly valued for its quality and taste, flavour and aroma that matches that of the best teas from other regions.
Coffee Production
Kenya also produces coffee most of which is produced in the highland areas; Nyeri, Kiambu and Muranga. Kenyan coffee has a reputation of being bright acidic, characters and flavoured, and mostly quality.
Cultural Heritage
Kenya being a cultural trophy is endowed with over 42 tribes in the country. The Maasai are one of the most famous Kenyan tribes due to their bright dress and unique accessories. Other big tribes include the Luo, Kikuyu and the Kalenjin tribe.
Safari Adventures
Safari is an infamous and common touristic activity in Kenya. Tourist are encouraged to take guided tours in order to visit some of the nation’s parks and wild life sanctuaries where they can see lions, Turks, giraffes and zebras among others.
Cuisine
The traditional Kenyan foods include; barbecued meat, cassava, chicken, coconut, corn, goat, irio, kitch ripien,maize, matumbo, mende, millet, mukimo, murid, mutonji, nyama choma, pilau, pork, poultry, potatoes, radish, rice, sweet potatoes, tea, ugali, wheat, wheat flour Some S preferred traditional Kenyan meals while others preferred continental or international meals other popular Kenyan meals include Ugali, Sukuma wiki, nyama choma. Using spices and herbs are also common in Kenyan food products as is the inclusion of compounds like these; cumin, coriander and chili.
Economic Growth
Kenya’s economy has been growing at impressive rates in the last couple of years from investments in infrastructure, Information and Technology and manufacturing sectors. is has also seen the rise of entrepreneurship with many fledging and established tech firms opening offices in Nairobi Kenya.
Tourism
Travel and tourism industry have always been one of the leading industries and thousands of tourists visit Kenya annually, and for various purposes including wildlife, cultural sites and natural attractions. Some of favourite tourist attractions include the Nairobi National Park, Lake Victoria Islands, Mombasa, and Diani.
Sports
Kenya is internationally renowned for sportsmen and sportswomen especially those who are involved in distance, especially marathon running. The country has nurtured many great athletes who have brought many Olympic medals and world championships. Athletics is among the most common games in Kenya and may be played all over, in schools or clubs by teams that participate in local and international games and meetings.
Music and Dance
Music and dance of Kenyan is as important as other aspect of the Kenyan cultural practice. Some of these are the Gikuyu dance aged on the Kikuyu tribe and the Maasai jumping dance aged on the Maasai tribe. The modern music genres are the Folk Benga, Latin rhumba, and the Afro beat.
Festivals
Kenya has many festivals that are cultural throughout the year. Others are the Lake Turkana Festival held annually in Koobi Fora to honor traditional music and dancing, the Sauti za Busara Music Festival held in Zanzibar, Tanzania honoring African music and the Nairobi International Book Fair held with an aim to encouraging Literature.
Therefore, Kenya is armed with culturally, naturally, and economically endowed nation in the region. These include; stunning wildlife conservation sanctuaries, diverse sandy beaches, warm culture bearer, and internationally acclaimed athletes among others. Regardless of what one’s interest may be – the quest for bird watching, cultural encounters, or business investment opportunities, Kenya should in-fact be on anyone’s list of choice destination or partnership.
